Chapter 115 - Ice cream (2/2)

Ever since the day Stella started her new habit of waking up in the middle of the night, we decided to go to sleep as soon as possible. Sometimes we even went to sleep around 7:00 pm. This way both of us can get enough rest.

I was deep in slumber when I felt someone shaking my arm. It made me wake up. My instincts have gotten sharper during this time. Now I can wake up with just a single jerk.

” What it is?” Letting out a yawn, I asked my wife. We went to sleep around 8 : 00 pm or something. I guess it's not even an hour which is why my eyes are drenched in sleep.

” I want to eat ice cream.” No matter how cute and innocent she looked, her request only made me extremely shocked. My jaw literally dropped and eyes went round.

” Stella, are you sure? Umm.... the weather.... it's showing outside.” Keeping my tone as polite as it can be, I tried to console her.

” I know.” Oh my god! Why is she acting like a kitten?

” We... can go tomorrow?” One last try to change her mind. Let's see how it goes.

” I really want to.” Ooof! A direct hit. The way she charmed my soul, it made me speechless. Her jewel like eyes hypnotised me, making me utterly captivated by her sweet words. How can I say no to her?

It's not like she's telling me to bring the stars and moons for her.

” Okay. Let's go.” I looked at the clock to check the time. It was 9:15 pm. Hmm, not too late. I hope we can find a shop around this time. I quickly wore my coat and grabbed my muffler.

Thankfully we found a shop nearby. Luck is on our side I guess. Or else most shops would be closed by now. It brought relief to my mind. I parked the car on the side way.

” What would you like?” I asked her.

” Just get an ice cream sundae with extra sprinkles.” Even with these dark circles under the eyes, she looked so cute.

” You're such a kid.” I ruffled her hair as if she were a little girl. My little girl. It brought smile to my face.

” Do you think I'm gonna be a good mom?” There was a hidden fervidity in her words. I knew she was searching for a serious answer.

” Now where is this question coming from? Of course you will. Stop getting so worried.” I replied with a chuckle. Her insecurities are pulling her down to the depth of abyss.

” I've been thinking a lot these days. It's so scary, Theo.” She moved her face towards the window, keeping her gaze focused at the outside. The snow is making everything look white. I wonder if she's admiring the beauty of nature's work. Or perhaps something else.

Is she hiding from me? I want to look at her. I want to know how she is feeling. It can be hard sometimes. After all I'm just a human.

~ to be continued