What a Fairytale

Chapter 7: When you least expect it

***Rosemary***

After the whole Bella and Zack situation I was a little on edge. I decided to keep my eye on Zack for now. He has a few more days left on his trial run. He's done good for business, I just don't want Bella getting attached to him if I decide to let him go.

Zack comes knocking on my door around 11 am bringing in flowers and chocolates, I give him a confused look before he clears it all up. "Peace offering and apology for yesterday" He smile apologetically at me. "It's fine Mr Richards, let it be" I sigh "Please, call me Zack" he says, sitting down in the chair infront of my desk "Alright, call me Rose" He smiles warmly at me, he qas about to say something when Jolene comes in with take out "Here you go Mr Richards" she drools a little before Zack waves her off, nit paying her any mind. "I ordered us breakfast, Bella told me yesterday what you usually take. Would you join me?" His eyes has hope in them, I smile at him and accept his offer.

"So you and Bella had quite the adventure yesterday?" I peer at him over my coffee cup, waiting his answer "Yeah, she's a cute little girl. Smart for her age, and very sassy" He says with a chuckle. "Well, she wouldn't stop talking about you, keep asking me when you'll take her out on another adventure. She's smitten with you, and trust me, she doesn't like a lot of men" He gives me another heart throbbing smile. We eat and talk for a while until it's time to go back to work.

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After a few more hours of agonizing paper signing, calls and meetings I get to go home with my favorite little person. We walk down the hall to the elevator, meeting Zack there. "Hey Zacky, do you wanna come home with us? We're gonna order pizza and watch some movies" The little sh*t. I can't believe she just said that. My mouth hangs wide open at her boldness, I'll have to scold her for that later. "I don't know Bells, I don't think your mommy is comfortable with that" He says, smiling at her apologetically. Well now I'll just be rude if I say no "It's fine, you can come with us" He looks over the moon at my answer, Bella looks just as pleased. She runs to him with wide open arms and jumps into his arms. He picks her up, spins her a couple time before placing her on his hip.

I look at them for a moment before we walk into the elevator.

I order the pizza once we arrive at my apartment and Bella picks the movie Frozen while we wait. The sooner the night is over, the better.

"Frozen hmm, interesting choice" He says to Bella. "It's amazing, I want to be like Elsa when I grow up, brave and sweet just like she and mama are" she says, looking at me with a bright smile. My heart melts at her sweet complement. The pizza arrives and we eat while watching the movie, Bella stays awake for the whole thing, waking me up every now and then when she sees me dosing off. We've watched this thing probably twenty times now.

Zack looks over to me, nodding his head towards the kitchen. I look down at Bella, she is focused on the movie. probably won't even notice our absence. We walk toward the kitchen, I open the fridge to retrieve a bottle of wine "You want one?" I ask, glancing over at him. He nods once, indicating his answer. I pour us each a glass of red wine and hand him his, both of us taking a seat at the counter. "I'm sorry, but I really couldn't stay a second longer on the couch watching that movie" he says with a chuckle. "We've watched it about twenty times now, I know the feeling" I smile at him. We sit in a comfortable silence for a while, sipping our wine. Zack scoots closer to me and whispers into my ear "Would you like to go sit on the balcony with me?" His deep voice gives me goosebumps, the hairs on the bacm of my neck stands at attention at his closeness. I peer at Bella in the living room, she's fast asleep." Sure, let me just get a blanket" I walk over to the couch and take one blanket to cover Bellas small body, kissing her head before taking the other blanket and going out to the balcony. We both sit on my swinging bench, going back and forth. I throw the blanket over our laps to keep us warm. The city is beautiful at night, I live on the top floor of the building, so I get to see the view. Not too far from us is a park, with swings and a small river going through it. The park has tall trees that gives the best shade in summer evenings. Further on you can see and hear the bustling of the city, all the lights of the street lamps, houses, hotels and night clubs. The moon sits high in the sky, shining the earth with its light, the moon is full tonight, making it even more breathtaking. "You know, this is peaceful" He says, breaking my light gazing. "Yeah, I like to sit here sometimes at night and early mornings, to watch the sun rise and watch the moon, stars and lights of the city. Peace of mind" He give me a small smile, turning his attention back to the view. "I didn't grow up here you know, I actually grew up in London" I'm baffled, WHAT!? "But your accent?" he chuckles at my face not matching my question. "I was birn in the UK, lived there till I was 14 years old, then moved to LA with my parents" He says nonchalantly, taking a sip of his wine. I go back looking at the view, thinking of what to say now. "So you lost your British accent?" I ask, still not believing him. "Well yeah, after a few years, you just learn to adapt. My parents still sound very British though" Who would've thought, I definitely wouldnt have. "My parents" I give my a nervous laugh before continuing "They were horrible, when I got pregnant with Bella, they kicked us out. I got married to the father, Divorced him a few years later. And now her grandparents all of a sudden wants to be back in our lives?" I shake my head laughing at the situation "Something is up, I don't know what, but I definitely will find out" Zack pulls me closer to him, giving me a side hug. "I knoe we barely know each other and all, but I'll be there for the both of you. if you need anything just let me know" He looks down at me, giving me a side grin, I smile back at him and squeeze him before standing up "Thank you zack" He follows my movements into the kitchen, I quickly wash our wine glasses before turning back to him. "Well, it's late, let me get out of your hair" He helps me put Bella into bed and makes his way out.

After my shower I climb into bed, checking my phone before going to sleep. Atleast tomorrow is Friday. I go to my messages, only to see an unknown number has texted me

'I'm coming home baby, tell Bells I'll be there in a months time'

Oh no, no no no no.