Anastasia's POV:
We'd been in France for 4 days getting as much work with Mason done as possible. He sent me and Bruce a copy of the book so far but Bruce refused to read it.
"Just read the fucking book you dick." We we're all packed and ready to head back to New York but the rental car broke yesterday so we're waiting for a cab.
"I'm not reading that shit."
"Why not."
"Because he wrote it." I gave up and went into the room. Me and Bruce were sort of friends I guess you could say. Not really sure what to call what we have.
Bruce slept with me every night which I was thankful for. I was so excited to go home. It was Elijah's birthday tomorrow and I got him a gift from France.
I got him some macaroons which were his all time favourite dessert and I heard they're better from here.
"Ready, Dean's ready and the cab should be here." I nodded and grabbed my bag and we walked towards the elevator.
I pressed the button and waited for the lift to come up.
When it finally came up we entered and took it down to the lobby.
We checked out and the cab was here now too. Bruce opened the back seat door for me and I took a seat.
He put both our suitcases in the trunk and took a seat next to me.
"Where to ma'am." The man barely acknowledged Bruce's presence.
"To Cameron Airfield." He smiled and started driving.
"Can I just say I really like your dress." I awkwardly smiled and thanked him.
"You know my wife looks just like you, and I'm always in the mood for her." He winked and once again I smiled awkwardly.
I looked over and Bruce's jaw was clenched as he glared at the driver.
The whole way there the driver made weird jokes about how pretty I was and how he wanted to go home with his wife now.
I tried to ignore him and finally we got to the airport. I quickly got out feeling uncomfortable. I kept telling Bruce to let it go, since after every comment he leaned towards him.
I got our suitcases out and Bruce got out of the car.
I started walking towards the jet while Bruce leaned through the window. I watched as the mans eyes widened and his face turned red.
Bruce turned around and walked towards me with a smirk.
"What did you do?"
"I just gave him the money." He winked and took both bags from my hand.
I ran catching up with him. I gave him a hug stopping him from any movement.
"Thank you." He didn't wrap his arms around me so I undid mine. I don't want him to feel uncomfortable.
Just as I was about to walk up the jet he let go of the handles and turned me around hugging me from the waist.
I wrap my arms around his neck and lay my head on his shoulder. At first he was bent but when he straighten I dangled from his hold.
"Alright love birds get in." Bruce dropped me down slowly and we turned to see Dean flashing his pearly white teeth at us.
We both walk in and I try my best not fall again. Could you imagine what would have happened if Bruce didn't catch me. I'd be road kill.
"Say that shit again, and see if I don't fire your ass." Dean put his hands up in surrender making me laugh.
I walked all the way to the seat I sat on last time while Bruce sat beside me.
"Where's Gina?" I looked around the plane trying to find the bitch.
"I fired her." He said as if it were the most normal thing in the world.
"Why?"
"I didn't like her." I couldn't help but smile, I don't know why I didn't like her. I just know I don't.
~•~•~
This plane ride was good, no turbulence, no scary moments, and no sitting on Bruce's lap.
I sigh as Bruce driving me towards Issac's house to pick Elijah up.
"What's wrong."
"I feel like I'm a bad mother. I left him for 4 days." I love Elijah but sometimes I feel like as the days so by he starts loving me less. I don't spend anytime with him.
"It's for work. Relax."
"I know, but sometimes I feel like so prioritize work more than I do him." I lean back in the comfortable seats.
"Listen I'm not gonna tell you that you're a good mother, but I'm also not gonna tell you whether your a bad mother either. If you think that, then show him that you love him. If not for him, at least do it to reassure yourself." I nodded.
"That was actually good advice."
"Don't sound so surprised." We both laugh and he finally pulled into the driveway.
I got out and Bruce followed suit. I didn't stop him because I felt like I shouldn't.
I knocked on the door and it opened almost immediately.
"MAMA." Elijah jumped into my arms and I quickly picked him up.
"I missed you so much baby." He gave me a kiss on the cheek and I did the same.
"Hey Anastasia." Issac came from upstairs. The same lady from that day when I catch him walked up from behind him.
"Hi, I'm Maya." She extended her hand which I declined.
"Hi. We're gonna go."
"No, no stay have a drink." He does remember that we're not together right.
"Can't, Bruce has to get home." Thankfully Bruce nodded and we left the patio and went into his car.
Unfortunately, the car only has two seats so Elijah had to stay in my lap.
"Mama, can we get ice cream." I didn't want to tell Bruce to drive to a McDonald's for ice cream.
"Not toda-"
"Sure little man." Bruce said smiling at Elijah.
"Yay." Elijah jumped up and down excitedly.
Bruce pulled up to the window and looked at me.
"What do you want."
"Oh nothing, it's fine." I heard him order 3 combo's of food and my eyes widened.
Once he finished ordering the food he drove forward.
"Why'd you buy so much."
"You didn't eat on the plane." I looked away and towards Elijah. He was grinning like a creepy old man.
"What?" He leaned forward and said something in my ear.
"I like him." He giggled and sat back. I looked at him confused even though he couldn't see me.
I pulled my card out so I could pay but Bruce was quick to grab my small purse and put it to the side of his chair.
He took his card out and paid for the food.
"You have to stop doing that." I really don't care about paying, plus it's just McDonalds this stuff isn't expensive.
"No." He said in a stern voice and handed Elijah the bag.
He took out the fries since he likes eating them while driving home. But Bruce's car is expensive and dropping food won't be the best thing.
"Baby, wait till we get home." He was about to put the fries back in the bag but Bruce stopped him.
"Relax, eat little man." Elijah started eating his fries and smiling at Bruce.
We finally pulled up to the house and I held Elijah and got out of the car. Bruce followed and took my suitcase out seeing I was hold Elijah.
He followed behind us with my stuff and I finally out Elijah down once I looked at Bruce and took my bag.
"Mama, can Bruce stay for dinner." He said jumping. I looked at him and back at Bruce who was now smirking.
"Please." He begged, I don't know how I was convinced but I was.
"Sure, come inside Bruce." I held the door open and he walked inside.
Bruce high fives Elijah making me stare at both of them.
Elijah tried his best to reach up to the island counter and put the plates but Bruce picked him up letting him reach it.
Elijah smiled as Bruce continued to pick him up every time he brought a plate or utensil.
He put burgers on each plate, siding them with fries and then pouring the drink into our nice glasses.
Not sure why he brought utensils but ok I guess.
"Guys come." He told us to take a seat which we did.
I took a seat on the left side of the island while Bruce sat on the right and Elijah sat in the middle.
It felt weird having Bruce sitting particularly beside me. But this warm feeling inside couldn't help but creep in.
"I'm turning 5 tomorrow. You know how you call me little man, now I'll be big man." Elijah flexed his muscles making us laugh.
"Mama, is dada gonna come." I'm not sure how I feel about Issac coming here yet.
"It's okay, I've seen dada a lot this week. So if you don't want him to come he doesn't have to." How the fuck is this four year old so understanding.
"Okay." I gave him a kiss and he gave me one back.
~•~•~
"Ok ok ok ok ok, okay stop." Me and Bruce were tickling Elijah because he wanted to watch Cinderella for the hundredth time.
"We can watch something else." He finally yelled making us both stop and look at each other.
The look on his face wasn't explainable, he looked happy but there was more to it.
"Let's watch Beauty And The Beast." Elijah yelled and jumped on Bruce making him fall backwards and onto the rug.
Elijah straddled Bruce having both his legs rest at the side of his stomach. Elijah started tickling him but not once did Bruce laugh.
"Can you at least pretend to be laugh." Elijah huffed and Bruce broke into a pit of laughter making Elijah smile.
"Ok, can we watch Beauty And The Beast now." Elijah got off Bruce and sat next to me laying most his body against mine.
Bruce got up and headed towards the door but Elijah got up a started clinging to his leg.
"Stay, please." Bruce looked at me for consent.
"Come on. Stay." I said. He smiled lightly and Elijah held his hand bringing him back to the couch.
He sat down Elijah laid his head against Bruce shoulder and Bruce leaned his head against Elijah's head.
They looked so peaceful and my smile never once faded. I put the movie on and we all sat there watching the movie.
Whenever Elijah laughed Bruce laughed. They looked adorable together.
Did I just call Bruce adorable?
~•~•~
This was a short chapter but I hope you enjoyed. I started 2 new books so if you could check those out it would mean a lot. I won't be updating those as much as this but if you could check them out I would really appreciate it
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