"Bell-Bell" Sapphire squealed as she toddled over to Isabella in the kitchen, with Benjamin chasing her.

"Caught you" Before Sapphire could reach Isabella, Benjamin picked her up high in the air, making Sapphire break out into peals of laughter.

"Benji more" Sapphire demanded to be raised into air again and Benjamin did the same again making Sapphire laugh.

Isabella smiled seeing the scene. It has been a few weeks since their marriage and she is very very happy in her life.

Sometimes, she wonders how she had turned out to be so lucky. She loves Sapphire and the little girl absolutely adores her. Her in laws loves her like their own daughter.

And her husband.

Benjamin Lockwood

He is the best thing that has happened to her in her life. He is so caring and understanding.

"How many times have I told you not to dip your finger in the batter" Isabella asked angrily as she slapped away 

"Good morning Gabriel" Benjamin greeted the legal advisor as soon as the man entered his cabin

"Morning Ben. How's married life?" Gabriel asked

"Good. Isabella is wonderful" Benjamin said with a smile

"Good to know. I was a bit worried with with your impulsive decision." Gabriel said

"Honestly Gabriel? One of the best decisions I made in my life." Benjamin admitted making the older man smile.

"How is Sapphire" Gabriel asked and Benjamin sighed.

"She is happy. The frequency with which she asked for her momma reduced considerably. It is quite bittersweet. We are glad that she is at an age where she can move on without much grief. And yet it is quiet disheartening to think that she will grow up without knowing her mother" Benjamin said morosely.

"That's the rule of mankind Ben. Life has to go on, no matter what" Gabriel said making Benjamin let out a sad sigh, remembering his sister.

"Ben. Why don't you put Sapphire to sleep" Elizabeth asked after dinner

"Sure Mom" Benjamin said, picking up a drowsy Sapphire in his arms.

Sapphire laid her head on her uncle's shoulder and clutched his collars in her chubby little fists.

"I shifted her cot to our bedroom Ben. Put her to sleep there" Elizabeth added and Benjamin nodded in understanding

Isabella's spine stiffened in nervousness as she heard Elizabeth.

Her mother had scared her before leaving, telling her about wedding nights and marital relationships. The thought that Sapphire would be there with them at night had been her only reassurance.

As soon as Benjamin left with Sapphire Elizabeth turned to Isabella with a smile.

"Come. I will take you to your room"

Isabella stopped on her tracks, looking at the bedroom in horror.

The bedroom was decorated with roses and scented candles. It was not the elaborate wedding 

"Bell-Bell" Sapphire squealed as she toddled over to Isabella in the kitchen, with Benjamin chasing her.

"Caught you" Before Sapphire could reach Isabella, Benjamin picked her up high in the air, making Sapphire break out into peals of laughter.

"Benji more" Sapphire demanded to be raised into air again and Benjamin did the same again making Sapphire laugh.

Isabella smiled seeing the scene. It has been a few weeks since their marriage and she is very very happy in her life.

Sometimes, she wonders how she had turned out to be so lucky. She loves Sapphire and the little girl absolutely adores her. Her in laws loves her like their own daughter.

And her husband.

Benjamin Lockwood

He is the best thing that has happened to her in her life. He is so caring and understanding.

"How many times have I told you not to dip your finger in the batter" Isabella asked angrily as she slapped away his hand before he could dip his finger in the cake batter again.

"Sapphire wants to taste it" Benj

Chapter17.