Savior | By : TammyDevil666 Category: S through Z > Southern Vampire Views: 9048 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Chapter 11
“Eric, you can’t still be mad at me. I just had your baby.”
He stopped to stare at her, eyes widened. “My baby?”
Sookie blushed, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. “Sorry, just a slip of the tongue, but you know what I meant. Besides, I heard you tell the doctor you were the father. I figured you wouldn’t be completely opposed to the idea. It doesn’t matter, bottom line is that I just had a baby and I’m absolutely exhausted. We’re finally home after being trapped in that hospital for nearly a week, the last thing I need right now is the silent treatment.”
“I am not mad at you, but you shouldn’t have left to the store without my knowledge of it. I will be reprimanding Bobby for not making sure you were taken care of. And just the thought of Compton being with you…”
“Believe me, he was the last person I wanted to see,” she said, cutting him off. “Nor did I expect to go into early labor, I thought I could handle something simple like shopping, but I should have told you about it first. You have to understand that I’ve always been a very independent person. I’ve never had to rely on anyone like this and for one brief moment, I forgot to notify you. This still takes some getting used to.”
Eric nodded, taking the bassinet from her that held the newborn, who was surprisingly asleep during their entire exchange. The car ride seemed to sooth her, and she was still passed out. “Are you ready for your gift now?”
Sookie smiled as she followed Eric to the spare bedroom, it was located right across from theirs. He had been very secretive in his plans to turn the room into a nursery, not letting her see anything until it was finished. When Eric finally opened the door, she gasped at the display before her. It was beyond gorgeous. The room was painted a light blue, which could have worked for a boy or girl since she didn’t want to know the sex beforehand. The most stunning crib she’d ever seen was in the center of the room, a rocking chair beside it. There was also a changing table, filled with tons of diapers and baby powder. A little closet was on the far left, she was shocked to see all kinds of baby clothes already inside. If that wasn’t enough, the room also held a little play area with a lot of toys. Oh, yeah, this child would be spoiled rotten. For some reason, that didn’t really bother her.
Once Sookie took everything in, she turned back to Eric to notice that he looked nervous, but he really didn’t have to. “It’s amazing, I can’t believe you did all of this.”
Eric shrugged. “I had some help.” He gently picked the infant up and placed her in the new crib, seeing that she was still sound asleep. “I suppose we should enjoy the quiet while it lasts.” When Eric focused back on Sookie, he frowned at the sight of her sudden tears. “What’s wrong? Did you envision it differently?”
She shook her head, wiping at her eyes. “No, everything is perfect. I guess I’m just shocked by all that’s happened; you turned out to be nothing like I expected. This means the world to me, Eric.” She threw her arms around his neck, pulling him down for a passionate kiss, and touching her forehead to his as more tears fell. “I wish you were her father.”
Eric felt choked up, which wasn’t something that happened often. “I am in the only way that matters, dear one. To Adele, that is what she will see me as. I will always be here for the both of you.”
Sookie believed him, and that just proved even more how much their relationship had changed. She honestly didn’t know where she would be without him, and hoped to never find out.
* * * * *
“Where is the little darling?”
Sookie jumped up from the couch, shaking her finger at the woman. “You will not go near my baby unless you behave yourself; I know how you feel about kids.”
Pam rolled her eyes. “Spare me the lecture, I already got it from Eric. Honestly, you two should be a reality show. I promise that I come in peace.”
Sookie knew a fake smile when she saw one, but figured that was as good as it was going to get. “She’s in the nursery. Eric was reading her a story last time I checked.”
She scoffed. “Oh, how the mighty have fallen.” Pam reached the nursery, standing with her arms crossed over her chest. “Well, isn’t this just adorable? I think your testicles might be around here somewhere.”
Eric glared at his progeny, putting the baby back in her crib. “To what do I owe this displeasure, Pamela?”
“I wanted to see what had you so preoccupied. I’ll never understand what is so charming about these creatures,” Pam said in distaste, gazing down at the slumbering infant. “It just lies there and does nothing, when it does wake; all it makes is a terrible noise. Not to mention the disgusting aroma.”
“I would appreciate you not calling my daughter it,” Sookie commented from the doorway.
Pam grinned. “Of course, the last thing I would want to do is anger a new mother. You weren’t answering your phone, Eric; I only came to say that you are needed at Fangtasia. Some of the patrons are getting out of control, they assume since you’re hardly around anymore, that they can do whatever the hell they please. We’ve had teenagers sneak through security again. If you don’t get your act together soon, we could be shut down for negligence.”
Eric cursed under his breath, giving Sookie an apologetic look. “I’m sorry, love, but I promise this will only take a short while.”
It was then that Sookie started to feel guilty; she didn’t realize how little time he’d been spending at the bar. She was just so glad to have him around that it didn’t even cross her mind, but Sookie would feel terrible if he lost his business because of her. “It’s okay, you should go. Take all the time you need, we’ll be fine here.” When he smiled and gave her a kiss on the cheek, doing the same with Adele, Sookie knew she made the right decision. He would always be there for them, but other people needed him just as much. It would be selfish of her to take up all of his time, no matter how deeply she might want to.
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