Chapter 73

Nathan:

“Good morning, baby girl” I whispered, kissing Calista’s hand as she sat on my lap.

She has been sitting there, playing, and pretending to draw patterns for the past fifteen minutes, and despite hoping that she would eventually get tired and stop, it seemed like my little princess had other plans.

“Good morning” she said, smiling brightly. Katerina was still fast asleep, curled up beside me, and checking the time, I knew that her alarm was still fifteen minutes away from ringing; therefore, Calista should have been asleep for a while longer.

“Why are you awake, princess?” I asked, getting up and lifting her with me. Katerina stirred a little, and frowning in her sleep, she opened her eyes to look at me.

“Nathan?” She asked, frowning in confusion. She rubbed her eyes from sleep, noticing our daughter awake in my arms before she checked the phone in fear that she slept in.

“Calista woke up a little early, malyshka, don’t worry” I said, sitting beside her. So much for not waking