Chapter 10:

*No one's POV*

Surprisingly, our precious daughter slept peacefully in her slumber of her first night. The moment when she awaken up, she happily smiles and makes some coo sounds when she sees her daddy.

"Morning my little sea princess," he smiles, picking her up. "Did you have a nice sleep?" he kisses her cheek, bring her close.

Since his wife is still recovering from childbirth, the commodore will be taking care of their newborn since he's on his maternity lead for a couple of weeks. Usually, taking care of the child is the mother's responsibility, but James really want to help out with Ida.

James takes care of Aquamarine before giving her to Ida so she can take care of the feeding. Ida smiles, seeing her newborn daughter and husband. She sits up from the bed and outstretches her arms to them.

Aquamarine gets her daily feeding before gently get burped. She wears an ocean blue long sleeved dress for her first whole day of life.

"What should we do today husband?" Ida asked him a smile.

"You're going to rest for a little while," James answers, telling her. "Ida darling, you have done a brilliant job of giving birth to our precious daughter so I want you to rest and take it easy."

"Yes I know James dear, but will you be alright with cleaning, cooking, and taking care of Aquamarine?" she's worried about her husband, holding their daughter.

"During the three months we have been separated, I did everything on my own with the duties of a captain," he assures with a smile. "Besides my mother showed me the responsibilities before she passed away."

"Okay, but may I help out a little like fold the laundry and take care of Aquamarine on the bed or couch, pretty please?"

James simply smiles, shaking his head. "Of course you can my wife."

Ida smiles happily.

The young commodore takes care of his small family before giving his little Aquamarine to his sea goddess. Ida holds her daughter closer on her chest.

*Two Weeks Later*

*Ida's POV*

James returns to his work as the commodore. Our precious daughter is sleeping for her nap so I managed to get some work done while she sleeps. Thankfully, my husband has a cradle downstairs so she can be in my range when I am doing the usual housework.

After doing the usual housework, I check on Aquamarine and see her still sleeping. I smiled, gently stroking her small cheek before sitting on the couch. My bible is on the end table next to it for when I have time to read it. Which I am little beyond in my reading.

A knock appears at the door, thankfully not loud enough for waking up the child.

"Come in," I called out, but softly.

"Hello?" I hear the familiar voice of my dear friend Birar appear in.

"Over here."

"Hello Ida," she smiles while holding her son. "How are you this morning?"

"I am doing well," I answered, placing my bible down.

I offer my arms to William, asking him if he wants to cuddle with me. Which he happily accepts.

"Is this Aquamarine?" Birar asked about the sleeping baby.

"Yes it is," I smiled, hugging the squirmy toddler. "My apologizes for not being with you these past two weeks."

"It's quite alright Ida," she assures me with a smile, sitting next to me. "You just gave birth to your first child and you needed much needed rest."

"Okay," I smiled back.

"William and I were about to go into town for food, are you feeling well enough for a little trip to the market?" she asked.

"I'm sure I will be okay, just as long as I don't overdo myself," I said. "Besides, I need to get more food."

"Alright, if you are ready we can go," she smiles, giving in.

Aquamarine wakes up, making sounds.

"I'm going to milk her before we can go to the market," I chuckled, giving William back to his mother.

"No worries," she chuckles.

Once done feeding her, Aquamarine and I get ready for the trip to the market. She's lying comfortably in her stroller which is good for me. So I wouldn't worry.

The market is not that far from where I live and it's a nice, cool in temperature day.

*Later that day*

*James's POV*

My return from my maternity leave as been a long day, but I'm glad to be home to my beautiful wife and precious little daughter. When I arrived home, smells of delicious food catches my attention. A smile appears on my face.

"Ida darling, I'm home," I called out, entering into the house.

"Hello James dear," Ida smiles, wearing a beautiful ocean blue color, walking over to me. "How was your day husband?" she asked, wrapping her arms around my neck.

"Long and tiring," I answered, wrapping my arms around her small waist, "I'm glad to be home with you and Aquamarine."

We kiss each other before she leads me to the kitchen where Aquamarine is lying in her cradle. One look at me and she's a very happy baby.

"Hello my little princess," I smiled, picking her up in my arms. "Were you good today?" I asked her, kissing her smiling face.

"She had her first market trip with mommy, Aunt Briar, and William," Ida chuckles, but that got my attention.

"You went out to the market?" I asked my wife, then gets serious. "Ida darling."

"Yes I know that you wanted me to stay in the house a little longer, but we were need of food and Birar offered to take me and Aquamarine anyways," she explains what happened. "I am so sorry James," she bows her head in sadness.

I sighed and smiles to her softly. "At least Birar and William was there to watch over," I speak, holding her cheek while holding our daughter with one arm for the moment.

Ida smiles her beautiful smile. "I love you Commodore James Norrington."

"I love you more Ida Norrington, sea goddess," I smiled more.

"And we love you Aquamarine Norrington, sea princess," Ida smiles to our beautiful daughter.

She smiles big, hearing that.