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Chapter 9: Because of him...

Once Isabella, James, and Robin arrived home they headed straight to Robin's nursery to have a serious talk with her. In a way Isabella was thankful that Charlotte found her and not some scum who would take advantage and steal Robin to get a ransom out of James. But it still bothered Isabella...how could Charlotte tell her she is an unfit mother...Isabella has far more expierence on raising a child. Poor little Robin sat quietly throught out the whole carriage ride home, she was scared to even look up at James, afraid that he might give her his infamous stern glare.

Robin truged up the stairs in a very gloomy state as her parents followed close behind. Once in the nursery, she sat down on her bed as she watched her parents gracefully walk in and her father close the door behind him. Isabella sat down by her and James stood in front of her.

"Now, young lady I believe you some explaining to do". James said sternly.

"I am very sorry...I didn't mean to cause mummy to become ill. I only planned on quickly going to the Mr. Smith's shop and returning back to where I was...that is all father". Little Robin began to silently cry. "I'm...I'm very sorry mummy...I promise I won't do it again".

Isabella could not help see Robin cry...it breaks her heart and she knows Robin did not mean to scare her. "My sweet girl I accept your apology." Robin hugged her Isabella who kissed the top of her head.

"Now, that you apologized...and explained, you will still have punishment Robin. You will not play outside in the gardens, and no dessert for three days...understood". James said still with her stern look.

"Yes father". Robin mumbled. But she could still see that James was upset. She hates seeing her father get like this, he becomes serious and reserved. Robin jumps out of bed and leaps into his arms and kisses his cheek. He could not resist how loving her embrace was and kissed her rosy cheeks back. Some way she inherited that special touch from Isabella, how they could win him over with their charm. He could not help but give in.

"Robin, darling I love you very much. I don't want anything to happen to you, me and your mother will not know what to do with ourselves if we lose you. But for your to learn your lesson, you will be on punishment for three days." James hates punishing Robin, but has to...to discipline her.

"I love you too...this much". Robin outstretched her arms

"Well we love you this much...even more than that". Isabella stood and outstretched her arms more. "Well, wash up for dinner and we will see you downstairs".

"Yes mummy". Robin kissed both James and Isabella before they left the nursery.

James and Isabella went to his study, to discuss a few things...


James closed the door behind him, and watched Isabella make her way to the silk sofa and sit down. Isabella could feel his stare burn into her, as she noticed his eyes a shade of dark emerald green glisten in the very little dim light of the room.

"What did Dutchess Beckett tell you after I left with Robin". James still stood facing the large windows, that looked out into the endless sea.

"She insulted me as per usual. Telling me what an unfit mother I was and how I have the nerve to bring another child into this world". Isabella replied in a cold tone, sensing his coolness.

"Isabella this whole situation with you and Dutchess Beckett is getting old and very, very exhausting. Which is why I do not want you to go with me once the baby is born". James replied sternly still looking out the window.

"What! Why?" Isabella stood angry.

"No, no I will not have you go. It will cause a lot of trouble, I have told Beckett that, but he still insists you go." James sighed and turned to face her.

"Then it is settled I will go, James I do not trust them...he might plan something against you...please do this for me. I told you I would survive if I lost you...and do it for our children who deserve their father..please". Tears began to stream down her face. "I will try to stay as far away as I can from her."

"You know, I would prefer if you stayed here and be safe. But another part of me wants you to be with me...I cannot stand to be away from you." James takes her into his arms and kisses the top of her head. They remain in eachother's embrace for a few minutes, until they hear the grandfather clock chime.

"I better go see if Robin washed up". Isabella kissed him and began to walk over to the door. She stopped to feel a small sharp pain. "Ouch". she moaned.

"What's wrong...are you alright". James suddenly rushed to her side. He confused as to why she was smiling. Isabella took his hand and placed it on her belly.

"Feel". she whispered. James obliged and stood still for a moment and then felt a strong kick from within Isabella's stomach. He smiled as he felt the baby kick.

"That is a very strong kick. Does it hurt"? James asked curiously

"Well at first it did because the baby caught me by surprise, but no it does not anymore". Isabella smiled up at him and placed her hand on top of his. "You know I was thinking, if its a boy...we name him Nickolas...what do you think, darling"?

"That sounds great, I am sure Nickolas would approve. I still feel like I owe him, he helped us...and I cannot forgive myself about that night he died...I could have saved him." James said grimly

"James you did what you could...and I know that Nickolas is very grateful that I have you...he would not want you to torment yourself."

"Maybe you are right...and right now what I can do for him is take care of you , Robin, and this baby." James kissed Isabella

"Well I must go see how Robin is doing, I will meet you downstairs." Isabella left his side and went out into the hall. Leaving James deep in thought.

I owe him a lot more...he let her come to Port Royal and accept why she refused his proposal...and yet he never had a feeling of resentment towards me. Because him...I get to be joined with Isabella for eternity...