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Aria's P.O.V
It was now Christmas and I can honestly say I couldn't be any happier. I had Ezra with me again and he finally knew about his daughter, and even though they've only known each other for 24 hours, the connection is there and it seems they've known each other forever. It makes me extremely happy that my baby girl finally has her daddy with her. The only thing the worries me is Dianne. I really don't know what to expect. I hear a knock on the door. Sophie is still sleeping.
"Hey" Ezra says when I open the door "Merry Christmas"
"Hey, come in, Sophie is still sleeping"
"I brought presents"
"Ezra, you didn't have to"
"But I did" he said kissing me softly
We placed the gifts underneath the tree and sat down and watched TV, waiting for Sophie to wake up. Shortly after we heard her soft cries.
"Can I go get her" Ezra asked
"Course you can. You're her daddy" I say smiling
Ezra got up and went into the room and shortly after came back out with Sophie. He kissed her forehead before putting her down.
"Good morning baby" I said as she walked over to me "Go open you presents princess"
Sophie soon opened all her gifts. She was happy with all of her dolls, stuffed animals, and other baby toys Ezra had gotten her. After presents we ate breakfast and after Ezra played and enjoyed his first Christmas morning with his daughter. I looked at both of them lost in my thoughts.
"I love how comfortable she feels around you. It's like she's known you forever" I said
"Yeah, I still can't believe she's my daughter Aria, our daughter" Ezra says with a big smile
"I love the sound of that, our daughter. I love you Ezra. More than you'll ever know"
"I love you to babe, you two should get ready soon, and we don't want to be late."
I quickly showered and got dressed in black skinny jeans with a red sweater and black pumps. I decided to leave my hair down in loose curls and then did my make-up. Once I was all dressed I got Sophie in a red dress with black dress shoes. I put a red bow which looked beautiful in between her beautiful curls. She looked so cute. We were finally both ready and walked back out into the living room.
"You both look so beautiful" Ezra said
"Thank you. Ready?"
He walked over to me and cupped my face in his hands. He gave a quick peck on the lips.
"It's the first Christmas I get to spend with both of my girls. Of course I'm ready."
"I love you"
"I love you too.
"C'mon Sophie" I said picking her up "Let's go to Grandma's"
We walk out and head of to the Montgomery household. It doesn't take long before we finally arrive. I can tell Ezra is a little nervous and really quiet too.
"Is everything ok?"
"Yeah, it's just that last year I was spending Christmas with the person I trusted, the one who ruined our lives, my mom, and right now I'm with the love of my life and my baby girl"
"I know it almost doesn't feel real. We should probably go inside now"
Ezra brings Sophie out and we go inside. It's only us, Mike, and my parents since the girls are all with their families.
"Aria sweetie, how are you? How's my little princess Sophie?"
"I'm good Mom"
"Ezra, it's so nice to finally see you again" Ella says
"Nice to see you too Ella" he replies
"Ezra, good to see you" Byron says walking in
"Byron, same to you too"
"Well dinner is ready, shall we go?" Ella says
"Sure. Where's Mike?"
"He should be down soon"
While I helped Ella set the table, Ezra and Byron talked. Mike finally came down and attacked Sophie.
"Hey there Cheerio, how you been?" Mike cooed
Sophie just giggled and played around with him.
"Hey there big sis. Merry Christmas" he said pulling me into a hug
"Merry Christmas."
"So where's Ezra?"
"In the living room with Dad"
After Mike went to say hello to Ezra, and they continued to chat for a few more minutes, we all finally sat and ate dinner. We talked for hours and it made me feel so good that Ezra was happy. The evening soon flew by and it got really late. Sophie was already fast asleep so we decided it was time for us to go.
"Ella, Byron, thanks for having me over. I really appreciate it."
"No problem Ezra. We loved having you" Ella replied
"Again, I'm sorry for all that my mom did to Aria and what she put you all through"
"Ezra, don't apologize. It's not your fault. All that matters now is that everything is fixed between you and Aria" Byron said
"Thanks"
"Bye Mom. Bye Dad" I said
We drove back home in silence. Thankful for our first Christmas together. We finally arrived back at my apartment and Ezra carried Sophie up. I got her into her Pajamas and out her in her crib. Ezra kissed her goodbye before walking out into the living room.
"Thank you for tonight. I really enjoyed it" Ezra said
"Thank you for coming with us."
"Well it's getting late, I should probably go. Call me tomorrow?"
"Stay with me tonight. Please?"
"You really want me to?"
"Yes."
"Ok."
Shortly after getting into bed, we both fell soundly asleep, both happy for the wonderful day we had spent as a family.
2 weeks later
Ezra's P.O.V
It was now a new year. On New Year's Day, I promised myself that I would make this year the best year ever. And I'm planning to do that. Now that I have Aria back, and my daughter, I know I can make that happen. Aria had to work for a while today, and I get to watch Sophie. I've been doing this for the past 2 weeks. I try to spend every second of the day with her. I can't describe all the feelings I get when I'm with her. Even though I've known her for about 2 weeks, I feel like I've been with her since she was born. I can't explain all the love I have for her. And I can feel she loves me too, and it makes me unconditionally happy. I've been spoiling her like crazy, making up for all the time I missed out on thanks to my Mom. I haven't talked to her since I found out about Sophie. I never told her I found out. She keeps calling me, but I have so much anger towards her I can't talk to her. I decide to take Sophie to the park. The park where I first saw her with Spencer. We go over to the baby playground and I sit and watch her play. All this time I've seen parents out with their children, and always pictured myself and Aria with our very own babies, but when she left, that dream was ruined. Now that I'm here with my daughter, watching her play, I couldn't be any happier. I loved everything about her and couldn't stop admiring her. Sure, she looked a lot like me, but I saw Aria in her in many ways. Her laugh was identical to Aria's and her personality. Her eyes were big like hers, except they were blue like mine. To me Sophie was the most beautiful baby girl in the world.
"Daddy" my thoughts were soon interrupted
Every time she called me 'Daddy', my heart melted. It felt so good to be called that. I am so thankful Aria always told her who I was, because of that, Sophie knew who I was right away.
"What is it princess?"
"Ice cweam" she said pointing to a little boy with an ice cream cone
"Do you want an ice cream cone Sophie?"
She nodded and pulled on my hand while pointing to the ice cream cart
"Ok, let's go"
I got up and picked Sophie up. We went over and bought to ice cream cones and were headed to back to the playground when a familiar voice called out my name.
"Ezra?"
I turned and knew what was coming next.
"Mom."
"Ezra, who is this?" she said
"Don't act like you don't know. She's my daughter."
"Your daughter?" she raised an eyebrow
"Yes Mom. How could do this to us? How could you do this to me?"
"Do what Ezra? You know she's probably not even yours. Aria is probably just lying. Don't believe her, I mean she did just walk out of your life leaving you heartbroken"
"Yeah, thanks to you. I know everything you did Mom, the whole threatening her when she found out about Sophie, the hospital, threatening Wes. I heard everything while in my coma. And don't try and deny it because I know all of this is true."
"I-I don't know what you're saying. Honey, you were in a coma, you probably heard wrong. Don't you trust your mother?"
"I did. But not anymore."
"I did this for your own good Ezra. She's no good for you."
"You can't decide that. And don't even bother calling the cops on me, because if you do, you will never hear from me again. Ok?"
"Ezra, sweetie, I love you, all I do is just for your own good"
"Good bye mom" I say picking Sophie up "and just so you know, she is definitely mine."
"Ezra" I heard her calling out
But I just kept walking. I loved my Mom and I couldn't believe she had done this to me. I hurt too much and right now part of me hated her. She showed no affection towards Sophie, who is her only granddaughter. I forget about today and I finally go to Aria's.
"Time to see Mommy" I tell Sophie
I get her out and we head up to Aria's apartment.
"Mommy" Sophie says while running over to Aria
"Hey there princess. And hey there to you to" she says kissing me softly
"How was work?" I ask
"Good. How was your day?"
"Ok. We went to the park, got ice cream but" I sighed
"But what" Aria asks worried
"We ran into my Mom"
"Ezra, oh my god, do you know what she's going to do now? Ezra, this is all my fault" she cried
"Hey, nothing will happen to me. And stop blaming yourself. Don't worry everything will be ok"
"How are you so sure?"
"I just am. Now let's enjoy the rest of our night together ok?"
"But wha-"
"Stop worrying. I will be ok. We will all be fine. Ok?" I asked kissing her cheek
"Ok"
We spent the rest of the night watching movies and just enjoying ourselves as a family. All that matters to me now are Aria and Sophie. They are my happiness and my mom won't ruin that again.
A/N: Thanks for reading! Please please review! I'm almost done with this story, maybe like 2 more chapters. And if you want another story to read, read my other story Love Me Again. Thanks!