Paths Of Paradise

Chapter 12

Justin's POV

"Tell me about the day she was born," I whispered, wrapping my arms around Demi from behind. She was standing at the foot of Bella's bed, watching her face scrunch up in pain as she slept.

"She was so little. So precious," Demi muttered, shifting all her weight on me, "She still is."

"Did it hurt?"

"It hurt like a bitch," Demi giggled softly, "But it was all worth it once I held her in my arms. I fell in love instantly."

"It's hard not to," I chuckled, "I mean she is my child."

"Shut up," Demi laughed as my grip around her waist tightened.

"I just wish she didn't have to go through all this. It's not fair," Demi sighed.

"I know baby," I huffed, "but she's strong. God wouldn't put her through this if he knew she couldn't handle it. If he knew we couldn't handle it."

"She's just a baby Justin! No child should have to deal with this pain, especially at such a young age."

"I'm not saying that she should. I'm just saying that I believe God has a plan for all of us."

"I just wish she would get better," Demi mumbled.

"Me too babe, me too," I said, placing a soft kiss on Demi's cheek, "Let's go to bed. It's been a long day."

"Okay," Demi agreed, allowing me to tug her over to the little fold out sofa bed right next to Bella's. I crawled in after her, my arms going straight to her waist once I'd pulled the covers over both of us.

"Justin sing t-to me p-please?" Demi sniffled. She was on the verge of another breakdown as she snuggled up against me.

"Of course princess," I whispered, sweeping my fingers through her hair before starting to sing a soft tune, "...It's like I've been awakened, every rule I had you breakin', it's the risk that I'm taking, I ain't never gonna shut you out..." Halfway through the song Demi was out like a light. The moon's soft glow was just bright enough to light up her face. I watched her chest rise and fall in short, deep breaths. She was so beautiful. Turning my head, I gazed at Bella, making sure she was okay. I knew I wouldn't get much sleep tonight. Just like every other night I've spent in here with my girls. I have to make sure they're okay. That they're safe. Especially Bella. It kills me that my little girl is cooped up in the hospital. I remember taking Jazzy to the park when she was Bella's age, just thinking about my future, and if I would ever do such a thing with my little girl. The answer was always yes back then, But everything's changed. I've grown up. I have the family of my dreams, yet the situation we are in isn't what I imagined. I just pray to God everything will take a turn for the better. I just want my girls to be happy again.

A/N: Sorry this is short (once again lol) As always feedback is appreciated.