After The Storm (Sequel)

Insecure

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Liliana's pov

"Sweetheart, she's coming back tomorrow" Jackson sighs as we walk back into our house. Meredith had just left with Isabella and I was already having a hard time being away from her. I know I need a break, but I'm so used to having her with me that I felt lost without her here right now. It didn't even feel normal to be home without her.

"I know, but I already miss her and she didn't want to go. You saw how she was crying" I sniffle.

"She was crying, because she was in her car seat which she always does. You know she hates riding in it."

"What if she misses us tonight or she thinks she's not coming back home? She's not used to be away from us."

"Lily, she is fine. Stop crying. We're supposed to be enjoying this time together, remember?" He reminds me.

"Okay, I'm sorry. You're right, she's perfectly fine, she's with Meredith and she's going to have a great time." I nod really trying to convince myself more then Jackson. He gave me a kiss as he chuckled at how dramatic I was being.

"What do you want to do today? We have all day to ourselves." It was only 12 in the afternoon so we had a good amount of time left to spend together.

"I honestly don't even know. We haven't had any alone time in weeks. I don't even know what to do with myself." I shake my head.

"Well how about we get some sleep first because I think we're both exhausted and then later on today we can go out and do whatever you want to do."

"Okay, sounds good." I smile. We went to the room and I immediately collapsed on to the bed. Even though I missed my baby, I was looking forward to getting some uninterrupted sleep.

"This bed feels good right now." I say.

"I know, I forgot how it felt to lay in bed undisturbed. Our baby doesn't sleep." He chuckled as he laid down beside me and pulled me closer to him. We were definitely both tired. Jackson's been trying to help me with Isabella more through the night so we were both in need of some rest.

"She does, just not when she's supposed to" I laughed laying my head on his chest. "This feels so good." I feel like it's been forever since Jackson and I have just snuggled up and talked and it felt amazing to just relax with him for a moment. I quickly felt myself falling asleep.

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"So how has work been" I asked as I took a  sip of my lemonade.

"Really? That's what you want to talk about right now?" Jackson laughed. After we woke up we decided to go out for dinner since we haven't went out, just the two of us in so long. Even though we have a baby now it's still important that we make time for each other and our marriage.

"I haven't did a surgery in 3 and a half months. I'm living vicariously through you until my maternity leave is over."

"You only have a month and a half left, then you'll be back running your department like you never left." Isabella still has 6 weeks until she turns 3 months old and she can be put into daycare, so of course I was going to stay home with her until that time came.

"Well that all depends on if Isabella is ready for daycare by then. I mean we don't know how she'll like being around all of the other kids or if she'll like the daycare workers, because I'm not leaving her there if she doesn't seem comfortable with it." I shake my head.

"Lily, remember what we talked about earlier?"

"Yes, that I have to stop being a helicopter parent." I sigh.

"Exactly. I'm sure she will be perfectly fine with daycare and if she doesn't like it at first that's okay. I'm sure most babies don't, but they grow used to it."

"I know. You're right."

"You're so protective." He chuckles

"I know you're not talking Avery. You checked the car seat like twenty times before you let Meredith leave with her."

"I was just trying to make sure she was buckled in properly."

"Who would've imagined when we first met that years later we would be sitting here having these types of conversations." I smile.

"I know. I always knew we would end up together, but I don't think that I could have ever really imagined how it would feel for us to have our own family."

"Me either. Sometimes I think about back when we first met and it seems like that was so long go. We've changed so much since then."

"Yeah, you're a cry baby now." he says making me glare at him.

"I'm just joking" he laughs. I couldn't help but to laugh with him. "But seriously I think we've grown a lot. We've been through so much that probably would've broken most couples, but we're still here. I couldn't imagine my life without you."

"I couldn't imagine mine without you either. After everything we've been through you're never getting rid of me Avery" I smile.

"I wouldn't want to. I love you."

"I love you too" I say leaning over to give him a kiss. I know that I'm lucky to have such a wonderful husband and even though we argue at times I wouldn't trade him for anything.

We enjoyed the rest of our dinner before leaving the restaurant to go back home.

"You're so beautiful" Jackson says standing behind me and wrapping his arms around my waist as I stood in front of our dresser placing my jewelry into my jewelry box.

"Thank you baby." I smiled as he placed kisses down my neck. I knew exactly what Jackson was trying to do. It's been 6 weeks since I had Isabella, so I was free to start back having sex and Jackson was obviously trying to make that happen tonight.

"Ja...Jackson. Wait." I say stopping him and unwrapping his arms from around me.

"What's wrong?" He frowned. I obviously wanted sex just as much as he did, I mean look at my husband, but I wasn't sure I was ready. Of course after having a baby your body changes. My body was pretty much back to the way it was before the baby except for the scar that was there from the delivery. I was still really insecure about it because it was so noticeable to me so I wasn't completely comfortable with my body yet. I have had scars before from the many accidents I've been in but during those times I was mainly focused on recovery the first couple of months following so by the time that we had sex the scars has pretty much faded away.

"Nothing wrong." I shake my head.

"Yes, it is. Talk to me." He said.

"It's just, I still have this scar from the surgery and I'm a little insecure about it. It makes me uncomfortable." I admit.

"Come here." He says wrapping his arms around my waist. "I love you. Every part of you, including your scars. If anything that makes you more beautiful. You got that scar bringing our daughter into the world. Our beautiful perfect little girl. You made so many sacrifices to make sure she was okay and that just makes my love for you and your body grow even more. You are perfect. Every inch of you." He said kissing me. I couldn't help but smile. Moments like this reminded me how lucky I am to have him as a husband. He always knew how to make me feel better whenever I felt down or insecure.

"I love you so much Avery." I smiled wrapping my arms around him as I gave him a kiss.

"How much?" He smirked

"I'll show you." I smiled.

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