Chapter 44 Baby?

By the time Lena was done saying the last word tears welled up in her eyes and she was trying so hard to keep them from pouring. The memories flashed back this time no scene was left out. It was as if she was reliving her nightmare, the nightmare she had always run away from. Henderson's muscular arms encircled Lena burying her face in his chest. As his warmth enveloped her the tears flowed freely and she found herself sobbing into his chest. Henderson was doing his best to contain his fury, he was going to make Axel pay for what he had done to Lena. "I'm sorry Lena. I know saying sorry is not going to take away the painful memories or erase them but I will fucking kill Axel." An angry growl left Henderson's lips which made Lena pull away immediately. Henderson looked away not wanting to let Lena see his eyes that shone with tears. "Henderson, " she called cupping his cheeks and making him face her. Tears streamed down her cheeks when she saw the tears in Henderson's eyes, unwavering warmth filled her heart. She wiped the tears from his face and smiled. "You are not going to take laws into your hands, you won't kill him Henderson. I beg of you, " she smiled amidst her tears. Henderson looked away from Lena before he spoke. "He is the reason for your constant nightmares, for your pain." Lena's voice was barely above a whisper as she spoke, "And you are my ray of sunshine Henderson, my hope. Aside from Matteo, I haven't been able to tell anyone else about this. You've been my comfort since the nightmares resurfaced and that's enough for me. You will not take laws into your hands." Henderson turned his gaze to Lena, he sighed softly and nodded in agreement. "I'll get you justice Lena and I'll try not to kill him," he purred and planted a kiss on her forehead. Lena chortled, "You have to promise not to." "I promise, " Henderson grumbled making Lena smile. Suddenly her expression turned blank and she folded her arms across her chest as she peeked at Henderson. "Don't you have to go to the office?" A smile played on Henderson's lips and he put his hand around Lena's shoulder. "I'm my own boss, I don't need to answer to anyone. Moreover, I have to take care of you and make sure that you are ok." Lena huffed wriggling her head, " It was just a question no need to get all pompous and I'm not a child. I can take care of myself." Lena had barely finished her statement when Henderson burst into laughter. Lena took his hand off her shoulder, a frown marred her face and she peered at Henderson with amused brows. "I'm sorry..." Henderson tried to keep a straight face when he saw Lena's expression but he ended up laughing again. "Are you ok?" She arched a brow wondering the secret behind his sudden laughter. This time Henderson's lips pressed together and he coughed. He wore a serious expression afterwards. "You are not a child? Really? Even Trent and Itzel who are kids don't skip their meals and they take care of themselves better than you do. You look after everyone else except yourself that's not fair." "Look who is talking about not taking care of myself, what about you? Sometimes you don't care about spending the night working and you still go to the office the next morning, " Lena mumbled folding her arms across her chest. "Do you really have to make this about me all the time?" Henderson pouted, his brows were slightly puckered. "Just let me take care of you. I do not want anything to happen to you and you don't have to do any work around the house. All you have to do is eat and rest your head. Can you do that for me, baby?" "Baby?" Lena murmured her cheeks turning tomato red. Her brows were raised as she stared at Henderson. "You don't like that, what would you prefer? Darling? Love? Sweetheart? Or..." He questioned. He would have continued if Lena didn't interfere. "It's not that, I'm just thinking about what Itzel and Trent are going to say if they hear you call me that. You know yesterday they said something about you liking me and wanting to be my boyfriend and I scolded them for that and now..." Lena sighed. Only now was she actually thinking about what being in a relationship with Henderson entailed. They were going to have to explain to the kids. She was starting to freak out as she thought about what was going to happen when other people found out she was in a relationship with Henderson. "They were right, I guess they saw it coming. We'll just tell them, I'm sure those kids will be delighted to hear the news, " Henderson smiled taking her hand in his. Lena gave a tight nod, "I guess so. What about Cleo? She's going to tease us a lot and be like I told you so." A small laugh resonated from Henderson, " Yep, definitely. I can't believe we always countered her words." "That's because I never saw this happening." Lena giggled. "We should make it official then. You know, I actually do not mind proposing now but you would say I'm rushing things so let's go with your pace and take things slow until you're ready. Will you be my girlfriend?" Henderson purred. "Of course yes. But I thought we were already dating." Lena smiled. "I love to be sure, " Henderson winked causing Lena to chuckle. "Gosh, I can't believe this is really happening. I love you." Lena beamed wrapping her arms around Henderson. Henderson's lips were in a pout when Lena pulled away. "I love you. I was expecting a kiss, I would have kissed you but I don't want you to pass out, " he joked and earned himself a glare from Lena. "At first I thought you passed out because of...." Henderson paused gazing at Lena with a smirk on his lips. "Because of the kiss? That's ridiculous." Lena laughed. "So it means you enjoyed the kiss?" Hendersonde eyes flickered with mischief as he watched Lena try to hide her cheeks that glowed red from how hard she was blushing. "I think it's time for me to eat, " she stated avoiding Henderson's teasing gaze. "You are always deflecting, " Henderson grumbled. A smile formed on his lips as he tilted Lena's chin making her hold his gaze. Their eyes bored into each other's and their heart beating in perfect sync. "But it does not matter. I know my answer already." A few minutes later.... "I'm ok, thank you for the meal." "Are you sure you do not want more?" Henderson muttered looking up at Lena. Henderson made sure she finished all the food Madam Carmen had brought in earlier, he wanted to spoon-feed Lena but she said she could do that herself so didn't have to. He agreed saying he was going to watch her eat so he could make sure that she finish the meal. "Yeah, " she smiled reassuringly. "Ok then. I'll have to go pick up Trent and Itzel, I'll be back soon, baby." Henderson kissed Lena's cheeks, he gave Matteo a small smile before ambling out of the room. "Ahem ahem, " Matteo cleared his throat trying to get Lena's attention. She was smiling sheepishly that she forgot Matteo's presence. Henderson called her baby and it was a perfect melody to her ears and symphony to her heart. "Henderson just called you baby and kiss you? Spill!" Matteo gleamed a gigantic grin spread across his face as he sat up.