Maddie's POV
I squinted as the sun was shining through the window. I blinked my eyes a couple of times. As I sat up straight, I took in my surroundings, I noticed that I was not in Mariko's bedroom and I was not in my own bedroom either. It was filled with stuffed animals and toddlers' sketches pasted against the walls...Bella.
I buried my face in my hands, "Maddie! You're awake!" I looked at Bella who was already dressed for the day, running towards me. She took my hand in hers. "Come on! Daddy made pancakes," she said excitedly, and I couldn't help but smile as I was forced out of bed.
"Did you sleep well?" I asked her as she led me down the hallway.
"Yes! You should sleep next to me again," she replied as we stopped in front of the kitchen counter. Mariko was already dressed in his
