I woke up in the middle of the night to see Jerome sleeping next to me. Wait, when did that happen? I know we established last night that we weren't going to sleep in the same bed. "Why that sneaky little rat."

I slip out of the bed and out of the room as silent as possible. I had to try and find a way out of here. I opened a nearby door to reveal a crib. What on Earth is Jerome doing with a crib? Oh no. "Oh No! There is No Way that's going to happen!"

"I am not into the BDMS (bondage Dominance, masochist, Submissive. specifically the DDLG (Daddy Dom Little Girl) type relationships. Nor do I plan on having a baby any time soon." I said a little too loudly. It was then I heard a quiet whimper.

"Who deya?" The quiet voice asked a hint of fear in their voice.

I frowned who was this small child? Where were this child's parents? Did Jerome kidnap her? If so, why? "As I approached the crib a big pair of brown eyes stared back at me. "My name is Quinn. What's yours little one?"

"Me name was Desdemona, but Jewome said dat didn't fit me. He named me Wosabella. Bella fowa showt. But he usually just calls me babydoll."

"Where are your parents little one?"

"Gone bye-bye." Bella replied with a shrug.

I had no idea what she meant by that, but I was concerned about her. "I'm sure they will be back." At this, the small child let out a slight giggle.

"They no comeback silly. When someone go bye bye they don't comeback. They is gone fowaebas" (forever). The child replied. It was then that I realized what she was saying.

"Your mother and father are dead?"

The child nods and replies "That's what Jewome said go bye bye means."

Jerome POV

I awoke to find that Quinn was gone I growled in irritation. Luckily, I had the baby monitor in my pocket and I heard her talking to Bella. I frowned she had no right to wake Bella up.

Bella needed her sleep or she'd be a cranky baby in the morning. As I listened to the monitor I heard Bella ask Quinn who she was and why was she in her room.

I was surprised that Bella hadn't called for me. I frowned, as I heard Quinn ask Bella where her parents were. I smiled as Bella replied "They gone bye bye."

I stifled a laugh when Quinn said that she was sure Bella's parents would return soon and that they'd be worried about her. Did she think that I had kidnapped Bella? Didn't she understand that this little child was my little sister?

"Did Jerome kill them?" I heard Quinn ask in concern. I frowned.

"Me nu undastand?" I heard Bella reply.

"Was Jerome the reason your mommy and daddy went bye bye?" Time to intercept this conversation.

Quinn POV

Before Bella answered, I heard someone clear their throats behind me and I turned to see a very irritated Jerome. "Shame on you Quinn, you woke up my little one. Now I'll have a grumpy baby in the morning."

"What do you mean your little one? Who is she Jerome? What did you do to her parents?"

"Lila was never a mother to Bella and likewise Paul and her biological father weren't father's to her. Neither was my Uncle, they all abused her."

"Are you telling me that little child is your sister? How is that possible? Bella has to be what? At least 18 by now?"

"Uppy Jewome?" Bella asked holding her arms out wanting Jerome to pick her up. "Want to play."

"No no little one. It's time for you to be asleep." At this, Bella's eyes filled with tears and she let out a small whine.

"Not sleepy." Bella replied with a pout.

Jerome shook his head in amusement. "Does the little princess want some warm milk to help her get sleepy?"

"Ba-ba?" Bella asked in a sweet child like voice and Jerome nodded.

"Yes little one ba-ba." Jerome replied.

Bella shook her head no and decides to change the subject. "Jewome, who is the pwitty lady?"

"Her name is Quinn Young however, since pronouncing letters is hard for you, perhaps you should call her Pooh Bear."

"Otay. Do You wanna play wifth (with) me Pooh?" Bella asked but Jerome responded before I could reply.

"No Bella, Quinn does not want to play. She's sleepy too right Quinn?" Jerome asked looking at me with a slight frown.

"Well....."

"You can play with Quinn as much as you want tomorrow but right now it is bed time."

"But me wanna..."

"Bella so help me, if you finish that sentence, you won't like the consequences. It is time for all good girls to be asleep."

Bella pouted and I tried hard not to giggle. Then turning to me he handed Bella to me. "Please sit with her in the rocking chair while I go make her a bottle."

I gave him a questioning look and he sighed. "I'll explain everything once Bella is asleep." Jerome whispered giving me a quick peck on the cheek causing Bella to giggle and my cheeks to turn a deep crimson.

A few minutes later, Jerome comes in carrying an actual nuk baby bottle filled with milk. It has tigger and Pooh with fall trees and a red ballon. The top is yellow and orange cap. I reluctantly hand him Bella and he sat in the rocking chair and feeds her the bottle.

Once Bella had finished the bottle, and Jerome burped her he continued rocking her in the chair, until she fell asleep and then he returned her to the crib. Giving her a golden binky/pacifier with the Beast on it. She doesn't seem to like as she spits it out and replaces it with her right thumb.

After trying to get her to use it a few times Jerome sighs in irritation and gives up. What neither one of us realize is that Bella isn't quite asleep yet and so overheard our conversation. Specifically, a nickname that Jerome doesn't like.

"Start talking Gingernut." I demand my arms folded across my chest.

"I have mentioned, that I dislike being referred to as Gingernut."

"Yeah well, I maybe I'm not too happy about  being kidnapped, held hostage and forced to participate in your illegal and immoral activities either, Gingernut."

"I believe I just mentioned that I dislike being referred to as Gingernut. Did I not?" Jerome replied with a growl.

"Just tell me what's going on Gingernut before I loose my temper."

"Fine." Jerome replies through gritted teeth. "Bella has systemic hypoplaisa / youth lock. It's  a condition where her body no longer ages."

"That doesn't explain why she's acting like a toddler. I know people who have this condition they have the mind frame of whatever their actual age is so why is Bella acting so childish? What did you do to her Gingernut?"

Jerome sighs "do NOT call me that again!"

"Or what? What are you going to do make my life a living hell? A little too late for that, don't you think Gingernut?"

At this, Jerome growls in frustration. "Whatever. To answer your question, Jarvis Tech hypnotized her into believing she's a toddler."

"You let that crazy hat head do WHAT?"

"Shhh! We just got her back to sleep the last thing we need is for her to wake up again."

"You had Mr. crazy hathead hypnotize her? Your own flesh and blood? How could you? Mr. I would never do anything to hurt my sister ." I demand angrily and semi sarcastically.

"Believe me, it is what's best for everyone." Jerome replied.

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