Summary: Albie is turning two, Cillian is filming Oppenheimer & Ophelia just misses her daddy.
Warnings: This part is just fluff! maybe some language.
Request: No
Part: Twenty-Seven - Filler Chapter
The Second Birthday | Part Twenty-Seven
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The Second Birthday | Part Twenty-Seven
“When is daddy home?” Ophelia huffed as she sat on the sofa in the dining area of the kitchen, Eden was bent over a cake trying to decorate it for Albie, his second birthday had rolled round quickly. Cillian had told her to order one from the bakery in Dublin but she'd refused, she wanted to make his cake just like she had Ophelia's.
“Two months, baby” she sighed standing up straight, stretching her back “not for Albie’s birthday?” She questioned, Eden wiped her hands on the cloth making her way over “no darling but he's going to call and we can have a big celebration when he's back” she smiled taking a seat next to her daughter.
Ophelia thought about it for a second “So Albie won't be two until daddy is home?” She frowned, Eden smiled pushing her hair from her eyes “No, he’ll still be two, tomorrow but he gets an extra celebration when daddy is home” she explained. Ophelia looked up at her “do I get two celebrations on my birthday?”.
Eden shook her head “we might be out with daddy for your birthday, remember?” Ophelia nodded “that's my present” she stated, Eden pulled her onto her lap “oh daddy is your present?” She laughed “yes because I miss him” Eden watched as the tears welled in her eyes, Eden pulled her tighter into her body, Ophelia had started to really understand Cillian being away this time round.
“Oh love I know you do, I do too” she kissed the top of her head, “let's go wake Albie up see if he's less fussy” Eden offered as a distraction, standing up and moving Phee onto her hip as they left the cake behind and headed up the stairs.
-
Albies second birthday had been a modest party with family and a few mum friends, nothing too overwhelming, but both Ophelia and Albie had crashed out as soon as they'd had a bath and been tucked up in bed.
Eden had left most of the clearing up for the morning, showered and got straight into bed with some leftover party food. Her phone went off as soon as she turned on the TV, muting it she answered the FaceTime from Cillian.
“Hey baby” his voice was soft, he looked exhausted, the weight he'd lost for Oppenheimer made him look even more drawn. “Hey Cill” she smiled, relaxing back into the pillow “what's the time there?” She asked, Cillian flicked a look up to the top of his screen “four thirty” he sighed “feels like I've been awake for hours” he laughed.
Eden placed her plate on the bedside, she caught his knowing look of amusement at the fact she'd got into bed with food “you probably have when did you start?” She asked, “five this morning” He gave her a smile that didn't quite meet his eyes. “Cill, I would tell you to slow down but I know you too well so I'm just going to ask you to take care of yourself” she laughed lightly.
Cillian nodded “I am love, I promise” he moved on the sofa he was sitting on “so how did the party go?” He asked, keen to change the subject “Mam sent me loads of photos, I miss you all so much” he looked emotional “it wasn't too hectic, your mum was a god send” she laughed, “Albie was a bit overwhelmed I think all the attention”
“He's like his dad” Cillian joked as Eden nodded, “Cill, I miss you” she sighed, they rarely had time just two of them on the phone, usually it was filled with Albie trying to press his chubby fingers on the screen or Ophelia demanding to talk to Cillian. “I miss you too darling, so fucking much” he pushed his hand over his short hair.
“Any more thoughts on coming out In a few weeks?” He asked, Eden nodded “I spoke to Sarah, I'll just need to put in a few extra evenings the next couple of weeks to cover work, but she was happy for me to take time off” Eden smiled, “that's great, I've mentioned to Chris so he's going to have a look at the filming schedule” he explained.
Eden nodded “Cill even if you're working we will just be happy to be close to you” he nodded with a bigger smile this time “and I get to come back to sleep next to my beautiful wife” he hummed, Eden smiled even after eight years hearing him call her his wife made her stomach flip “can't wait to curl up next to my husband”
The alarm from behind him made Eden jump “back to work?” She pouted slightly, Cillian nodded “sorry love, I've got an interview in twenty minutes” he moved from the sofa, “Don't apologise, it's nearly midnight here anyway” she tried to hold back her yawn “you stayed up to talk?” He asked knowing her well enough “of course wanted to see you and hear your voice” she climbed under the covers.
“Get some sleep darling, I'll call you tomorrow” Eden nodded “love you” she smiled with another yawn “love you too Edes” he waited for her to disconnect the call before he locked his phone.
Summary: Cillian has been a busy boy - Eden is feeling the pressure of solo parenting.
Warnings: Language, harsh words between husband & wife, Smut. Minors DNI. 18+ Sexual Content, Mature Themes.
Request: No
Part: Twenty-Eight
A/N: This is going to have a few parts as I navigate through Cillians busy schedule. I have tried to keep the timeline as close to his busy life from 2023 into 2025 as possible, but it was hectic so please forgive me if some timings are off after all this is purely fiction!
The Tension - Early 2023 | Part Twenty - Eight
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The Tension P1 - Early 2023. Part Twenty - Eight
Eden pulled into the driveway, the last half an hour of the drive had been filled with Ophelia's demanding questions and Albie’s ear piercing screams. She was hoping Cillian would be on hand to take them off her the moment she stepped through the door.
Bundling them both out of the car, Ophelia rushed to the front door, Albie clinging to Eden’s top as she grabbed for the bags in the footwell.
She unlocked the door, shouting after Ophelia to remove her shoes, placing Albie down, kicking her trainers off before she helped Albie with his “Cill?” She called, closing the door behind herself, Scout bounded from the lounge Ablie screeching in delight as the chocolate lab licked his face.
“Scout no” she pushed him away, causing another screech of disappointment to erupt from Albie “Come on Alb let's get a drink” she took Albie’s hand leading him to the kitchen.
“Cill?” she called again, pulling her phone from her back pocket. Opening the doors in the kitchen so Scout could get into the garden, she helped Albie onto the sofa in the corner, handing him a juice “Phee come get a drink” she called into the hall.
Pressing Cillian's number she tapped the loud speaker, he answered on the fourth ring “Hello?” He asked, the loud commotion in the background made her frown.
“Cill? Thought you were back this evening?” She questioned. handing a juice to Ophelia, watching her climb onto the sofa next to her brother. “Ah sorry love, Steve wanted me to meet some people, Lyndsay has put me on the first flight tomorrow” she could tell by the tone of his voice he was a few drinks deep.
“Were you going to tell me?” She snapped, he was hardly home at the moment, “sorry Darling I thought Lyndsay had handled it” she heard him thank someone in the background.
“Well she didn't so we've come home expecting to see you” he infuriated her at times “sorry again Ede, I'll be back in the morning I promise”
Eden rolled her eyes, as the head splitting screech of Albie made her jump, Ophelia stood beside him looking guilty “they're all yours tomorrow Cillian I don't care how hungover you are” phone pressed to her ear now, as she picked up Albie.
“Yeah of course anything you want baby” he was slurring, calling her baby always meant he was drunk and made her blood boil even more. “I want to talk to daddy” Ophelia pouted, Albie was grabbing for the phone “Phee wants to talk to you”
“Put her on my little princess” he hummed “See you tomorrow then” she muttered, handing the phone to Ophelia who disappeared down the hall chatting away. five going on fifteen.
-
The kids had crashed out after dinner, a bath and a story. Eden wasn't far behind, they'd spent the day at Orla’s which had thankfully tired them out. Pouring the leftover wine from her glass into the sink, she let Scout out for his last bathroom break, her phone buzzing on the kitchen table, a message from Ella.
‘Just seen Cill out in Soho, he's going to wake up regretting the Guinness’
Eden rolled her eyes ‘well at least someone has seen him x’
‘You ok babe?’ Ella's message flew back ‘yeah was just expecting him back today, it's been a long day splitting headache. Enjoy your night! Miss you and Soho nights! x’
‘Ahh shit, really? Left Paul with him and Steve I'm heading to bed, Soho nights are long gone!! Miss you x’
‘Sleep well love! x’
-
Eden had welcomed their bed, her whole body exhausted, head pounding. Scrolling through her social media, she stopped at a post from a gossip magazine on her feed.
‘Cillian Murphy pulls a blinder!’
She zoomed in on the photo, Cillian leaning against a wall with a half drunk glass of Guinness in his hand, a woman leaning into his side obviously whispering in his ear. She'd hardly ever felt jealousy in their relationship, ten years together really solidified the trust, but the past few months she'd felt a shift, felt a slight distance between them.
The woman in the picture had pulled a smile onto his face that she hadn't seen in a while. Swiping through the pictures she felt the jealousy wash over her. one of Cillian walking down the road with her, another of him leaning into the taxi.
She knew she could trust him, they were having a difficult patch, surely that was normal after being together so long, everything in his career had got so heightened recently it was new for both of them, but she knew even with her hint of jealousy he'd be coming back to her.
‘Hope the hangover isn't brutal you idiot! Champagne AFTER Guinness you're not well! love you & miss you x’
She sent the text to him. placing her phone on the bedside table, Scout curled by her feet, she settled down falling into a deep sleep.
-
Eden stirred, the feeling of someone getting into the bed beside her waking her up. “Hi darling” his voice flooded her senses, she rolled over flicking on the bedside light.
“Cill?” She questioned, squinting at the light “what's the time” she asked, “six thirty” he laid down next to her “I thought you were back later this morning” she asked still in a haze of sleep.
“Managed to get an earlier flight” Cillian lent across to brush her hair from her forehead, she moved slightly sitting up “I saw the pictures” she bundled her hair into a hair scrunchie giving him a look.
“I saw your text and wanted to get home to you” he sighed “that girl, she’s a friend of Lyndsay’s I walked her to her taxi” he took her hand “and Lyndsay is going to sort the gossip out” he added. Eden turned to face him “sorry I wasn't implying anything, just the really thought you would be here when we got back” she sighed.
Cillian shook his head “don't apologise, it's my fault” he pulled her gently towards him. “Feel like we're losing each other Cill” she admitted, looking up at him, he pressed a kiss to her forehead “hey, no don't say that” She crawled into his lap, arms around his shoulders “it's just been a busy six months and I took the piss yesterday, literally I took a piss in the alleyway and got papped” he groaned.
Eden laughed, head thrown back “Are you in some kind of midlife crisis here? Edging towards forty eight and needing to relive your youth” she teased, Cillian groaned, hands on her hips “I just needed a piss” Eden bit at her lip feeling herself relax back in his presence.
“The kids will find those photos when they're older, their world famous dad, taking a piss in the alley after drinking too much” she almost cackled as Cillian pulled her into him. “Oh no Lyndsay is under strict instructions to remove all evidence” he smirked, Eden rolled her eyes playfully.
-
Cillian moved Eden slowly onto her back against the mattress, his lips moulding with hers as he settled lightly against her, his hands moving under her pyjama top, "missed you" he sighed against her lips.
Eden wrapped her arms around his neck "Missed you too, sorry for being jealous" she laughed lightly, a slight moan falling from her lips as his hand cupped at her breast, thumb and finger rolling over her sensitive nipple.
“Ah love you're grand, don't apologise" his hand moving to her other breast, her hips pushing into his "my actions didn't help" he reminded her, pushing his hips down in response to her earlier movement, “these actions might” she giggled into his neck, Cillian laughed as he pinched her nipple.
Eden's hands were roaming over his body, pushing the hem of his T-shirt up, she lifted her head, lips pressing against the warm skin of his chest, pulling away as he removed her pyjama top.
"I should lock the door,” he hummed, stopping suddenly. Eden laughed "I don't want to damage our children any more, you've already embarrassed them with your antics” She teased.
Cillian shook his head with an amused smile,”never living that down am I?” He joined her back in the bed, Eden laughed “I might just keep it stored away”
She pulled him towards her, “Cill, please it's been weeks” she whined, Cillian gave her a smile “you're so impatient aren't you?" he teased, hand settling between her legs, she could feel her pussy throbbing for him.
Cillian's hand slipped under the material of her pyjama bottoms, fingers dipping between her soaked slit, gathering her slick as he teased at her clit. "Fuck" She sighed the sensation making her whole body relax, as his thumb pressed on her clit, two fingers pushing into her wet cunt.
Cillian smirked as he felt her body react to his touch, her legs spreading below him, body shaking a shuddered moan leaving her parted lips. His pace sped up as he nipped at her bottom lip, knotting her fingers in his hair "Love you so much" she whimpered.
"Love you too darling, look so beautiful with my fingers in you" he was dragging against her walls, making her whine, "my beautiful wife" he hummed, feeling his cock strained against his boxers.
Eden was biting at her lip "haven't felt them in a while” she hummed, he lifted his head up to look at her “been deprived haven't you?” He teased still working at her pussy with his fingers, lips reattaching to her neck. “So fucking much" she huffed out a breath as he tapped against her front wall.
“Want more?" he asked, pounding his fingers further into her, her head fell back against the pillows as she whimpered with a nod, the knot in her stomach was pulling tighter and tighter.
Cillian's fingers were on a mission to make her orgasm as hard as possible.Her whole body was shaking beneath him, fingers gripping the sheets, eyes closed, lips parted as she rocked her hips down on his fingers
"Look at me” he instructed, her eyes opened, watching her as he added another finger into her welcoming cunt, he gave her the last few pumps of his fingers “good girl” he praised that's all it took for her to unravel under him, coating his fingers with a generous amount of her orgasm, her chest was heaving as Cillian slowly dragged his fingers from her, instantly licking at them.
Eden had begged Cillian to let her touch him, but he had refused, ready to make her fall apart once more, but this time around his cock. She had pouted, grabbing for his hard cock as he discarded his boxers, he had batted her hands away teasingly.
He settled himself between her legs, he pushed into her pussy with a groan, eyes scrunched closed as he relished in the feeling of her stretching around him. A deep moan ripping from his throat, forehead pressed to hers as he started to move.
Eden was still half blissed out from her orgasm, her pussy sensitive to his movements as he picked up his pace, hips rocking down towards hers, her hands massaging up and down his back. "So sensitive" she sighed, pecking at his lips "We can stop" he smirked, Eden shook her head, legs wrapping tight around his waist "I don't think you could Cill" she teased.
He laughed broken with moans "I really couldn't" he agreed, driving his cock deeper into her. Cillian had curled his free hand with hers holding them just above her head, the fingers on his other hand digging into the soft skin of her thigh, he lent down pressing a breathy kiss to her lips.She reacted licking into his mouth rushed and sloppy "so fuckin' tight for me" he moaned as he pulled from her lips.
Cillian angled his hips making her cry out in pleasure as he dragged against her walls, "there oh god" she was whining. His hand slipped down to tease around her clit before pressing the pad of his thumb to the hot sensitive area "come for me, come around my cock" he urged her, eyes scrunched closed as she frantically nodded, letting out a shaking breath.
She bit down on her bottom lip as his teasing ramped up along with his thrusts, he was hitting all the right places inside her clenching pussy, thumb pressed against her clit.Her body shook, arching off the mattress, her walls fluttering around him as she dug her nails into his bicep, crying out his name, eyes closed tight.
Cillian lent down to nip at the exposed skin of her neck as he felt the knot in his stomach tighten, her walls were still contracting around him milking his release out of him, Cillian sloppily thrust into her as he moaned, her name tumbling from his dry lips, his hot cum coating her walls.
-
They laid together, entirely spent catching their breath, her fingers lazily stroking through his hair, “Welcome home” she sighed, Cillian turned his head to look at her “I think we needed that” he laughed lightly, pressed a kiss against the corner of her mouth, Eden nodded in agreement with a smile against his lips.
He moved slowly, pulling from her just as the handle of the door rattled. “Mammy” Albies voice floated through “hold on baby I'm coming” she called, grabbing her robe and some underwear.
Cillian watched as Albie’s eyes lit up at the sight of him, a squeal of joy filled their bedroom “Daddy” he giggled rushing across to him, Cillian caught him in his arms pulling him into his chest “Morning Alb, been gone a few days and you've grown” he hummed.
Moments later Ophelia was running in, launching herself at him “Hello Princess” he held her against his side as she wrapped her arms around his waist.
Eden took in the sight in front of her, all thoughts of jealousy and distance leaving her mind as he held out his hand for her to join them.
-
The day had rolled by with a few dog walks, a pub dinner and bath time where Cillian had ended up soaked. The kids had finally settled, their family unit back together, they always played up when he was gone, always fighting for Eden's attention, asking for him and questioning how long he'd be gone.
Eden always remembered the months he was away filming while Ophelia was under a year, the struggle of life away from him with this new person in her life, a person she barely knew but felt so connected with.
The daily arguments when he did get time to call, the harsh words and bitter fights, it was easier when Albie arrived, the whole world in lockdown, Cillian at home for months. They'd all muddled through perfectly.
When the time came for him to leave for filming to start it had been a much easier transition, Albie settled into a routine, Ophelia understanding why daddy was going away.
They had a few weeks together before he was due to start filming in New Ross for Small Things Like These. He was thankful for the down time and a slower pace of life for a little bit, mucking in with school runs for Ophelia, days with Albie.
Eden took the glass of red wine he'd just poured them, she was curled up on the sofa, the tv humming in the background, Scout on the floor, candles flickering on the coffee table. This was the life they'd always pictured, the life they had when he wasn’t flying across the world for work.
Cillian's gaze lingered on her for a moment or two, his schedule had been so busy, He'd missed her, the soft touches of her skin on his when they passed in the kitchen, her contagious giggles when he'd do something silly just to pull a smile onto her lips.
He adored her, most people did, she had that energy around her, he knew he was so lucky to be her husband to do life with her. She was his anchor, his best friend.
She turned to look at him, eyes flicking over his features, glass perched on her crossed leg "what are you thinking about?" She simply asked, licking at her dry lips.
He smiled opening his arms up so she could curl into his side, he pressed his lips to her temple "you" he confirmed "but I'm right here" she looked up at him, he moved his fingertips over her cheek blushed red from the wine, he chuckled "I know but it's been a while" he shrugged as she nods.
She linked her fingers with his locking their hands together "Been pretty busy hasn't it" he nods worrying his lip between his teeth "just get scared Edes that it won't slow down and there's no time for us" she sat up slightly "Cillian Murphy, there's always time for us and it always slows down we know that it's just hectic right now" her hand squeezed his thigh.
“Feel like I'm missing out on so much with the kids” he sighed, head back against the sofa cushions “hardly, Ophelia is on a mission to video every little thing that goes on and Albie seems to save all his milestones for dada to witness” she laughed lightly, hand moving to cup at his cheek “you've worked hard for this and one day they'll both know just how fucking amazing their Daddy is” she moved so she could kiss him.
Cillian relaxed slightly under her touch, sipping from his wine as she moved back to his side, "What about you, feel like I'm always abandoning you" he sighed, he knew she was fine being alone with Ophelia and Albie, all she ever did was reassure him she was fine.
He felt guilty most of the time he was away, like she was putting on a front for him "You're not abandoning me, I'm pretty sure I knew what I was getting into when I agreed to marry you and I knew it wouldn't change once we had babies” she smiled, pecking his cheek "and if you coming home is like this morning then you can leave more often" she nuzzled into his neck planting a kiss on his warm skin.
Cillian nodded “how do you manage to be so understanding?” He laughed lightly, “oh that thing you do with your fingers helps a lot” Eden shrugged “but you should hear me when you're not here, cursing you daily” she joked, Cillian squeezed at her side “behave” he hummed lips pressed against the top of her head. He felt all his hectic energy mellowing out with each of her kisses and he knew he was still in safe grounded hands.
Does Eden have early days instagram posts of her and Cill? Would be able to see them - I know she has a private instagram 🙊
She doesn't have loads on instagram because she knows Cill wouldn't want that but her camera roll is a treasure trove of goofy/caught off guard/tipsy/adorable Cillian moments it looks a little something like the below
I know Cillian is super private but like I'm sure he gets papped sometimes? How did him & Eden navigate this? Has it changed since having Phee & Albie?
Ahh anon hello ✨ well you caught me on a day where apparently I have a NEED to write, I was coming into this with the intention of a little head canon but it's more of a ficlet kinda thing! 🤭
No warnings | A little Ficlet | TDS | Divider by @/strangergraphics
Cillian tried to ignore the press when he was out, if he didn't interact with them they'd usually just snap a few pictures and leave him alone. Although he was worried about it happening with Eden.
Eden was caught off guard the first time. The first time was around a month after they'd started dating, an evening at one of Cillian's favorite pubs. A dark moody pub, but a welcoming place that seemed to be Cillian's second home.
He'd arranged for a few of his London friends to be there, wanting them to meet the girl he was always talking about. Eden had been nervous, sitting on the tube with Cillian as they headed into Holborn. Her hand was slightly sweaty in his, he was relaxed, she'd grown used to his mannerisms and could tell what he was thinking by his body language.
He turned to her with a smile “You ok?” He asked, squeezing at her hand, Eden nodded “Yeah, just slightly nervous” she laughed, turning her body towards him “No need to be love, they're all grand” he reassured her, Eden bit at her lip “just don't leave me” she smiled. Cillian lent towards her, brushing his lips against hers “in general or tonight?” He teased.
Eden rolled her eyes “both” she reached up to kiss him, “I won't” he smiled as they relaxed back into the seats.
The evening had gone perfectly, Eden felt welcomed the moment they entered the pub, all his friends were warm and friendly just like Cillian, she'd struck up conversations with the women of the group feeling included instantly. Cillian had made sure she was never left alone, sitting next to her, his hand on her thigh making sure she was comfortable.
The bubble of that evening popped when loud shouts of his name and bright flashes turned Cillian’s vision to static. The questions thrown at Eden as they walked past, she gripped onto his hand as he led them to the waiting taxi.
Cillian moved her into step behind him. She fell behind without question, keeping her head down as they pushed through. One of Cillian's friends behind her, keeping close so she was protected
Even so, she dug her nails into the back of Cillian's hand as the bright flashes of whites and spots of black left her disoriented.
Cillian guided her into the waiting car first, he closed the door as he got in “fuck” he sighed sitting next to Eden “you ok, Edes?” He asked, arm draped over her shoulder, she was still shocked it was overwhelming.
“Yeah, yeah I'm good” she smiled, linking her hand with his, Cillian smiled down at her, “don't want to run away after that?” He pulled her into his side, kissing the top of her head “I think I'll stay” she hummed, her hand on his thigh “hope I didn't hurt your hand” she bit at her lip, turning his hand over to look at the deep crescent marks from her nails.
Cillian brushed it off with a shrug because in all honestly he'd take anything to make sure she was safe, it was there in the back of the car that he knew it's official between them, he was yet to tell her, but the way she seamlessly fitted in to his life, he knew he was falling for her.
-
By the time Ophelia was born Eden was more than accustomed to people taking candid photos of her, the occasional press that followed their everyday life. The paps weren't too demanding, and most of Cillian's fans were polite.
The move to Ireland had meant a more peaceful existence. People weren't looking to interact with Cillian, leaving him to his daily life as much as possible, occasionally the odd chat and photo request but really nothing to worry either of them.
Ophelia's arrival hadn't really changed that, a couple of weeks of interest fizzled out when it was apparent news outlets weren't going to get a snap of the new baby.
With Albie it was different, after lockdown and more hype around Cillian's acting, there was more demand to have pictures of the Murphy family. Cillian filming for Peaky Blinders in Manchester meant the press had more of an interest.
The most interest they had got as a family was during the Oppenheimer hype, Cillian being talked about in award circles. All the interviews and press he was doing, made people a lot more interested in his personal life.
Cillian obviously tried to keep it as private as possible, but he's so damn proud of his family that of course he's going to talk about them, tell people about his wife and their two beautiful children, but he's still firm on the fact he doesn't want the children's faces in the press.
Eden and Cillian know as they get older they might be a bit more relaxed but as for right now they want to keep their privacy as much as possible. They will occasionally let people take pictures but in a controlled environment where things are respectful and not too overwhelming for either of their babies.
Now I've introduced Eden to The Date Series, I thought I better let everyone know more about her!
Name: Eden Murphy (Hadley)
Age: At the time of Albie's Birth Eden is 37 - (Born in 1983)
Height: 5'4
Hair: Dark brown, sometimes she goes fancy and gets some low lights but that's more in her pre mum era!
Eyes: Green just to make Cill feel like his blue eyes have competition
Zodiac sign: Cancer ♋️
Style: Very casual, but she loves to dress up for date night and will pull out a killer dress for events with Cillian, with the intention of getting him flustered. Her style has become even more casual now she's in her mum of two era.
Where is Eden from: She's a London girl through & through - in my head she grew up in South East London (oh look I'm projecting myself onto Eden) but moved to North London as she got older . Now she's living her life in Dublin with her Irish guy bringing up their babies 🥰
Job: I've never really elaborated on her job - Fashion journalist - as the series goes on she's more freelance/part-time. Its not something I touch on a lot - but she is a working mum!
What is she like as a friend: Eden is loyal, her oldest friend Ella has been there through it all & would describe her as the most loving, affectionate person.
What are her hobbies: bullying Cillian is her main purpose in life but other than that she's an avid reader & she loves binge watching new shows so she can fill her Pinterest boards with her latest obsession. She definitely has a secret tumblr dedicated to shit posting about Cillian and fangirling over her husband with other Cillian girlies.
What's she like in a relationship: oh she's all in, falling head first (please see part One - three), she believes in having an equal relationship and loves good communication (Cill take note), she's fiercely loyal and no one is going to talk badly about her man.
Why did she fall for Cillian: I've just asked her and she's laughing because have you seen that man? Other than being a beautiful human, he's easy to tease, has a delicious Irish accent, loves a cuddle and he paid for her pasta&wine on the first date which really sealed the deal!
Did she ever picture herself being a mum: Not in a way where she was wanting so badly to be one, but when it happened with Phee she knew she was meant to be a mum & they made a choice to try for Albie.
Did she know of Cillian before meeting him: Not really, Ella obviously gave her a few details but it was a blind date so Ella wasn't giving too much away, and Eden is more of a rom-com film girl so she hadn't really seen anything he'd been in & she was late to the party on Peaky Blinders.
Did Cillian's career ever make her second guess being with him: It made her nervous at first, and still overwhelms her at times but Cillian being very private helped her early on, she's never not wanted to be with him because of it.
What's her relationship with her parents like: She has a very strained relationship with her mum. I touch on it a few times, but as a whole it's not a strong bond which is why she's so protective and loving with Ophelia and Albie, she wants them to feel what she didn't! As for a father figure I guess she's never had one. So watching Cill be an amazing dad makes her very emotional.
What about Scout? do they have a dog: yes! He's going to be making a few appearances in some later chapters.
Did she have the wedding she'd always planned: she hadn't ever planned her dream wedding, but their English Countryside wedding was perfect for them, with a mix of family and friends for one big party. She was just happy to be marrying her man!
What's she like in an argument: oh she's a true Cancer. Sensitive, empathetic and emotional. She's going to cry even if she's mad, but she hates conflict, she doesn't want to argue with the people she loves.
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Instagram: EdenMurph stalk her here (this is a privilege it's usually set to Private 🤭)
Summary: Baby Albie is home, Lockdown is in full swing & the house is in chaos!
Warnings: Another Fluffy part - some mentions of lockdown.
Request: No
Part: Twenty-Six
The Chaos | Part Twenty-Six
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The Chaos | Part Twenty-Six
It had been seven weeks since they'd brought Albie home, this time round the first few weeks of life with a newborn were different. Cillian was home permanently while the world locked down outside of their house.
The pandemic had Eden on high alert in her last few days of pregnancy, but thankfully their little boy had made a timely appearance and came into the world four days earlier than planned, two days before everything changed.
She was blessed to have Cillian in the delivery room with her the whole way through, after all the stories coming out about labouring mothers having to push through the first hours alone, fathers only allowed in when they were on the brink of giving birth.
Now they were home settled into life as a four, Opehlia delighted to have a baby to keep an eye on, although her attachment to Cillian had grown stronger, constantly wanting his attention and affection.
Eden put it down to the fact she was aware she'd be sharing her fathers affection more regularly and being the true daddy's girl she was, she was stating her claim as the first born.
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Eden stirred from a quick nap, checking on Albie in his Moses basket beside the sofa. The squeals of Ophelia echoing through the hall and Cillian shushing her followed soon after.
“Ah Phee, love get back here” she heard his frustrated plea to their three year old “no..bad daddy - I make the pandy cakes” she scolded, Eden couldn't help the small laugh “Phee, I was just handling the hot pan” Cillian sounded frazzled.
She could picture Ophelia covered in flour, pout on her lips, blue eyes fixed on her father “but I make them” she tried again, checking Albie was still sound asleep she got up from the sofa.
Stretching as she made her way towards the kitchen, the kitchen doors wide open letting in the warm April air, every surface covered with something, Cillian covered in flour and pancake mixture. Ophelia on the stool by the worktop, hair pulled off her face, the tiny apron on but still covered in mixture.
“What's going on, in here?” She hummed, leaning against the doorframe. Cillian turned round first the smear of mixture on his cheek made her smile “Making pandy cakes, aren't we Phee?” He smiled. Ophelia turned to her mixture on her forehead “yep for Mama” she gave Eden a smile, one that matched her fathers.
Eden pushed from the door frame, leaning down to press a kiss to Ophelia pouting lips “I can't wait to taste them” she hummed, moving up to kiss Cillian “can you keep an eye on Albie? Just going to sort the washing out, we're all running out of clothes” she laughed.
Ophelia looked up at her “but Pandy cakes?” She huffed, Eden ran a hand over her hair “I'll be back down and sat at the table in less than ten minutes”
Cillian lifted Ophelia up in his arms “hear that Chef? We've got ten minutes before Mammy needs the pandy cakes” he kissed her cheek making her giggle.
“You sure you're ok?” Eden asked, Cillian pulled her into his side “both of them? Easy” he smirked dropping a kiss to the top of her head, Eden nodded thanking him before she left the kitchen.
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The moment she stepped onto the top stair, she heard the crash from the kitchen, Ophelia's delighted giggles and then the sound of Albie crying from the lounge.
“I've got it!” Cillian called up the stairs, Eden bit at her lip “you sure?” She called back, waiting for his response. “Mam! Mam!” Ophelia started shouting from the kitchen before he could reply.
She made her way back down, Cillian was coming back down the hall, a crying Albie in his arms. Ophelia stood in the kitchen, Cillian had taken her off her stool before leaving for the lounge “Daddy left me” she stamped her foot.
Eden flashed a look to Cillian, “Albie needed him” she lifted Ophelia up to sit on the side, “remember when we said there'd be times when Albie needs us as well?” She asked, Cillian followed her into the kitchen, Albie settled tucked against his chest.
Ophelia looked away “but he's, my daddy” the first tears rolled down her rosy cheeks. Eden felt her heart tug at her words, “he's Albie’s daddy as well” she tried to reason brushing at her tears “when is he going back?” She asked, Eden bit her lip at her innocent question “he won't be, darling he's ours”
“I want him to go back to your tummy” she huffed, Eden looked over her shoulder at Cillian, drowning in this new situation. Albie started fussing “I think he needs feeding” Cillian spoke softly, Eden nodded.
“Hey Phee, come here” Cillian tried to coax her to look at him, they swapped positions, Eden taking Albie ready to feed him, Cillian in front of Ophelia “no- I want mammy” she screeched “Mammy! I want mammy” she pushed at him he caught her small hands “Mammy is feeding Albie” He spoke softly as she cried “we're both here for you like we always have been, but we need to share with Albie” he tried to reason with her.
“You're my daddy” she pouted, Cillian picked her up “and that doesn't change now I'm Albie's daddy as well” she had tucked her face into his neck, small hands grabbing at his skin as he rocked her gently “always my princess” he hummed.
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Eden made her way back to the kitchen, Albie sleeping in her arms, she smiled watching Cillian swaying Ophelia gently. He caught her eye, giving her a smile as she moved into the kitchen once again.
Surrounded by stacks of burnt pancakes, pancake mixture on every surface, the unfinished pancake in the pan, the cutlery on the floor. Their new reality was chaos but she wouldn't have it any other way.
Cillian opened his arm out for her to curl into his side, all safe in his arms.
