CHAPTER 18

ANALISE’S POV

Almost three weeks have passed since that day. That day’s memory is still fresh in my mind. I still remember that how I thought of killing my child. I was about to kill an innocent. Luciano has been by my side every second.
Only when there was some urgent work then he left me but not alone. Always with some maid or Chiara.

He has taken full of care of me. He makes sure that I eat meals three times a day despite me telling him that I don’t want to eat.
Even when I am experiencing morning sickness, he is always there to rub my back. He picks me up whenever I want to go somewhere.
He didn’t let me set my foot on the floor for even a second except the time when we are having a little walk. If he disagrees with me at something then he tries to control his anger. I must say I am having too many mood swings.

I don’t want to admit it but I am starting to have feelings for him. The feelings emerge from deep in my heart. Feelings that I never wanted to be there.
Whenever he kisses me or worries about me my heart blooms with happiness. He didn’t have sex with me in the last three weeks.
He also brings me different books to read. The most shocking thing is that he allowed me to talk to Alice every week.
Though I am angry with Niccolo because he never came to visit me. Luciano told me that he is not in the country because of work.

Today I am so happy. Bianca is coming to check me today. She comes every week and we have become friends now.
After almost every check-up we take tea together and talk for some time.
Finally, the bandages from my legs will be removed today. I will be able to walk after so much time. I am impatiently waiting for her. I wonder why she is not here yet.
A deep laugh meets my ears. I look at my side to see Luciano laughing with a laptop on his lap.

Why is he laughing? “Don’t worry Tesoro. Bianca will be here any second. Be patient.” He says looking at me with a smile on his face.
Oh! He was laughing at me. Asshole! I say to him in my mind because no matter what happens I know he will not let me disrespect him and besides this, the fear for him will never fade.
I was going to answer him when someone knocks on the door lightly. “Si?” He asks rudely.

One thing I have noticed is that he talks with maids and guards in a scary voice. I think that is the reason why everyone fears him so much.
The door opens and a maid appears. She bows her head before saying. “Signore, la signorina Bianca è arrivata.” A smile appears on my face. (Sir, Miss Bianca has arrived)
I still don’t know how to speak Italian but I have learned a few words. One thing that I enjoyed these days is Luciano teaching me a few words of Italian.

“La scorta qui.” Luciano orders getting up and putting the Laptop on the table. The maid leaves and Bianca comes inside cheerfully greeting me. (Escort her here)
“You know what is special about today?” She greets and asks with a big smile on her face making me nod my head.
“Today my bandages will be removed.” I say to her happily but her smile changes into confusion.
“You didn’t tell her?” She asks Luciano with a disapproving look. Recently I got to know that Luciano, Niccolo, and Bianca are childhood friends.

“No. I wanted it to be a surprise.” Luciano says and a smile again appears on Bianca’s face.
“What is it?” I ask them wanting to know what is it. Is it something related to the baby? Judging by the smile on Bianca’s and Luciano’s faces I don’t think there is any problem.

“Today we will see your baby for the first time. I also brought the machine with me as you can’t come to the hospital.” As on cue, a guard appears carrying things.
A big no not big but a huge smile appears on my face after hearing her. I will be able to see the little one growing inside me. She starts setting everything while Luciano sits beside me kissing me on the forehead.

“Ok! First, let’s see how your legs are.”
Firstly, she starts removing the bandages. My legs aren’t in pain anymore. She slowly and gently removes the bandages.
Sadness makes its way to me when I see my legs. There are ugly and scary scars covering my legs. I shouldn’t have broken the mirror. I regret doing something so ridiculous.

Now, these scars will be with me forever.
“Don’t be sad. They will fade in one or a half weeks if you apply this cream on them.” Bianca says noticing my sadness and giving me the ointment.
I smile at her. “Now lay down and raise your shirt.” She speaks. I hesitantly start pulling the shirt up because Luciano is sitting beside me.
Why I am hesitating? He has seen me naked more than a thousand times. My stomach has a small almost unnoticeable bump.

I know I have gained some weight. She rubs something cold on my stomach and then points towards the monitor.
She roams a machine on my stomach and suddenly a black and white picture can be seen on the monitor.
There is nothing clear. She points towards a small jelly bean after saying, “Look! This is your child. The baby is healthy and fine. You are at least four weeks or one month pregnant."

Tears of joy flow from my cheeks. Luciano is also happy. He kisses me on the lips.
I am still unsure if this is reality. I never knew that seeing your child for the first time makes you this happy. This is so magical.
“Do you want to hear the heartbeat?” She asks already knowing the answer but I nod my head.

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After she left Luciano also left because he had something important to do. I decided to take a bath. It is still hard to walk too much.
I wonder where Luciano goes when he has something important to do. To the office or to kill someone. Maybe I should just not involve myself in these things.
Now I am selecting what I should wear for today. I take out a dress and it is so beautiful.
It is a simple white frock and has blue flowers design on it. It is half sleeved and perfect for today’s weather. I also grab matching underwear and a bra with it.

I get out wearing the dress from the closet. I start brushing my hair when someone knocks on the door.
I know it is not Luciano because he never knocks. Why he should before enter his room?
I say loudly. “Come in.” A maid enters and she bows slightly. I have told them many times to not do it but they still do.
“Madam. Signore Niccolo has come to meet you.” She says and leaves. Niccolo is here to meet me. I happily leave the room.

We have not met for quite some time. Honestly, I missed him and his funny stories.
I reach downstairs and see Niccolo standing in the living room. “Niccolo where were you?” I ask him happily. I want to hug him but I will not because I am still angry at him.

“I was out of the country. Will you do not hug me? You remember we are meeting after a long time.” He says with a big and mischievous smile on his face.
“No, I will not hug you. I am angry at you. You never called.” I say and move past him to sit on the couch.
“Come on I was busy. I had work to do. I see that your wounds have healed. Well, congratulations on your being pregnant. I am so happy. I am going to be an uncle.”
He says cheerfully. Did he know about my wounds? Luciano told him. Whatever.

“Thanks. Why are you still standing?” I ask him to change the topic. My anger is not there anymore. Mood swings!
“I wonder why you haven’t noticed but I have brought someone to meet you. He is s little shy.” He says chuckling and pointing towards his legs. I just noticed that two small hands are wrapped around his thigh.

A kid is peeking from behind his leg. “This is my son Antonio. We call him Nio.” He says and God bless the cute child. He is looking at me with cute curiosity on his small face.
I don’t know why he is scared of me. I stand up and sit beside where he is standing.
“Hi. I am Analise.” I say to him extending my hand for a shake. He keeps looking at me without a response. His big eyes looking at me.

He has big blue eyes just like his father. His features are a mixture of Aria's and Niccolo’s. He is so cute. He has pink chubby cheeks and he is so small.
“Nio. Don’t be rude.” Niccolo says to him putting his hand on his head gently. After hearing his father, he takes my big hand in his small one.
“Hi. I am Antonio.” He says shyly and hiding behind Niccolo. He is so cute.

“Aren’t you a cute little boy,” I say ruffling his smooth blonde hair. A cute frown appears on his face.
“No, I am a big handsome man.” He says in his cute voice leaving his father’s leg making Niccolo and me burst into laughter.
My mind is full of thoughts while lying in my room. I had a beautiful day thanks to Antonio. We talked and I baked him some cupcakes which he ate gladly.
Although Chiara was upset about me doing work she promised not to tell Luciano about it.

I am tired. This mansion was filled with his cute voice and laughter. He talks a lot. Niccolo was busy talking with Alesso.
My head is on Luciano’s chest while my arm is around me. His fingers rubbing circles on my stomach.
“What do you think, will we have a girl or a boy?” Luciano asks breaking the silence.
I think for a second and then ask him honestly. “What do you want?”

“Whatever God bless me with I will be happy.” He answers in a second. One thing I am sure of is that Luciano loves his baby.
“Now tell me what do you want Tesoro?”
“I want a little girl and a little boy. Don’t know what I want more but I am fine with both. What about you?”
“I want a little girl who is like her mother in every aspect but I don’t mind a boy either”.

We don’t talk further. Comfortable silence surrounds us.
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