CHAPTER 26

ANALISE’S POV

I open my eyes. My stomach growls making me sigh. Being seven months pregnant is not easy.
You become as big as a balloon and you are always hungry. Sometimes I pee too much that I think I should just stay in the bathroom.
I eat a lot and the weird cravings throughout the day are tiring. I am craving the things which I disliked the most. I have gained weight and my feet hurt like hell.
Returning from Savoca made me hell a lot emotional. Two weeks of our stay there made me and Nora as close as sisters.

I asked her about coming and staying with us here but she refused. She said cities make her scared. We didn’t talk further about it.
We roamed the unpaved pathways and visited traditional markets. Savoca, the Sicilian hill village is filled with beautiful ancient churches and is crisscrossed by cobblestone lanes overlooking fertile valleys.
We went camping and took lots of pictures making unforgettable memories. Thus, the trip to Savoca was indeed beautiful.
Alesso and Nora are madly in love with each other and I honestly want them to be married. They look good together.

Luciano made it clear that he will not indulge in this matter till one of them talks to him about it first.
We returned home after that and since then life has been going the same. My stomach growls again and finally, I look at Luciano's sleeping figure.
My head is on his chest while he has his strong arm wrapped around me. I am hungry and I just want to eat something. He is looking so peaceful that I don’t want to wake him up.
I am craving something spicy and it is increasing with every passing second.

“Luciano?” I tap lightly on Luciano’s chest.
“What is it, Tesoro?” He asks with his eyes closed in a sleepy voice.
I don’t know how to say it as it is already one in the night. But I am hungry too. If I don’t eat something spicy, I will not be able to sleep and I want to sleep.
“I am hungry.” I say unable to control myself.
He ignores me. I know he is listening. “Lucianooo.” I call him again and try to get out of his arms but his hold tightens.

“Sleep, Ana.” He speaks. Tears start appearing in my eyes and I sniff loudly. I want to eat something spicy and I will not sleep without it.
This is the first time I woke him up at night and he is behaving like this. It is his child, not someone else’s.
He opens his eyes and looks at me before sitting up.
“Why are you crying baby?” He asks holding my face in his hands.
“I am h-hungry.” I say to him while sniffing.

“Ok. Don’t cry. Let’s go I will make you something.” He says tiredly after getting up and wearing his pants over his boxers.
I also get up and wear a skin-colored robe over my skin-colored nightwear.
I enter the now illuminated kitchen to see Luciano getting things out of the cabinet.
I take a seat on the chair. “What do you want me to make?” He asks noticing me sitting on a chair.
“Hmm... Anything but it should be spicy.” I think for a second before answering.

He nods and starts gathering things. “You know how to cook?” I ask curiously.
“Not too much just simple things. Why do you ask?” He asks back in his sexy voice.
“It is a little weird to see a mafia king in the kitchen making food for his pregnant wife.”
“I can do anything for you, Ana.” He says and starts making God knows what.
He is looking so sexy working without his shirt on. His abs are in full view and his muscles twitching as he moves his arms.

His torso and arms are filled with different tattoos and marks. I can even see a bullet mark on his back.
I avert my eyes when I feel I have been staring at him like an eagle.
He finishes his work and places a plate full of food in front of me. Oh! He has made pasta and it looks delicious.
I take the fork and was going to eat when I see Luciano sitting across me and intently looking at me.

“You want to eat too?” I ask slightly pushing the plate towards him.
“No, I am not hungry.” I shrug and start eating. Wow, it is so delicious and so spicy.
I continue to eat taking time in devouring every bite.
“You are so beautiful, Ana.” Luciano says when I was eating the last of my pasta. He gets up and I blush looking at his naked torso.
He pulls me towards him by grabbing my ass and captures my lips in a long kiss.

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I look towards the clock and see it is almost time. I quickly finish my makeup and take a look at myself in the mirror.
I am wearing a black frock which is perfect for today. Luciano told me to get ready as we are going out for dinner.
I quickly wear my white boots and take my white coat with me before hurrying downstairs. I know he must be waiting.
I reach downstairs and see him using his phone. He is looking handsome as he is not wearing his usual tuxedo today. He is wearing a casual shirt with jeans. He looks
up noticing my presence.
“You are looking, beautiful love.” He says pecking my lips.

“Thanks.” I say to him blushing hard. Nowadays even his single word makes me blush.
From the corner of my eye, I feel someone’s intense stare at me. I look at my side to see Laura, the maid looking at me. Her stares make me uncomfortable.
Luciano takes me towards the car. Laura is new. She was recently hired. I never said her anything but she passes glares at me.
She is mean and rude. She behaves like this only towards me. In front of Luciano, she is an obedient kind maid.
I wonder what is her problem. The car stops and I look around me surprised. Instead of some fancy expensive restaurant, Luciano has brought to an average
restaurant.

It is not that big and not too small just perfect for a lovely evening. He takes my hand and guides me towards the top floor. Upon seeing where I am standing, I am surprised.
“Wow.” The whole floor is decorated with balloons and lots of balloons. It looks so magical.
“Happy Birthday, Ana.” Luciano says hugging me from behind. I forgot today was my birthday. I am so much silly. But how does he know about it?
“Thanks. You knew?” I ask.

“Of course, how I can forget such an important date.” He says kissing me.
We take a seat and from here I can see busy roads and nearby buildings. It is beautiful. I take my coat off and hang it on my chair.
“What do you want to eat?” Luciano asks making me wonder what I want to eat.
“How about some seafood?” I ask.
“Whatever you want baby.” He says and orders.

After several minutes, the waiter serves our food, and just looking at it makes my mouth water. Luciano pours me juice while he pours himself champagne.
“This is called Brodetto and Baccalà Mantecato.” He says and I take a bite moaning in delight. It is so delicious.
We have finished our dinner and I don’t know why are we still waiting here. Luciano is looking at me so intently as if thinking of something deeper.
His eyes have an unknown glint in them. He is making me uncomfortable.
Suddenly the waiter appears holding a tray with a cake in it. By looking at it I am sure it is an ice cream cake.
He sets it in front of me and leaves. “Happy Birthday once again Ana. Cut the cake and blow the candles.” Luciano says handing me the knife.

Everything is normal but not right at the same time. I cut the cake after blowing the candles. I didn’t make a wish as there is nothing I want.
Luciano takes the piece and I open my mouth so he can feed me.
I was chewing the cake when he out of nowhere gives me a wrapped box.
“Here is your birthday gift. Open it.” I open it to see a brand-new mobile in it and look at Luciano surprised.
He is giving me a phone. I remember he took my old one from me a long time ago.
“I am giving you a phone because I trust you and want you to be happy. But if you betray me ever, you will be the one begging for mercy which I don’t have.

If you ever tried to call cops, then I will break your wrists and you know I keep my word no matter what.” He threatened to make me shudder in fear.
Tears appear in my eyes. On my birthday, he is threatening me like this.
“There is no need for you to cry. As long as you are loyal to me there is nothing to fear about.” He says wiping my tears and challenging me to ever betray him.
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