♥ Chapter 63 ♥

Isabella Conti.

Saturday.


I'm still very surprised by this news. Am I really pregnant? Am I expecting Alessio's child? The idea still seems surreal. After Dr. Taylor carried out a few more tests and confirmed that everything was fine, he released me with the recommendation not to exert myself too much. As I leave the hospital, my heart doesn't slow down. I'm really happy, knowing that I'm carrying my Alessio's child is an indescribable joy.


'' We're really happy for you, Isa. I can't believe I'm going to be an aunt!" says Gabi, hugging me enthusiastically.


''I'm very surprised too,'' adds Sophia, smiling broadly. "I can't wait to spoil my niece or nephew." This makes me laugh with pure happiness.


Gabi gives me a gentle push, her eyes shining with joy.


''Go on, you can lead the way, my pretty. We can take a cab. We don't want to delay you, go and tell your boyfriend this wonderful news. Go on.


I look at them with watery eyes, feeling a wave of emotion wash over me.


"Are you sure?" I ask, my voice shaking.


"Absolutely," says Gabi, nodding.


'' Hurry up! '' Sophia encourages with an encouraging smile.


I quickly hug them tightly, feeling the depth of the moment. Dante, always attentive and protective, opens the car door for me. I get into the vehicle, my heart beating even harder, full of happiness and eagerness to tell Alessio. On the way, my mind is flooded with thoughts of how he'll react, imagining the look on his face when he finds out we're having a baby. I never imagined that I would be pregnant, but now this reality brings a new light into my life.


"I want to congratulate you on your pregnancy, ma'am," says Dante suddenly, and I crack a big smile. It seems I won't be able to stop smiling any time soon.


"Thank you, Dante." I run my hand over my belly, feeling a wave of tenderness.


Dr. Taylor says I'm three weeks pregnant and that everything is fine with my baby, he's developing very well. I still feel like crying at this news, my life used to be so dull, without a bit of light. When I met Alessio, the fear I felt because he was a murderer and a mafioso was immense, but as well as fear, I also felt attracted to him. His kiss was so good, his care for me was the reason I fell in love. I can't wait to tell him this news, because he always said he wanted me to be the mother of his children. Knowing this fills me with happiness and gratitude.


As the car drives down the road, my heart is full of expectations. I think about how Alessio will react when he finds out we're having a child. He's always wanted one, and now it's real. The happiness I feel is overwhelming, lighting up every corner of my soul. I smile to myself, stroking my belly. I never imagined that I would be pregnant, but now, this reality brings a light that fills me with hope and joy.


We arrive at the mansion, and as soon as the car is parked, Dante gets out and opens the door for me.


"Thank you, Dante," I say, getting out of the car with a smile on my face. I enter the mansion, anxiety growing inside me. I decide to wait for Alessio, sitting on the sofa.


Suddenly, negative thoughts begin to flood my mind. Will he be happy with the news? Insecurity fills my heart, but I try to push it away. Alessio always said he wanted me to be the mother of his children. I'm sure he'll like the news. Besides, I'm going to tell him that I agree to live here; I want to take care of him and our son.


I look at the ring on my hand and smile. He said it would be temporary, but even so, I'm so happy that I can't stop smiling. The ring symbolizes the promise of a future together, a family. I try to focus on this joy while I wait for Alessio, imagining the look on his face when he finds out we're going to have a child.


I don't know how long it's been, but I'm snapped out of my thoughts by the door being opened by Alessio.

'' Alessio! '' I quickly get up from the sofa and run to wrap him in a tight hug.

'' Precious. '' His soft voice usually calms me down, but today there's something strange about it. Maybe it's all in my head. '' How are you feeling?

I look at him with a twinkle in my eye.

''I'm fine, but I need to tell you something. '' My voice trembles slightly, showing my nervousness.

"What happened?" His concern is evident.

''There was nothing wrong with me when I took the tests. '' I begin, hesitating for a moment. "What I have is…

I pause, take a deep breath, and a big smile spreads across my face.

'' I'm pregnant.

I watch his shocked expression, expecting to see happiness. But his reaction is not what I expected.

''Pregnant?'' He mumbles, still a little shocked.

I agree, feeling enormous happiness.

'' Are you happy? We're going to be parents." I say excitedly, hoping he'll share my joy.

''Why now?'' His voice sounds frustrated, and my smile quickly disappears, replaced by an expression of confusion and concern.

'' How? I don't understand." I ask, very worried.

He runs a hand over his face, looking even more frustrated.

''We've been away from each other for two weeks, and now this? '' He says, looking desperate. ''Now I won't be your priority anymore, Isabella. I wanted to have more of your time, to be the center of everything for you, but now I won't be.

I take a step back, shocked to hear this. Does he really think that?

''Alessio, what are you talking about?'' I ask, my voice shaking. ''It doesn't change anything between us. I'm still here, I'm not going to abandon you.

I try to comfort him with my words. Furthermore, I would never abandon you.

'' That's not how it works. '' His voice rises, laden with pain. '' A child changes everything. He'll be your priority, and I… I'll be left aside.

I try to hold his hands, but he pulls away. My heart breaks as I see the despair in his eyes.

''Alessio, I'll never leave you,'' I say desperately, feeling my tears forming. ''You're the father of my child, and I'm going to stay here.

'' Lies! '' He shouts, his voice full of anguish, his every word hurting me more than he could ever imagine. ''You'll love your son more than me. You'll leave me alone.

'' No, Alessio. I… '' I begin, but my voice fails me. I look at him desperately, trying to convey all the love I feel.

No, it's not true. I love him so much, I would never leave him.

''You're going to leave me.'' He continues, his voice breaking, and I see the pure pain in his eyes. ''You're going to devote yourself to him, and I'll just be a shadow.

Before I can speak, he quickly leaves the mansion, leaving me alone. My legs fail me, I fall to the ground, the pain of rejection is unbearable. I can no longer control my emotion and I start to cry.