♥ Epilogue: Part 2♥

Isabella Conti.


As soon as we arrive at the hospital and get out of the car, I feel a strange sensation, and suddenly my water breaks. The sensation is intense, and, for a moment, I am paralyzed. Alessio looks at me, not understanding what is happening.

'' The water broke. The baby will be born now! '' I say with a trembling voice.

Alessio's face changes instantly. He becomes a mix of worry and quick action. Without hesitation, he helps me into the hospital, holding me firmly but gently. With each step, I feel the pain of the contractions increasing.

'' Taylor! '' Alessio shouts, his voice echoing through the halls. ''Taylor, come here now!

Taylor appears quickly, trying to remain calm.

'' Yes, my lord?

'' She's in labor! '' Alessio shouts, the urgency clear in his voice.

Taylor immediately calls the medical team. I am taken to a room where they help me change into a hospital gown. Alessio is always by my side, observing everything intensely with, his eyes full of concern. After changing, I was taken to the delivery room.

'' Everything will be fine, my queen. I'm here with you. '' He whispers, kissing my forehead.

The pain intensifies, and I feel like I'm losing control, but Alessio's look gives me strength. Each contraction is stronger than the last, and the surrounding environment becomes a jumble of voices and rapid movements. The medical team works efficiently, and Taylor is always by my side, guiding me.

'' My lady, I need you to take a deep breath and push. '' Taylor says in a calm and encouraging voice.

Alessio holds my hand firmly, his eyes fixed on mine.

'' You can do it, my queen. I am here.

I follow Taylor's instructions, focusing on Alessio's voice and the support he gives me. The pain is almost unbearable, as if my body is being ripped in half. But the need to see our son gives me strength.

'' Take a deep breath, my lady. '' Taylor instructs. ''When the next contraction comes, push.

Alessio holds my hand firmly, his eyes fixed on mine.

'' You can do it, my love. I'm here with you.

The next contraction comes, and the pain is overwhelming. I scream in pain, squeezing Alessio's hand with all my strength.

'' That's right, ma'am, keep going! '' Taylor encourages.

'' I am unable! '' I scream, feeling like I'm on the verge of collapse.

'' Yes, you can, my love. '' Alessio murmurs, with a voice full of emotion. ''Just a little longer. Please do this for us.

I gather all my strength and push again. The pain is so intense that my screams echo throughout the room.

'' It's almost there, Isabella. Once again! '' Taylor insists.

'' Come on, my queen, our prince is almost here. '' Alessio continues, eyes full of tears.

With one last effort, I gather all the strength I have left and push with all my will. The world around me disappears, and all I feel is the pain and need to bring our child into the world. Then, finally, I feel immense relief when our baby's cries fill the room.

'' It's a boy! '' Taylor announces with a smile.

The emotion in Alessio's eyes is something I will never forget. He, the man who was always so strong and relentless, is now teary-eyed, looking at our son with deep, genuine love. When they put the baby in my arms, I felt a rush of love and happiness.

'' You did it, my queen. Our prince is here. '' Says Alessio softly, with teary eyes.

'' I love you, Alessio. '' I say with my voice choked with emotion.

'' I love you too, Isabella. And I love our little prince. '' He responds with a smile of pure happiness.

The nurses approach.

'' We need to take the baby for some checkups and cleaning, Mrs. Vecchio. '' Says one of the nurses kindly. ''We promise he will get back to you soon.

I'm surprised by the way she calls me, "Mrs. Vecchio." I look at Alessio, who gives me a reassuring smile, even though we're not married yet.

With a nod and one last kiss on our son's forehead, I hand him over to the nurses. I feel a momentary emptiness, but I know it is necessary. Alessio remains at my side, holding my hand firmly, without taking his eyes off the nurse taking our son away. It seemed like he didn't want our baby out of his sight for even a second.

The rest of the nurses work quickly, cleaning up the blood and fluids, changing the sheets, and helping me change into clean, comfortable clothes. Alessio doesn't leave me for a second, his constant support gives me strength.

'' It's almost ready, my love. '' He says with a reassuring smile.

Finally, I am transferred to a stretcher and taken to the room, Alessio at my side the entire time. When we get to the room, he helps me settle into bed, covering me with the blanket and kissing my forehead.

'' I'll stay here with you, Isabella. '' Says Alessio, sitting next to me and holding my hand. ''I'm not leaving here.

However, I can see the concern in his eyes. He wants to check on our son and make sure they are taking good care of him. It makes me smile to see how much he already cares and loves our baby.

A short time later, the nurses bring our baby back to the room. As soon as they enter, Alessio gets up quickly and goes over to them, picking up our son carefully, almost possessively, as if he didn't want anyone else to touch him except the two of us.

'' Is he okay? '' Alessio asks the nurses, his tone firm.

'' It's perfect, Mr. Vecchio. '' Answers one of the nurses with a smile.

Alessio holds our son with such tenderness that my heart is filled with love. He approaches me, handing me the baby carefully.

'' Our little prince is back. '' He says softly, stroking our son's head.

I caress our baby's face, feeling a wave of love and happiness.

'' Our family is complete. '' I whisper, feeling the love filling my heart even more.

Alessio leans down and kisses my forehead once again, and I know that with him by my side, everything is going to be okay.