Heaven

EMILY

Alexandro was too restless to do anything. he wouldn't sleep, we literally forced him to eat. All he did was sit and watch his baby.

Our Miracle.

I stood by the door. I was sure he hadn't noticed my presence, all his attention was on our son. It was like Alexandro wanted to memorize every one of the boy's features.

"You have all the time in the world. You will watch him grow, we both will." I said to him.

Alexandro broke into a small smile but didn't turn to me. "Are you mad I didn't tell you earlier?" I asked. I hoped he wouldn't be.

He shook his head, "I'm a bit glad you didn't, I fear I might over thought t if you had told me. Thank you for being a strong woman Emily. You did very well in my absense."

"But I am not doing too well in your presence, am I?" I asked.

"Of course not." He murmured. I hid a smile because I knew what was wrong.

I wrapped my arms around him from behind. His muscles were taut like he was tense and scared, I couldn’t help rubbing my cheeks against his back.

“Have I told you I love you too?” I asked.

I thought it might have been impossible but his muscles tensed, tighter. He felt like a brick wall.

“You don’t have to. I made up my mind when I decided to tell you I love you, that I would wait and be patient until you feel the same. I would even be fine if you didn’t love me back. I told myself I would be satisfied if you only let me love you.” His voice broke.

Seeing him this weak for me scared me. “I love you,” I said again.

“I really need you to mean that Emily. I’m not sure I can live without your love. I need you to love me. Please tell me you aren’t playing with me.” He cried.

“I love you Alexandro King and there is nothing you can do about it,” I screamed.

Alexandro scooped me off my feet. “Oh, there’s something I can do about it. I’m going to make a very big family with you. I’m going to make you so happy you’d think you’re in heaven.” He promised.

I let him hold me while we watched the first baby we brought to the world.

 There was more to come. Of challenges, struggle, stress, fights, and misunderstandings, but there was also more to come of this royal family, more happiness, more princes and princesses.

I wasn’t afraid. Not in the slightest.