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2024-10-29 19:42:56Angelo
I have a strong security team; combined with the Luca team we make an undeniably formidable team and the proof is in the pudding. It took us a couple of hours to find Cleo and by the time we found her my mother had done a number on her. I cannot hate my mother but one thing is for sure I will always choose Cleo .
When Izzy was confronted by Daniel; when we raided my father's old warehouse she turned the gun on herself and took her own life . Daniel has been quiet since the incident and I was looking at Cleo's face. That's all I could do until she comes around and I can tell her how sorry I am that I failed her and our baby.
I still didn't know if we were having a boy or girl. The cut on her head caused by how my mother struck her , knocked her out temporarily. Our baby was doing okay and I was thankful that my mother didn't cause more harm. I was holding Cleo's hand and praying hard that she wakes up. The twins have been asking me about their mother and I had to tell them that she went on a trip but she will be back. Pio has been asking me to video call her ,Pia has been crying for her too . Daniel seemed lto know how to distract them and they somehow end up laughing. I needed Cleo to open her eyes and say something . I miss her so much even though she is breathing I need her to speak to me .
"Massa you need to go home. The twins already miss Cleo but you haven't been home for three days now."
I looked up and I saw Daniel standing in front of me with a travel mug and what smelt like freshly baked muffins .
" Daniel I didn't notice you come in ."
" well I didn't notice you were growing a beard. When Cleo wakes up she might not recognize you."
" I look sexy with my beard ."
"When its groomed ."
"So what I am not seeing anyone and I refuse to shave it off ."
" Your son will scream at you and deny that you are his father ."
" I will shave if you talk to me about Izzy."
"No. I also have Eleanor who is on my case about the incident."
" Cleo had mentioned her in passing . "
"speaking of my sister she and your baby girl are fine."
" So I was right, we are having a baby girl. "
" Yes and she is going to be so mad when she wakes up and finds out that I won the bet. I just found out today too."
" You know Eleanor has some hold over you right?"
"Just like my sister over you."
"She is my life and if she ever left me I don't know what I would do."
" She has left you and taken you back . She believes not only in the guy I am starting to see but for the kind of guy you can be and more . "
" I love your sister she makes me want to be a better man. I am so happy I am going to change her last name."
I felt my hand being squeezed gently prompting me to look at Cleo.
"Cleo ?"
Cleo swallowed hard and spoke
"Hmm."
"we found you."
Tears started to spring from Cleo's eyes and she winced in pain and touch her head .
"Rosa ?"
" she fled and I am trying to find her with my team ."
"Our baby?"
Daniel cut in
" Your baby girl is okay and you owe me grandma's recipe."
Cleo winced and darted her eyes from side to side
" I am sorry who are you again ."
" Ha ha don't pull that card with me. We just found out that the twins are having a baby sister."
"Izzy ..."
" I am fine I don't want to talk about it ."
Cleo locked eyes with me and I knew the look all too well.
" Hey he will not open up to me as well . I am so happy that you are okay ."
Daniel walked to where Cleo was sleeping and kissed her fore head
" Hey I love you and I will see you home later .I brought you a fresh set of clothing and I just remembered I need to get started on my rounds if I am ever going to make it home on time. Love you ."
" Love you too Dan. "
Daniel walked out and I was left with Cleo . Without any hesitation I kissed her and she kissed me back and gave me a hug. I held her close and started crying.
" I am so glad that you made it out alive. If she had done anything to you ..."
" She did and she said her reason for her taking me was so that she could protect me."
"How so?"
" The connection to Daniel. I miss our babies."
Cleo's tummy started growling
" I need to feed my two favorite girls."
" Just don't let Pia hear you say that or she will do what Pio always does ."
" Which is always running to you. "
She pulled back and kissed my neck and looked at me with her dark brown orbs.
" I thought I lost you when Izzy shot you. "
I kissed her and gave her a peck on the cheek and she smiled at me and pointed at the water after downing the glass I gave her she eyed me cautiously
" I had a bpv on its always standard to wear one. Whatever happens I will always come back to you and our children."
"I'm seriously hungry."
" I was hoping you'd say horngry."
" Behave."
" Its hard not to "
" That beard needs to be fixed."
" I will fix it."
"I missed you ."'
"I missed you more."
" Blue ?"
"Bella Mia ?"
" Who is Antonia?"
" My mother's other personality ... "
" Should I be worried ?"
© #KCMmuoe
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