Later That Day.
“Aww… you look like… uhm you're a princess of hell.” Claire was retorting and Leilani looked at her.“Claire… I swear to God if I look bad… you're dead. Move from the mirror.” Claire gave a wan smile.“As you wish. Your majesty. Or highness.” She moved from the mirror and Leilani got to see how she looked.Red complimented her skin complexion. She looked like a Goddess in that Red shoulders off bodycon knee length dress.“This is a bad idea.” Claire shook her head.“No. It suits you."Her blonde her was straightened and she looked Like she's perfect. Her imperfections made her look perfect.“Wow.” She was speechless. She looked at Claire and gave a grateful smile.“I know! I know! Get in! Bring it in.” They hugged until they heard a honk.“Oh. It's already 15 minutes. You have to go.” Leilani took a deep breath.“Great. See yLeilani put the jacket on her shoulders. She stood up and looked at the seat. She sighed in relief. The jacket covered her dress completely.She tried to walk but her legs were jolting. She sat down. Vincenzo turned to her and she showed him her legs by gestures.He raised both of his eyebrows and walked to her.“On three. Two, three.” She leaned to him while walking and Vincenzo raised his hand and The waiter raised his hand. Probably meant cancel the order.“What? The night just started!!” Eric stood on front of them.“Unfortunately my business partner don't feel good. Let me take her to her room. I'll be back.” Vincenzo said and Leilani gave him a little smile.She looked at him as he used a card to get to his room. The jacket fell down and she looked at him. The room was dark. Only the lamp was on.He closed the door and leaned to kiss her. She backed away. “Vincenzo…
{Leilani's POV}I used Edgardo's private jet to take me to my Grandmother’s house. I can't go to the house, how will I face Edgardo? More especially him. I cheated on my fiancé.Did I mention I had to stop at a Boutique to buy a Knee length dress and some Flowers for Tutu. Tutu is often used to call our grandparents in Hawaiian. My mother was Hawaiian. Well… it goes for both genders, so to make it simple, all grandmothers are Tutu Wahine and grandfathers are Tutu Kane.I knocked there and found Tutu with a few ladies.I knocked two times before getting in. Tutu was reading a book, oh the bible. She gave me a look. Then continued reading.“Excuse me ladies… Come in Mo'opuna!” Mo'opuna is an Hawaiian word for Grandchild. Mo'opuna wahine for granddaughter and Mo'opuna Kane for Grandson. Remind me to teach you Hawaiian.I took off the heels by the door. Yes, Take off your shoes before entering someone’s house, it's a sign of respect. I walked to Grandma and touc
{Leilani's POV}He kissed me passionately at first, but slowly when I started really kissing him back his kisses got more intense. He gripped my bun and yanked my head back. I gasped, realizing what had happened but as soon as I had realized he had crouched down between my legs. Quickly, he gripped the waist line of my dress nut before he could get any further I lifted my right foot and pressed the bottom of my heel into his chest, pushing him back slightly. My hair fell from its bun and rested on my shoulders. "You have to stop kissing me without my consent what am even I saying? You should stop kissing me. I'm your sister-in-law.”Silence fills the restaurant for a few moments. "So you're saying I can kiss you with your consent. Great!” I sigh, hardening my gaze and tucking a strand of hair behind my ear. "Fine, Stop. You need to drop this whole last night thing you've got going on in your head. It's not a game but a mistake." I can't re
I saw the car drive away and I walked for ten minutes and found her outside. Waiting eagerly for someone. I looked at her.“What are you doing here?” She asked.“Sunday. It's movie night.” I tried to cover up.“Okay… let's watch this latest movie… I should watch with someone but thwy didn't show up... Anyways, let's go. Wait...why are your tights ripped?" "Ripped? What are you talking ab-" I looked down and apparently the rips that Vincenzo had left to get to me had spread with all of my limping. I felt my face burn. "Nothing, let's go inside." I said.I saw her eyebrow raise but she didn't say anything. She just moved so I could limp on her as we walked. “Edgardo was looking for you.”“I know… I was listening to his Voicemails on my way here. He left like 34 missed calls.”30 minutes later.“So...you slept with him?" I tried to ignore the twinge of judgement in her voice. Yes, I told her everything."Yeah." "Unprotected?" She
I lied. I told him I wasn't feeling good and I slept in the guest room for the last 3 days. Though he tried to seduce me couple of times. I feel bad for whatever I've done.But nothing beats a swim on a Wednesday. Three days passed. No work, just had to transfer Vincenzo's money back. So… we good. It's funny I didn't see him past three days.I walked to the Pool, wearing a one piece backless swimming costume. I liked how the water calmed me.“Your eyes matches the water. It's like you have some supernatural power or something.” Edgardo said and Leilani looked at him.“Is that a way of saying I'm beautiful?” She flirted with him and he shook his head.“Don't put words in my mouth.” He answered her and she got out of the water. “I forgot to tell Tutu that I made it fine. Hold on. Let me go call her.” Leilani grabbed a towel.“After 3 days? You're dead.” Edgardo said and Leilani walked inside the house laughing. Leaving Edgardo by himself.“…Okay
12 am.{Vincenzo’s POV}I was sitting in the dark, a glass of water in my hand. 5 minutes past 12 and I couldn't sleep. I tried but failed. I haven't had a decent night's sleep.I just hate the fact that her Grandma forced me to stay a night in. If Only I could have a hooker next to me so I can sleep or someone next to me. Or Leilani ahem... what am I thinking? I sighed, running my fingers in my hair. I may need to see the Doctor for Sleeping pills. Well another doctor, I'm not allowed to drink sleeping pills anymore. I rested back on the coach and closed my eyes. "Vincenzo.... you okay?" I heard a soft voice from behind me. “Couldn't sleep." I said. "I didn't wake you up, did I? Sorry Fiorelli— I mean... Leilani." I added looking at her over my shoulder. "Oh.. no I had a stupid nightmare." She said.She walked to the fridge and walked to me. Sitting next to me. “What? You wanna talk about it?” I asked. Nightmares? Haven't had those in years.
Later That Day.“Tutu! We are back.” They got into the house with some designs on their face. He was holding a stuffed animal for Leilani.“Grandma?!” She walked to the kitchen and saw a note:Lucritia picked me up. We will be back tomorrow 6pm.“Oh she's gone.” Vincenzo looked at her. “I won't understand your English.” He said and she laughed.“Oh. I meant Lucritia picked her up. She's at her house. So… movie?” Leilani asked. “What do you want to watch? It's only ten?" he suggested, pointing the remote at the TV.I sat next to him, making sure our legs touched, and snuggled myself next to his arm. I stared at the TV, but I could feel his eyes on me as I held onto him."Whatever you want," I answered."Leila?" he asked, softening his voice."Hmm?" I hummed. When he didn't answer me, I looked at him. He was staring at me with a blank expression, almost like he wanted to ask me something. "Yeah?" I said.His lips were on mine faster than I
Later That Night.I was lonely the whole day and I complained to Ed and he made it up to me. Tonight we are watching my favourite movie.I hate that he involved his brother but I had to pretend as if… nothing happened. I walked downstairs wearing my shorts and a tee.I found him seating on my favourite coach and wearing my blanket.“Oh come on Ed!! What's wrong with you?!” I yelled at Edgardo who was sitting on my favorite coach, wearing my blanket. Throwing a hand full of pop corns in his mouth.“There are plenty more blankets and you can seat there.” He pointed the seat next to Vincenzo. Vincenzo didn't care much he was on his phone, blushing. Must be Rose. What do I even care?Italian Boys! Aargh! I walked to the guest room and grabbed the blanket and sat next to Vincenzo. “Great. Now let's resume the movie.” Vincenzo said and I looked at Him.“You already started the movie?!” I snapped at him.“It was his Idea!” Vincenzo pointed Edgardo. I th
While I thought this is the end, Edgardo came to visit us, A month later. This two are lucky, they got to have a whole month of a honeymoon.I smiled over at Vincenzo as Edgardo roamed toward us. Vincenzo already talked to Edgardo he gave us some space. Edgardo took Giovanni into his hands. He chuckled as a black curly haired Giovanni wrapped her whole little hand on His index finger, he reached down quickly and threw her up in the air.What's wrong with this Di Costa Boys? Even Vincenzo likes doing that and I hate it! They are really brothers. Ha-ha.“HEY!” I yelled and he laughed before catching her. He plopped a big kiss on her forehead and placed her in his arms."Hey baby girl," he laughed.She was busy cooeing. He made his way to me and sat down on my right. Honestly, it wasn't funny!"Not funny!” I snapped at him.“She enjoyed it!” He said as he showed me her little smile.“Now, Giovanni. When you grow old, don't bully Uncle Edgardo, because he is sensitive and might cry like a
“…I love you.” I felt air hit my face when Vincenzo said those words. He said them a couple times but this time it hits different. “I love you too.” I finally said the words. He kissed me and then kissed Giovanni.“Now everything makes sense.” Sophia walked over to us. I felt like I could just disappear.“I'm sorry Mom. I… I—” she didn't even let me talk.“As long as you are all happy. And I must say Edgardo is happier.” She says and we all look over to aisle. Edgardo and Claire were kissing again.“Besides… I had a clue at the hospital. ‘Do people always fall in love with what they can't have?’ Duh… Okay I'm lying. I didn't know until that day when I wanted to use your car. I found a note. A letter from Fiorellino. I didn't know who Fiorellino was until the day you visited her at the hospital when she was in a coma.” Sophia said and I smiled. So he lied that he never visited me?“Why did you keep it a secret?” “Whatever happens in the darkness will finds it's way to the light. I'm
“The saddest thing about betrayal is... that it never comes from your enemies.” He says, my eyes widened and I could say the same for Vincenzo’s.We all knew where this is going.“Trust me, it doesn't. I was betrayed by my own ‘Wife' to be and my brother.” He said and people gasped. I looked over to Sophia and more importantly, my Grandparents… I felt like I could open the ground and enter. I grabbed the bouquet too tight and looked down to the floor.“Well… you want proof? There is my Little Giovanni.” He pointed at Mirabelle, holding Giovanni. Giovanni wasn't even aware that they were talking about her. She was just cooing and gurgling. “Hey! Don't judge her! I was cheating for two full years.” He says and everyone went quiet just Giovanni cooing.“Edga—” Sophia tried to talk to him but he raised his hand.“It's okay mother. Because I was cheating, My darling ‘wife' thought it will ease her pain if she get into bed with my dear brother.” Edgardo said. Vincenzo watched over his moth
The Next Day.The day is finally here. And wow. I was stunned. With me being the most beautiful woman, it was hard for me not to be stunned by my looks. I was gorgeous. Thanks to Claire, she had curled my hair in tight ringlets that fell down my back.Then she had taken hair from the sides and braided them around the back of my head to look like a barrette. Not to mention my wedding dress.The dress leaves my shoulders mostly uncovered and flows down into a graceful cowl neckline. It's a little loose fit which makes the dress look beautiful, cute, yet elegant and stylish.My arms are completely uncovered. A choice which adds to the elegance and grace of the dress.The dress' waist is thin, but it's a slim fit. It's left simple, elegant and undecorated, creating a look that flows from top to bottom.Below the waist the dress widens and has a box pleated style. The dress reaches all the way down, covering my feet and is the same length all around.Well, we had to spice things up, I'm wearin
The Next Day. {Leilani's POV}Something is weird, there is no crying? No gurgling? No cooeing? No funny screams? That could only mean one thing… my baby's gone.I sprinted to her nursery room and everything was packed neatly. I checked the time, it was already 9 am.I ran downstairs and saw Edgardo on a phone call.“Giovanni’s missing!” I say and he laughs.“I'll call you back.” He hangs up the phone and smiles.“No, Mom took Giovanni with her. She didn't want to bother you.” He says and I sit down in relief. Oh Thank goodness. “Get ready okay? We have to be somewhere.” He pinches my cheek and walked away.Is it a surprise? I walked up the stairs and took a shower.I tried to be quick as possible but I couldn't. I just wore a dress, Tutu bought for me. It was a white dress with sunflowers. I liked it.Edgardo kissed my forehead as we walked into the car.After a few minutes, we stopped by a café.“Can you please get me some coffee.” He says. Since when he loves coffee? Since he st
{Leilani's POV}I looked at the scar that's on my chest… I remember now. I know how it feels to be betrayed, Edgardo. We are even.Slow deep breath. Calm down. And when I finally calmed down. I walked outside. The hallway was quiet so I assumed that Giovanni is asleep.I walked into our room and found Edgardo lying with her on the bed. So I made sure that I stay silent.I walked to bathroom and cleaned my nose. “Are you okay?” Edgardo made me jump when I saw him leaning on the door frame. He chuckled. “…Yes. Why wouldn't I be? I mean it's only a nose bleed. Nothing major.” I say and he walked to me to kiss me but I backed up.“I'm wet.” I said that and he raised his eyebrows. “Ahem… I mean I'm wet from… never mind.” I knew if I try to explain I'd make things worse.He shook his head and walked back to the room. I cleaned myself and I walked out.“I'll be back.” I whisper to him as I walked down the stairs and I knew where exactly I'd find Him.I walked outside, the garden and I saw h
“Let's get married.” I looked over my shoulder and saw him.His tie was hanging awkwardly as if something pissed him off and he tried to take it off as soon as possible. “W… what?” I asked with the hope he won't change his mind and he didn't. “I… can't do this anymore. Let's get married.” He said as he walked towards us. He kissed Giovanni.“Yes! Yes!!” I said. He hugged me and kissed me.“Great! We'll get married on Friday!” He says. Whoa, whoa, Whoa!!“Why? What?!” I asked. He kissed my forehead. It's way too soon.“Remember that dream wedding you always wanted? Then you're going to get it!” He said as he walked out happily like a child.The question is… why am I not happy about this?He didn't waste time. Soon enough we were already in a car heading to Adega Town.Positioned on the Northern side of a cliff, the Town of Adega is home rich people.This Town wasn't built by a cliff by accident, as it has ancient histories, which is of great importance to the people of Adega and its s
...It was positive. Claire’s lips parted and he knew what it meant.“…I found out yesterday.” She said and he looked at her. “Is it mine?” He asked. Why would he ask that?“We had sex a lot of times… unprotected. Yes… It's yours but if you don't want it then it's fine. We, I mean I can always... terminate it.” Claire said and Edgardo hugged her.“No. It's okay. Don't terminate it. How long?” He asked. “Two months.” She says unsure of herself and he sigh.“I'll book you a doctor's appointment. Now I think I know what to do.” Edgardo said and Morgan walked to them. He then pushed the test into his pocket making sure no one sees it.“Honestly… you should get me a new car. It smells like pregnancy in there.” Morgan said and they laughed. “Andrea wishes she was here. Was on a video call with her.” Morgan says. And they all laughed.“Anyways, Where's Vincenzo? I thought I saw his car.” Morgan asked. “He's inside with Leilani.” Edgardo said. Claire smiled and sighed when Edgardo walked
39 Weeks Into Pregnancy.{Leilani's POV}I knew I wanted to labor at home for as long as possible because it was a comfortable, safe environment and the less time I spent in the hospital, the less likely I was to have a medically unnecessary intervention besides I have my Grandma, Mirabelle and Sophia.I was upstairs, I tried to drink a smoothie my grandma made but after months of abstinence it tasted like rubbing instant porridge. I also tried to rest but my contractions were too intense, frequent to get any sort of meaningful rest. On the other hand, there is a debate downstairs. I labored upstairs in my bedroom for several hours, changing positions frequently. I was on my hands and knees on the bed and on the birth ball on the floor while Edgardo tried to calm me during contractions.“Do you need anything?” he asked. I shook my head and smiled at him.“You can go downstairs.” I say to him. He smiles.“I can't leave you here. It's either we stay here or we go together.” He says. O