3 Weeks Later.Leilani shook her hands. When she opened her eyes, Rosetta, the nurse was fixing her pillows. She started to panic as she noticed the Endotracheal tube down her throat. “Oh!” Rosetta said and she looked at the door and back at Leilani.“It's okay… deep breaths okay?! I'll be back in a second.” Rosetta ran to the door to call a doctor. A doctor walked in. “She's awake? Hi Leilani. Do me a favour. I'm going to turn off this respirator and tell me if you can breathe on your own okay?” The doctor asked and she nodded. With her eyes wide open.The doctor turned the respirator off and she was able to breathe on her own.“That's a progress.” The doctor said. Rosetta grabbed the equipment table. “This is going to be a little uncomfortable.” The doctor added as he pulled the endotracheal tube out of her mouth. Making her cough.“Sorry. I'm going to take a look you.” The doctor said as he raised two fingers.“How many fingers can you see?”“Two.” She responded. He checked her e
{Edgardo's POV}I don't deserve you, Leilani. As much as I hate to admit this, Vincenzo does. I know because he is my brother, known him for my dear life.I just felt betrayed, I never meant to push you off the balcony, I never did. And I am truly sorry. I know you have no clue what is going on, if you did, you wouldn't want me to lay a finger on you or even worse, to cross paths with me.You belong with Vincenzo… because I think I found someone who… makes me a better man. But, you're clueless and I can't just give you to a stranger. Who does that?That little snore was so satisfying to hear. You are so beautiful. I love you. I kissed her forehead and walked out. I saw Vincenzo talking to Mom. Did I mention that we never talked? Not even a word. Just like 8 years ago. We never contacted each other. That makes me sad, and somehow angry.“Mrs. Di Costa!! I said I am okay. Mom seriously, quit worrying. My ribs finally recovered so I am okay.” I heard Vincenzo say.“Please, if you have so
Later That Day.“The results are back and you're good to go. I prescribed some medication for your amnesia. It may take a few weeks or maybe months for you to regain your memories.” The doctor said and Leilani nodded. “Don't forget your prenatal pills. Here's some tracksuit from Doctor Di Costa.” The doctor said. “Thank you, Doctor.” Leilani says and he nods and walks out.Leilani leans on the bed and feel her bump.“…Wow." She says with disbelief. She shook her head and went back to reality to take off her hospital clothes to the tracksuits.She was given a crutch for balance, when she walked out she found Edgardo waiting for her.“So we heading to our house or Mom's?” Leilani asked and Edgardo hugged her tight. “My father's house.” Edgardo says with the aim she'll try to remember.“Okay. Let's go!” she says. He knew she had no clue of what's going on.They even got into the car. Within an hour of the drive she was already fast asleep.He tried to make her comfortable as he can by
…When I opened my eyes. I was in bed with my Fiancé. Our legs intertwined together, more like me wrapping my legs around his. His hand was stroking my hair. His eyes were in mine and he had a soft smile on his face. “Are you okay?” He asks. Is it weird that I wish it was his brother instead of him? Edgardo looked at me while I was busy processing the information that Vincenzo gave me. More especially, the letter.“Yes. Thank you. What happened?” I asked. He continued smiling. “You collapsed.” He whispers. I looked around.“Where are we?” I had to make sure we are not in the same place with the man I almost cheated with."Home.” He explains. Oh thank goodness.“I missed you. I missed this but I feel like you don't deserve not to remember.” Edgardo says, excuse me? What is that supposed to mean?"Edg—” he cuts me short before I could even talk."Shh…” he hushed me as he places a finger on my lips. "I need to say this." Say what? I feel scared.I shut my mouth and wait for him to conti
She found a message from Vincenzo. So she called him back.“Hello? Uh… I don't know. Okay I'll be there.” Leilani hanged up after being invited to a small business dinner. He sent her the location and it was surprising he invited her to a huge hall but it was empty.“Well… someone was getting ready for bed.” Vincenzo mocked her when she walked into the room. Who would not? She's wearing simple jeans with a pink T-shirt.“Oh please. I had a long day.” Leilani says as she takes off her heels.“Hungry?” Vincenzo asked as he pointed out a table full of food and Leilani shook her head.“No. I'm full actually.” She was right, she ate back at home.“Come on follow me.” He took her hand and they walked into the same room they were slow dancing in. Vincenzo sat down.“Do you remember how you first met Edgardo?” Vincenzo asked as he helped her sit next to him. She giggles.“Like it was yesterday.” She says and he smiles at her.“What happened?” He asked with an enthusiasm that he wanted to k
You know I've heard about those kisses that are supposedly one in a million. Those mind blowing kisses that leave you thinking it was all a dream. The ones that makes you believe that true love really exist. I've seen them in movies, read about them in romantic novels while I was a teen but I've never experienced one before. Not with Edgardo. However, right now… immediately his lips touched mine. It made me feel the unfeelings.A part of me wanted to give in to the kiss and the other one wanted to punch him. And I did. Right on his left cheek. Ow! He chuckled as she poked his cheek with his tongue. His face is very hard. I wasn't expecting it to be that hard. I think I broke my hand.Even after punching him, he took my hand. He kissed my hand with the aim that it will the kiss will take the pain away.My hand is still burning in pain and I love the feel of his mouth on my hand. But I wanted to punch him again, for the way he makes me feel so my hand curls again and before I've eve
26 Weeks Later. At Adega Town. Vincenzo was visiting his mom after he had a business in Morocco for a week.He got there in a bad time because they were planning a surprise baby shower for Leilani. So he sat down on the coach and watched TV.“Guys come on. A surprise baby shower can be a really fun and special celebration for Leilani.” Claire pouted.“Pregnancy can be stressful and overwhelming, and it has been for Leilani and you don’t want the Leilani to feel bombarded.” Sophia said. “We just have to make sure that Leilani would like the surprise and I know her, she will.” Claire added. Mirabelle just giggled.“So you want her to feel unprepared?” Sophia asked and Claire sigh.“Argh! I don't know anymore.” Claire explains.“What do you think, Vincenzo?” Mirabelle asked.“He's a guy. He knows nothing about pregnant women, more especially Leilani.” Sophia tried to defend him but little did she know that Vincenzo can write the whole book about Leilani.“Well… all I can say is if you w
Two Weeks Later.Car Honk.Edgardo was busy honking his car. Yes there is heavy traffic and guess what? He had to pick up Leilani from a yoga class. Why can't he ask the chauffer to do so? Leilani would not approve“Fuck! Can you drive already?!” He yelled but he noticed even if he yell, there won't be any difference. So instead he took a deep breath in and took out his phone. “Hey! Morgan! You don't happen to be in town right? Damn! I promised to pick Leilani up but I'm two hours late and stuck in traffic. No it's okay man. Thanks. Enjoy your weekend.” Edgardo hanged up as he waited.He knew someone who would help him but he had so much pride to ask because that person is his brother, Vincenzo. His phone rang and he knew it was Leilani. He ignored the phone call and just listened to her endless voicemails.“Okay… if you can't pick me up let me know. People are looking at me as if I'm lost. Honestly we should get this ball at home it's so comfy. Edgardo get your ass here!” Her voice
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