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The Broken Diamond 18- the announcement
we all went out to the backyard and enjoyed food laughs and drinks. it was awesome having our family and friends here celebrating our move in together. Alexander said it was the housewarming party he never got. my brothers Kyle and Kane were being helicopter brothers towards Kade. Kade was losing his mind. they wouldn't let him move or breathe without being right there asking if he was OK or if he needed to sit down or if he needed something to drink or eat. I could see his anger building up inside. "Hey guys, why don't yall go see if Carter and Alexander need help on the grill?" I asked, shoeing my brothers away from Kade. "Yes, please do!" Kade begged "Alright, but we'll be right over her if you need us," Kyle said over his shoulder. Kade took a deep breath and signed with relief as the two walked away. " Thank you so much, Kar!" Kade said, kissing my hand. "I owe you big time!" "No problem, big brother." I said, shaking my hand away. " I could see your pain from across
The Broken Diamond 19- family
we laid in bed with Jane watching Princess movies until she fell asleep. after we were sure she was asleep, I went to lay her in her own bed in her new room. "Where are you taking her?" Alexander whispered "To her own bed," I said " Why?" he questioned."It's an Alaskan king bed. Your brothers would have enough room to sleep with us." "I don't want her to get in the habit of sleeping in our bed," I said sternly. "Look, it's my first night with both my girls. Can you please just let me soak it in?" Alexander pouted. "Fine!" I whispered. "Just this one night and one night ONLY." "ok," Alexander smiled, kissing me on the cheek as he took Jane from my arms and laid her on his chest. "she's getting a little too long for this." we laughed. Jane was tiny compared to Alexander. she laid her head on his shoulder and buried her face in the crook of his neck. she was curled into a ball, making her look even smaller. she was turned sideways laying across his chest. even curled up in
The Broken Diamond 20- the accident
I kept Alexander on the phone as I called my brothers from my backup phone. I could hear sirens and people talking to Alexander and trying to calm Jane. someone found his phone and gave it to him. " Babe, I'm so sorry." I heard Alexander crying. "Alex, I'm on my way. I'm almost there," I cried "I'm so sorry" is all he kept saying. "it's ok, babe. you're gonna be ok, and Jane is too. I'm on my way." I said, trying not to sound like I was crying. "Alexander, I'm here, brother," Kyle said. "Karina, I'm here he's trapped, but he's ok, and so is Jane she's ok," Kyle reassured me. " I'll be there in a few minutes. Stay with my babies, " I cried I arrived at the scene and was terrified. A semi truck had gotten struck by a train, and Alexander's car had been smashed by the half of the truck that was across the tracks. you could see where Alexander had tried to stop the car and avoid getting hit. the truck was lying on the front of Alexander's car, and the driver was thrown abou
The Broken Diamond 21-the inevitable
after what felt like hours, the doctor finally came out to speak with us. my heart stopped for a moment when I saw the look of exhaustion and devastation on her face. "Mrs branson,"she began softly, " Mr Branson is on his way to recovery. it was touch and go. we did lose him for a second, but we got him back. honestly, I didn't know if I was going to be able to save his leg, but after some brainstorming and hard work, he gets to keep his leg. it was way worse than the x-rays showed." "Thank you," I cried. "When can I see him?" "I'll have someone take you to him in a little while he's still coming under anesthesia right now." "I want to be there when he wakes up," I said, determined. "As much as I would love that to happen," she said, looking behind me. " his heart is weak. We plan on keeping him under for a little while longer just to give his body a break." "No, you will take me to him now!" I yelled at her. I didn't realize my fist was balled up, and I was standing inches
The Broken Diamond 22- explanation
they made arrangements for Jane to be monitored in Alexander's room, so I didn't have to worry about going back and for or doctors hunting me down. once visiting was over, we had time to relax and process what happened. "So now you have to explain who the hell Nicky is and why you didn't tell me you'd been married before," I said as I laid Jane in her hospital crib. Alexander sighed and patted the bed beside him. I curled up next to him and laid my head on his shoulder, staring at him. "it was years ago," Alexander began. " Way before, I realized I had a chance to spend so much time with you. she was supposed to be just a fling. but when I tried to break it off, she said she was pregnant with my child." "Well, where's the kid at now?" I asked sadly. "There was no baby," he sighed again. "she played me and my whole family. Nicky had ultrasounds and doctors' papers. we got married. huge wedding cost a fortune, and she was not trying to hide the reason we were getting married at
The Broken Diamond 23- adjusting
we finally got to all come home after Alexander spent a few days in the hospital. I had arranged for a full-time nurse and a nanny to come help me with Alexander and Jane. Alexander needed some care that I was not comfortable with doing alone. Jane, on the other hand, was becoming a restless wild child, and I need the extra help with her even on my own. I was trying to juggle being a mother wife and taking care of the house plus taking over Alexander's business affairs for him. I took care of the things that couldn't be handled over the phone or by email. things were going smoothly, and I was beginning to get the hang of everything. we began planning the wedding, not just talking about it. we settled on the wedding being held here at our home. there was plenty of land to make our own perfect spot, and we had a whole guest mansion on the property to house our families to keep them close. our biggest setback was going to be the honeymoon. Alexander had to be in casts for 8 weeks a
The Broken Diamond 24- baby proofing
oh boy, Alexander was right. I did have my hands full with him and Jane. Alexander was still on restriction and was only allowed to walk with the assistance of a cane and not lift anything more than five pounds. he did not listen to those orders from his doctor. of course, what human does? Jane was running through the house like a blind rabbit being chased. she was constantly running into things and falling down. poor baby just wouldn't give up. we ended up baby proofing the house. every corner was rounded off or cushioned. all the cabinets had baby proof magnetic locks that doubled as Alexander proof locks, apparently. my brothers went the extra mile and got her padding and a helmet custom made. she could still walk and run freely, but if she fell, she could get up on her own unharmed. we had to double gate the stairs to keep Jane and Alexander off of them, which was kind of funny. Alexander hated the baby proofing because it also limited him and what sketchy things he could do
The Broken Diamond 25- party time
soon, it was time for the biggest celebration of Jane's little life. HER FIRST BIRTHDAY!! Alexander and I planned a huge party and went all out for our little girl. we invited everyone who was a part of our journey. we even invited Alexander's doctors and therapists since Jane was always at every appointment as well as myself. the entire backyard was decorated in unicorns and rainbows. pastel pinks, purples, greens, and blues were sprinkled everywhere. the tables on the deck were covered in food from end to end. we had everything a kid could ask for. there were peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, French fries, corn dogs, hot dogs, chips, fruit and veggies platters, cookies, cup cakes, chocolate and so much more. we even had an adult table with steaks, burgers, and pizzas. we had popcorn stations, cotton candy stations, BBQ pit masters, and, of course, an ice cream truck. Jane's party was more like a festival, and Alexander did most of the planning. we even ha
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The Broken Diamond 33- loving husband
the ride home was a blur. I was in shock. how could I not know for fourteen weeks that I was pregnant? i couldn't help but think back on everything I had done in the last fourteen weeks. the engagement parties, the wedding, the honeymoon, I didn't get drunk or anything, but I did have a glass of wine or two. Alexander drove us home, and he couldn't stop smiling. every now and then, he'd squeeze my hand. thankfully, he didn't say anything. my husband is amazing and understanding. i hope he knew I was excited too just right now, I was shocked. we got home, and Alexander went to the bedroom to make a phone call. I just sat in the living room and tried to process everything. after about twenty minutes, Alexander came down stairs and scooped me off the couch. "What are you doing?" I asked, giggling. "My mom has Jane for the night," he stated. "You and I are going to process your emotions about this baby together, and you're gonna start by taking a bath." Alexander sat me down in
The Broken Diamond 32- Shocked and excited
I sat in the waiting room, nervous and excited. it felt like hours, but I knew it had only been a few minutes. so many thoughts were running through my head right now. Alexander sat next to me, rubbing my knee and filling out some papers for me. I had filled out most of them, but he knew all the insurance stuff. "Mrs. Karina Branson" I heard a woman call my name we stood up together and walked to the nurse standing in the door to the back. I squeezed Alexander's hand as tightly as I could. "Follow me. we're gonna get some vitals and get an ultrasound before I take you to see the doctor." The woman smiled as she led us back. she was pretty blonde with hair pulled up into a cute, messy bun. her scrub top had hearts and pulse lines. her eyes were beautiful and kind, and I was jealous of her make-up skills and full lashes. the name tag on her badge read 'Eliza'. what a pretty name. "Alrighty then, let's get you to ultrasound." Eliza smiled and led us to dim room with a big screen
The Broken Diamond 31-honey moon
i tossed and turned last night. it was hard for me to sleep for some reason. i wasn't feeling well here lately. we'd been back for our honeymoon family trip for about a month and a half now. i slipped out of bed and headed for the shower. on my vanity laid a pair of leggings, one of Alexander's shirts, my undergarments, and a box with a note. *Take me, you're late* what was he talking about? I wasn't late... I checked the date on my phone. oh, snap. I checked my tracking app. I was a week late. I ripped the box open and hurriedly opened the package. I laid the test on the counter and waited. Alexander came into the bathroom and leaned against the wall. he looked at me and smiled. "Was I right?" he asked "I haven't looked." I sighed."I haven't even showered. "Well, shower, and then we'll look together." Alexander said as he turned on the shower for me. I was too nervous to take a shower, but I did anyway to hopefully calm my nerves. how in the world did this man know? what
The Broken Diamond 30- Vows
I gave the honors of walking me down the aisle to kal. my heart was racing, and my hands were sweaty. my big brother was there to steady me. I wasn't sure how I got to the altar, but all of a sudden, I was standing in front of Alexander. his eyes were filled with tears, and he was smiling at me like a kid in a candy store. you could tell by the look on his face he was fighting the urge to kiss me. all my nerves and anxiety melted away once kal placed my hand in Alexander's. we both had clay hands, but neither of us cared. we stood there staring at one another, smiling from ear to ear as the officiant began. "Who gives this woman to this man?" she asked. "I guess her brothers do," Kal laughed. " Everyone, you man be seated," the officiant cleared her throat. " we are gathered here today to celebrate one of life's greatest moments, the joining of two hearts. in this ceremony, we will witness the joining of Alexander and Karina." everyone was beaming with excitement, joy, and p
The Broken Diamond 29- Flower Power
flowers everywhere, roses, sunflowers, daisies, carnations, tulips, daffodils, orchids, lilies, dahlias, gladoili, iris, mums, and so much more all mixed shades of red and yellow spread all throughout the house and gardens. the property looked like a florist fairy had a party. gold and red tapestry was hung and flowing throughout as well. everything looked like a flower fairy tale. I was a bit nervous it was all too much, but Alexander insisted on going all out. up the bridal suit, the girls and myself were getting ready. everywhere was getting hair and makeup done by a team of artists. we were all laughing and just having a great time. I couldn't hide my nerves for anything. but it was the moment we were all waiting for. my hair was up in a traditional curly bridal updo with a gold tiara jeweled with rubies. my makeup was also red and gold. I stepped out from behind the curtain and revealed my dress. I stood in front of my bridal party as they stared in awe over my white straple
The Broken Diamond 28- finishing touches
the alarm blared in my ear. it was only seven thirty. we had to get up, though. today marked 4 days before the wedding. we had to get last-minute preparations done, pick up tuxes and dresses, and pack for our separation time. Alexander was going to his parents' house for three days and I was going to stay at my family home. we agreed to separate a few days before the wedding. our families wanted us to separate for a week, but we couldn't do that to Jane or ourselves. we'd all three go crazy. "Are you excited?" Alexander asked as he turned off our alarms. "I'm nervous," I whispered as I curled into his arms. "There's nothing to be nervous about, my love," he said, kissing my head. he rolled me on top of him, and I straddled his lap as he leaned against the pillows. I could feel his morning wood through our pajamas. Alexander moved his hips as I grinded against him. we began to kiss passionately when both our phones started ringing, and Jane started calling for us through the
The Broken Diamond 27- ringing in my head
"I can't let you turn into one of us," Alexander's words kept replaying in my head as I lay next to him. it was no secret what my family was or what Alexander's family was. I grew up knowing about my family's business transactions since I was old enough to press the panic button. I was trained to defend myself and my family since I was fifteen years old. I learned to keep log books and lists of everyone since I was sixteen. I grew up to be one of them. why was Alexander trying to protect me from the one thing I was raised to do? was he scared? did he forget that I took care of his operations while he was unable to? did he really think that I was incapable of being a Branson? I was angry with him, but I also admired him. he was making me feel weak, but he was also trying to protect me from further damage of becoming heartless. my brothers and Alexander are not heartless, but the elders in our families were. the women and older men were heartless when it came to enemies and peopl
The Broken Diamond 26- the end of it all
after Janes amazing party, we thanked everyone for coming and all the great gifts. we paid the vendors and cleaned up the backyard. mean while in the house, my brothers cleaned up the mess Nicky made struggling against them. they grabbed her and took her back to the Romano house as planned. after everything was cleaned up and Jane was sound asleep I'd take care of that bitch. I was ready to get rid of that bitch. she endangered my child and my husband out of pure jealousy and psychoness. I may seem like a crazy jealous wife but she messed with the wrong one. after everything was cleaned up, we headed over to the Ramano house. my brothers had left her in the secret safe room. it was just the old wine cellar that we converted into a safe room when we were kids. it was soundproof, had various locks on both the inside and outside, and we made it into a tiny apartment. more like a hideout than a safe room. it was necessary growing up for us. not just from danger from the outside world
The Broken Diamond 25- party time
soon, it was time for the biggest celebration of Jane's little life. HER FIRST BIRTHDAY!! Alexander and I planned a huge party and went all out for our little girl. we invited everyone who was a part of our journey. we even invited Alexander's doctors and therapists since Jane was always at every appointment as well as myself. the entire backyard was decorated in unicorns and rainbows. pastel pinks, purples, greens, and blues were sprinkled everywhere. the tables on the deck were covered in food from end to end. we had everything a kid could ask for. there were peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, French fries, corn dogs, hot dogs, chips, fruit and veggies platters, cookies, cup cakes, chocolate and so much more. we even had an adult table with steaks, burgers, and pizzas. we had popcorn stations, cotton candy stations, BBQ pit masters, and, of course, an ice cream truck. Jane's party was more like a festival, and Alexander did most of the planning. we even ha
