Chapter 263

Emilia

I felt bad for Antonio and Dante but I was also grateful. In a perfect world it wouldn’t have turned out like this but then again, we are not living in a perfect world, are we? We got up from the jetty and walked back home. We went to sit in the kitchen as the Lena dished us some lasagna, I’m not going to lie I’m sure this will be my craving in this pregnancy even just the smell had me want to grab at the plate. “Lena you might have to make a few of these and put them in the fridge I’m definitely craving this and some garlic bread will be awesome.” “I will do that for you Emilia.” Lena said. Dante and Antonio just smiled at me. Antonio got me a coke zero and Dante got him and Antonio some red wine. “That would be nice after the night I had.” I said looking at the wine. “Sorry angel.” Dante said. “No worries this little blob is our top priority so I’m good.” Antonio put the coke zero in front of me and said as he sat “You wanted to talk about Luca?” “Yes, today when I had deliveries to do, I fell asleep and Luca did them for me. I wanted to know how you would feel if I give him more of my work load, I’ll see the clients but he and Isabella can do the deliveries. I’ll pay him extra off course.” “I don’t have a problem with that as long as you are safe while he does that.” “I’ll be at home or at the office.” “Okay then I don’t have a problem with that.”

“I don’t know how you guys feel about it but I was thinking about working from home for a while until I’m feeling a bit better.” Dante and Antonio looked at each other smiled and said, “We would love that angel.” Dante said. “I don’t want to be in your way or anything.” “Sweetheart you’ll never be in our way. We talked about you going into work but we don’t want to overstep when it comes to your career.” “I appreciate that Antonio, Dante.” “What are you thinking for when the baby is here?” Dante asked. “To tell you the truth I don’t want to stop working I mean I built my business up from the ground up so I was thinking I could get a nanny and work from home, the nanny will only be necessary when I want to go out to see clients or Isabella can look after the baby when I go out, I will still need Isabella.” “And if something like what Jose did to you happens again?” Antonio asked with raised eye brows. “It won’t but I take it you guys don’t want me to work at all.” Again, Dante and Antonio looked at each other. “Spill it guys.” “Well angel in a perfect world we would have liked you to stay at home and raised the kids I mean it’s not like we need the money.” Dante said. “I know but I’m not ready for that. Like I said I build my business from the ground up, you guys know how it feels to do that.” “We do and we also know how much it takes to keep it going.” “That’s why I asked if I can use Luca if he agrees that is.” “He will agree.” Antonio said.

I finished my lasagna but, in my head, I was thinking about what Dante and Antonio said and if I will be able to leave my child with someone else. But I was determined not to give up my business. When dinner was done Dante asked if he can speak to me “Yes off course.” “Can we go and sit outside?” “Off course fresh air will do me good. Antonio?” I asked “No sweetheart he needs to talk to you alone.” “Oh okay.” That sounded weird and I got a little afraid is he going to break up with us or what is going to happen? We took a seat outside on the porch you could hear frogs and all kinds off small insects. We might be living in Miami but on this side it’s quiet and you can still hear nature. When both of us sat down I asked him “Okay what’s up?” “I’m not sure how to explain this to you?” “Just don’t tell me you are breaking up with me and Antonio?” “No angel off course I’m not. How can you even think that?” “Then what can be so serious?” “Okay fine I’m just going to spill it. You know some nights when we go to bed, I’m with you two and the next morning I’m gone?” “Yes” “Well I go back to my place for alone time. I love you very much and I’m with Antonio most of the day but sometimes I need alone time where I can just reflect on the day or life or whatever is bothering me at that stage.” “I understand that we all have days like that.” “Yes, but I’m different I need alone time every day.” “How many hours are we talking about Dante, I mean we are having a baby, there is not going to be lots of alone time when he or she is here.” “I know and that is why I’m talking to you now. I though last night maybe I should go for a run in the morning for an hour or so or get a space where I can meditate.” “Will an hour a day be enough for you?” “It will have to be.” “What if we get you a meditation room and a gym in the new house? Then you can go in there whenever things get to much for you.” “Are you sure? Won’t you be upset when I just disappear?” “No Dante we all have our things I just hope you will be there for me when I need a time out.” “Off course angel always.” “Well then I see no problem and if you want to sleep in your place before it gets demolish, I’m fine with that to.” “Angel really? I was scared you won’t like it.” “You explained the situation to me Dante and I understand and it’s your house that’s being demolished so I fully understand.” “It will only be for 2 weeks then they will start to break down my place.” “You go Dante, Antonio and I will be fine.” “Thank you, angel we don’t deserve, you.” “You have that wrong it’s us that don’t deserve you.” Dante said.