That night over dinner Filippo couldn help but noticed the way Luca and Robin were acting, all smiling and stealing glances at one another as though they were sharing a secret.
"You two look like a cat that swallowed a mouse, what's up? "
"Should we tell them sweetheart?"
"Yes Luca go ahead "
"We found out today we are having twins" he said beaming with pride.
Filippo and Grazia stared at them, she was speechless but not him.
Getting up he kissed Robin's cheek and gave Luca one of those manly chest bumps and high fived him.
"Twins that's wonderful".
"Great, two kids running around".
"Now Grazia, be happy for your cousin. I'm going to open a bottle of champagne and we'll celebrate".
Filippo went and brought back the finest champagne money could buy.
After downing two glasses Grazia excused herself, she had another one of her headaches. Shortly after Robin went to bed, leaving the men to enjoy their drink.
Though she was having an easy pregnancy, not too much morning sickness but she does get tired easily and quickly. They were to attend a party the next night and she wanted to be well rested.
When Luca came to bed she was fast asleep, her was feeling a little bit frisky and wanted to make love to her but didn't have the heart to wake her up.
So stripping down he went and took a cold shower hoping it would calm his hard on down.
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SOMETIME THROUGH THE NIGHT
Eleonora's phone rang, waking her from her deep sleep.
"What?" She snapped and sat up straight on the bed. "Twins they're having fucking twins, a boy and a girl. Now, what happens? this is getting too complicated. Your damn plan won't work with two babies".
She listened horrified at what the person on the other end said, she swallowed the lump in her throat.
"There has to be another way, I don't think I can go through with it," Again she listened. "Ok, you're right, it needs to be done."
She hangs up, her stomach twisted knots. Picking up the phone pushes redial.
"It's me, why can't we just give one way? Ok, ok, good night."She slams the phone down and rubbed her forehead, wondering what she had gotten herself into.
THE NEXT MORNING
Feeling his hands caressing her under her nightgown she moaned when he went in between her legs and stroking her, she felt the dampness pooling and her inner core started throbbing.
"Luca," She said through her breathy pants.
"Tell me what you want little bird," he said, his breathing becoming heavy and his cock hard as a rock.
Last night cold shower wasn't enough to quench his raging desire for her.
"I want you," She opened her eyes and putting her hands behind his head pulled him down, her lips seeking his.
Being this far along in her pregnancy didn't cease her desire for Luca. If anything it only builds it.
He hovered over her, holding himself up, hands on the bed so as not to hurt her or the babies.
"I wanted you last night but you were asleep, I didn't want to wake you up. But now that you are awake I will take what I want."
His kiss deepened as he entered her with care,, holding back he made love to her with gentleness, taking care not to hurt her.
Afterwards, he held her stroking her belly, "If you're not up for it we can skip that party tonight. I don't want you to get over tired."
"I want to go, I haven't been anywhere in ages. Besides you spent a lot of money on on the dress that will fit over this big stomach of mine".
She laughs and runs her hand over the belly that had grown much bigger in his last month.
HOURS LATER
Luca took a long drink when she walked into the room carrying her shoes, she looked stunning. She had on a black dress that reached her knees, v-neckline to him she was the most beautiful creature he had ever seen. He loved that she wore her hair down and wore the jewelry he had bought her.
"You look amazing," he said, running his finger along her jawline. "But why do you look so sad?"
"I'm huge and can't even put on my own shoes," She sniffed.
He held down his laughter, knowing if he didn't she would become angry. Her mood swings lately were getting a bit hard to handle but knew it was apart of her being pregnant, so he bit his tongue and tried his best to keep her happy.
"Oh baby, you are far from huge."
Taking her hand he led her over to the sofa, he made her sit and put her shoes on for her.
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Things were going well at the party being held by Harry Jordon, a wealthy billionaire from America who owns a home in Rome.
As Robin was wondering around admiring all the art works hanging on the wall a painting caught her eyes.
Going closer she gasped, it was the same painting that was in Lucas's castle, the one in the upper tower that she told Lucas she liked. Turning around she went to search for Luca and she found him chatting with some men tapped him lightly on his shoulder.
He turned and smiled.
"Hey, baby, what's up?"
"Can I see you alone for a minute?"
Excusing himself he let her take his hand and lead him to another room. They were alone so he swung her around and wrapped his arms around her, his mouth caressing her neck.
"I think it would be better to find somewhere more private, someone might walk in."
"No you horny freak, that's not why I brought you in here."
"Then why?" he pouted when she pushed him away.
"That missing painting that was in one of those rooms upstairs at home is hanging on Mr Jordon's wall, over there."
She points to one of the many paintings that were hanging.
Luca walked over and saw the one pointed at. "This can't be the one."
"It is," She cried.
"How can you be sure?" he asked, looking from her to the painting. "Perhaps there are more than one of the same".
She shakes her head.
"The one I found at the castle had a scratch at the bottom left hand corner, this one also has the same. Luca, this is your painting."
"But how did Mr Jordon get it?"
Luca rubbed his chin. He knew Robin well enough to know she was telling the truth.
"You could ask him about it." Taking her arm they went in search of Harry Jordon.
They didn't go far searching for him because he was in the next room.
Getting him alone Luca asked if they could have a word with him in the other room. Jordon was appalled when he thought they were accusing him of stealing.
"I assure you, Luca, I bought it at an auction in America. I paid 300,000 America dollars for it and if you think you can take it you have another thing coming," His face red and his hands curled up into a fists.
Robin was sure a fight was about to break out so stepping in between the two men she gave Mr Jordon a sincere smile.
" My husband has no intentions of taking back the paintings but it was taken from his home without his consent and we only want to know who took it."
"Mr wife is right sir, I will not press charges or mention your name. I don't care about the painting or the money. But things have been going missing in our home and we need to know who is stealing from me. All I want is the name of the auction."
Mr Jordon scratched his chin, eyeing Luca.
" So you won't mention me."
"No sir, I'll keep you out of it"
He looked at Robin.
"Why don't you and mingle while your husband and I go to my office. I promise I won't keep him long."
After getting a kiss from Luca she went and joined the party.
Twenty minutes later Luca returned, seeing her dancing with another man he felt that jealousy creeping up and forced himself to stay calm. It wouldn't be good for her or the babies if he made a scene and he knew he had to tone his jealousy down.
Instead of getting angry he walked over to them and tapped the man on his shoulder, "Mind if I cut in? This is our song".
"Our song, who are you trying to fool? We don't have a song, you were just jealous. Really, Luca, you've got to get over it".
A wave of dizziness hit her and she swayed but Luca caught her.
"Robin, what's wrong?" he asked his hold on her tightened and there was great concern in his voice.
"I feel a little dizzy, maybe I should sit down." She let him lead her to a sofa and when she sat down he asked one of the waiters to bring her some water.
Kneeling in front of her he took her hands and kissed it.
"I knew this was a mistake bringing you here tonight. You should be at home in bed resting and that is where I'm taking you".
"Maybe that would be for the best, I'm sorry to spoil your evening Luca".
"You're not spoiling anything little bird, you and the babies are important. Wait here while I go and tell Mr Jordon we're leaving ".
Standing he promised to be right back.
On the drive home, she asked if he got the information that he needed from Mr Jordon.
" Yes, and tomorrow I'll make some calls. I know a guy who can find out where the auction house got the painting. We'll know soon who sold it to them and we'll have our thief," He glances over at her. "Let's not tell the others about this, not til we know who's been stealing from me."
"I won't say a word, you can trust me."
Resting his hand on her upper leg gave it a little squeeze.
"I know i can trust you, you're the only one I trust." He continued to keep his hand on her leg as he drove, he liked the feeling of touching of her especially when she placed her hand above his.
Walking up the stairs he could tell she was exhausted so he lifted her up in his arms, even though she protested, saying she's too heavy to be carried.
"I've lifted weights heavier than you so I think I can manage a few stairs".
Luca was a man who like getting his way so he was delighted when she gave up and put her arms around his neck, resting her head on his shoulders. She didn't even put on an argument when he undressed her, slipping the nightgown over her head.
The next morning she woke up to find out Luca had already left the bed and was probably making calls or maybe working out in the gym. Getting dressed she thought she would take another look at the babies rooms, it was finished and waiting for the twins arrival.
Approaching the door she saw that it was open a little bit, peeking her head in she was shocked to see Grazia. She watched as Grazia placed a pink blanket with a pink teddy bear in one crib and placed a blue one in the other crib.
Robin thought that was a sweet gesture on her part but she also knew Grazia wouldn't want her to know about it. So backing up she went down the stairs to get some breakfast.
Grazia acted mean and like she didn't care about the babies but deep down she cared, why else would she do all that.
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MONTHS LATER
Now that she was eight months pregnant they decided it was better to stop having sex, by now she was feeling tired almost every day.
At first she was worried that Luca would be upset about not being able to have sex but he was really good about it.
But she did what she could to relieve some of his sexual tensions and he also took cold showers. He also gave her pleasure without having sex.
Grazia was away on a spa retreat and was going to home in a day or two. Filippo has been going out a lot and today Luca had to go into town for a business meeting. A letter arrived for Fillppo, it looked important so she thought she would drop it in his room and he would see it there.
"Fillppo are you in here?" She shouted as she opened the door further.
Calling out again and getting no answer, she found it strange that he would leave the door open. Since she was here she figured she'd leave the letter on desk.
Walking over to set it down. One of the drawers in his desk was not closed all the way and something red caught her eye.
Knowing it was wrong she couldn't resist the temptation to sneak a peek, something about it seemed familiar.
A gasp escaped her lips and she covered her mouth with her hand when she saw what it was.