Chapter 3 - Peace

As I step out of the tub I grab the towel and quickly dry myself. I'm greeted by Domenico with a flowing silk robe, I feel it hug my body like clingwrap. I'm a bit nauseous this morning but these ginger candies Sofia made have worked wonders. Hand in hand I walk with Dom to the bedroom and see 4 bags sitting on the bed.

My brows furrow as I turn to Domenico who has a cheesy smile painted on his face. I head to the bed to take a peek, one bag has 4 boxes of what I'm assuming are shoes, 2 bags have clothes and the last bag has a colorful box. I giggle as I grab it, I feel Dom wrap his arms around my waist resting his chin on my shoulder as I unwrap the box.

I gasp and my eyes water, it's a white onesie that says "Mommy & daddy's little Cannoli" with a little cartoon Cannoli picture. He whispers in my ear and says "I hope it's a girl!" Before kissing me softly on my neck. I giggle and tell him "Don't get too excited, we've got a long day ahead of us!"

"Too late" He growls! As he presses himself into me, showing me just how excited he is. Dom kisses my neck one more time before pulling back to grab one of the bags and pulling a few things out. He holds up a white halter Serendipity midi dress, it's absolutely gorgeous! He hands me the bag and says there's one more thing in there.

I grab the bag and look inside, I grab the softest fur I think I've ever felt. As I pull the full fur out I hear him say it's a lynx wrap. I don't even know what that means but I'm sure he spent a pretty penny on it. It's lovely, sensory heaven!

Dom grabs my hand rubbing his thumb gently and says "After we deal with Ryan I'd like you to get ready I'm taking you out for dinner, Gabriella will be joining us. I'd like for you to wear these, there more stuff here for you. Met me down stairs when you're finished!"

And with that he kisses me and is on his way out. I go to my dresser and pull out some black leggings, white cami and a t shirt. I've been feeling bloated the last few days, I don't feel much yet but I do notice the bloated feeling. I grab my oil and put a bit over my lower belly rubbing until it's mixed completely into my skin.

I get dressed and throw my hair up into a ponytail and do a quick face and call it day. I throw on some shoes and head down stairs where I meet Domenico at the bottom. He grabs my hand and asks if I'm ready.

I'm absolutely not ready but I don't dare tell him that, instead I nod as he leads me down the hallway and out of the door. I've never been back here, he's leading me to a extra large shed looking thing but like fancy. Dom opens the door and leads us in before shutting the door and locking it.

My nerves are bad but I follow him to one of the doors and see it leads down.... like it's really underground, he wasn't lying when he said the vault! I follow him to the bottom as he knocks on the door saying something I can't understand. The door opens and I see Vinny as he greets Dom and I.

I walk inside a low lit room that has only a toilet, a light and a raunchy stench at first glance. I see a man sitting in a chair against the wall with a sack over his head. Ryan! Dom walks over in front of him and pulls the sack from his head. Vinny closes the door as I walk towards the two of them.

My eyes burn with pain and fury, looking at Ryan weak and helpless doesn't make me feel anything. I literally no longer give a damn about this piece of shit and I want him to know it. I watch as his bloodied face looks up at me, I almost expected him to have some sorrow somewhere in those eyes but all I see is rage.

He's completely bound to the wall and chair, I walk in front of him and take a second before I say my final peace to him..

"I have very little to say to you, I want to thank you, if it wasn't for you being the worst shit ever I never would have found true freedom and happiness. Something you could never do! Domenico loves me, he's giving me his last name and I'm giving us a family. I want you to know just how happy I am. I've said my peace and now you better make yours!" I say moving my hand from rubbing my stomach to grabbing Dom's.

Taking my rightful place, Domenico's side, hand in hand. I say aloud "This is the last time you will ever have my attention from this moment on you no longer exist to me, I will never think of you again! I hope you're ready to meet you fate, Goodbye Ryan!" I say as I walk towards the door. Dom tells Vinny to finish the job as I lead through the door I hear Ryan screaming and cursing through the rag that was wrapped around his head and mouth.

I walk and I hear the door shut, I hear a single bang by the time I reach the top of the stairs and I feel nothing at all.

We reach the back door and I'm on auto pilot right now heading to the kitchen to grab some tea. As I wait for the kettle to boil Dom tells me the doctor will be be here shortly. I nod as I prep my mug, I really can't wait for this 'appointment'.

I sit at the island and drink my tea in silence wondering where Dom is taking me tonight. I can't wait to see Gabi it's so nice to have her she has become I think my best friend at this point. Something I haven't had in a very long time. A breath of fresh air! I hear a knock at the door before I hear Dom welcoming in the Dr.

I set my mug in the sink before I head into the living area where they both set down bags of equipment. I'm waved to take a seat on the recliner as the Dr pulls out a thick ancient looking laptop before opening it and placing it on the table beside the chair.

Over the next 45 minutes I see a tiny blob, and hear the baby's heartbeat and of course I cry because so far today has just been a Rollercoaster. The Dr says I'm a little over 6 weeks. Domenico just looks so happy and full of love he grabs my hand as he kisses it. We finish up and Dom helps the doctor as I head upstairs to the bedroom. As I hear Dom making his way up I grab the dress, shawl and heels and lay them out as I place everything else in front of the dresser.

This outfit really is just stunning, over the next few hours I get ready while adjusting a few more things in the room. Dom has given me the reign to redecorate how I'd like and so far it's been small changes. Especially getting me a whole room for myself a closet, vanity ect. Pampered at its finest.

I add a few more touches to freshen myself up, a very light natural look with a translucent red lip oil to stain giving me the perfect finished look. I grab the dress and heels and put them on and as I glance in the mirror I notice how it looks as if it was tailored perfectly for me. I leave my poofball I call hair down but tamed the sides clipped to either side to keep from my face.

I walk towards Dom to ask how he likes it and before I can finish I hear "Mi togli il fiato, Amorè mio sexy" I giggle as I brag that I understood 2 of those words heavy on the 2. He laughs as he pulls me into him "We've got the rest of our lives to teach you Italian baby" He says cheekily.

We head downstairs to find Vinny cleaned and ready to escort us to dinner. I look and feel wonderful contrary to the event that took place just a few hours earlier. I follow Dom as he walks me to the car. I'm just glad the bruising and bumps are healing quickly and gracefully.

As we're seated in the back I pull my cell from my bag and take a few keepsakes before giving Dom a kiss for indulging in pictures. We ride for a short while before we park outside a magnificent looking restaurant. Here's to tonight.