Chapter 5: I Missed You
2010 Words
KIKI’S POV.
Today makes it exactly five weeks since my return to Italy. I have gotten off visiting everyone that used to be family and friends, except Alejandro off my bucket list. Singing along Te rog by Carla’s Dreams, I increase my pace on the treadmill.
“Mike, is calling you now.” My phone informs me and I stop the treadmill.
I get off and pick up a small towel on my way to grab my phone. Picking up my phone, it seems to be a video call. I tap on the green icon and Mike’s handsome face fills the screen.
“You look like someone who just finished working out, does the air conditioner work?” He asks and I roll my eyes.
“Of course, they work.” I roll my eyes as I speak and he places the phone down.
Smirking as I let my eyes r**e his tight fitting shirt. Someone needs to explain why Alejandro, Joe and Mike never have a button on their shirts right from the chest upwards. Some pompous asses just to show off their rock hard fine chest.
Smiling richly at him, he returns my smile with an equal intensified smile. For minutes there is an intense silence and their is some kind of look in his eyes that I can’t seem to read for now. If I am not wrong I can read a bit of sadness and pity.
“Mike.” Bianca’s voice pierces the silence before I hear the door being banged.
“Hey, Bianca.” I greet as she sits and rest her head on Mike’s chest.
“I have still not forgiven you, but hey too.” She replies and I smile.
“You will forgive me pretty soon.” I tell her and she pops out her middle fingers.
Typical Bianca’s signature.
“Final practise by six.” Mike informs me and I nod.
“Sir, yes sir.” I concur and make a salute causing them to grin.
“Bianca, I plan to do some shopping. I want you to come with me?” I say and she pretends to think as she looks at me in slits and put her index finger on her temple.
“Sure, but it will take minutes before I get to you. It is almost 4pm.” She replies and I smile.
“As long as minutes isn’t one hour.” I say and wave before tapping on the end call icon.
Swaying slowly to Repeat until death by Novo Amor. I stop and walk slowly towards my bed. Dumping my phone on my bed. I move my hand to my tank top to take it off. Stripping out of both my tank top and the joggers, I stride stark naked to the bathroom.
Walking in, I hit the shower button and all the areas from the ceiling that has a shower lets out water. Turning on the stereo in the bathroom, I set Novo Amor’s Heiress, Birthplace and cannot be, whatsoever playlist to play. Taking my brush from its holder, I place my brush under the toothpaste dispenser and press the button to let it out.
Washing my teeth for the second time today, I shut my eyes as I enjoy the music. My reflection stares at me as I open my eyes again and I smile at my beauty. Spitting out the paste, I gargle my mouth with some water and spit it out. Washing my toothbrush, I return it to its holder. Taking my shampoo from the vanity shelf, I press some on palm and apply it to my hair. Looking at the fogginess created from the steam of the hot water flowing from the shower. Reducing the heat, I step it the shower and throw my head to the back. Leaving my now long hair to dangle as the water soothes my skin. Raising my hand to my hair, I wash my hair. Inhaling the lavender scent from my soap as I pick up my sponge, I apply some to my skin and turn off the shower.
Washing myself clean, I wash myself clean and turn on the shower. Turning it off, I step out and grab my robe on my way out of the bathroom. Padding barefoot towards my vanity dresser, I sit on the stool pull out a scissors from one of the drawers. I move it towards my hair.
“No.” I say to myself and then place down the scissors.
Applying my lotion to my skin, I also moisturize my face. Walking towards my walk-in closet in my bath robe, I pull out two trolley bags. Walking out and dropping them on my bed, I open them and walk back into my closet. Skimming my left fingers through the hanger as I walk past each and every cloth in.
Taking out all my black dresses, I move to drop them on the free parts on the bed. Slipping my feet into my purple flip-flops. My phone begins to ring and I scatter the clothes on my bed before I can find my phone.
Bianca’s names flashes boldly across the screen and I tap on the answer icon before pressing the phone to my left ear.
“Get the door.” She says and end the call before I can say any word.
Sauntering towards the door, I grab the silver handle and open the door for her. She pushes me slightly and walk past me without saying any word. She makes herself comfortable on my sofa as she sits and I shut the door. Resting my back on the door, I turn just my head to get a glimpse of her expression.
“Talk.” I start and she lets out a breath before standing.
“I do not know how to bear a grudge for a long time, so I have forgiven you, but I can’t forget how pained my brother’s childhood friend felt when you decided to leave us all like we didn’t matter to you.” She replies and I move away from the door.
Saying nothing, I walk towards my room and she follows behind me.
“So many black dresses.” She remarks as soon as she walks in and I make a ‘hmm’ sound to acknowledge her words.
“I didn’t know you would be here so soon. I was about to pack my stuffs so it will be easy for me to move into the penthouse tomorrow.” I tell her and she finally amble towards my bed. She picks up a gown and fold it nicely before stuffing it into the bag neatly. She continues and I join in.
“I am sorry for the hurtful words I said to you the other night.” She apologizes and I make use of a small smile.
They really hurt me for real, but no lie was detected.
“It’s fine.” I reply and she sighs.
“How did you feel back then when you found out you were pregnant?” She asks after a moment of silence and I stop what I am doing.
“Scared. I got really scared.” I answer and she stops what she is doing too.
“I think I am pregnant.” She informs me and I smile richly.
“Really?” I screech and she lets out a sigh.
“I am really scared to even check. What if someone decides to use my pregnancy as a weakness for Mike who seems to have no known weakness. We do the dirty and things could get…” She hesitates.
“Messy. Like it got with me.” I complete for her and she sighs again.
“I am sorry for reminding you of the past.” She apologizes and I saunter towards her.
“It is okay to talk about it now. You shouldn’t be scared we are all here to protect you. You have Alejandro, Joe, Mike, Erica, your parents and mine. We have the whole family complete and my pregnancy has set an example for the family, you won’t have any problem. So, summon all the courage you have and let’s both plan a way to surprise Mike. He will be so happy.” I smile and she hugs me.
“I missed you,” She whispers.
“I missed you too.” I whisper equally and she lets go of me.
“Lucy left. You might have a chance to get your man back now.” She informs me and I step back a bit.
Did she leave because Alejandro can’t stop thinking of the last one night stand we had? I thought they were both engaged…
“You know, I really don’t know how Mike is going to take it. There was once a time when he wanted to start a family with me, but at that time I didn’t want a child. I was scared to bring in a child into our Don world and now, he recently mentioned not wanting to have a child. We also fought recently. Kiki, I broke down because I couldn’t bear the distance between us but he felt okay with it. I thought we were going to end everything between us and now that we finally settled our differences, I don’t want us to go apart again because of this pregnancy.” She tells me and I move to hold her hand.
“What if he becomes so happy when you feed him with the news that you are pregnant?” I ask.
“What if he isn’t happy when he finds out? What if he wants an abortion?” She responds.
“Why don’t we go and get a pregnancy kit now in order to be sure?” I suggest and she nods repeatedly.
Walking into my closet, I settle for a peplum top and a skinny black jean.
“You are really beautiful.” She comments as soon as I step out and I smile.
“I think I should change this outfit.” I reply and she shrugs.
Walking back in to my closet, I strip off the top and settle for a green maxi longline top and some pumps.
“How about this?” I show myself at the door and she claps.
“Perfect.” She compliments and I smile as I walk towards my vanity dresser. Settling for some silver chandelier earrings and an equal silver bracelet, weaving my hair into side swept messy fishtail braid, I apply some lipgloss and brush my brows.
Bianca clears her throat and giggle at something on her phone as I pick up my dark sunshades.
“We are not going to take the car. There’s a close superstore, where we can take a walk.” I inform her and she nods.
“That’s a nice idea. It has been long we took a walk together. Remember the last time we took a walk together, Marie was with us and it was so fun.” replies and I sigh.
“I really hope Marie is in a better and happy place.” I say as we both move for the exit.
“Without forgetting to mention. Nice Hotel.” She changes the topic.
“Thank you, I have been wanting to hear you tell me. Let’s take the elevator so we don’t walk through the customer’s hallway.” I suggest and we both take a turn for the elevator.
As soon as the door glides open, Bianca takes out her phone to answer Mike’s call.
“We lost track of time it is almost 4pm and Mike expects you for the final practise.” She tells me as soon as she ends her call and I hit the elevator button to take us back to the floor my apartment is in.
“Then we need to take the car, as soon as we get the test kit, we will go and see Mike.” I reply and she nods.
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