#4 Chapter 32
Arianna
After I’ve hammered the nail into the wall, I pick up the painting on the floor below and hang it up, making sure it’s straight. I turn to see two of the movers bringing in a sofa. “That needs to go in the living room there,” I point.This is property © NôvelDrama.Org.
They’re followed by Sofia, who grins at me. “I thought I’d come help.”
“If by help you mean drink wine, then sure,” I say with a grin, leading her to the kitchen. I pour us each a glass of white wine and rest back against the counter.
“The cottage is coming along nicely,” Sofia comments, looking around. “At least Carmine isn’t as stubborn about furniture and decor as Dominic is.”
“Are you kidding? He is so militant! God help me I don’t make my side of the bed perfectly,” I laugh, and then I notice something sparkling on her left hand.
“Is that an engagement ring?” I ask with a wide smile.
She sets down her glass and holds out her hand. “Yes! He asked me last night.”
“Oh, Sofia.” I set my wine down and hug her tightly. “I’m so happy for you guys.”
I pull away from her and hold her hand regarding the ring. “Huh! My brother didn’t hold back. Good thing he knows how to treat you properly. So, does this mean there’ll be a baby soon?”
She throws her head back and laughs, and when she’s done, she smiles at me, her eyes shiny with tears. “No, but that’s the first thing your parents asked. I want to finish studying first, and Dominic is a bit hesitant about being a father.”
“I think he’d make a good father.” I sip my wine. “Follow me; I’m going to unpack some boxes.”
We unpack a few boxes in the living room and talk about our men. Sofia leaves, and it isn’t long before Carmine walks in.
“Hello, gorgeous,” he says, walking over to me.
I stand and wrap my arms around his neck, kissing him deeply. “Hello, handsome.”
He grins and grabs my ass, holding my body against his. “Did you hear the news?” he murmurs.
“About Sofia and Dominic? She told me today,” I grin, releasing him reluctantly. “Let’s make dinner.”
I take out some vegetables and start to chop them up as Carmine prepares to fry some steak. As we eat, he tells me about his day, and I tell him about things I want to do to the cottage. Before too soon, we’re both in our bed, with me resting against his chest, his arm around me. He hums softly, and I find it comforting.
When it stops, I glance up and find him staring at me. “What?” I ask.
“Nothing, I just…do you think one day we’ll get married and have kids of our own?” he asks with a cheeky smile.
I grin. “Maybe we should try for a child now. I bet we could have twins.” I stroke his chest softly.
His eyes widen, and he shakes his head. “Ari, I love you, but I don’t think either of us is ready to have kids. I mean, you’re still healing from your attack, and the cottage is definitely not big enough. God, all three of your brothers and your father will murder me for real.”
I laugh heartily and smack his chest playfully. “Relax, I’m only joking.” I rest my head on his chest again. “Maybe in five or ten years, we can have kids. I don’t want to be too old, but I also want to have a lot of fun before I settle down.”
“I hope this lots of fun plan includes me in some way.” He strokes my back gently, and my eyes feel heavy.
“Hmm, you are all the fun,” I murmur. I drift off slowly, content just to rest in his arms.
End of book 4. Hope you’ve enjoyed reading this book ? ?