Vincenzo's POVMy arms reached out for Rose when I stirred in my sleep.Her scent and cuddles were enough to lull me back to sleep immediately.My hand froze for a moment when I couldn't find her beside me. My arms stretched, but she was nowhere to be found.My eyes opened, still heavy from the deep sleep I was in, but all my drowsiness vanished when I realized she wasn't sleeping beside me.Panic coursed through my veins as I immediately sat up and hopped out of bed."Rose?" I called out and knocked on the bathroom door, expecting that she might be using the restroom, but there was no response from her side.This scared me, and I started searching for her frantically."Rose!"I called out once again, just in case she was somewhere nearby and I couldn't see her, but she was nowhere to be found."Rose, please come out. If you are trying to prank me, it's a very bad time!"I could practically feel my heart thumping in my chest, but instead of alleviating my fears, her continued absence
Roseline's POVI rushed out of the room as soon as I heard Vincenzo's car honk. Today was a day filled with excitement as he brought the items to decorate our baby's room. Originally, I had planned to go with him to choose the decorations, but I had vomiting and dizziness earlier in the day, prompting Vincenzo to suggest that I stay back and rest.We hadn't visited the doctor since we received the news of my pregnancy. Vincenzo had been diligently searching for the best gynecologist in town, and today he had successfully scheduled an appointment with her for the evening. We were both eager to finally meet the doctor, but one thing we had decided on was to keep the gender of our baby a closely guarded secret. We wanted the gender reveal to be a thrilling surprise when our little one entered this world.As I eagerly awaited Vincenzo's return, my eyes practically sparkled with excitement. When he entered the room, he was accompanied by his driver, who was carrying four bags filled with t
Roseline's POVWith my fingers crossed for luck, I entered the hospital alongside Vincenzo. The receptionist asked us to wait for about 5 minutes, which felt like an eternity as my anxiety grew."Please have a seat," the gynecologist said with a warm smile.We took the seats in front of her, and I couldn't help but notice how loudly my heart was thumping in my chest.The gynecologist began to ask us a few questions, and we answered them together. Then, with a reassuring smile, she led us to the room where the ultrasound would take place. Vincenzo followed us closely, eager to see our baby on the screen as well. My anticipation and excitement mixed with a touch of nervousness as we waited for the ultrasound to begin.I felt a slightly ticklish sensation as the gynecologist moved the ultrasound machine over my stomach, but I did my best to stay still, not wanting to create any problems for the doctor.However, her furrowed eyebrows and look of confusion started to make me tense. My eyes
Roseline's POV"You really don't have a good collection," Vincenzo remarked, his voice tinged with frustration.I was getting tired, to be honest. We had been at the bridal boutique for three hours, and while I was falling in love with every wedding gown they had, Vincenzo seemed unimpressed with any of them.He kept suggesting that I try on various dresses, but my energy was waning, and I didn't want to spoil the excitement of him seeing me in my wedding gown for the first time on our actual wedding day. So, I politely declined."Don't we have other designs?" he inquired, turning to the boutique attendant."Sir, if you're not satisfied with our current selection, you can choose from a virtual catalog, and we'll tailor it to your preferences," she suggested."That's a great idea!" Vincenzo's eyes lit up with excitement. "Why didn't you mention that earlier? I want something that can match the beauty of my wife."The boutique attendant glanced at me, and I couldn't help but feel like a
Fear and confusion swirled within me as Kevin drove the car, leaving me paralyzed with disbelief. The Kevin I had known, the one who had shared laughter and joy with me, now seemed like a completely different person—a dark and dangerous one.I struggled a bit more but I sat back when I knew that there was no way out of this. I was already bone tired and I thought twice about keeping my energy reserved to fight with him once I was out of this car. I still couldn't believe that he was the same Kevin with whom I had shared so many laughs and giggles. I never knew that a devil was lurking behind that helping face. Vincenzo was already aware of his reality and this was the reason he was always asking me to keep my distance from him but I was so foolish that I never listened to him. I kept on looking out, trying to memorize the way so that I could run back when I got a chance to escape him. After what felt like an hour, he finally applied the brake. He came out and when he opened my si
Vincenzo's POVI was with Roseline, selecting a dress, when I got an important call. As much as I didn't want to leave her alone, I had to attend the call as well. Asking her to stay at her place, I went to attend the call but to my surprise, the loss of network didn't let me hear anything. I had to walk ahead and suddenly I was pushed inside a room. I wasn't expecting it so I fell inside and before I could react, I was locked inside. "Open the door." I banged but no one came. Locked inside the dimly lit room, anxiety gripped my chest as I desperately tried to break free. The sound of my fist pounding against the solid door echoed through the space, but there was no response from the other side. I couldn't even see the face of the man who pushed me inside. But I am sure about one thing: everything is planned. I couldn't shake the feeling that something sinister was afoot, and my mind raced with thoughts of Roseline alone and vulnerable. "My men took about twenty minutes to reac
Roseline's POVBeepBeepBeepBefore I could even flutter my eyes open, a rhythmic beeping sound reached my ears, a reassuring signal that I was in a hospital. Memories of the terrifying events leading up to my loss of consciousness played like a haunting reel in my mind.My initial instinct was to protect my unborn babies. My hands instinctively reached for my stomach, and a wave of relief washed over me as I felt the reassuring presence of my baby bump."Rose." Vincenzo's voice broke through the haze as he rushed to my side, settling into a chair beside my hospital bed. His gentle hand began to caress my head, offering a soothing touch."Vincenzo, my babies?" I managed to voice my primary concern."They are fine," he breathed out, nodding reassuringly. His words eased the immense worry that had gripped me."How are you feeling?" he inquired, genuine concern etched on his face."I am fine," I assured him.My trembling hands reached out, and I gently enclosed his palm within mine, squ
Roseline's POVWith only one month left until our babies would enter this world, Vincenzo and I were bursting with anticipation. Every day brought us closer to the moment we had been eagerly awaiting.Since the traumatic incident, I have become quite the homebody, rarely venturing outside except for my regular checkups. I clung to Vincenzo's side, feeling safest in his presence, and he never left my side for a moment.Most of my days were spent in a gentle cycle of sleep and study. The fatigue that accompanied this stage of pregnancy often left me too tired to focus on our startup project, much less anything else. I marveled at how some pregnant women managed to stay perpetually excited and energetic, while I struggled to find the motivation to even comb my hair.My eyes remained closed, and I was still lying in my comfortable cocoon when I felt a gentle hand on my head. An immediate sense of warmth and comfort washed over me, and a wide, contented smile spread across my lips.Vincenz