Issues

Chapter 2

SKYE'S POV.

We made it down to the dining room to have breakfast at the dining table. B pulled out my chair for me and he sat at the head of the table.

At the long table, there were already a couple of his men eating breakfast. They all greeted us when we took our seats. There's another house on the property that houses at least half of his men. It's a little ways away from the main house. Those that don't live in that house either have a spouse and/or kids (and they have their own places in the city) or just don't want to live here. Everyone has a choice.

We have a chef, Mario, that prepares meals but I take over from him sometimes and although he offers to help, I usually decline.

Today Mario preppared eggs benedict and it looks good. One of the housekeepers served us our plates. And as usual, the food tastes great.

As we're eating, Bernardo's right hand man and best friend, Giovanni Rossi walked in. Looked like he was in a good mood. He was wearing black jeans, a white t-shirt and combat boots. He's a muscular dude as well, just like everyone around here.

"Good morning beautiful people". He said with a bright smile as he sat down opposite me.

"Good morning Gio". I said with a smile and everyone else replied their greeting as well.

"Gio, you're in charge today. I want to spend time with my wife and I do not want to be disturbed". B said.

"Sure thing boss. You got it. Enjoy your time with the boss lady". He said with a wink.

B just chuckled and shook his head and I did the same.

After we finished breakfast, I went to the kitchen to prepare our mini picnic snacks. B went with Gio to his study to discuss some things before he takes the day off to spend time with me. I smiled at the thought of spending time with my husband.

I got to the kitchen and asked Mario to help me with some prep. I asked him to make fried mozzarella sticks and baked camembert cheese.

I took out a wooden board from the cabinet and set it on the kitchen counter.

The kitchen is a big kitchen with a kitchen island, all sorts of appliances and all the bells and whistles.

On the board I plated smoked ham, salami, pepperoni, crackers, sliced gouda cheese, sliced garlic bread, fruit and fig preserves. I added utensils; 2 forks, 2 butter knives and a teaspoon.

Once I was done with that, I took out a tray and set a tray cloth on it. I put 2 wine glasses and a bottle of red wine.

Once Mario was done, I placed the mozzarella sticks and the baked camembert on the board and I was done.

I took the board up to our room and asked Rachel, one of our housekeepers, to follow me with the tray.

Once we placed the things on the coffee table in our room, I turned to Rachel.

"Thank you Rachel." I said with a smile and she smiled back at me and left the room.

I went to B's office to let him know I'm done. He's office is upstairs as well but a distance from our room. When I got there I knocked and waited for a come in. Once I heard it, I poked my head in and didn't enter fully.

"I'm done B."

"Alright my love. Gio and I were done already." He said as he got up and made his way to me.

"See you later Gio". I said to him as B interlocked our fingers.

"See ya later pretty lady.". He sometimes calls me that because and I quote "You're a pretty lady".

The only reason B is okay with him calling me that is because Gio is gay so he's not a threat to him; as in Gio's not interested in me in that way. His words, not mine.

We made our way to our room.

"Wow baby, this looks good".

"Thanks Bubs"

He leans down to give a kiss. I swear this man's love language is physical touch and affection but I'm defs not complaining.

I lead him to the spacious 2 seater couch. He sits down and I pull the coffee table closer to the couch. B sits in the middle of the couch. I sit next to him right beside the arm rest and he lifts my legs and puts them on his lap.

He opens the wine and pours some into our glasses and hands me one. I caught a whiff of the wine and something about it made my stomach turn and made me slightly nauseous.

B must have noticed because he said, "Are you okay baby?"

"Uhm yeah, there's just something about this wine that's just making me feel a bit nauseous. Maybe it's just because I've been feeling off and a bit sick the past few days."

"Are you sure? It's been a little while now and you don't want to go to the doctor. Are you sure you're gonna be fine"

He said with concern all over his face.

"I'm sure I'm fine. It's probably just PMS so it'll pass"

"Okay, I'll just get you some juice then. Which one would you like?"

He took the glass of wine from me and sat both of them on the table.

"Apple juice is okay. Thanks."

"Alright, I'll be right back"

A few minutes later he came back with the apple juice and a glass.

He poured me a glass and handed it to me. He resumed his position under my legs.

"Better?"

"Yes, thank you"

We proceeded to binge watch FBI and eat our charcuterie board.

"Mom called yesterday to check up on us. As usual she asked when we're gonna have kids because she said she isn't getting any younger".

I looked over at B and chuckled.

"She knows we want kids but it'll happen at the right time."

"I know but I'm definitely ready to have mini me's and mini you's running around". He smiled.

I smiled a sad smile, "I know. You know I want kids but I'm hesitant about it. Since I grew up in an orphanage, I don't know what motherly love is and I'm scared I won't know how to be good mom to our kids, you know?"

My parents died in a car accident when I was only 2 months old. Because I didn't have any other family, I ended up in an orphanage.

At this point, my eyes teared up. B moved closer to me and held me in his arms after he placed our glasses on the coffee table.

"I know Love. I know. But I also know you'll be a great mom to our kids. I'm sure of it. It won't be easy but we'll be doing it together so we'll pull through"

He whispered in my ear and he rubbed my back.

I nodded my head and he kissed my head.

"I love you baby, with all my heart"

"I love you too"

A/N: I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. This chapter and the first one were kind of an intro to the couple.

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Please excuse any spelling and grammatical errors. I haven't edited yet.