Ticket to Verona

twenty seven

~Leo

I woke up before Aria the following morning and instead of waking her up, I decided to just lie there and watch. I know, a little creepy, but she's so gorgeous, how could I not?

And she's all mine.

I'm still trying to come to terms with the fact that she actually said yes. She said she'd marry me. The fact that an angel like her wants to marry someone like me is beyond my understanding, but to whoever is up there, thank you. 

We were up quite late last night with the party and everything and I know that it took a toll on her. Even once we were in bed, we spoke for a while. Mostly about our future and the wedding.

I found out that she wants at least 3 kids, and she wants her first child to be a boy, but she really only cares that it's healthy.She told me that she doesn't want a huge wedding, but she does want some sort of party. She's asked if we can write our own vows also which I instantly agreed with. 

I decided to go and make her breakfast so I quietly went downstairs. I looked at the clock and noticed it was around 10:30am. I had taken today off of work and because everything seemed to be peaceful right now between mafias, I decided to allow people to have a day off if they so wanted to. 

I had just finished plating up the breakfast when my sleepy fiancee walked into the kitchen. her hair was in a messy bun atop her head and she was rubbing the sleep out of her eyes. The ring was proudly displayed on her left ring finger and she smiled once she saw the mug of coffee I was holding out to her.

"I seriously cannot live without you." She mumbled before taking a sip.

I led her over to the island and helped her onto the high chair because she is a little short. We began eating, still discussing smaller wedding details. She seemed really excited for our wedding and I honestly couldn't be happier. 

I had just put the plates in the sink when I heard the ring of the doorbell. 

"Who's that?" Aria voiced my thoughts.

"let me check." I kissed her forehead and walked towards the front door. whoever was there had now begun knocking rapidly. 

"Okay, just wait a minute-" I began as I opened the door.

"Leonardo David Romano!" I was met with a slap from my mother.

"Good morning, mama." I grumbled.

"How could you not tell us that you were going to propose? I would have helped pick out the ring. I found out from Enzo of all people! And then I hear you had a party? Why on earth were we not invited? You are to have another one tonight so that I can congratulate you both and be involved in the celebrations." 

"Um, I-"

"Who was it?" Aria yawned as she walked into the hallway. 

Upon seeing my parents, she gasped and hid behind me. "Oh, um, Mr and Mrs Romano, I didn't realise you were coming, I would have gotten changed. I looked down at her to see that she was wearing a pair of my basketball shorts which were down to her calves and one of my hoodies.

She looks fucking adorable.

"Oh! It's no issue dear. I heard what happened last night and I just wanted to come over to congratulate you myself. And didn't I tell you to call me Fiametta?" My mother scowled. 

"I'm sorry Mrs Rom- Fiametta." Aria corrected herself. "Excuse me for just a minute, I'll just go and get changed, then we can sit down and talk." she smiled before walking up to our room. 

"I'm proud of you, son." My father spoke for the first time today. 

"Thank you, dad."

"I knew you would find love eventually, my boy." My mother smiled as she grabbed my cheek.