Capturing Her Heart (Ongoing)

Chapter 43: Glad To Be Home

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I was upstairs in my room cleaning the mess Gracie made while I was gone. All the drawers to the dresser were open with my belongings overflowing out of them, my bed sheets were on the floor, picture frames were broken, and little paw prints were everywhere. I can't be mad at her though, she's a puppy and she definitely missed me. But my question is, where is my favorite picture of me, Gracie, and Luca?

By the time I was done cleaning up, I was tired and super hungry, but I couldn't take a nap now because if I did I knew I wouldn't wake up and I didn't want to miss dinner which by the way Luca was making. Don't know what he's making but let's hope it pasta. 

I sat down on the bed and regulated my breath as I felt a little out of breath. The door suddenly opens and Luca walks in.

"You should be resting."

I groaned as soon as he said that and threw my head back. "I know but I can't."

He hums and walks closer. "And why is that?"

I huff. "If I sleep now I won't wake up and if you wake me up I'll be grumpy," I said as he pulled me up into his arms.

He shakes his head. "You're difficult."

"You love me," I whispered with a cheeky grin.

"That I do." He responded and kissed my cheek. I couldn't help but smile widely.

After our little moment outside we stayed and sat on the grass and talked. All good things, mostly things about pregnancy and how the babies are doing with development and stuff.

"It's kind of weird not having everyone around," I mentioned out of nowhere.

"They'll be back before dinner, they're just at the warehouse dealing with someone." He told me. I held my breath.

I know what he meant by "someone." Alexander. The thought sent a shiver down my spine. "You ok?" Luca asked concernedly, while his grip on me got tighter.

I held onto his biceps and said quietly, "Yeah, um speaking of dinner what are you making?"

He grins. "It's something you like very much."

Now I'm excited.

"Hmm, we'll see if it's as good as I make it," I smirked teasing him.

"It might be better." He joked looking elsewhere but me.

"I doubt it." He furrowed his eyebrows and snapped his head at me.

I laughed and kissed his cheek. "I'm kidding, I'm sure it will be lovely." He smiled looking at me lovingly.

"I'm sure you have to get back to the kitchen or else you'll burn it down, so I'll see you after I shower." I ply his hands off my waist and go into the bathroom.

"See you at the dinner table!" He yelled in the distance and I heard the door close.

I got in the shower turning the warm water on, letting it run down my body, relaxing my tense muscles, and getting all the dirt off me. I take my time washing my hair and body making sure I get all clean. Once I'm done, I get out wrap a towel around my chest and walk into the closet. I picked out a red maxi dress as it's the only thing that will fit, I need to go out and buy some mature clothes.

I brushed my hair and headed down the stairs slowly. Knowing how I am, my clumsiness really isn't something I need right now. I went down to Gracie's room, knocking before cracking the door open and peeking my head through.

She was playing on the bed with Killian when I interrupted them, "Hey, dinner's ready if you want to eat." Her head snaps in my direction.

"Ok." She got off the bed dusting off her shirt. I had Luca send someone to get them clothes so they wouldn't be stuck in those horrible ones.