The Don

19

Kiara

"You okay Kiara ?"

"Ofcourse not. What did I do ? " I cried .

"You did what needed to be done."

"Did I ? I just took a life. An innocent life. I'm no different from the Romanos"

"You're the complete opposite of a Romano, trust me. "

"I-I just can't believe I was pregnant." I uttered.

It turned out that what I thought was the stomach flu from Giovanni's cooking was really morning sickness. When he returned with the pregnancy tests from the pharmacy as per my request, all four of them resulted positive. There was not a doubt in my mind that it was accurate too considering the way Dario almost always releases inside of me. I ran out of contraceptives a while back and haven't gotten the chance to restock on it and this was the tragic result of that.

I cried my eyes out the night I confirmed my suspicions. I cried because I was carrying the devil seed. I cried because no matter how bad life is with Dario I'm reminded it could always get worse. I cried because this was never in my plans for my future-- who would plan to be pregnant by a mafia boss? I cried because I was all alone in this sad predicament.

I wasn't very religious but I was born in a catholic household. I engaged in their practice until the age of 15 years. I made my first communion and confirmation. If it's one thing that would never leave me it's the ten commandments and I've broken quite a few lately.

I couldn't bare the thought of giving birth to a Romano blood baby though. I felt like I would be cursed for eternity. There's no way I could escape this life with a baby. Dario would maybe drag me by my hair if he found out that I was pregnant with his child and probably lock me up for life if he had to. Then again, who's to say that he ever wanted children? I can't imagine him being a father at all but what if he does wish to be a father. As dreadful as the thought is if that's the case and he finds out that I got rid of his..

"Oh my God.."

"Kiara. Kiara, what's wrong ?"

"I killed his baby Giovanni. H-he is g-going to kill me " I cried in his chest. He held my trembling form and tried his best to comfort me but nothing could get my tears to stop. I was petrified just thinking about it. To make matters worse, I just made the situation worse for Gio as well. I'm so stupid. Giovanni took me in kept me safe, fed me, kept my secret, bought me clothes and the only thing I've done in return is put my problems onto him. If Dario finds me here Giovanni will surely feel his wrath as well. He was pissed that one time he caught us talking and thought I was flirting but to find me here staying in his apartment I'm smart enough to know that he won't react too nicely. I need to get out of here quick before I drag Giovanni deeper into my mess and cause him more trouble.

Marcellous