CHAPTER 30: Lucky man...

Randol

In less than a minute, I can hear her steady breathing. I kiss her forehead, and pull her in a little tighter. This is what true happiness feels like. I wish the early stages of our relationship could be different, but as long as I get to be near her, I can handle a little weirdness. I'm just lying there for a long while, holding this woman in my arms, when I hear the door open.

"Mr. Torelli. What are you doing here?"

"Celeste said she was going to come check on you then head to bed. I didn't see her come upstairs, so I got worried that something was wrong."

"No, she's fine. Just exhausted, I think."

"I meant with you, Randol. I thought something had happened to you."

"Oh, sorry. I just assumed you were worried about Celeste."

"Well, I'm always worried about Celeste, but since it appears you'll be in the family soon, I'll have to shift some of my worry to you too." He smiles at me, but it's almost a sad smile.

"Mr. Torelli?"

"Yes?"