CHAPTER 51 - PREP AND A SECRET

Romeo POV:

Its been maybe two hours of sleep and I'm possibly still drunk, but Dario and Leo have woken me by nearly giving me a heart attack on bed and me nearly shooting them, I slip out of bed trying not to wake Alina. After all the activities last night I'm sure my pregnant princess needs her sleep. I close our bedroom door and rubbing my bloodshot eyes see my cousins standing looking every bit as rough as I imagine I do. "What is it?" I ask annoyed.

"We have word that Toscano is trying to get you arrested, so he can take over, or Raffaele his son can," Dario says and Leo looks like he's about to go guns blazing.

"I knew this day would come, we have people in the FBI, get all the stuff we have on him to them, they are not to arrest him till I say so. Vincent Toscano has always been a stupid fucker, always trying to over reach, I gave him the benefit of the doubt but no more. Get our moles to kidnap his wife Aurora and Raffaele, if he still wants to play this game he will lose them and his freedom. Do not harm Aurora, simply just put her somewhere where he will never find her, his son however, if need be kill him," I order. "Oh, Leo, Dario, make sure this goes according to plan, nothing is going to ruin our wedding," I say with finality. That stupid fucker Toscano really thinks I won't know his shit? I have been prepared for this since I met him.

I head back into the bedroom after the impromptu meeting in the hallway. Alina stirs, "Romeo? Why are you out of bed? Has something happened?" She asks sleepily but alarmed.

"Just some business with Toscano, nothing to worry about, he can't kill me so he wants me arrested," I say shrugging.

"Romeo our wedding is tomorrow, I don't want anything to ruin this and lose you in any way. If you get arrested or worse... I can't raise these babies on my own, not to mention they will be your heirs, people will want to kill my babies! This is too much!" Alina says freaking out, completely.

I sit back down on the bed and stroke her face. "I have it all handled, he will never be a threat to me, him and his entire family will be gone before I ever set foot in a cell. Toscano always over reaches, always shows his hand before he should," I say confidently and a bit smugly I admit.

"Promise me Romeo, I won't lose you, and nothing will ruin our wedding tomorrow," Alina says leaning back on the pillows.

"Nothing will, I promise, this place is Fort Knox, nobody is getting in here. We have my men, Francois men. We are protected," I assure her. She nods and sighs, and I move to her naked belly and kiss the tiny bump she has, I can't believe these are our kids in there. "I suoi bambini, è tuo padre. Terrò sempre la tua mamma e tutti e due al sicuro, ti amo così tanto," I say to the boys and Alina looks like she's about to cry.

(His babies, it's your dad. I will always keep your mommy and you both safe, I love you all so much)

"Now let's get some sleep, I'm pretty sure I'm still a bit drunk," I say laughing and Alina nods her head and we curl up together her laying on my chest and we fall fast asleep.

Alina POV:

I wake up a few hours later, Romeo is still out cold, I don't think I have ever seen him sleep this much. He's relaxed and hungover and I love it, he's acting his age for once, but I'm so hungry. I get up and brush my teeth, and have a quick shower, slipping on underwear and a huge fluffy black robe, with gold trim and matching slippers. I put my wet hair up in a messy bun and go to the kitchen. There are chefs preparing a spread, and I mean everything you can think of. I see the guys all at the table Jake, Luc, Leo and Dario, Mari and Kelsey, all of them in pyjamas looking rough. I guess we are having brunch, since it's almost twelve.

"Good morning guys," I greet all of them, and get collective grumbles.

"Where's my cousin?" Leo asks.

"Still asleep, I don't think I have ever seen him sleep this late," I say nonchalantly.

"Yeah, you kept him up all hours," Jake jokes, and I blush scarlet.

"Well can you blame me? My fiancé is hot and after that dance you all look like you all had even later nights," I say jokingly, and we all laugh. Kelsey is still getting used to all of us, but I really like her, she looks at Dario like he's the only man in the world.

"Yeah, my back still hurts," Jake says grumbling, and Luc nearly chokes on his coffee, causing us all to laugh. After a few minutes of joking and laughing I notice Mari all quiet, it's not like her, I need to speak to her. Just then I feel a kiss on my temple and wet hair, and his signature smell.

"Morning bella, guys," Romeo greets them and sits next to me, looking every bit of scrumptious he did last night. He's bare chested and only has a pair of basketball shorts on and flops and he winks at me catching me staring. "So girls and Jake, you have a spa appointment at the R&L Hotel, a few hours of relaxation, before the rehearsal dinner," Romeo says smiling.

"Sounds amazing, thank you baby," I answer. "What about the church and the reception area and all that things that still need to be checked on?" I ask confused.

"We have it all sorted, mamma and me will go oversee everything, I just want you to relax for the day," Romeo says and Jake looks like he's about to pass out, this has been his baby. "Don't worry Jake, Luc has given me everything you need to do today, it's all taken care of," Romeo assures him and he nods. "How are you feeling?" Romeo whispers as the others keep talking.

"I'm actually fine, the babies are good, just making me a bit tired and hungry, I'm scared I won't fit into my dress tomorrow", I say shrugging and Romeo laughs and kisses my hand.

After a leisurely brunch the four of us get ready to go to the spa at the hotel. I slip on a loose white maxi dress and gold sandals wearing my hair up in a pony tail, with no make up and my white Birkin. The car is ready with extra security, and the four of us make our way to the hotel. We have some massages, facials, manicures and pedicures, and a late snack. This is honestly all I needed today. We have our make-up and hair done at the beauty salon. I opt for long soft waves and dramatic smoky make up. I wonder how Romeo is doing with the plans.

Romeo POV:

My mother and father has arrived and they are so full of smiles, Luc is taking care of my dad today while mamma and me go check out all the wedding details. I need to make sure most of all that I have men covering every possible point of entry too. Dario and Leo are coming along for extra protection. I slip on some black jeans, a white tee and an open black shirt and black Italian boots, and slip my guns on under the shirt, now I'm ready. "Romeo, I can't believe you are getting married, this is unbelievable!" Mamma says and she really looks happy and like she's about to cry, I hug her and give her a kiss on the forehead.

"Come mamma, we need to go see the church and see of the reception area is set up," we take a drive out to St Luc Catholic Church. It has a reception area about five minutes walk from the church itself in the Château Garden. My mother is in her element, ordering the people around to place the flowers and trimmings all perfectly its absolutely beautiful, and I can't help but stand at the altar admiring it's absolute beauty.

"You ok there Rome?" I hear Dario ask.

I turn around and look at the church all coming together. "Yeah just can't believe I'm finally marrying Alina you know?"

"Si, I know. You two have been together through it all, it seems like several lifetimes you have lived already," Dario says as we both look out at the church.

"Si, that's true. It's just surreal, I never thought I would ever get married, yet here I am," I say the finality of it all hitting me like a ton of bricks. I'm never nervous or anything but right now, I'm excited but scared shitless that I'm about to be a husband and father.

"It's ok to be scared Romeo, remember how I was when I married Gabriella? We were so young, I loved her so much, but I was nervous and excited, just like you are and remember what you told me?" Dario asks.

"Love like that only comes round once or twice in a lifetime and you need to grab it with both hands and be happy, because in this life we all need happiness," I answer him, and he nods. "Do you miss her?" I ask turning to him.

"Every day, and I will never stop loving her. Kelsey is a good girl, I care deeply for her, but it's not like Gabby. I guess it could grow into something different and equally as beautiful but we will see. Gabby was my life," Dario says and he clears his throat. "Well its ok to be nervous Don De Luca," Dario jokes but I can see the sadness still living in his eyes.

"Well I think everything looks amazing flowers basically dripping from the ceiling and all that, color's look good," I say trying to diffuse his sadness.

Leo runs up to us, "help! Aunt Sofia is driving me crazy, I nearly had to climb up to the church roof because a flower was skew!" Leo says horrified. Dario and both chuckle and shake our heads.

"Mamma, come on its perfect, we need to go check the reception area and go see if the cake is ready and all that other stuff," I shout across the church. Mamma is already out the door, I don't even think she knows where she's going, and the three of us follow.

The reception area is coming together, hoards of more flowers and a small dance floor, we have four long tables framing the area being laid and the live band's stage is being set up, Jake really has done an amazing job. The workers seem a bit scared of me though, probably know who I am by now, I sigh. We go onto the kitchen area next and see the cake, a beautiful five tier cake white and gold swirls and flowers, some red and some gold, it's beautiful, Alina chose well. Everything is on schedule and the wedding planner working with Jake has it all under control. All we have to do is show up and get married tomorrow. The rehearsal dinner according to the itinerary is at the estate in the garden area.

"Time to go, everything is going according to Jakes schedule," I say laughing the little guy sure knows how to plan. Mamma is in her element though, and it's quite a sight to see. "Leo, Dario, are all the exits covered?"

"Si, we have them covered already till tomorrow, no worries," Leo says very proud of himself.

Time to spend the last evening with my fiancée, and become a husband tomorrow. This is everything I never knew I wanted.