Fatherhood!!

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"In a world full of monsters, I'll make sure my angel is always safe"

Damian's PoV:

I clutched Nora to me immediately and pulled out my gun and pointed it to them. And so did Xavier. "What the hell are both of you doing here" I spat at them.

"We could ask you the same" he roared back with equal intensity while his wife Lisa picked up the baby from the other crib. Now I understood how come there are two babies in this room because this wasn't any room. It was something only the elite could afford because of its amenities.

Hearing our shouts Dr. Naina came inside and saw us aiming guns at each other. "Do you all realise that this is a hospital and you are violating so many rules?" She asked calmly. Huh? How could this woman be so calm while guns are pointed. She signalled both of us to keep the guns away with stern glares. We did and she left after warning us once more.

Now you must me wondering who that couple are? Well ladies and gentlemen please bow down to the leaders of the Spanish mafia. Yup Spanish! Though their names are Italian....!! Ahhhh not the time Damian.

"What even are you doing with a baby Damian? You know kidnapping kids is low, even for you" Xavier asked while Lisa looked at us, me in particular asking silently for the answers.

You see, me and Xavier go long back and so did Jules and Lisa. But two years ago when the Russians entered the game, a spy was planted in both of our homes and part of  businesses were collapsed Xavier was made to believe that I was behind it.

God knows how much Jules missed having Lisa around. I had no problem with both of them meeting but apparently Xavier did. Over dramatic bastard. I don't even have any problem with him now. I rolled my eyes and was about to reply when Nora started crying.
I looked down to see that her eyes were watering and her nose was all red. Shit! She's having a nightmare.

"Shhh Nora, it's okay baby. Daddy's here now" I patted her and rocked her. Her cries subsided but she was still sniffling. I smiled when she took my finger and tried to put it in her mouth. I made a mental note to always cut my nails.

"Did I hear him right Xavier? He said daddy? As in he's a father?" I turned around to see a very shocked Lisa whispering to a still shocked Xavier. For the first time I looked at the baby in the bundle and noticed a baby boy. Wow so the all time tough Xavier had a son? He doesn't look so old....he might be the same age as Nora.

But the kid can sure sleep through an earthquake. Like Noras cries were enough to wake up the whole hospital and he is sleeping so peacefully. Well glad to know at least one of us are sleeping peacefully.

"You have a baby and you never informed me!?" Xavier roared. I laughed like literally laughed. "What do you think smarty pants that I'll call you and you'll lift my calls and I'll say "hey Xavier I am a dad now so why don't you put your ego aside and listen to the truth" and you'll agree?"

He looked away but I could sense that he missed me as much as I missed him.  "But where is Jules?" There it's was. The most dreaded question that made my walls shake. I opened my mouth to answer but I couldn't get a sound out of my mouth. From what it felt like ages I finally could utter "she's gone".

"What? Where did she go? How could she leave the baby? I swear Damian of you did something to cause this, I'll have your life." Lisa warned me. I smiled sadly and with a shake of my head I repeated "She's gone Lisa. She's gone forever."

The room suddenly felt cold. Xavier stood there with his mouth hanging open while Lisa started crying while muttering how it was her fault and how she wasn't there for her best friend. After what felt like ages Lisa calmed down and Xavier wiped of his tears while I just stared at my sleeping daughter.

"What happened?" Xavier asked in a small voice that indicated that he felt guilty. I looked up and started explaining everything that happened including our conversation that morning and how Nora landed in this condition. By the time I finished Lisa broke down into another round of tears and Xavier was clenching his teeth.

"Are you crazy Damian? How you blame Elenor for what happened!? She's just a kid for god's sake." I looked down while Xavier yelled at me. Yes. How could I blame someone who just came into this world? How could I abandon her? But one thing was clear. Me regretting won't change anything but all that I could promise was not never let her get hurt again.

Suddenly Xavier's son woke up and that movement caused all of us to look at him. He literally stretched and looked around so innocently. Lucky kid. Had a good sleep. Once he saw Xavier his eyes lit up and He fussed to be carried.

Xavier chuckled and took him while looking at him in amusement. He turned to me and announced "Meet Elijah Marco Woods". I looked at him so suddenly that I could have got a whiplash. "You named your son's middle name after me?". Lisa smiled and nodded "we know that it was the Russians who put a wedge between us, Xavier was just egotistical and certainly late in reaching out and apologising to you. I hate myself for not being here for Jules, but I promise that Elenora will be protect and cherished by the Spanish as much as the Italian's."

I smiled. Nora was safe and now all that's remaining was for me to bond with her. Xavier reached out his arms as an indication to hold Nora and I gladly passed her to him. While Lisa handed me Elijah. "She's so pretty dude, nothing like you here because all I can see is Jules in her" he teased me.

I playfully glared at him while glancing at his son myself. Woah!! He is sleeping again!? How could someone do tiny sleep so much? I shook my head in amusement. But he looks good. Lisa took Nora in her hands and stared at her adoringly.

We spent about half an hour reminiscing and smiling when the door barged open and entered Zayn "Boss we have a problem". Why couldn't I have one moment of peace and happiness?