The phoenix

36 - feeling the luckiest man alive

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POV Lorenzo Romano

8 weeks later...
We were already one week before our wedding. Lizzy was busy with many different things.
She was still training with James. They grew very close to each other. James came personally to me, telling me that he saw her as one of his best friends and didn't see her in any romantic way. I was surprised when he talked about that to me, but he told me that seeing what happened between me, Lizzy, and Andrei, he thought it was better to be clear. I appreciated that.

He kept me informed about her progress. Before they started, she was already strong and good with knives and guns. She already had a good foundation that her father taught her, fighting now made her feel powerful. She was glowing and looked so happy after their sessions.
She had already taken down some of the men, certainly Roberto. And James told me like a proud friend. 

Her driver's license was going well. Ana found it hilarious when we found out that our sweet little Lizzy, liked to drive fast. And she was waiting till I let her drive my jaguar.

Ana was counting down while Rick was enjoying the pregnancy. He told me that seeing your wife pregnant with something that's a part off you, is one of the best feelings ever. He never felt something so strong. And hearing for the first time the heartbeat or feeling the baby move, he couldn't describe how that felt. Rick couldn't stop talking about it. And hearing it all, I couldn't wait for the day that Lizzy would be pregnant with our first child.

Lizzy had finally moved in, but sometimes she stayed with Suzy, Aiden, and Olivia. They were like her own personal family. And I know that Aiden and Suzy would do anything for her. Aiden was very proud of how much she was selling, and her paintings were highly demanded. Lizzy and Aiden were like a brother and sister. And both loved it, they would do anything for each other.

Our wedding was getting closer with the day, and the preparations were almost done. The security was tight, James and Rick were doing everything they could. We were expecting something, from that guy that gave Lizzy the black roses. Since our engagement she received every two weeks a flower with a note. He was counting down. To what we didn't know.
My greatest fear was, that he was going to take her away. There was always someone with her. She preferred James or Sebastian. She felt safe with them and trusted them with her life. But that went both ways.

My suit was hanging in Luciano's room and Lizzy's dress was at Aiden and Suzy's place. Lizzy wanted it a bit more traditional and would sleep her last night over there and get ready in their apartment.
All the girls would be sleeping over there and none of the men were pleased with it. Tomorrow Kate, Jake, Lia, and John would be arriving. Lizzy had even invited Amber and Theo.

Our bachelorette and bachelor party had been planned for the day after everyone was arrived.

The men and me would be going to the club, enjoying the VIP-part of our club. Enjoying a drink and a cigar. Probably playing poker for large money. I gave a definite "no" to strippers. I didn't need or wanted that. I don't want that Lizzy has male strippers, so same goes for me.

I know that Lizzy didn't want it, but I had ordered Matteo to search for her parents anyway. I will keep their information hidden. But one day, if she wants, she can look at it.
We haven't found her father yet. Her mother we did find, she is remarried and lives in Sydney. She even has another child. Lizzy has a little sister, and she is 5 years old now. Maybe it's better that she doesn't know that she would be devastated. I was just putting the file away when Lizzy walked in.

Walking to me, she stepped beside me. Turning my chair, so she could climb onto my lap. I loved when she did that, but I suspected that today it was because she received another flower. Holding her tight, one arm around her waist and the other playing with her hair. I loved the scent of it. And her haircolor was beautiful. And when she looked at me with her big beautiful blue eyes, my world stopped spinning.