You are always on my mind

Chapter 91

"But life was finally smiling to them."

Back to LA they didn't wait to go meet Stefani. They had to tell and show her personally how was their marriage proposal  and the rings. The singer could barely hold back the joy of seeing her favorite people so happy, despite having wanted to punch Danielle until she couldn't anymore for the shit she made almost killing Stefania from the heart.

"Fuck, D, how can you be that stupid? Where did your gray matter go? Became muscle?"
"Shit! I know I screwed it all up,  okay? And I will never forgive myself for this, but I swear, at the time, I just wanted to take the ring I bought her, just so I could answer her by putting this (pointing to the italian's hand) on her finger..." The blue-eyed girl said lowering her head, genuinely upset with herself.
"Amore mio, now everything is okay. That actually isn't  that bad, after all..."
"What do you mean?" Gaga asked confused.
"Well, it's true that she gave me a huge scare. But later, when we talked - or rather - that she practicaly forced me to listen to her, I understood that this was the most romantic thing she could ever have done! And that made this moment something unique, perfect, unforgetable!" Stefania said that staring passionately into the blonde's eyes.
"I love you!" Danielle said melting. "Thank you for seeing things like this, babe "
"I love you more, bambina! I know you're not perfect, bella, but I know your worth, your heart and the love you feel for me!"

The ocean-eyed girl leaned in to kiss her fiancee.

They talked for a long time. When Bradley came, they got out for lunch and that was time for talk about the custody hearing. The hazel-eyed girl guided her friend and explained how everything would be on the day of the hearing.

"How is Leah?" The brunette asked.
"She's fine. Excited to come live with dad and mom Stef." The blue-eyed man replied all silly.

Everyone melted and Stefania stated:

"And she will! Very soon!"
"Baby, has the hearing already been scheduled?" The blonde asked.
"Yes..." The attorney replied asressing Bradley.
"R-really? W-when?" The actor asked really nervous.
"Next tuesday." The hazel-eyed girl said.  "I was notified earlier today, before we went to your house..."
"Oh, that's why you were that excited." The personal trainer said.
"Sì. Because starting this tuesday, our little Leah will make her dream come true and finally get the love, the care, the attention she really deserves! Don't worry, Bradley. The cause is ours, my friend. Your little girl will definitely be with you in less than a week. In 5 days to be exact."
"Oh my God, I can't wait, baby!" The pop star said excited.
"Me neither! I can no longer see my daughter suffering.  Because we all know how much Leah suffers from Irina's lack of love... I just want to get it over with all this. My daughter deserves a real mother, and that Stef can be without a doubt!"

Gaga's heart melted.

"I promise I will be the best mom in the world, my love! I love this little girl like she was really mine!"
"I know my love. And she knows as well."
"I have no doubts, stef. You're very good with Leah." Danielle stated.
"I love this sweet little girl!" The pop star stated all emotional.
"We can see that, Stef. And I agree with Bradley, she also knows this very well.' Danielle said and Stefania agreed.
"Bradley, Irina must have been notified as well, because on the day of the hearing, Leah will also be heard. So her lawyer will have some time to talk to our little girl, and so will I. Since we're the plantiffs, my time with her will be longer, but unfortunately we can't avoid this horrible woman's lawyer from having her time with Leah. The good news is that she will always be accompained by a forensic psycologist, and a social worker. That makes me a little more comfortable, because it means they won't bean able to put her under pressure at all."

Stefani was extremelly concerned. Already operating in "mother mode"

"Stef, we can't allow this! That woman is capable of anything for money! Is there nothing you can do about this, dear?"
"Unfortunately not, bella. That bag of bones might be an awful mother, but it's still her birth mother and currently has custody of her. But don't worry, I'll be there, and I promise I won't let anyone hurt our little one, okay?"

Gaga couldn't speak. There was a huge lamp in her throat and her eyes were filled with tears, which prevented her from forming any words. Than she just nodded hugging Bradley.

"I hate she has to go through this crap!!! What the hell!" Gaga said slamming her hand into a fist on the table, letting the tears flow freely down her face.
"I know baby, me too. But there's nothing we can do about it. So, calm down. I'm pretty sure Stefania  will be able to protect her!"
"I promise I will, Stef and Bradley. I will protect little Leah with my own life if  it's necessary."
"I have no doubts. Stefani and I will never be able to thank you enough for this. " Bradley stated squeezing the hazel-eyed girl's  hands.
"You will thank me in the best possible way. Caring and loving this little girl who just needs to be loved a lot." And addressing the singer, the brunette asked:

"Stef, do you trust me?"
"Of course I do!"
"Then calm that mother's heart, that your little one will be fine and will be in your arms this tuesday, okay?"
"Okay. " The green-eyed girl replied smiling.
"I wont let anyone hurt our little bug, okay? I promise you!" The brunette stated staring deeply into the singer's eyes.
"Little bug? Hahahahha how cute!"
"Yeah, she's my little bug." Stefania replied smiling.
"Thank you, Stef. For everything!"
"You don't have to thank me, you know that!"
"Yes, I have! Leah means the world to me and..."
"I know. And believe me, you mean the world to her as well. But you know I love you, all of you, includding that little and special princess. So I will protect her at all cost, okay? And you won't thank me because  this is all that friends do, protect each other. And this is what I'm doing and what I will always do, okay?"

At that moment, Stefani and Bradley got up and hugged the italian, really touched by their friend's words.

"Dani, I hope you know that you have the most precious and wonderful woman in the world by your side. Cherish this rare jewel, because Stefania worths gold!" Gaga said.
"I know! That's why I love her more than my limits!"