My Mafia Husband

Taking some fresh air

The nurse considers my words for a moment , her expression thoughtful.

"That...is a possibility. But I still think you should talk to him about it. Even if he already knows, it's important to communicate openly."

-You're right. I will talk to him about this first thing in the morning!

"That's the best course of actions, love. Honesty and communication are key in any relationship, especially when dealing with something like this." She says while she smiles warmly at me.

I nod
-Thank you, I will.

"You're welcome love. I'm sure you and your husband will work through this together."

-Im sure too. Thank you!

"You're welcome, sweetie. If you need anything else, don't hesitate to press the call button , try and get some rest, okay?"

-I will, good night. I say with a warm smile on my face as I wave her goodnight

The nurse nods and exits the room, shutting the door behind her. You're now left alone in the room, your thoughts swirling with worries and anticipation of your upcoming conversation with Matteo in the morning.
You drift off to sleep, your thoughts and worries slowly begin to fade as you enter a deep, peaceful sleep. The soft hum of the machines and the gentle sounds of the night outside the hospital window slowly lull you into a restful sleep....
...As you open your eyes, the first thing you notice is the soft, early morning sunlight flittering through the curtains and casting a warm glow in the room. It takes a moment for your sleep-filled mind to adjust to your surroundings. As you think about being one day closer to to leaving the hospital, a mixture of relief and excitement starts to settle in. As I rub my eyes, I feel the remnants of sleep slowly fading away . Just then the door opens, and the sound of the door opening jolts me out of my thoughts , and I immediately turn my attention to who could be entering my room.
Matteo steps into the room, a warm and comforting smile spreading across his face as he sees me. The sight of me sitting up in bed, my eyes brighten with excitement , puts a genuine smile on his face.

"Ciao, wifey. Waking up already, huh?"

I open my arms waiting for him to hug me...
Matteo's smile widens when he sees my arms open. He strides over to my bedside , taking no time to reach me and climb onto the bed for a hug.

*I sniff him* -You know you smell so good right? And i probably smell like shit, I haven't showered in days...

Matteo laughs, burying his face in the crook of my neck and breathing in deeply.
"You actually don't smell that bad, love. But, yes, you definitely need a shower."

I push him- oh? I definitely do, huh?

Matteo laughs again, not taking it too seriously as I push him.
"Oh absolutely. You definitely need a shower. You're starting to stink, darling." He says with a grin and a playful smile on his face

Well...that's because you never offer to help me with that...

He rises and eyebrow and smirks at my comment.
"Is that a hint, sweetie? You want some assistance in the shower, huh?"

I can't do it alone. Can I? Not in this condition...

"Of course, love. I understand. I can definitely assist you. I'd be more than happy to help you get nice and clean."

-Heyy, also...I didn't forget about the promise you made and the deal we had...so when are we going out for a walk??

"Well the doctor said you could try some light exercise to speed up your recovery process."

Yayyy! Wohoo! Let's go...Finally some fresh air!

He smiles and grins at me and pats my leg gently

"All right, all right, settle down, princess. We'll go for a little stroll outside, but we need to make sure you'll take it slow and easy , understand?"

I nod - Yes, officer!

He rolls his eyes and laughs again. He stands up from the bed and offers his hand to help me up
"Yeah, yeah, very funny, sweetheart. Come on, let's get you up and ready for our little walk."

-I really feel better, you know?

"That's great to hear, love. But we still need to be careful, okay? No rushing or over exerting yourself."

Okay, okayyy...

He smiles with a little smirk on his face as he says
"Good girl, nice and slow, take small steps."

I move my legs, even though they're shaking I still manage to get to the door
-See? I can walk.

"Yes I can see that, you're doing very good, love. But take small steps, we don't want you falling over, do we?"

-I won't fall, you're here...
I say as I look up at him with a warm smile on my face

Matteo chuckles at my confidence, appreciating my trust in him. He tightens his grip on my waist , pulling me closer against him.

"That's true I'm here to catch you if you fall, even though that's not gonna happen for sure. But still any trying fancy moves, just nice and slow."

-hey! I'm not on the first grade. I know how to walk!

Matteo laughs at my comment, enjoying my cheeky attitude.
"I know you do, love. But I'm just trying to make sure you don't exert yourself too much and end up back in this damn hospital bed , okay? You're still recovering, remember?"

-yes, you're right.
We walk slowly and make it to the front door, when he opens the door, I can feel the warm and fresh air on my skin and I stop there just to enjoy that moment, before walking again...

"Feels good, doesn't it? To be outside and breathing some fresh air."

-I didn't know I need this so much!

"I can only imagine, you've been stuck here for a while. It's only natural to miss the outside world."

-it's like I've living in a coffin for years...

He laughs as he pats my hip lightly as he starts to guide me outside...
"Well, I wouldn't go as far as saying it's like coffin, sweetheart, it's a hospital, not a grave. But I understand what you mean."

We make it to the park and he helps me carefully to sit down on one of the chairs, making sure I'm comfortable and stable before taking a seat next to me...
"This is so much better. Some fresh air and a change of scenery. You can actually breathe out here."

-that's right. I'm finally feeling like a real person. *I say as I turn my head and face him, realizing he's been staring at me for a while *
I turn my head back and I look down blushing