Round Here

Chapter Twenty Eight

July '85

A/N: This will be back in Santina's POV. The next chapter will then return to Sonny's. Sorry if it's so confusing. 

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I was feeling better. I was two months sober and so was everyone in the house. It made me feel better about it. I mean I knew I should never have let it go so far. I knew I should have told Sonny when it was making me feel so awful, but we have to learn from our mistakes. Trust me I've learned a lot. I feel almost one hundred percent better. That was good enough for Freddie because in the next few days the four of us were flying to London, England for Live Aid. I was so excited for that. Freddie knew that too. He said he was going to give us the show of a life time. Although we had to be a bit careful because of my heart we still were going to have fun. C was still in jail. Dad said he was going to stay in there until he straightened himself out. I didn't really care since he hurt us bad this time. Sonny has recovered from his bullet wound, but he's still having nightmares more frequently than not. I was worried about leaving him for a few days. I knew he had Tom, but more nights than not he wants me. So it was going to be challenging. I knew he'd be okay for the three days we'd be gone. 

Today was just a day for relaxing in the pool. Sonny and I had the kids out here since it was nice. We even had our nieces and nephews over. I also had Romes over too. He liked spending time with me recently, so I didn't mind it. I think it's because he relates to me with being hurt by C. We found out by Vito that C did in fact harm him when he did it to Little Sonny and Lucy. Dad was so mad but I had to remind him that it was going to be okay and C was being dealt with in prison. He just left it be. He too was out here enjoying the nice weather. He didn't complain it was hot out. So we were good. I was laying on a chair waiting for Sonny to come out of the house. He was changing. He was going to come in the pool with me. So I was waiting for him. 

He came out of the house. He was in his swim trunks looking all handsome. I was in my swimsuit as well but was under a towel since I was getting cold from the breeze. I looked to dad and saw he was asleep holding onto Connie. She was just relaxing while watching Romes. Sonny came over to me. He took my towel. "You ready to go love?" I smiled as he pulled me up. "I guess I am. Don't push me in. I gotta do it on my own." He knew my fear. "I won't do anything. I just want you to come in." "I know that. Let's go." He took my hand and brought me over. He climbed in first. "Jeez this water is cold. Come on baby." I sat on the ladder. I grabbed his hand. He helped me in. There was more than enough room for the two of us, but the many people in here caused me anxiety. "Can I say I was in? Sonny there's too many of us in here." He looked at me. "It's okay. Let's go swim around. You'll be fine." He laid on his back. I gave him a kiss. "If you stay in long I will reward you." He said with a cheeky grin. He gave me an offer I couldn't refuse. So I decided to stay in with him. 

We were in there for a while when I was getting overwhelmed. Sonny abandoned me for Tom. So I was alone. Okay I mean I was conversing with Fredo but I wanted Sonny. "Fredo help me out. I need to use the bathroom." He smiled "I can help you out." He brought me over to the ladder. He helped me up. "You need Sonny?" "No not right now. I think I'll be okay. Thanks." He smiled as I gave him a small kiss. I saw Rafi come over. "Mama I come with you?" "Sure love." I helped him down as he got out. He held my hand as I went to grab my towel. I wrapped him and walked into the house. "Mama I don't feel good." "Okay honey come up with mama while I change." He nodded as he held my hand still. I wondered if he was alright. We went into my room so I could change. "Mama my tummy really hurts." "Did you eat today?" "Yes mama I did. Something not right." I sighed as I dried my hair. "Do you need to go to the bathroom?" "I gotta pee mama. That's all." "Alright then let's go." He agreed as I we left my room. I stopped at the bathroom door. "Go on. I'll be right here." "Mama I want you come." "No I'm gonna get you some new fresh clothes." He looked like he was gonna cry. I heard my husband yelling. "Santina!" Rafi covered his ears. "What?! I'm upstairs!" I heard him come up the stairs. I paid more attention to Rafi who was crying.