Forever, Amore

32.

Monroe's P.O.V

We had the doctor come to the medical wing of the house to run some tests so that less people would see me. She confirmed I was seven weeks pregnant as she was looking at he ultrasound. At this point, we couldn't see our baby as she was doing measurements or something.

"Okay, here they are.." Doctor Tate said as she pulled up the ultrasound images on a larger screen as the sound of thudding filled the air. The heartbeat.

As I looked closer, I instantly gasped. Leo blinked a few times before we looked at each other. "Is that..?" I asked and the doctor laughed. "Congratulations. You're having twins!"

Two babies? This whole time I was planning our future with one baby. But now there's two of them. And, honestly, I couldn't be happier. From the smile on Leo's face I could tell he felt the same way. He held my hand and kissed my knuckles as a small tear dropped down his face. I instantly laughed as tears brimmed my own eyes and he shook his head smiling. "This is incredible, amore." He whispered as we were both still in a trance at the sight of our babies.

After getting copies of the scan, we left hand in hand as we approached the kitchen. Kat, Noah and Lorenzo all stood there along with Giovanni. Leo looked at me as I nodded, showing him I wanted them to know. "Hey guys, do you mind just joining us in Leo's office? We have something to tell you guys." I asked at they all looked confused apart from Noah who was so excited already.

As soon as the door closed and Noah spoke up. "Before they say anything, I want it to be on record I was there when this was discovered!" He said dramatically as he sat on one of the sofas. I stood next to Leo as we were both smiling. "Spit it out, child." Gio stated smiling, making Leo squeeze my hand.

I grinned as I looked at Giovanni. "You're going to be a grandad.."

He froze in shock as Kat screamed. "No fucking way!!! Wait you knew Noah!?" Noah stood and laughed. "I was there when Monroe found out she was having a baby."

I laughed and patted Noah on the shoulder. "No you weren't." He stood looking so confused. "Yes I was!" I laughed again and handed him the infrasound picture. "You were there when I found out I was pregnant with BABIES!!"

Everyone fell silent as me and Leo laughed. All of a sudden, Giovanni pulled Leo into a tight hug. "I'm so proud of you, my boy. You're going to be the greatest father. And I know your mother is looking down right now probably crying if I know her." That comment made Leo hold his father tighter as I started crying.

"And you, my child.." he said, walking over to me and wiping my tears. "You will be the greatest mother. You've already made my son the happiest man and you've made it through more bad times than anyone would dream of. I'm so unbelievably proud of you and the woman you've become."

It's official, I was sobbing now. This family have always been good with words. "I'm guessing there's a reason you told us in here though?" Lorenzo interjected, making me nod. "There is no telling anyone about this." I demanded. "I have a target on my ass already, if anyone knew I was having babies then they'd come harder. So don't tell anyone. We have decided that I will lay low until the babies are born to try and keep us all safer."

They all nodded in agreement and Kat was already planning baby showers and nursery's. That girl, I don't know what I'd do without her.

The rest of the night, Leo and I were laid in his bed as he had the side of his face pressed against my stomach. It was too cute. Out of nowhere, he started talking.

"Hello young foetuses. It's me, your dad. Don't worry, you're gonna be safe. I promise you both. We can't wait to meet you, all of us. Trust me, you have a crazy ass family waiting to meet you." I thumped him round the head when he cussed, making us both laugh. "And that is exactly what I mean. Your mommy is the craziest of them all, but we love her. Just don't ever eat her food or Hell will break loose. Believe me, it won't matter if she loves you."

We both laughed harder as he spent ages talking to my stomach and rubbing it. At one point he even played the babies some music, telling them they better have good taste in music or he won't let them go to parties. But one thought had been playing on my mind as he spoke about their future..

What would be their future? Growing up as the offspring of a mafia leader surely would be dangerous, right? Or would they be safer here than anywhere else?

More importantly, would they take over after Leo?