2. The Beast And His Beauty✔️

And Baby Makes Three

Giovanni

I fought the urge to wince in pain as Tamara squeezed my hand.

"I'm sorry, baby."

I brushed her hair out of her face.

"Don't be sorry. You can do this."

I kissed her forehead.

Dr. Bing told us she's only five centimeters dilated and Tamara has decided to have a drug-free natural birth.

"Baby, just let them give you something for the pain."

"No, I don't want it. I'm fine, Giovanni."

"Tamara, I hate seeing you in pain."

"I can do this.", she reassured me.

The door suddenly burst open as Victor and Juliana ran into the room.

"We came as soon as we heard. Do you need anything? I can bring you some ice? Or do you want some water? Can she have some water?", Victor panicked.

I heard a strained giggle come from Tamara.

"I'm fine. Thank you, Victor."

"You're more anxious than Giovanni is, babe.", Juliana laughed.

Victor took a deep breath.

"I'm sorry. I'm just excited to meet my nephew or niece.", He grinned.

"Have you two thought of any names?"

I glanced at Tamara, who smiled at me.

"Yes. If it's a girl, her name will be Anastasia Angela Victoria and if it's a boy, it will be Valentin Angel Oliver."

"Those are beautiful. I ca-", Victor began before being interrupted by Tamara's groaning.

I grabbed her hand. Victor rushed to the other side of the bed and grabbed her other hand.

"Oh my god. I feel something between my legs."

"What?"

"Giovanni, check. There's something there."

"Wh- I- We should get the doctor to look.", I said, feeling flustered.

Juliana sighed and looked under Tamara's gown.

"Get the doctor. I can see the feet."

I froze in place. Victor rushed out of the room.

Tamara

I watched as Victor sped out of the room. Juliana came and held my hand. I looked up and noticed that Giovanni's face was pale white.

"Giovanni?"

He turned his head towards me, but his eyes looked as if he was seeing right through me.

"Baby."

He shook his head and grabbed my hand.

"I'm sorry. Are you okay?"

I nodded and kissed his cheek.

I could tell something was bothering him, but I was in too much pain to hold a conversation.

The doctor came into the room with Victor.

"How are you feeling, Tamara?"

"Like a bowling ball is trying to squeeze through my vagina.", I said.

He chuckled and looked between my legs.

"Looks like he or she's making a run for it."

I immediately felt the urge to push, so I did.

I grabbed Giovanni and Victor's hands and squeezed as I pushed. Juliana stood beside the doctor and nurse. Her eyes began growing bigger and bigger.

I felt pressure between my legs and then it was gone.

I heard loud crying and I sighed. My baby is finally here.

"Congratulations, Mr. Andiacchi and Ms. McDowell. You have a beautiful baby girl."

The nurse grabbed the baby from him and started cleaning her up.

"You did it, baby. I'm so proud of you.", Giovanni said as he kissed my forehead.

"I love you.", I said sweetly.

"I love you too.", he said as the nurse placed my daughter on my chest.

"She's beautiful.", Victor said.

The door suddenly opened and Tony and Valeria came in.

"Hey, sorry we're late. Aria was fussy."

I smiled at them.

"Come meet your niece.", I heard Giovanni say.

They came to the side of my bed to meet my daughter.

"Welcome to the world, Anastasia Angela Victoria Andiacchi."