Chapter 29: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions, Oh My Day 7

Analina's P.O.V.

         After Asher left I had Ricco follow me to my bedroom, I sat on the edge of the bed and patted  space next to me, letting Ricco know that it is ok for him to sit next to me. He does so I start  to address the situation. “So, I really don't know where to start except for the fact that yes, I am pregnant. There are also two potential fathers you and Pheonix. According to Doctor Lee I can either have a paternity test in a few months, but he doesn't recommend it because of the risk involved or I can wait until after I give birth which would be safer. As you know from what Doctor Moore has told me, I'm having twins.”

         “Right, I think it is better to wait until the babies are born then have them tested. But, what about us?” “I know before my escape I told you that when we meet up again that we will talk about getting married, that isn't totally off the table, I just have more decisions now to make then I did two weeks ago. Like for one: finding my biological family, two: The pregnancy, and three: all the men that I have encountered since we last seen each other, that I started to see or give them a chance, and to be honest with you I have had a sexual relationship with some of them.”

         “You mean to tell me that while you could be pregnant with my baby you are having sex with other men?” “Yes, that's what I'm telling you. I'm sorry.” “You’re sorry? Are you really?” “I don't know what you want me to say?” “Tell me this, who are these other men?” “Well, you’re not going to like it.” “Just tell me.” “Ok, here it goes. Andre, Zanders, Pablo and Stavros.” “Ok who are the men that are interested in you that you are not having sex with?” “Rocco, Enzo and Asher.” “So, I have to compete with seven other men for you?” “Yes, I'm sorry Ricco.” “As long as I'm one of those men I don't care, I can handle this.” “Are you sure?”  “Yes, in fact I'll be going back to Arizona with you, I'm taking over my brother's part of Andre's organization and would like to start dating you.” “I would like that.”

         He lays down on the bed and motions for me to lie down next to him, I climb  over him and lay down resting my head on his chest. “I love you, baby.” He says to me in a sweet whisper. I pick my head up from his chest and look him in the eyes as I say: “I love you too.” Then I place my head back onto his chest and let the sound of his heart beat put me to sleep just like a lullaby would, and just like that I fell into a deep sleep.

         As Analina and Ricco were having their talk, Andre was having one of his own with his wife.

                                      

                                      

        

Andre went into his room with Patsy trailing not far behind, as they entered the room and shutting the door behind them. She begins to speak. “I think we need to talk about what's been happening to you lately.” “What do you mean, Patsy?” “I mean, why is Analina and the other two women really here?” “Well, Analina is here to meet with Ricco. It seems that they have to a lot to talk about.” “Like what? What could they possibly have to talk about?” “You'll probably find out sooner or later, but she was held captive by Draven for ten years, and in those ten years her and Ricco fell in love. In the process without knowing it until she escaped, which I helped Ricco in getting her the hell out of there and away from Draven, he could be one of two men that got her pregnant.

The other is a man named Pheonix, who by the way is in one of our cells waiting to be killed by her. You see, while she was being held Draven rapped her when she was thirteen and gave permission to his other men to do the same to her, but they were to wear a condom, which about a month before her escape he did not.” “Ok, poor girl. Now tell me why the other two are here?” “We went on a mission tonight to end Draven for not only what he has done to Analina, but to put a stop to his human trafficking of females. While we captured Pheonix his wife showed up and he insulted her to the point that now she wants him dead, but I gave the honors to Analina so now she wants to witness his death by her hands. As for the other one, we just couldn't get rid of her because she attached herself to Ricco and followed us to the jet.” “Where are they and what is going to happen to them?” “They started too much trouble while being here, so they are going to join Pheonix, right now they are in a cell also.” “Oh, ok. I'm satisfied with your explanation. You ready for bed?” “There's something I have to do first, so don't wait up.” She just shook her head at him and watched as Andre walked out of the room.

         He made his way to the other wing of the house and entered Analina's room, he walked into her room and there she is laying there in bed with her head on Ricco's chest them both fast asleep. They must have fallen asleep while they were talking.  He slowly and quietly walked out of the room and down to his office where he poured myself a drink of whiskey and sat there thinking (What am I going to do if she chooses him and not me.)

The next morning Andre and his family along with Ricco went to the hospital to see Andros, while the Stratton family went to see their daughter at Andre's house. Analina got up when Ricco did, he left for his room to get ready to leave with Andre, so she did the same. She showered and went to her closet to pick out something to wear. She chose a lavender tank top with white shorts and black sandals with a four-inch heel, she then curled and put her hair up in a high ponytail, after she put on a light coat of lavender and pink make-up.

When she got downstairs to have breakfast everyone was already in the dining room waiting on her. “So, my Analina, are you ready for today?” Asked Pablo. “Oh, you mean killing the bastard that did me wrong? Yes.” She answered. Enzo and Asher looked on during their exchange of words among them. “We are going to wait for Andre to come back, right?” “If that's what you want.” “That's what I want.” Lina, I really need to talk to you after we eat.” “Sure.” Silence remained throughout the rest of breakfast.

Asher met her in the hallway outside of the dining room. “By the way babe, you look breathtaking today.” “Thank you. Do you want to go out to the garden and talk?” “That sounds good, it's really beautiful out there this time of year.” Asher says as he takes her hand and leads her out to the garden. He walks them over to a wooden bench where he motions for her to sit down. Letting out a breath he didn't know that he was holding he turned to her so that he could look in to her beautiful dark blue eyes while they have their much-needed conversation about where to go from here.