Page 25 of A Treasure To Keep (Leone Legacy #2)

El

T he next morning, Andrea and I wake up, naked, with our bodies tangled with each other.

I know by the disappointment in Andrea’s eyes that he didn’t want Marco to leave last night.

Out of all of our rendezvous, the few we’ve had with Marco leave both of us confused, especially with how things progressed last night.

Was that Marco’s way of proving a point?

Considering he’s only been with women until now, watching him behind Andrea was as erotic as it was shocking.

Only a few hours earlier, he had said Andrea and I weren’t enough for each other.

I get enough shit from my family, the last person I need that from is stupid Marco.

There’s been one more thing that’s been circulating in my head. The only problem is, I’m not sure how to bring it up. What if he wasn’t serious and laughs at me? “Andrea?”

“Oui, mon trésor?” He holds me close, kissing me on the head, which gives me the courage I need to bring it up.

“Remember what you said yesterday?” He hums, confirming he’s listening.

“About having a baby. Is everything stable enough between us to bring a baby into our world? What does this mean about any rendezvous with the goliath of a man, Marco? Or any man by that standard. Let’s put emotions aside.

Can we even afford to have a baby? Regardless, I’m due for my shot soon. Should I get it?”

He sits up, forcing me off his chest, and I’m convinced my heart is about to burst out of my chest. “I’ve already scheduled checkup appointments for us today at two.

Even if you don’t get your shot, you need to talk with your doctor about how going off your shot could delay pregnancy.

Hence, the appointment. When it comes to the other questions, we can sit down tonight and talk about our emotional and financial situation. ”

“Are you serious? Don’t joke around with me, Andrea.” He brings me into his lap, kissing me deep enough that I know he’s serious. It’s Andrea. I shouldn’t have doubted him.

“I’d love to watch your belly grow round with my child if the universe would allow it. I’ve dreamed about it since the day I met you.” I notice it’s already eleven, and we have enough time to make love before we go to our appointments.

Our doctors are in the same clinic, and I try to avoid the slight bounce in Andrea’s right knee and how he fiddles with his thumbs. Is he nervous about having a baby? Is he hiding something from me? Does he regret this whole idea?

Before I can ask if he’s all right, I get called back to my gynecologist, leaving Andrea in the lobby.

I take one more glance at him before I lose sight of him, noticing the rise and fall of his shoulders.

They raise high enough that I wonder if he’s trying to settle himself.

Something's wrong, and he won’t tell me what it is.

When the nurse escorts me into a room, she instructs me to undress and put on the gown.

When she shuts the door, I take my time undressing, of course, laying my underwear under my dress.

It doesn’t matter that my doctor will be staring right into the eye of the tiger any minute; I can’t let her see my underwear.

Dr. Thatcher knocks several times, her shining face welcoming me as she sits down. “Hi, El. What brings you here? I see you’re due for your shot soon. Normally, you pop in and let anyone give you your shot. Do you have any specific concerns for me?”

Excitement simmers in my body when I answer her question. “My boyfriend and I are considering having a baby.”

“That’s wonderful! Congratulations, El. Something important to know is that some women can take up to a year post-shot to get pregnant, and some women can get pregnant immediately.

None of that is meant to scare you; it’s to inform you.

That’s part of my job. In the meantime, let’s get some blood work and a full checkup.

Simply to cover our bases since you’re here.

Ultimately, you’re young and have no preexisting health conditions.

I have no doubt you’re healthy enough to have a baby. ”

She has me lie back, providing a standard visit before sending me to have bloodwork done. The woman taking my blood mentions my test results will be back in a few days. When it comes back, Dr. Thatcher will call me and schedule me for another visit.

Andrea is already waiting for me in the lobby when I come out from getting bloodwork. He mentions they did bloodwork and had him give a sperm sample; a similar timeline was given for the results. Now we’re left restless, waiting until we know the results of our future.