TAKEN BY THE MAFIA LORD
Taken By The Mafia Lord-Chapter 64
(A Twist of Fate…)
GENRE: Mafia/Dark Romance
©Cisca. H
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A Happy Ending
Freya had been up since 3 am, tiredness heavy in her eyes as she attempted to soothe her crying twins. No matter what she tried, it seemed impossible to lure them back to sleep.
She had already breastfed them, changed their diapers, and rocked them for what felt like hours. Yet, the unfading cries continued. It had been nearly a week of sleepless nights, and her patience was wearing thin.
She was bothered their cries would wake the neighbors, or cause the maids and servants from sleeping.
The clock on the wall taunted her as the minutes dragged on. The twins, Vicente and Olsen, were only a few months old, and Freya’s motherly instincts were struggling to keep up with their demands.
She whispered soothing words to them, tears of tiredness welling up in her eyes. She was sleep-deprived and emotionally drained, and it felt like there was no end in sight.
Thankfully, Vincenzo had always been a rock of support through these trying times. He woke up with her every night, offering a shoulder to lean on and a helping hand.
His assistance was of a good one, and Freya couldn’t have asked for a more caring partner. While she focused on one twin, Vincenzo would cradle the other, attempting to calm them with gentle lullabies and a soothing touch.
Despite her gratitude for his support, Freya couldn’t help but feel guilty for burdening him. She suggested hiring a nanny or taking the twins to a daycare center to alleviate the pressure, but Vincenzo vehemently refused.
“We can’t keep up with this until they come of age, the stress and difficulty is too much for me to bear.” She complained.
“That’s why you have me, and besides, I ain’t complaining.”
“I know, and I understand. But I can’t put you into this stress.”
Vincenzo was adamant that he wanted to be a hands-on father and didn’t want another woman taking care of their children.
Freya sighed in frustration. “Vincenzo, I appreciate your dedication, but this is getting overwhelming. I don’t know how much longer I can keep this up.”
Vincenzo caressed her cheek and looked into her tired eyes. “Freya, we’re in this together. We’ll find a way to make it work. I don’t want to miss a moment with our children.”
The couple’s honeymoon period had been transformed into a haze of sleepless nights and baby care. It was far from the romantic getaway they had envisioned.
Freya longed for a moment of peace and rest, while Vincenzo silently realized that it was time to seek assistance. He decided to ask around for recommendations on a reliable midwife who could guide Freya and provide some much-needed relief.
The following day, Vincenzo set out on the search to find a wise and experienced nanny. He visited local communities and spoke with neighbors, asking for advice.
Eventually, he heard about Mrs. Gracie, an elderly woman known for her expertise in helping new mothers care for their babies.
Mrs. Gracie had a reputation for being kind and understanding, having assisted countless new parents over the years. Vincenzo felt that her guidance could be the perfect solution to their struggles. He arranged to meet her and discuss the possibility of her coming to his home to assist Freya.
When Vincenzo returned home that evening, he found Freya sitting on the couch, her eyes heavy with fatigue. She looked up, a glimmer of hope in her eyes as she saw her husband’s return.
“Vincenzo, did you find someone who can help us?” she asked, her voice filled with longing for some relief.
Vincenzo smiled and nodded. “I think I’ve found the solution, Freya. There’s an elderly woman named Mrs. Gracie, known for her expertise in caring for newborns. I’ve arranged to meet her tomorrow to discuss the possibility of her assisting us.”
Freya’s eyes brightened with hope, and she embraced Vincenzo tightly. “Thank you, my love. I don’t know how much longer I can handle this on my own. I appreciate your commitment, but having some expert guidance will be a blessing.”
“It’s nothing. As long as this will make you happy, then I’m okay. And as long as they aren’t spending their time in the daycare school, I’m good.” He kissed her forehead. “I think it’s time I build a daycare room for the twins.”
“That’ll be cool. Mrs Gracie will have to spend most of her time there with them rather than in the sitting room.” She agreed.
Freya felt more than happy and couldn’t wait for the next day to come already to meet Mrs Gracie and talk business with her. Within these few weeks of their honeymoon, she knows she’ll have more than enough time to spend with Vincenzo and have countless peace of mind and sleep.
She had desperately wanted a child, but never had she expected something like this.
“What about the kids?” He asked.
“I managed to put them to sleep.” She said stressed out.
“You really looked stressed out.” He said. “Look at your eyes, they are soar.” Freya smiled, “It’s only a few months and all these sleepless nights will be over.”
“What about after our honeymoon, we’ll have to look for someone who is as understanding as Mrs Gracie.”
“We can’t tell how understandable the elderly woman could be. Don’t tell me you trust her already.”
“As long as she’s been of great help to new nursing mothers, and the fact that everyone talks good about her, I have to trust her.” She said, collapsing on the chair. “Are you hungry, I can make something for you to eat.”
“No, don’t worry. You need to get some rest.”
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The next morning, Freya woke up after an hour of sleep to find the bed empty. She looked at her babies who were still asleep, they had woken up at the exact same time, screaming in their voices.
She yawned tiredly, walking into the bathroom to get some shower. She needed strength more than anyone. She ordered the maids to get her something to eat.
She ate, and when it didn’t satisfy her, she still ordered for more. “I don’t have to die, do I?” She said after she had eaten Everything in the plate. “You guys will definitely be the end of me.” She said, staring at their innocent faces.
It was around 1pm, Vincenzo returned with Mrs Gracie. Freya on the other hand was in the sitting room, playing with the kids. They were laughing happily, and she’d sing lullabies for them.
The sound of a knock distracted them. A maid went to open the door, on seeing Vincenzo, Freya rushed to hug him, kissing his lips. She sees Mrs Gracie, she wasn’t looking as old as she had thought.
“You’re Mrs Gracie everyone talked about.” The old woman smiled, “Welcome to my home. Please, come have a seat.”
“I need to see someone, I’ll be back this evening.” Vincenzo said.
“Where to?” Freya asked
“I need to meet the man who’s going to work in the daycare room. Hopefully, tomorrow he’ll be here to start the work.”
She nodded. “Okay. Be careful.” She pecked his cheek, closing the door as he left the mansion.
Turning to Mrs Gracie who was already playing with the kids, Freya stood with a stressful smile on her face. The babies seem to like her already. “Mind for anything?” Freya asked.
“No, don’t worry. I only came for the babies.” She smiled. “You have beautiful kids, though.”
“Thank you.”
“Your husband told me everything I need to know, I’m sorry they caused you so much stress.”
She nodded.
“So, you need a helper to take care of your kittens?”
“Yes, I’ve been having sleepless nights lately and it’s affecting me. They keep waking up every 3am, and they won’t stop crying after two hours. I barely close my eyes,” She shook her head,
“I think you need the rest more than anyone.”
“I don’t know what I would have done without my husband. He’s been a good assistance to me.” She sits on the other couch. “So, what’s the pay for a month’s assistance?”
“You don’t have to worry about the payment, your husband and I have spoken.”
“Oh,” She yawned. “My husband is planning on constructing a daycare for the babies, so you won’t have to stay here all day caring for them.”
“You don’t have to worry, I’m cool wherever I stay. You need to get some rest now. All you have to do is get me all I’ll be needing to care for them.”
She yawned again. “Okay.” She turned to leave, but stopped. “Uhm, they’ll be needing the breast milk, won’t they?”
“Not really. I’ll be using baby milk.”
Freya went to get everything Mrs Gracie would be needing. When all was set, she went to her room. Throwing herself on the bed, she dozed off in a second.
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She woke up, feeling heavy in her both breasts. She goes to the sitting room, Mrs Gracie was singing for them. They were happily playing, their legs and hands were up in the air like they wanted to grab something.
“You’re awake.” Mrs Gracie said on seeing her. “How do you feel now?” She asked.
“Much better.” She replied, rubbing her eyes. “How are they?” She asked back. “Did they stress you much?”
“Nah. It wasn’t long since they woke up.” She said, still maintaining the smile on her face. “They aren’t as disturbing as I thought.”
Freya felt embarrassed. But however, it wasn’t her fault and Mrs Gracie understood that more than anyone. “You’ll get used to stuff like this as time goes on.”
“Can I breastfeed them now?” She asked. “I feel heavy.”
“Sure.” After she had breastfed the twins, she felt relieved instantly.
They offered Mrs Gracie a room where she’d stay for the rest of the weeks with them. Mrs Gracie did more than Freya had expected, making life a lot easier for her.
She had enough time to spend with Vincenzo, and they really did enjoy their honeymoon in a fantastic way. Freya learnt the secret to motherhood, knowing what and what not to do when a baby cries.
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As the days gracefully passed by, their days in Florida slowly came to an end. Freya gifted Mrs Gracie with extra money aside from that Vincenzo had given to her. Freya, knowing what to do, and how to do it, felt reluctant on how to continue her life with her kids.
They were welcomed home in a special home. Myra took the position to take care of the kids as she was spending most of her time with them, acting more like Mrs Gracie. She never got tired of Vicente and Olsen, rather she loved them and did everything for them whenever they were crying.
Most times, she’d go on a walk with them, and return home with new things for them. Life just became twice easier than she thought.
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