[Bitter-Sweet Lives]
Chapter 5; Babies
After the birth of Haley and Lovino's baby, Francesca, Haley's sisters came to see her. When they came in Haley was holding her new baby. Lovino was cooing at Francesca in Italian, stroking her face. When he realized that Cassi and Caitlin was in the room he stopped, a bit of embarrassment added to his face. He was a Mafia boss and this didn't exactly show that he was one. Haley giggled softly at his reaction to her sisters. Francesca started to cry without her father's touch. Haley turned her head to Lovino "Lovi, your daughter needs you" she said, gesturing for him to take her. He did so, a small smile appearing on his face when she stopped crying. Haley looked at Caitlin "You beat me" she said, Caitlin looked confused "What?" she asked, Haley sighed, acting like it was obvious "You had a child before me, and your the youngest of us three!" she gestured to her, herself and Cassi "How did that happen?" Caitlin shrugged but then added humorously "Well, when a husband and wife love each other very,very much-" "I get it!' Haley interrupted, Caitlin and Cassi laughed.
The little baby girl, Francesca had a curl like her daddy, Lovino. Haley couldn't get over it either, she thinks it is cute how they sort of matched. After Caitlin and Cassi left Lovino's brother, Feleciano came to see Francesca. "Ve~ Lovi she's so cute!" he exclaimed, sitting next to Lovino, who was still holding Francesca. He nodded "She is, she's like a little tomato. No wonder I love her so much" Haley smiled, she liked it when he didn't act so tough and was actually a bit nice. "Lovi, your going to be such a great daddy" she said, he half smiled "You think so?" She reached over and put a hand on his shoulder "I know so" He smiled fully, looking down at his little tomato. After nine months of wanting a boy he fell in love with the little girl. He didn't want it any other way either.
After a couple days Haley was allowed to bring Francesca home. And Haley was greeted with a big hug by a Spaniard who had a present for the little one. "Wait. How the H**l did you get in here?" Lovino asked, Antonio shrugged "The door was unlocked so I decided to surprise you guys and Congratulate you guys on your new baby!" he said, smiling at Francesca who was in Lovino's arms. Lovino sighed and Haley smiled "What did you get her?" she asked, gesturing towards the little box he had. He beamed, holding it out "Open it to find out!" he said. Haley smiled, taking it into her hands. She opened the wooden box, which had a red bow tied to it. What was in it made Haley gasp. It was a bracelet that had small detailed charms on it. LIke a little tomato, a little heart with Francesca's name written on it in black letters, and another small tomato. Each charm separated by colorful beads. Haley looked at Antonio "You did this?" she asked, he nodded "I did the heart last night" She gave him a hug 'It's beautiful! Thank you so much! I'm sure Francesca will love it!" she said, turning to Lovino "Isn't it pretty?" she asked, he nodded. Francesca opened her hazel eyes, looking at the bracelet. She smiled, reaching her small arms towards it. Antonio smiled, the baby giggled at the way the bracelet dangled from her mother's finger.
After an hour Antonio had to go and the small family was left by themselves. "Lovi, I can't believe She's finally here! After nine months Francesca has finally entered the world!" she said, tucking the small baby in her crib. Lovino nodded "I didn't think I could love her as much as I do" Haley kissed her husband's cheek. "I didn't think that you would bring your Mafia walls down to a baby, but I was wrong" he shrugged "She's not just any baby, she's our little tomato" she smiled at that comment "True that" she said, leaning into his arms. He sighed, getting ready to tell her something but then he realized that she had fallen asleep in his arms. He smiled, carrying her to their bedroom. He laid her on the bed and crawled in next to her. They finally had a family, and it was awesome so far. Lovino let those thoughts sooth him to sleep.