My baby bump was getting bigger and the pictures I took every day could fit into three medium boxes.

I pulled on a yellow summer dress, I was six months along and it was time to find out the sex of the baby. The whole house was buzzing with excitement. The maids were chatting and laughing like I'd never seen before. Everyone was happy and finally this place felt like home. Rafael was the worst. When he thinks I'm not watching, I'd catch him humming some goofy tune I'd never heard before. I swear to god, these past few months made me wonder how it could be possible for this man to be a mafia leader.

I couldn't help but smile and rub my bulging tummy. Rafael said it would be a boy but I didn't care. All I needed was a healthy baby.

The butterflies in my stomach fluttered at the thought of seeing Rafael holding his son in his arms and playing football with him when he was older, but it was also an exciting thought to just raise a beautiful little girl, all the fun we'd have together. Boy or girl, our child would be spoiled rotten, that's for sure.

"Harley! You're still not done? Come on baby we need to go!" Rafael groaned as I stifled a giggle. His excitement was just so adorable!

He hastily took my bag and phone and began pushing me out the door.

"Come on, we'll be late." He said impatiently and began pulling at my hand, trying to drag me out as I playfully pulled back.

For starters we were too early. He had woken me up at 7 a.m.-something I was not happy about, having already made breakfast for me and filled the tub with warm water and oils -something I was happy about.

He'd almost broke my neck when he came back to check on me to find that I was just taking a slow relaxing bath. If he could, he would have bathe me himself. I wore my shoes and walked out of the room before he came back and carried me himself.

"Safe travels ma'am," A maid said with a big fat smile as I passed her in the corridors.

"Thank you!" I said as I returned her genuine smile.

Seems like everyone was waiting in the garage to wish me good luck and safe travels. I think one of the guards even smiled! This place has changed a lot since the day I stepped in this house. It seemed to have more happiness, more life...

Rafael opened the door of the Mercedes for me and I slid in gracefully. He hopped into the driver seat and drove out of the garage as everyone waved goodbye. I reached out for Rafael's hand and he squeezed it tightly. I was kind of nervous. What if something was wrong with my baby? My heart couldn't help but just beat fast in my chest.

We reached the private landing field and took a private jet that dropped us at another private airport where we took a Range Rover to the private hospital.

"Why couldn't the doctor come to us?" I asked Rafael.

"I don't want people knowing where I stay. Harley I have a lot of enemies who are looking for a way to destroy me day and night," He said looking straight into my eyes, "Your my biggest weakness."

I swallowed a lump that had formed in my throat.

We parked at the reserved parking space and walked into the hospital to find the doctor and a few nurses already waiting for us at the door.

"Mr and Mrs Vintage, what a pleasure to see you! How are you? How's that precious baby doing?" The doctor asked with a smile. No one corrected him and told him we weren't married or even engaged.

"We're fine, thank you for asking," I replied politely as the doctor nodded nervously. That's nothing new, everyone's nervous around Rafael.

The elevator ride was filled with awkward silence, it was one of those pin drop moments. We followed the doctor to his room when the elevator doors finally opened.

"Mr Vintage, you sure you don't want anything? Coffee, cake, biscuits, maybe some wine?" The doctor for the nth time Rafael just politely shaking his head no.

The doctor showed us into a massive room with a glass ceiling and a window that gave an amazing view of the whole city. It was absolutely breath taking. The room could have passed for a hotel room if I'm being honest right now. Flowers everywhere, a couch, a flat screen TV mounted on the wall facing the hospital bed covered in gold sheets. What more does a girl need?

"Can you please just lay there Mrs Vintage?" I got on the bed as Rafael took my bag and phone from me and helped me lay back.

"Have there been anything complications since I last saw you?" The doctor asked as he examined the paper on his clipboard.

"No, everything has been perfect." I replied nervously and please stay that way, I said a little prayer hoping someone would hear it and listen.

"That's great, that's great" the doctor muttered as he looked over the information on the list.

The nurses helped me get under the covers and pulled them up to my waist before pulling my dress up to show my baby bump as the doctor organized his machines and equipment. I flinched as the nurses poured the cold gel on my stomach. Rafael held my hand as the four guards we came with watched interested.

My nerves were killing me and I had a death grip on Rafael's hand. Tension filled the air. The doctor finally sat on his stool looking nervous as he brought the scanner on my belly, pressing down a bit. He started moving the scanner around searching and searching for what seemed like forever. His hands were getting shaky.

Something's wrong!

"What's happened doctor?" I asked anxiously Rafael's face full on concern and frustration.

The doctor shifted uncomfortably on his stool, the nurses looking terrified.

Finally, we heard a strong heartbeat and almost everyone gave out a sigh, a clear picture was shown on the screen and I couldn't help but laugh out of pure relief.

"Well, the baby almost gave us a scare there. It was just hiding, thankfully nothing serious," the doctor said jokingly.

''Would you like to know the sex of the baby?'' he asked hesitantly.

I looked at Rafael, ''Yes,'' we said in unison.

"Okay, well congratulations then, you're having a baby girl!" the doctor exclaimed and I couldn't help but look at Rafael to see if he was disappointed, but instead I saw his handsome face with a fat smile and I couldn't help but spill tears of joy myself. Our baby girl was healthy and sound.

Rafael stood up and kissed me passionately until the doctor cleared his throat. A small blush warmed my cheeks.

"You have made me the happiest man on earth. I love you Harley, more than anything else in the world," he said, kissing my forehead. This is what happiness and love felt like.

"Would you two like some pictures of the baby?" The doctor asked. I responded with a quick nod.

''Well the baby is doing fine and your vitals are great. I'll see you after two months and we'll see from there.'' He said wiping the gel off my stomach before he stood up.

The nurses came and pulled my dress down and Rafael helped me off the bed.

"You need to drink a lot of water, rest, and try eating healthy food especially vegetables. They will not only help with both the baby and you, but they'll also help with a less painful delivery. Oh, and try exercising from time to time, not too much but just taking a short walk."

"Thank you doctor, I will look into that," I said as I slipped on my shoes as we were being ushered out of the room. The doctor and nurses left us at the front door where we walked out to our reserved parking spot.

"What are we going to name her?" I asked as we climbed into the car.

Rafael took my hand in his, "I don't know babe, do you have something in mind?"

"I got nothing, but I want a name that has meaning, a name full of love and hope,"

Rafael kissed my hand, "I know what you mean babe."

"Tomorrow we're going to buy everything our baby girl needs. What colour should the room be?"

"Pink, I can already imagine it hun, flowers and toys, fluff all over the floor." I said dreamily.

''Anything you want love, you can buy whatever you need'' Rafael said, making me giggle at his not-so-new cheesiness. This was honestly the best day ever.

The sun was setting when we got to the house after having an amazing long day in the most luxury restaurant this city could offer. Rafael said he'd personally call the owners of the leading brands in the world and they'd just tailor a whole wardrobe for our baby girl and that I shouldn't worry. This was seriously getting too good to be true.

We hopped out of the car and walked to the elevator hand in hand. Today felt like Rafael was finally seeing me as an equal which was truly amazing. I didn't feel like the suck up chick I was almost a year ago but like his lover, his future maybe.

We walked out on the second floor and to my surprise rose petals were scattered across the floor. I looked at Rafael confused and he just responded with a goofy smile.

"What's going on?" I asked perplexed.

"Nothing, '' He replied before guiding me to the dining room stepping on petals of red roses on the floor.

The lights were dimmed and something was obviously off.

At the centre of the dining room table was a large red box.

"Open it" Rafael whispered into my ear smiling as I walked past him to the table and took off the lid only for balloons to come springing out but the balloons were tied to something at the bottom of the box to keep them from flying off.

My heart started pounding with excitement, I loved gifts, and I mean who doesn't.

I peeked inside the box before reaching and grabbing whatever was down there causing me to scream as I brought it to the light.

Keys to a brand new Bugatti Chiron.

I was stunned, I swear it felt like my heart would jump off my chest.

I turned around slowly but what I saw as I turned to look at Rafael left me more dumbstruck. A single tear fell from my cheeks as my lips quivered. You couldn't imagine what I felt at that moment and time but it felt like everything had frozen.

"Harley, you mean the world to me and it has so happened that you have stolen my heart. My love, will you marry me?"