The Brambilla's, The Beginning

It was now four months since they lost their baby, she kept busy filling the rest of the mansion with furniture. Some of her paintings were hung around several areas within the home. Leone and Eddie's paintings were hung in the family room. Every time she entered the home she was astonished at the beauty of their front entrance. The only sad part of her life was that she and Leone hadn't made love, this made her irritable and everyone noticed it.

Coming home from a charity event a few nights later she headed upstairs without speaking a word to him. Even when he called out to her she ignored him and kept walking up the stairs and to their bedroom.

He stood at the bottom of the stairs scratching the back of his head, wondering what he had done to piss her off. He made his way upstairs and into the bedroom, he was desperate to know what was wrong.

"Have I done something to upset you?"

She continued removing her jewelry. "Now what would make you think that?" she asked in a snarky tone.

"We were having a good time at the charity event up until the last hour when you insisted we come home. You wouldn't look or talk to me on the drive back so I know that something is wrong."

Grabbing her nightgown she walked past him and into the bathroom to change.

Now he knew she was really mad about something because she always changed in the bedroom and never in the bathroom. Going over to the bathroom door he knocked.

"God damn it woman, will you talk to me?"

She came out wearing her nightgown and once again walked past him without acknowledging him and got into bed.

He went and stood at the head of the bed as he started removing his clothes. "I will not tolerate you treating me in such a manner."

She sat up, glaring angrily at him. "Oh you won't tolerate it, well maybe you better find somewhere else to sleep tonight."

Standing there in just his pants he ran his hand over his mouth and chin. "You have to tell me what is wrong so that I can fix it. You have been very moody at times and I just thought it was because it was your time of the month." He would soon find out that was the wrong thing to say to her.

"Every time a man does something wrong and his wife gets mad that's what they always say. Oh it must be your time of the month. You jackass, how can you be so stupid?"

He was not expecting to have a fight with her, and was glad there was nothing in her reach that she could throw at him. "I am so tired of you being so unreasonable. Just tell me what the hell I did or didn't do."

"Maybe you should tell me what you did."

He stood there and waved his hands in the air and cursed. "I don't know what the fuck I was supposed to have done."

"Okay, you want to know," she said, jumping out of bed. "That woman you were flirting with most of the night, is there something going on between the two of you?"

"Stella, I was not flirting with her and there is nothing going on between us."

"I know you, you thrive sex so much so I know you must be getting it from somewhere because you're sure as hell not getting it from me."

Now it was starting to dawn on him, she was just as sexually frustrated as he was. When he walked over to her and tried to place his hands on her shoulders she pushed him away. "If you think I would have sex with another woman then you have lost your mind. We have been through this before and I've told you I will never cheat on you."

She felt the tears filling her eyes and had to look away from him. "You haven't made love to me since way before we lost Angel. Are you not attracted to me anymore? Do I no longer turn you on?"

He moved closer and put his one hand on her shoulder and his other hand lifted her chin up so that he could look into her eyes. "You foolish woman. How in the world could you ever think that you don't turn me on? Everything you do turns me on. The way you brush your hair, the way you chew your food. Even when I watch you asleep I get so turned on and all I wanted to do is climb on top of you and ravish your body."

"Then why haven't you even attempted to make love to me?"

"I was waiting for your body and mind to heal. I was waiting for you to tell me that you were ready."

"A week ago when we got into bed and I started kissing you all you did was kiss me back and went to sleep. Usually all I have to do is lay down and you're on me like a madman. That night when you went to sleep I felt rejected and unwanted."

He felt a pain in his heart when he heard what she was saying. "You must never feel that way, I never intended for you to feel rejected and you are very much wanted. I want you so bad, I want to make love to you in the worst way."

"Nothing stopping you."

He cupped her face in his hands and lowered his mouth onto hers. At first his kiss was gentle but soon turned passionate. "I've never wanted you more than I want you right now," he said, placing his hands on the front of the material of her nightgown he ripped it.

It had been so long since she had seen that look of lust in his eyes and felt the power of his strength as he tore her nightgown from her body. She was lifted up and dropped onto the bed, left there stark naked as he undressed. Then the next thing she knew he was on top of her, pinning her hands above her head. Her eyes closed and she let out a soft purring noise when she felt his lips on her neck, exploring down to her chest.

Knowing that she was ready to be intimate and having been starved for sex for so long he didn't waste a moment getting buried deep inside her. He released her hands and looked down at her face as he started thrusting fast inside her. It was over so quickly as he gave himself the release he was desperate for. He felt so guilty for not going slow and giving her more pleasure.

"My love, I am so sorry. I should have went slower and made sure that you were taken care of first."

She moved her hands up and down his back as she smiled up at him. "We both needed this and I'm not disappointed. After months of going without sex this was perfect."

He couldn't believe how sweet and understanding she could be. "I will make it up to you. Now I will make love to you the way I should have. So I want you to just lay back and enjoy everything I'm going to do to you."

Later that night she laid there with a smile on her face. He kept his word, giving her the best night of sex that she had ever experienced with him.

With his arm around her he watched as she slept. She had fallen asleep with a big smile on her face, a smile he hadn't seen since before they lost the baby. He knew that from now on things were going to get much better for them.

Several months later: Eddie had been gone for a good four months, traveling around. But he would call twice a month to let them know what he was up to and had no idea when he'd be back. Eleonora kept busy with her artwork, she and Leone enjoyed going to many plays and the Opera. With Eddie gone William was constantly around keeping an eye and protecting the couple.

Leone came home early from a meeting and not finding her in the living room or her studio he asked one of the maids where she was.

"Mrs. Brambilla wasn't feeling well so she went upstairs to lay down about an hour ago."

Thanking her he took the steps two at a time up to their bedroom. When he got there she was sitting on the bed with her head down. Walking over he sat down and placed his finger under her chin, lifting her head up.

"What's wrong? I was told you were not feeling well."

"I'm not sick."

"Then what is wrong?"

She lifted the positive pregnancy test up to show him. "I'm pregnant."

He took the stick from her hand and looked at it, a smile crossed his face. "This is fantastic news." He looked at her and noticed that she didn't seem happy about it. "Is it not good news? I know we never discussed having another baby, but are you not just a little bit happy about it?"

"I am happy, it's just that I'm scared," she said, all teary-eyed.

"Tell me why you are scared."

"What if the same thing happens as it did with Angel? What if I carry this next baby for months only to lose it?"

He pulled her into his arms and held her against him, stroking the back of her head. "Oh my love, I understand what you're feeling. What happened with Angel was tragic, but that doesn't mean that it will happen again."

She let the tears wet his jacket. "You don't know that though. I don't think I could survive losing another child."

Lifting her head up he touched the side of her cheek. "You can't think of it that way, just think of this sweet little baby that's growing inside you now and concentrate on that. We will do everything in our power to make sure this baby survives. We will double up on your doctor's appointments, get regular scans. I will even buy one of those home machines so that we can listen to the baby's heartbeat as often as we want."

"Yes, you're right." She placed her hand on her stomach. "I'm not losing this baby."

Later that night when she was asleep he got out of bed, grabbed his phone and went out onto the balcony.

Hey, Leone, it's awfully late. Is there a problem and do you need me to come back?

"No, everything is fine, actually it's better than fine. I'm sorry I'm calling late but I didn't want Eleonora to overhear our conversation."

Okay, so what's so important that you have to keep it from her?

"She's pregnant, we're having a baby."

That's fantastic news, so why do you sound so worried?

"Yes we're both happy about it, but she's also very worried that the same thing will happen with this baby that happened to Angel."

I can understand her being worried, but just because it happened doesn't mean it will again.

"I know that, and I also know that she's going to worry about it all throughout her pregnancy. I'm going to have to stay close to her as much as possible."

You want me to come back?

"I really hate to take you away from whatever you're doing, but I will need someone to keep a close eye on my business so that I can concentrate on Eleonora and our unborn child."

How far along is she?

"She figures about four weeks."

Okay, just give me a couple of weeks to clear up what I'm doing here and I will return.

"Thanks, Eddie, I knew I could count on you. It will also be a comfort to her to have you here. I should warn you though, she's a little pissed off at you that you have been gone so long."

That's okay. When she sees this handsome face of mine she'll forget about being mad.

Leone chuckled. "Yeah, yeah, so I'll see you in a couple of weeks."

When he hung up the phone and turned to go back into the bedroom she was getting out of bed and walking towards him. "Why are you up? You should be in bed sleeping."

She let out a yawn. "I woke up and you weren't beside me. Who were you talking to?"

He walked over to her and putting his arm around her he steered her back towards the bed. "It was nothing important, just business." He hated lying to her but if she knew that he had asked Eddie to come back so that he could stay and keep an eye on her 24/7 she would have had a fit.

"We'll have to make a doctor's appointment in the morning."

He got into bed beside her, turning on his side and resting his head in the palm of his hand. "I will do it. I don't want you to worry about anything. I will also make sure that you get everything you want without question."

"You're so good to me."

"That's because I love you, and I just know in my heart that everything is going to be okay and our baby will come into this world to the most wonderful mother in the world."

She reached over to touch his cheek. "So you will give me whatever I want without question?"

"I give you my word."

"So if I were to ask you to make love to me right now would you?"

A smile crossed his lips as he moved closer, putting his arm around her. "Your wish is my command," he said, lowering her down onto her back and getting on top.

He made tender love to her, making sure she was satisfied. When they were done she curled up into his arms and went to sleep.