Dear Ex-Wife You Are MINE (Victoria and Alessandro)
Chapter 71 My first love...

ALESSANDRO'S POV

Victoria rubbed her hands together; she kept fidgeting with her fingers and looking up at the OT light from time to time.

Today is Mr. Edwards's surgery. Mrs. Edwards and Antonio are also here.

Antonio still doesn't talk to me and is even a bit upset about his sister. I totally get where he's coming from-if I had a sister and found her in the same state as he did, he wouldn't be breathing right now. I guess time will heal everything. But, the main point is now, the surgery.

I have arranged for the best heart surgeon, and he is from LA. I knew the Doctor; he also did Grandma's surgery too. When I advised him, they agreed, and Antonio also didn't stop. After all, it's for his father's betterment.

Victoria again rubbed her hands and, this time, on her thighs. She's feeling quite tense, and although I recognize her anxiety, it's clear that this distress isn't doing her health any favors.

I held her in my arms, and she immediately leaned back on my chest. Recently, she has grown a habit of leaning on me whenever she gets the chance, and I don't complain at all.

I so love it when she does that, and I am willing to do anything to make her comfortable and happy. After all, she is not only my woman but carrying my baby. So, I feel, it's my responsibility to be at her service.

I caressed the baby bump, and she sighed. "Everyone will be fine, right?" She asked for the hundredth time.

"Mmhm. Yes, he will. He has to," I replied the same answer firmly, even though I was also panicking inside.

I can't really show my panic to her and make her more anxious. I need to be strong for her.

Hours passed by, and the OT light finally stopped. Her hands clenched my thighs tightly as I rubbed her back.

The Doctor came out in his surgery clothes, and we all rushed to him.

"How is it, Doctor?" Mrs. Edwards asked in a rush.

The Doctor smiled. "Don't worry. Operation is successful, and he is out of danger now."

We all sighed in relief.

"When can we meet him, Doc.?" Victoria asked this time.

"He is sleeping now. We will keep him in the emergency for the night, and after he is awake, we will transfer him to the regular room. Don't worry; he is fine," the Doctor assured again and walked away with his colleagues and nurses.

Victoria kept her head on my chest again; this time, she looked exhausted when all the tension had just been released.

I caressed her head. "See, I told you, he is fine."

She nodded. "Thank you, Alessandro."

"Victoria, doll, you go home now. Antonio and I are here. You should try to get more rest and make sure you're taking good care of yourself," Mrs. Edwards said.

Victoria shook her head. "But, mama..."

"Mama is right, Victoria. You need to take more rest." Antonio interrupted her. "We are here and will keep you updated."

She finally nodded and looked up at me. "Take me home... Our home."

Her words almost stopped my heartbeat because after returning from Paris, she didn't come back with me but stayed in the hospital with her father.

I wasn't sure how to ask her to come with me, and now, when she said by herself, this made my heart flip. Finally, everything is falling into place.

****

Two weeks later....

I got off my car and looked at the shop-one of the biggest jewelry shops in the world. The shop belongs to Edwards, of course.

I walked inside, and the manager welcomed me with a smile. He knows me well enough. Of course, he does know Devontes. "Is it ready?" I asked, and he nodded politely.

"Of course, sir. Please come with me." He led me to the VIP section and ordered one salesperson to bring my order.

A few seconds later, a lady went inside with a little tray in her hands with a little deep blue velvet box placed over it.

She placed the box before me. "Here is your special order, sir." The manager said.

I looked at the sparkling blue diamond-one of the world's most expensive diamonds. The emerald cut vivid blue diamond is shining over platinum. In the ring, there is a little 'Mine Forever' engraved.

I picked up the ring and observed it carefully. I have planned to propose to Victoria now. Though I brought another ring before, I chose to give it to her on the wedding day, and with this one, I will propose to her

I am sure she will love it so much since blue is her favorite color.

Yes, I do know everything about her now. Her likes, her dislikes, how she was in childhood, and many more. But, she carefully avoided talking about her first love.

Well, I let it slip. Some things should remain personal. Like, I do have some. There is something that I have kept from Victoria too, and I have no intention of revealing it to her.

My first love...

I love Victoria, and I want to maintain our current relationship without dwelling on the past, including how we met and anything that occurred three years ago, should be left behind us. Though we didn't talk about those matters, as I said, some things are better to keep in the past.

I stood up, took the velvet box, and kept it in my suit pocket. I walked out of the jewelry shop and settled in the car once again.

Just as I sat down, my mobile phone vibrated with a text. I opened it, and it was from Calvin. He is in Paris, taking care of the new project that I have to leave in the middle.

I trust him, so no worries.

I read the text, 'Boss, tomorrow you have a dinner invitation from DW Wine Corp. Please be there at seven with your female companion. Your invitation is on your office desk.'

Oh! I almost forgot about this in every other thing. I have an invitation from DW Wine Corp-the mysterious Director. I will ask Victoria to come with me; I hope she agrees.

I tossed the phone aside and looked out of the car window. A little curious about the Director. Well, I am excited to meet this mystery man...