Sunday, March 15th, 2020

Cris' POV

Okay, I am beginning to agree with Kamea that Cade is creepy. I checked the sex offenders list and he wasn't listed on it. We would have immediately moved in with my parents or Kalani if Cade's name did appear on that list.

Kamea, Kalani, and I all looked at each other. Kamea held Devin tight in her arms, while I had a sleeping Kekoa in my right arm with Rocco holding my left hand. Kalani held Isabella.

"Hey, Cade. What brings you to New York?" Kamea and Kalani took Devin, Rocco, and Isabella to the truck.

"I'm visiting family. And, I wanted to see if I could drop this floral arrangement for Ms. Sanders. I am a huge fan of her modeling. I know I won't be able to visit her, so flowers and a card were the next best thing."

I don't know whether to believe it or not. "Okay. Bliss will appreciate the gesture. Just let the receptionist at the lobby desk know. Someone will come down to approve the flowers and card."

"Okay. Thank you." Then, he walked inside, and I went to meet up with Kamea and Kalani. 

Chase's POV

Phew, that was close. Now, let me go to the lobby desk. I know they won't accept the flowers if I sent them as Chase because I already tried that. So, I decided to bring them as 'Cade.'

My plan is coming along great. Soon, I will have what I want - Kamea Fiore and Layla Meyers. I thought about Bliss Sanders, but I can't be too greedy. I saw Cris' wife out of the corner of my eye while she was standing at the top of the staircase the last time I came by their house. Fortunately, I found someone to play the part of my girlfriend. Well, sadly she thinks she really is my girlfriend, but I don't want her or anyone else. She is just a distraction until I get who I want. Hmm, maybe I should ask........ Nah, they won't go for it, but it is worth a shot.

"Hello, how can I help you?" The receptionist asks me.

"Yes, I am a huge supporter of Ms. Sanders and wanted to see if I could leave the flowers and card for her."

"Sure. Hold on for one moment." She then picked up her phone.

Security is tight on whatever floor she is on. She is very beautiful and has a nice body. It is a shame someone tried to kill her. Shane looks pitiful without her. Oh well, that is his problem. But, I am curious as to why he let such a sexy woman get away. Nobody really knows because Shane is a very private man. Can't really blame him for that.

Hmm, maybe I will visit Shane. Nah, I better not. He hates me, just like Cris, especially when I hosted that gala at his reception hall in 2018. And, let's face it, I love watching Cris, Shane, and that Ryan character squirm. They are so easy to rile up.

"Excuse me, I am Bliss Sanders, brother. The nurse upstairs said someone is here with flowers and a card?" I heard someone ask the receptionist. I have to act like Cade again.

"Mr. Sanders, that was me. My name is Cade and I am one of your sister's biggest fans. I know I can't visit with her, so I wanted to show my support with flowers and a card."

"Well, thank you for your support of my sister, Cade. We are not able to accept the flowers because she has quite a bit already in her room. But, I will make sure to give my sister the card. Bliss will appreciate it." I handed him the card.

"That is okay about the flowers. Thank you for your time, and I am glad that she came out of her coma."

"You're welcome." Then, he walked away. I really am glad she came out of her coma because she is my model eye candy. So, I left the hospital and went to continue working on my plan.

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Narrator's POV

Kamea, Cris, and the family stayed in New York for the week, then made their way back home to Florida. The family is planning a big baby shower for Marco and Noeli.

Speaking of, Marco has his hands are full with a seven months pregnant wife. Boy, was she a handful.

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Sunday, March 22nd, 2020

Marco's POV

"Marco, we are hungry!!" Screamed my wife. "I'm sitting right next to you. What would you like?" Good night, I hope I can hear after this.

"We are in the mood for Italian - some of Antonio's lasagna and Isabela's baked ziti."

I didn't say one word. I Just got up to get what she wanted. Thank goodness they made some for us yesterday and brought it over. Well, it was for us until Noeli gave me evil eyes when I tried to get some. So, my parents laughed and said they will make some for me.

Noeli waddled in the kitchen after five minutes. "It's not ready yet. A few more minutes." She rolled her eyes and sat at the kitchen table.

Cris and Kalani laugh at me all the time. Well, I did the same thing to Cris when Alicia was pregnant with the twins, and when Kam was pregnant. Now, it's my turn.

"Ugh, isn't that food done already?! And, you better not have eaten any neither."

It doesn't say stupid across my forehead. "Listen, love, do you want cold lasagna or hot? It is almost done."

Five minutes later, the food was finally done. The plate was hot, so I grabbed a potholder and took the plate out of the microwave.

"It is a little hot, so let it cool some." Then, I grabbed a fork. After I took care of Noeli, then I got myself something to eat.

"Noeliani Kalei Fiore, slow down. Don't eat so fast."

Suddenly, she started crying. "Sweetheart, don't cry. How about after you eat, I'll run you a nice, warm bath in the jacuzzi tub?"

"Thank you, Marco. I'm sorry for the mood swings." She stood up and walked over to where I was sitting. Then, she sat in my lap. "How about you run that for the three of us? My hormones are all over the place. And, once our baby boy is born, you will be sex-free for two, whole months."

"That is an eternity!" I wasn't really that hungry, well for food anyway. I carried my wifey upstairs and did exactly as she said.

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Narrator's POV

Marco and Noeli over the next two months spent as much time as they could having their 'fun.' 

Meanwhile, Kam, Cris, Antonio, Isabela, Kalani spent their time planning the baby shower - invitations, food, decorations, etc. Everyone they sent invites to is coming to the shower.

Speaking of the baby shower, it is now here.

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Saturday, May 10th, 2020

Kam's POV

Marco said he is having a hard time trying to get Noeli over here for the baby shower. We had to have a limousine bus carry the guests to the house, so when Marco and Noeli arrive, they won't know what is going on. So many of Marco's modeling friends and Noeli's friends from the hospital came. Even Marco will be surprised. It is a surprise for both of them, so we couldn't put a sign on the front door.

Cris and my dad were laughing it up. We fixed the food. Layla and the family came down. We have a surprise, with approval from the hospital. Bliss, Austin, and Julian will be live, via video from the hospital's private waiting room. I am so excited for the shower to start.

The guests were all here. The food is ready, and everyone is in position. We told Marco and Noeli to come over at 12:30 pm. I heard my ringtone for Marco going off.

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Marco to Kam: "I just locked Noeli in the truck. We are finally on our way. Sorry for running late."

Kam to Marco: "That's okay. Thanks for the text."

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"Marco said he just got Noeli in the car. They should be pulling up any minute. I'll go outside and wait for them."

"I'll go with you." My dad and I were about to go outside until,

"Mommy." I looked down and it was Devin. He called me mommy! That is the first time he called me that. Now, I have tears falling from my eyes. I picked him up and carried him with me. While standing outside, I kissed him on his cheek. I love this little boy so much.

Within 10 minutes, Marco pulls up in the driveway. Daddy went to get Noeli because she is just like me - stubborn. He could not stop laughing. My dad sure knows his daughters.

"Hey, Marco. Your wife is just like I was when pregnant - stubborn." 

"Tell me about. Just a few more weeks and Marco Jr. will be here."

Daddy finally got my stubborn sister out of the truck. Good thing Marco drove the Escalade because boy do they have a lot of gifts. We may have to drive ours too.

"Let's go inside now." Daddy walked in first with Noeli, then Devin and I walked in with Marco. Once the door was closed, we walked out to the patio.

"SURPRISE!!!" 

Everyone screamed. Poor Devin started to cry. Then, I looked over to Cris - Isabella and Kekoa started to cry too. So, Isabela and Antonio picked them up.

"Welcome to your surprise baby shower, Marco and Noeli." 

She started crying and hugged Marco. 

"Wow, you all even surprised me. Thanks, Kam and Cris."

"You're welcome, Marco. We have another surprise for you guys. Cris is going to turn on the video monitor. Take a look."

Marco's POV

"Surprise! I'm sorry I couldn't be there with everyone. I want to say congratulations to my modeling buddy and Noeli. I can't wait to meet Marco Junior. Layla and Ryan brought a gift from me to you and Noeli for the baby. The hospital let us set up a mini baby shower in the private waiting room. Kam sent us the party hats and everything. Julian and Austin fixed the food for us."

Aww shucks, now I am about to cry. "This is special. Thank you, Bliss. This means a lot to both of us. We miss you and wish you were here too. We can talk on the phone privately shortly."

"You got it. Enjoy your party."

That really was special. I can't wait until Bliss and I can do a photoshoot together again. Austin, Bliss, and Julian stayed on the monitor and ate with us. They had king and queen chairs for us, just like what we did for Kam. 

"We already had plates fixed for you both." Rocco brought food for me. "Thanks, nephew."

"You're welcome, Uncle Marco."

And, Día brought food for Noeli. "Aww, thank you, princess."

"You're welcome, Aunt Noel."

Now, this is cute. Devin, Isabella, and Kekoa are walking over. Cris and Kam gave them napkins. "Give your Uncle Marco and Aunt Noel the napkins." Cris pointed to me, and Kekoa actually gave me the napkin. Kam pointed to Noeli, and Isabella gave her the napkin. Kam gave Devin a drink for me first. And, then one for Noeli. Afterward, they took the kids to the table they were sitting at and everybody started eating. I love my nieces and nephews.

I saw Noeli's uncles, Keoni, and Koa which means they made Kalua Pig. Yes! I see it now on the plate.

After we finished eating, both of us said a few words.

"What can I say? Thank you to my family for this amazing party. And, a special thank you to my modeling buddy, Bliss. As well as the hospital for letting Bliss set up a mini shower in the waiting room. That truly was one of my favorite parts so far. And, thank you to my modeling family and Noeli's hospital family for coming. Boy, was I surprised and that is hard to do. You all have a special place in my heart."

Noeli's POV

"First, I want to say I'm sorry, Marco. I gave him a hard time this morning and that explains why we were a little late. I agree this is amazing! Thank you, Cris and Kam, for hosting. You both always go above and beyond for your family. And, to my soon-to-be sis, Bliss - Thank you so much for your support and we can't wait to have you out of the hospital and back with us. We are coming to see you soon. My hospital family, thank you for coming and your support. And, Marco's modeling family, thank you so much for coming."

"It's cake-cutting time. Follow me, Noeli and Marco." We followed Kam into the kitchen, I waddled while Marco followed behind me and massaged my back because that is what was bothering me before we left.

There were several cakes, and I saw the cutest one.

"Let's cut this one first." Marco stood behind me like what we did at our wedding. Kam gave us a cake knife. Then, we cut into the cake. We cut four pieces for us - two to eat now and two for later. We cut the large sheet cake too so everybody can have some.

"Do you both want a break or go open your gifts? When you see how many you have, you will understand why I asked."

Kam carried my piece of cake and we walked back outside. Wow! She was not kidding. "Umm, Kam we are going to need your help opening the gifts. In fact, how about you and kids help us?"

"Sure." Kam went to get the kids to open the gifts with us. Marco chatted with Bliss a little bit. Kam came back with Día, Rocco, Braelyn, Isabella, Kekoa, Devin, and Cris.

"Bliss is getting ready to go back to her room now," Marco says to me.

"Okay. Let's find her gift and open that one first."

"Día, Rocco, and Braelyn see if you can find a gift from Aunt Bliss," Kam says to the kids and they look for it. After a few minutes,

"Found it, Aunt Kam." Braelyn found it and brought it over.

It was a set of four gifts. I opened the smallest one first. There were three baby bibs - one said, 'I luv my mommy,' 'I luv my daddy,' and the last one said, 'I luv my auntie.'

"The last one is for when I get to hold baby Marco," Bliss says from the monitor.

The second box was adorable. It was a navy blue baby suit. The card in it said, 'Future model in training.'" That is too cute.

The third box was a gift set for me to take a nice, relaxing bath - bubble soap, candles, and a sexy robe. Marco whistled when I pulled it out of the box.

The fourth box I handed to Marco. 

Marco's POV

Bliss got a gift for each of us. For me, she got me a t-shirt that said, "I luv my daddy.' As well as a diamond-chained necklace with a pendant to put a family picture inside.

"Thank you, Bliss. We love it."

"You're welcome, Marco and Noeli. I'm glad you love it. Thank you all for streaming me live. I love you all and enjoy the rest of your baby shower." Bliss blew a kiss to everyone and waved goodbye.

Thankfully, we had help opening our gifts, or else we would be here until midnight. Once we were done, we said a few words of thanks, then mingled amongst the crowd.

I walked over to Christina, Gunner, Erica, and Grayson. And, I could have sworn I heard Grayson say, "I wish Bliss was blowing that kiss to me." Does he like Bliss? 

"Hey guys, Bliss told me she is getting out of the hospital on the 13th. We are going to throw a 'welcome home' party for her at her penthouse in New York. Can you guys make it?"

"Christina and I won't be able to make it. Darn it. Please tell Bliss we miss her and can't wait for her to come back to modeling."

"I sure will, ladies."

"Aww man, I can't come neither. Tell Bliss the gang says hello and we miss her."

"I sure will, Gunner."

"I can make it, Marco. What time should I come?"

"Well, Austin and Julian are going to pick up Bliss in the morning. But, everyone else is going to be at her penthouse helping with food."

"Okay. I'll fly to New York on Tuesday. And, come to the penthouse Wednesday morning."

"Thanks, Grayson." After what I heard him say, I hope is not planning to break up Bliss and Austin.

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Narrator's POV

Kamea was correct. Cris and Kalani both drove their vehicles to help Marco take the gifts home. Antonio, Isabela, and Jake stayed with Kam to help with the kids.

Everyone flew to New York on Monday to prepare for Bliss' welcome home party.

When Austin and Julian brought Bliss home, she was surprised by the party. The family had a great time celebrating Bliss's release from the hospital.

The next two weeks flew by. Noeli started feeling contractions, so Marco started getting ready for the hospital. He took her one time, but the doctor said they were Braxton Hicks contractions.

Until...............

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Sunday, May 24th, 2020 

7:30 am

Marco's POV

I am a nervous wreck. Any hour now, Marco Junior will be born. I still can't believe I am going to be a father. I have been timing Noeli's contractions and they are coming regularly.

"Marco, I think Junior is ready to make his debut." I turned around and saw Noeli clutching her stomach. "My water broke."

I had to remain calm. "Let's go, sweetheart." The hospital bags were already in the car. I grabbed her hands and lead Noeli to the truck. Then, I ran back to lock the house door and got in the driver's side.

I put Cris on speaker before we pulled off. "Cris, we are on our way to the hospital! Noeli's water broke!"

"Okay, Marco. We will be there as soon as possible!" After hanging up with Cris, we were off to the hospital.

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By the time we got there, Kalani and my parents were at the entrance. 

"Go ahead and take Noeli inside. Give me your keys. I will go park your truck!" They already had a wheelchair outside for her. She sat in it and I wheeled her inside. The nurse was already prepared. I'm guessing my mom told her we were on the way.

"Follow me, Mr. Fiore!" We followed the nurse.

Kam's POV

Most of the time the kids are asleep on a Sunday morning. Cris came into our room and said Marco took Noeli to the hospital. So, we have to get five sleepy kids ready to go.

Surprisingly, Isabella and Kekoa were the easiest ones to wake up. Devin fussed a little bit, but that was it. The ones we had to struggle with were Día and Rocco. We told them we would take them to Disney if they were good. They got up, took their baths, got dressed, ate breakfast, and sat in the living room waiting for me and Cris.

Once all the kids were bathed, dressed, and ate breakfast, we left the house. Cris drove with the boys. And, I had the girls. Jake rode with us to the hospital.

"Thanks for coming, Jake."

"You're welcome, Kam."

"Will you be able to come with us to Disney? We promised the kids if they got up this morning, we would take them."

"Sure, I can come."

"Thanks, Jake."

We arrived at the hospital around 9:00 am. Cris was able to find two parking spaces so we can park side by side. After helping the kids out and locking the doors, we all made our way into the hospital.

"Hi, I am Kamea Fiore. My sister was brought in to give birth to her son. Her name is Noeliani Fiore."

"Yes, ma'am. Please follow me to the maternity floor waiting room." We took a short walk to the elevator, then went to the 5th floor. As soon as we walked in, the kids saw Nonna and Nonno and ran over to them.

 "Dad, how is Noeli?"

"A nurse came in and said she is currently at 7 centimeters. Three more to go and Marco Antonio Fiore Jr. will be getting ready to make his debut."

"Mommy, can I draw a picture for Aunt Noel?"

"Yes, you can princess. How about you help Devin draw one too?"

I packed coloring books, crayons, paper, and juice boxes for the kids before we left. That should keep them busy for a little bit.

12:00 pm

We took the kids to a cafe in the hospital and bought them lunch. We saw Jake walking fast towards us.

"They are taking Noeli to the delivery room."

"Thanks, Jake. Can you carry one of the twins?" Jake picked up Isabella. Cris picked up Kekoa, and I carried Devin. Día and Rocco grabbed our hands and we packed the rest of their lunch in my bag I brought and went back upstairs.

3:30 pm 

The baby twins had fallen asleep in Isabela and Antonio's arms. Devin fell asleep in my arms. Día and Rocco fell asleep on the couch in the waiting room. I felt my eyelids getting heavy.

"I'll take Devin." Cris grabbed Devin and I instantly closed my eyes.

My eyes didn't stay closed for too long. Marco came rushing into the room. "He is here. My baby boy is here."

"Yes! Welcome to the world, Marco Antonio Fiore, Jr."

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Thank you for reading chapter 61.

Opening baby shower card is courtesy of Can Stock Photos - © Can Stock Photo / yadviga

Baby shower card is courtesy of www.Greetingsisland.com

I have an idea for a story with Marco and Noeli on their lives. It will focus on Noeli and how she manages to be the wife of a supermodel. Look for it in the future.

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