Monday, March 30th, 2020

Kina's POV

We had so much fun yesterday with Mason Myles. He stayed the whole day with us.

I believe Kalisa and Reece are digging each other. They were glued to each other the moment he entered the house.

Me and my nosy self overheard Reece asking Jayce for places to take Kalisa on a date.

My brothers and sisters went shopping for Natalia. When I say my daughter is spoiled, I mean it. I already know Dario's family is going to buy things for her too. Natalia is going to need two rooms.

Bentley, Beau, and Blaze are watching television with me and my mom.

"Mom, I'll be right back." I got up off the couch and walked towards the kitchen. Bentley followed me.

He started whimpering, so I picked him up to carry him. "You do that on purpose.  Don't you?" Bentley rested his head on my chest. My dad was in the kitchen fixing food.

"It smells good in here, daddy."

"Have a seat. I'll fix you something to eat."

I put Bentley down so I could wash my hands. After that, I sat at the table. Bentley jumped in my lap.

My dad made a plate for me. Then, he made a plate for himself. We started eating our lunch together.

"How are you feeling?"

"So far, I'm okay. I have started eating more. And, I even sent Dario on food runs already."

"Before your mom and I leave, we are going to fix you plenty of Jamaican food. And, be nice and share it with Dario."

My dad arched his eyebrows.

"I'll try, daddy."

My dad made jerk chicken, peas and rice, plantains, and beef patties. Yummy. Bentley kept looking at my food. I couldn't give him any of it.

"Dad, can you grab some treats for Bentley?"

"Of course."

The front door opened, so that means my siblings are back from shopping. I'm glad  I got my plate first because we are some greedy kids.

While my dad and I were eating, my sibs entered the kitchen.

"Yes! Thanks, daddy," Kalisa says as she fixes herself a plate. Watch this.

"Where's Reece?"

My sister immediately started blushing.

"Kina, I have no idea what you mean."

My brothers and sisters started chuckling as Reece, Jayce, Dario, and my mom entered the kitchen. Beau and Blaze came too. After Reece fixed his plate, he sat right next to Kalisa.

"Thank you, guys, for shopping Natalia. Reece, thank you too. We sure do not need a baby shower."

"You're welcome, Kina," Reece said first.

"You're welcome, sis. Kina, you should know better than to say that. Grandma is going to have one in Jamaica. And, you know Dario's grandfathers are not taking no for an answer. If they hear you say no baby shower, you'll be in big trouble," Kalisa says and Dario shook his head to agree.

"Kalisa is right. Natalia will be the first great-grandchild in the family. As soon as I called Pops, we already started planning it."

"Oh my gosh! Natalia seriously is going to need two bedrooms."

"Dario and I already realized that. So, We'll take care of that this week."

I started crying at the table - mood swings. "Thank you, daddy and Dario. I love you."

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After eating lunch, I did a video call with Graeme and Janiyah.

"Hi, you guys. How are you?"

Janiyah - "I feel much better now that Jacee is here."

Graeme held Jacee in his arms.

Graeme - "Say hi to your Aunt Kina, Jacee. And, thank you for the gifts."

Jacee wiggled in Graeme's arms, and even put her cute little hand in the air like she was waving. I started crying again.

Janiyah - "Kina, are you okay?"

"Mood swings. My video call has a two-part purpose. I wanted to see how you are doing. And, I wanted to tell you that I am three months pregnant with a little girl."

Graeme started smirking, and Janiyah was about to scream.

Janiyah - "Congratulations, Kina. What's the baby's name?"

"My daughter's name is Natalia Chrystyna Ginnetti. Natalia is Dario's mom's middle name. And, Chrystyna is Jamaican."

Janiyah - "Aww. That is a beautiful name. Jacee is going to have her first best friend.  Let us know when the baby shower will happen. We'll be there."

Graeme - "We sure will."

"Thank you, guys. I want to come and visit with you all. Dario and I agreed to already place me on maternity leave from being a bodyguard. What is a good time?"

Graeme - "Just let us know the dates. I'll come to pick you up from the airport."

"Okay. Is next weekend okay? I could even watch Jacee while you both get some rest."

Janiyah - "We'll see you next weekend."

"Thank you, guys. I'm looking forward to seeing you. Talk to you later."

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Friday, June 26th, 2020

I had a great time visiting with Graeme and Janiyah. I stayed for two weeks. I even met both of their families. Graeme's brothers are hilarious. They kept me laughing the whole trip. And, Janiyah even fixed me some of her ribs. They are the best ribs I have ever tasted.

Jacee is so adorable. She let me hold her and didn't cry at all. She looks just like her mommy. Of course, I started crying because I imagined myself holding Natalia.

Brigitta, Paola, Kalisa, and I took a girls' only trip to Santorini for two weeks in May. We had a fantastic time.

We are now on our way to Italy for Natalia's first baby shower. Baby shower number two will be held in Jamaica in July. Dario was not kidding when he said Pops already planned a baby shower. We are close to landing in Italy.

"Did we really need to carry the cargo plane? Dario, are we having just a baby shower?"

"Trust me. We will need quite a bit of the space on this plane. I have two large Italian families that are both having their first great-grandchild. Natalia is absolutely spoiled at such an early age, and she has three months to go before being born."

"Okay." I rested my head on Dario's shoulder for the rest of the plane ride.

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"Kina, we have arrived. It's time to get off the plane."

Since we flew on the cargo plane, we brought my Cullinan. I got out of my plane seat and sat on the passenger side of the Cullinan. Dario sat in the driver's seat, and my parents sat in the back.

Jayce, Reece, Kalisa, and my siblings got in my Range Rover and Escalade.

Dario then drove us off the plane and led the caravan to Pops' house.

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We saw a large group of family members standing outside.

"Kina, prepare yourself to be hugged by everyone standing outside. And, peppered with them asking to rub your belly."

"Just great. Well, this is the first time since the wedding that we have been to Italy."

I saw Paola and Brigitta too. We video chat all the time, but it's not the same as seeing them in person. Once Dario parked the Cullinan, I got out to hug Pops and Mama Giorgia.

"Pops, it's so good to see you."

"It's good to see you too. How are you feeling?"

"I feel great. Natalia is great too. Once in a while, she will kick me. But, she is a good baby."

"That's great to hear. When Dario told us the name, Giorgia cried and was so happy you named the baby Natalia."

I went to hug Mama Giorgia. She squeezed me as tight as she could. Then she rubbed my belly.

"When I told Dario the name I chose,  that's when he told me it was Mama Giorgia's middle name. Natalia is a beautiful name, and that was my first choice. To know it was Mama Giorgia's middle name made it even more special."

Dario's brothers, Guiberto, Ilario, and Manuele, were here too. I gave each of them a hug too. They speak little English, but I was able to understand what they said.

"We are going to be uncles," Guiberto says happily as he hugged me.

"You sure are, Guiberto. Natalia will be here in three months."

I waddled over to Brigitta and Paola. We all squealed in unison. "I miss hanging out with you guys. I know we just went to Greece, but that was May."

"We miss you too, Kina. Congratulations. We're so excited for you and Dario. We are going to have so much fun while you guys are here. Nonno Donatello and Giovanni are inside the house."

"I better go inside." I waddled my way inside the house. Dario's grandfathers were cooking in the kitchen. I love them to pieces.

"Nonno Donatello and Giovanni?"

When they turned around, they had the biggest smiles on their faces. Nonna Ilenia and Rosita entered the kitchen.

"Ahh, there is Mama and our great-grandchild," Nonna Ilenia says as she squeezed me tight.

Right on queue, both Nonna Ilenia and Rosita rubbed my belly. "Beautiful name for the baby," Nonna Rosita says.

"Grazie, Nonna Rosita." I went to hug Nonno Donatello and Giovanni too.

"Grazie, Nonno Donatello e Giovanni per averci ospitato.  E grazie per la festa." (Thank you, Nonno Donatello and Giovanni for having us. And, thank you for the party.)

Dario, Pops, and everyone began coming inside the house.

"Kina, go have a seat in the dining room."

"Okay." I followed Dario to the dining room. After taking our seats, about 15 minutes later, everyone began entering with the food. Yummy. I am hungry too. Nonno Donatello sat next to me.

Glasses with wine were passed around to everyone, except me. My glass is homemade grape juice. Pops stood up from his chair to give a speech.

"Thank you all for coming together for such a special occasion - my first grandchild, and the first great-grandchild in the Ginnetti and Bianchi families - Natalia Chrystyna Ginnetti. We are so excited for Dario, Kina, and Natalia. Great times are ahead for the family. Everyone, please enjoy the food prepared, and let's have a great time together."

Pops is right - I am going to have a great time eating this food. See you guys tomorrow at the baby shower.

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