Chapter 35 of 48

𝑋𝑋𝑋𝐼𝐼𝐼

A Shriveling Flower1,587 words~8 min read

Pregnancy mood swings can be quite the rollercoaster ride. One moment you're laughing, the next you're ready to cry over spilled milk.

And being pregnant at sixteen is even worse. Lily has been struggling lately with her hormones being all over the place, she legit cried yesterday because Jason killed an ant and that ant's kids could be waiting for her to come back.

And then there's this depression episodes followed by the uncontrollable laughter. Although it was difficult dealing with those emotional outbursts, Jason was so patient with Lily, he-not even once- complained about it.

When she was craving something he got for her, when she was being doubtful he assured her, when she was crying he was by her side calming her, when something hurt he massaged her.

He was more than excited about finally meeting his baby. He didn't mind having a boy or a girl, he just wanted to have a healthy baby to hold between his arms. But deep down he secretly wished for a little Lily, so that now he had a queen and a princess to take care of.

Lily on the other hand hoped for a boy, she always wished to have a big brother so she's doing her future daughter a favor by giving her a big brother that could always stand by her side and protect her.

Lily's treatment was going by perfectly, she was showing great response to the new treatment and her body seemed to be getting better even if it's not that much, but considering that she was also pregnant the results were more than good.

Jason decided to surprise Lily with getting the baby's room ready. He went out to buy the necessary things, like the bed and closet and clothing and so on while Lily was visiting her parent's house.

All of Jason's brothers were enthusiastic that soon they will be uncles, even if they didn't show it they really were happy for both Lily and Jason. They were all, in their own way, so  supportive to Lily during her treatment.

Sophia was the only sibling that didn't know about the pregnancy, she didn't even know Jason was married and she would always complain how she doesn't see him around enough anymore.

But her parents thought it's best for her not to know right and Jason just went with it. And that brings us to this moment where all the brothers were squashed into one room as each one of them tried to help with something.

Some of them were painting the walls, others were helping with putting the bed and closet together while some just stood there confused. Putting eight boy siblings together in a room and telling them to work together was not the greatest idea.

This was probably the messiest thing ever, but that's what made it unique. It kinda represented their family and each one of them left his mark in the room.

The room painting was done and everything was put together, but oh no things with the kings could never be this calm and perfect.

Alex decided to dip his hand in the paint and smash it on Elijah's face, but Elijah was too quick to react and moved out of the way which resulted in Alex's hand hitting the freshly painted wall.

Alex's hand that was dipped in blue paint left a print on the white wall.

"Oh my fucking shit. Are you fucking kidding me? You stupid kid, I just finished painting this you dumbass" Brent shouted.

"Bro chill , didn't mean to, it was a mistake"

"It's alright, I actually like it" Jason said.

"You do" Alex said, feeling relieved.

"Yeah, in fact let's all do the same"

"I agree, I think Lily and our little niece will like it" Cole said.

One by one the Kings brothers left their handprints on the white wall. It was a weird sight, seeing the italian mafia brothers being wholesome and childish. Their little niece will be a spoiled lucky litle girl and no one would dare to even look her way.

"I can't believe you're going to be a father at seventeen and I will be an uncle" Will said.

"Why do you love this girl that much? I mean she's good, but like why? Why to have such responsibilities and commitments this early in life? What makes her so special you gave your teen life away for her?" Mason asked.

Mason knew he had to take over the mafia one day, so he was being rebellious and trying everything possible before he had to step into that role. His dad wasn't too happy about it, being free doesn't mean being stupid and hanging out with the wrong crowd.

Although some would agree that Mason is considered the wrong crowd winse his whole family is in the mafia. But his dad doesn't want him hanging with those friends that use him.

"She's worth it that's why. Who said I gave up my teen years? I want to live them with her by my side, and our baby will make this even more special. I am lucky that I have found my soulmate early at this age, that means we could experience more things together. I love her so damn much. Lily is just perfect, one laugh from her could make my day and I just feel so blessed to have her by my side during my lowest and highest moments. You will find your soulmate one day and you will understand what I mean, Mason. You all will understand what love is."

"Damn, our little brother is so in love, he's speaking like a mature man" Luke said.

Mason patted Jason's shoulder and nodded at him "As long as you're happy, we're happy for you"

"Oh hi, Lily" Alex said, smirking. He saw her standing there from the beginning, but didn't say a thing.

Lily was staring at Jason with so much love and adoration, and then diverted her eyes towards the rest. This was such a wholesome scene she got to see and she almost felt like crying.

"Did you guys do all this?" Lily asked, looking around the room. The white and gray walls with stars and clouds decorating them and then the special wall that has their colorful handprints.

And then Lily started crying.

"What the fuck? Why is she crying?" Alex asked.

"Is the room that ugly?" Will asked.

"We can change it if you want"

Brent slapped Alex's head before blaming him cause she started crying when she saw the wall with handprints and that was all his fault.

"Jason, I don't think the handprints was a good idea after all"

"I don't think she's crying because of that" Luke added.

"Can you guys shut the fuck up and stop talking at the same time? You're giving me a headache"

That was enough for the room to go quiet except for Lily's small sniffles. Jason wrapped his arms around her and asked what's the problem.

"No, I'm just too emotional. The room is amazing, it looks amazing and that wall with the handprints is the best thing about it. Our baby will be the luckiest having everyone of you around him or her, I know you will all love the baby just like you do with Sophia"

Elijah, who was still a kid, shocked everyone by stepping forward and hugging Lily and Jason. Will looked around the room before shouting 'group hug" and joining them.

Everyone followed his lead, although it was awkward for some and others were hesitant to show that much emotion, they all still hugged and to Lily this moment meant the world to her.

It's like the Kings officially accepted her between them as a family member and that got her crying again.

"Jeez, woman, stop crying" Alex said which earned him a slap on the back of his head.

"I'm glad I am not a woman, imagine crying every five seconds over stupid shit" Will added.

"Shut up, kids" Jason warned and that was enough to shut them up.

"Okay I'm done with this sappy shit, I'm outta here" Mason said before leaving the room.

"We'll all leave now, congratulations for the hundredth time, cya" Brent said as everyone followed him out.

Alex being the sarcastic kid had to leave in his own way. Congrats Lily, and god be with you Jason, I don't know you will handle a crying baby and an emotional mana bear and the kid delivery will be such a nightmare. Imagine they will let you see how she will poop you baby and-"

Alex's rant was cut short as she got smacked in the back of his head for the third time before Luke dragged him out of the house.

"Can you stop slapping my head, I will have a dent at the back of my head because of you guys and I promise I will s-" his words was muffled by the door shutting behind them and Lily chuckled at the scene.

"Alex is so funny"

"He's a pain in the ass" Jason replied.

"That speech was so cute, Jasey. I love you so much"

"I meant every single thing and I love you more, Fiore"

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(A/N): Did not review this, so you might find some grammatical mistakes.

I thought it would be nice to have a scene of all the brothers together.

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