Chapter 208 - "You Are Body Goals, Mi Amour"

"I told you many times that I don't like weary New York. It might be a dream destination to many but to me that place is like a cage, always wanting to clip my wings," Persephone said, a sad smile tugged on her lips. "I finally learned to fly high and I don't want to go back to how it was before. I hadn't tasted what freedom and peace was like but now that I have, I wouldn't wish to undo it." 

"You know, Persephone, this is your home and I would never want you to leave it if you don't want to," Santiago replied. 

"Remember your words, Santiago," Persephone couldn't help but remind him. "You told me today once again that it's my home. In the future if you ever asked me to go back to New York, I will throw your luggage out. And one can come into Persephone's heart twice but one can't come into her home if thrown once." 

"Are my words clear?" She looked at him strictly and said. She literally looked like a strict teacher at this moment. 

Santiago smiled and nodded his head. "Yes, ma'am." 

Persephone was naturally happy with the outcome. So, she rewarded the good boy with a wet kiss on his cheek. 

"Now can we please refill the pool?" She asked with a wide smile. 

Santiago's face darkened as he was reminded why the pool was emptied in the first place. "Don't even think about it." 

"How can you do this to me?" Persephone screeched. If she could she would have thrown a tantrum by stomping on her feet. 

"No pool until the kid is at least taught how to swim," Santiago mercilessly replied. 

"I look at the ocean everyday in hopes that our baby boy will have your blue eyes." She tried buttering him up but only if it would work. 

"You are hopeless, Percy." 

Baby with blue or green eyes. It didn't matter to him. As long as he arrives healthy. But what would happen if the baby came with her green eyes? 

… 

"Would you like to attend a dinner party with me?" Santiago asked Persephone later. They were inside his study. He was resting on the couch and on his arms she had placed her head while his hands protecting her belly. 

"As your wife?" She asked with a slight hesitation. 

"Yes, Mrs Vitello." Santiago rolled his eyes. She was a tease, wasn't she? 

Persephone let out a giggle as she heard his reply. "Yes. I ordered a new maternity dress and it arrived yesterday. It is very pretty.I finally get to flaunt my baby bump and my new dress."

"Aren't women supposed to whine about how fat they have gotten, how swollen their feet are, etc?" Santiago glanced at her and shared his worry. He could see that Persephone had put on way too much weight in the period of two months but he never said it out loud.

How could he say to his pregnant wife that she had gotten fat when she would say that she wasn't fat, just extra healthy? 

It can't like he had any problem with her weight. She was more soft and cuddly now. But with extra weight, she looked way too tiny than before.

Persephone giggled again and patted his chest. "You see Mr V, I got a baby here." She pointed at her swollen tummy. "I won't get this chance to flaunt it again. I want to enjoy my time being pregnant. So, what if I am fat? You may not know but I body goals, honey." She tried to flip her hair but failed and he ended up laughing at her cute antics. 

How could he not adore his big cute baby? 

"You are body goals, Mi Amour," Santiago assured her. 

Both of them paused for a moment but next moment they went back to cuddling as if nobody said anything wrong. 

"Since we are not going back to New York, can I set the room next to our bedroom as our Rockstar's nursery?" Persephone inquired, lightening the atmosphere once again. 

"I don't see any reason of saying no." It didn't matter where they would be in future but he would like it if his child had his place in this house. 

"Good. Good." Persephone murmured and suddenly stood up while grabbing his hand. "Let's go."

"Where?" He asked her quite surprised. 

"To get things for the nursery. Hurry up. We don't have time,"Persephone said. 

Why would she wait for another Sunday if they could do everything today? And it was a pleasant day today, perfect for shopping and going out. 

Moreover, she was carving an ice cream and this darn Villain had refused to let Lara buy anymore ice creams as she had her quota of ice creams of the week. 

"We can order online," Santiago tried to negotiate although he knew the result all too well. "Can you even walk?"

"I can walk," She showed him by walking back and forth in his study. "I want to select everything personally by touching it with my own hands. What's the fun of ordering everything online?" Seeing that he wasn't budging, she gave him her best puppy eyes. " Please let's go today. I don't know when you will have time next time. I don't want to wait for another week. Look, even the baby is saying it's the perfect day. Don't be callous, baby' papa." 

Tell him, how could he say no to her. 

Dear baby, don't learn your mama's techniques. 

… 

"This is so pretty!" Persephone pointed at the baby crib. It was ivory white in color. She just knew that she wanted it. It was love at first sight. No one would understand this feeling like she did. 

Currently, there were in a famous mall in capital city wandering through a baby store. 

"Would you like to see more of our exclusive collection?" The shop attendant asked her. She was extremely polite and respectful towards her. 

Santiago looked at Persephone for an answer but he wasn't surprised that she shook her head. If she liked it in a single glance, then it means she really liked it.. And there was no meaning in selecting others if she only liked this one piece.