The Game Changer

Chapter 22: I Ship You

Stefania paused looking into Danielle's blue eyes.

"I said I love you... okay, this is awkward," the blonde mumbled, looking down at her hands.

"Sorry, what?" Stefania asked as she snapped out of her trance. She heard Danielle the first time but she wanted to hear it again.

"I said I love you but never mind... I swear I heard you said that you-" Danielle was cut off by Stefania.

"I love you too, silly."

Danielle smiled and said, "what are you waiting for? Kiss me already."

The kiss was passionate and lingering, making Stefania smile against it. Danielle flinched then held her head then passed out.

"No. No. Danielle! I love you so much please wake up! My love please!" Stefania was about to call the doctor when the blonde pulled her by the arm and said, "kidding."

Stefania hit Danielle nonstop on her arm. "Aw! Aw! Sorry! Sorry! You love me so much, remember?" Danielle said as she tried to stop the Italian from hitting her.

"I do! But don't scare me like that again!" Stefania groaned then rolled her eyes as she stopped hitting the blonde. "About Jessica... promise me you'll keep this as a secret. You can't tell anyone," she continued as she calmed down.

Danielle nodded as she held Stefania's hand. "She's leaving. She's going to New York and try to win her girl back," Stefania explained.

"Ohhh. I have nothing to worry about then?"

"Nope. I helped her look for an engagement ring and she also bought earrings for herself. I was helping her put them on... hence, the picture," Stefania told the blonde.

"Oh gosh. That's exciting!" Danielle exclaimed. "I'm sorry again for being jealous."

Danielle was cleared by the doctor so Stefania drove them to her girlfriend's house. They were greeted by the blonde's mom and led them to the dining table.

"Stefania, I baked a chocolate cake because of the obvious reason. Wait here. I'll get you something to drink," Kathie said to her visitor. "Danielle, darling, I forgot to tell you that we're repainting the guest room," the blonde's mom said as she got back and sat across the couple.

"Oh," Danielle mumbled not thinking Stefania was supposed to sleep in the guest room.

"Stefania, I hope you don't mind sleeping with Danielle," Kathie said.

"I beg your pardon?" Stefania said then Danielle looked at her with wide eyes. "Oh, I don't mind. My English is not that good. Sorry," the Italian explained.

"Yeah. Stefania won't mind sleeping in the same bed," Danielle said controlling her laughter.

"So... are you like together?" Kathie asked. "Mom!" Danielle exclaimed. "I'm sorry. I've been following you on Instagram and I couldn't help but ship you two."

"Oh my God! What happened to my mother?!"

Stefania laughed at the two women. "This is totally not what I'm expecting," the Italian said. "Me too!" Danielle exclaimed.

"Okay, since you brought it up already. Yes, mom. We are together," Danielle said with a smile.

"Who will carry my grandchild?"

"Mom!"

"I'm not getting any younger, Danielle."

The blonde squeezed Stefania's hand. "We haven't talked about it yet, Mrs. Savre," the Italian said.