A bit shorter, but enjoy ❤
Something happened to this chapter when I went to publish it earlier, so I had to scroll through notes on my phone to find the draft. If there are any mistakes feel free to comment them or the correction, I think I found them all but you can never be too sure.
Devonte Wilson
I sat back watching Gianna closely as she changed my dressings and carefully applied alcohol to my wounds. This was the new routine now and had been for the last three days that we'd been at my house. I'd wake up early, the way I always did, and she'd be there to help me if I needed it. Somehow I convinced her to sleep in my bed just for the first week as the doctor said that was the timeframe where I'd feel the most pain and need the most help with everything seeing as my stitches would still be fresh.
I winced when she applied the alcohol onto one spot in particular - that one hurt the most out of all of them. That just makes me even more pissed off about the situation and I can't wait to lay my hands on that scumbag Tony once I've heard up nicely. If he didn't regret the day he was born last time, he definitely would when I'm done with him this time. Gianna having her people torture him everyday was only going to be the tip of the iceberg for his dumbass.
"Alright, all done." She said softly and stood to her feet with my shirt in her hands. "Sit up a little."
I did as she'd asked and slowly sat up just enough for her. She carefully slipped the shirt onto my body before getting me to sit all the way up and helping me to turn so that my legs were off the bed. She was just about to get me to stand when her phone started ringing on the nightstand next to us. Immediately she looked at who was calling and scoffed when her eyes landed on the name Antonio. She reached down and ended the call before turning back to me.
"Who was that?" I asked, not being able to not be intrusive.
"Don't worry about it."
A boyfriend maybe? I hope not.
Once I was in the stupid wheelchair that I don't like but Gianna forces me to be in because 'it was the doctors orders', we headed downstairs. I'm so thankful that there are elevators in this house others I'd be screwed right now. To be honest, every house that has stairs should have one, that way there's always another way to get around the house - especially if someone's in a wheelchair or on crutches.
She pushed me in the wheelchair into the living room and my eyes immediately lit up at the sight of my God daughter Katelyn. She squealed when her eyes landed on me and took off running in my direction but stopped when she was about a metre away. Gianna and Black laughed as she stood there motionless, staring at me while I stared right back with a smile. She smiled slightly but was clearly unsure. Then her eyes drifted behind me. Gianna moved around to be beside me before getting down to Katelyn's level.
"Hi cutie! You must be princess Katelyn. I'm Gianna."
Katelyn's smile only got bigger from there. Anyone who knows this little girl knows she is obsessed with Disney Princesses (like most little girls) and is convinced that she is one herself - which I don't doubt at all because she truly is a princess and gets treated like one. She's an angel and can light up anyone's day.
"No love for uncle Von babygirl?" Black asked.
Katelyn glanced back at him before looking at me but then setting her eyes back on Gia.
"It's okay sweetie. Your uncle only has a boo boo, you can hug him, just be careful."
I smiled and leaned forward some, opening up my arms for a hug. "Come on ladybug, it's okay."
She cautiously walked forward and straight into my arms. She squealed when I lifted her off the ground and sat her on my lap, hugging her tighter. I've missed this little girl. She's like my own daughter and I always treat her as such when she's with me. I'll do anything for Katelyn because that's how much she means to me, even if it means dying to keep her safe and protected from harm.
It's always been this way too.
When Black came to me worried and revealed that Majesty was pregnant, I actually wasn't surprised because the way they went at it, it was bound to happen sooner or later. My only concern was the relationship they had. It was more so a love hate relationship. One minute they were on good terms and the next they weren't; it was toxic. Black had tried countless times to make it work but Majesty always did the most to try and get a rise out of him because she found joy in doing that. They were okay during the pregnancy but once Katelyn was born everything turned to shit. She tried to keep the baby away from Black and wanted him not to be in his daughter's life, all she wanted was him on child support.
I wasn't having that and neither was Black. He may have been scared at the start but he genuinely wanted the baby and he was ready to step up to be the father that his little girl would need him to be. Of course when fighting what Majesty wanted to do, she tried to bring her drama over here. Key word, tried. I shut that shit down real quick and she's never stepped out of line with me again. It took her a year of co-parenting before she came around with Black and apologised for being the way that she was. They're okay now but I think that's because they're not around each other a lot. She does start unnecessary drama sometimes but he knows how to handle it.
"I've missed you ladybug!"
"I missed you too." She leaned back and looked into my eyes before pointing at Gianna. "Is she your wife?"
One thing about this girl, she is extremely smart. She knows all her different words and has an insane vocabulary.
Black chuckled and Gianna giggled nervously as I looked at Katelyn in amusement. This child is something else.
"No, she is uncle's friend. Did you say hello to her?" She shook her head. "No? But she said hello to you ladybug."
We all laughed when she hid her face and started giggling. It's crazy because growing up I never really wanted kids but as soon as Katelyn came into the world, something inside of me changed. It was when I held her in the hospital and stared down at her in my arms when I realised that I wanted to feel what Black felt when he held his daughter. I knew then that one day I wanted to become a father but I also knew that I wasn't just going to have a baby because I wanted one. It would have to be with the right woman and when the man above wants it to happen.
"Come on babygirl, don't be shy." Black said softly, bending down beside us and tickling her stomach a little. "Gianna is a princess too."
That instantly made Katelyn remove her hands from her face and look at her dad.
"Really?!"
"Yep. She has a castle and everything."
Her jaw dropped and she turned to look at Gianna who was trying to hold back a laugh. I was too. Black always went above and beyond when it came to his daughter and it's no question that he suited fatherhood. He and I busted out laughing when Katelyn sprang out of my lap and ran to Gianna, wrapping her arms around her and holding her tight.
"A princess like me! A princess!"
Now queue Katelyn never leaving Gianna's side because once this little girl likes someone, especially when it's someone new, she'll never leave them alone.
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And Devonte had been correct. Katelyn was glued to Gianna's side the entire time she was at the house. She didn't mind though, in fact, she too had a soft spot for children just like Devonte and his heart fluttered when he saw the connection Katelyn was making with her. It was something that came so natural and something about seeing Gianna with a child drove him wild and only escalated the liking he already had towards her.
When it came time for Black to leave later that evening so that he could take his babygirl home to sleep, Katelyn cried and screamed, not wanting to leave her beloved Uncle Von and her new found friend Princess Gia. Black tried to get her out of the house for an entire hour before giving up altogether and letting her stay with Gianna and Devonte for the night.
"Come on ladybug, time for bed."
Katelyn looked up from the blocks she was playing with. "Princess Gianna's coming too?"
"Yes, Princess Gianna is coming too."
"Yay!" She clapped and happily climbed up onto Devonte's lap.
Gianna entered the room again with Emery who couldn't help but laugh at Katelyn's face that lit up upon seeing Gia. She smiled watching Gianna take the breaks off the wheelchair and begin to push Devonte and Katelyn towards the elevator; the whole way the three of them were laughing and joking around happily.
Any house staff that were around couldn't help but stare at how beautiful Gianna and Devonte looked together, as well as notice just how well they were getting along. All of them were happy for their boss in terms of whatever was seemingly going on between he and Gia...well, all except Jessica who'd stared at Gianna with pure hatred, watching as the entered the elevator. Though it had only been a few days, it was clear that the business partners were becoming closer and she did not like that one bit. All she wanted was to have Devonte by herself. She couldn't understand why he'd even want an eighteen year old anyway when he was twenty four.
What Jessica truly didn't understand was that age was nothing but a number. When you truly love someone, age doesn't matter. Whether it is a difference of two years or thirty years, love is love. And although Gianna and Devonte may not have loved each other yet, it certainly seemed to be heading that way - whether they realised it or not.
When they reached Devonte's bedroom, Gianna got Katelyn ready for bed first and made sure the little girl was all tucked in before helping get Devonte ready, though he'd already gotten a little better at beginning to do things by himself without all the extra help. She made sure he took his pills prescribed to deal with the pain before propping up his pillows a little - that way he'd be comfortable.
"Alright, I'm going to go over to my room. You two sleep well okay? Call if you need anything."
Devonte frowned. "You're not sleeping here?"
"Uh-"
"You stay." Katelyn pouted, patting the space in between her and Devonte.
"I'll be right next door sweetie. Your uncle needs his rest."
"Man quit playing and come get in this bed Gia."
"Please!" Katelyn added.
Gianna sighed. "Okay, just let me go get changed."
"Just wear one of my shirts in the closet. If you leave she'll probably c-r-y."
She giggled lowly and nodded her head before heading into the walk-in wardrobe. She stripped out of her jeans and t-shirt, then slipped one of Devonte's over her body before removing her bra. There was no way she was sleeping with it on, that was asking for back pains which she definitely did not need. She then walked back into the room and went straight over to the bed where there was now a space for her in the middle so that Katelyn would be on one side of her and Devonte would be on the other. Carefully she climbed under the covers and got herself comfortable. Devonte clapped and the lights instantly went out.
"Goodnight ladybug. I love you."
"Night night Uncle, love you too."
"Goodnight Miss Italy."
"Goodnight annoyance." Gianna shot back making Devonte laugh. "Goodnight Princess Katelyn."
"Night night princess Gia."
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Black's daughter Katelyn in MM
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