Her King

Regina's POV

"What's wrong, Gina?" Nonna gently runs her fingers through my hair while kissing my hair, as I hug her tightly.

I don't know why today I am missing my dad so much, I do miss my mom as well. But my relationship with my dad was different; I had spent more time with my dad as compared to my mom and somewhere nonna filled the place void of my mom in my life.

However, today I am terribly missing my dad and for the first time in days, I have this strong urge to cry.

"I miss Dad," I whisper trying to hold back my tears which will fall any moment from now.

I just want my dad to be here with me when I am about to embark on this new journey of my life with the man whom I love the most. I wanted dad to see how much Atlas makes me happy and how his love made me stronger.

The love we share is the same kind of love that my mom and dad had. Even though I haven't spent much time with my mom but I can clearly remember their love.

"He must be really happy and even your mama would be so happy to see her girl being with the person who loves her unconditionally." Nonna leans back and wipes my tears.

Although I am not getting married today, all the preparations which are going around me force me to miss my parents terribly because I know they would have been part of everything single thing.

Today is dress fitting day, something which I would have loved to share with my mother and my nonna. However, I am happy that my nonna is here with me and soon my aunts will also join me. There are two dresses which I will need to wear, first for the union ceremony, that is where Atlas will declare our union in front of his kind and there are some rituals to which we have to perform, about which I am unaware of, and then the second is my wedding dress. I wanted to wear my mom's wedding dress for my wedding so it is being altered with the addition of slight changes according to my taste.

It will be a perfect amalgamation of mother and daughter choices, and I am really excited to see how it will turn out to be.

Nonna brought my mom's wedding dress with her after she got it ready for me. While the other one will be a gift from Atlas because according to his family tradition the man gifts the union ceremony dress to his partner.

Even I am planning to gift him something special. Earlier, I was clueless but now I know what he truly desires and I am going to do everything in my power to fulfill his desire. I will give him his family back. The place which was his home will again be filled with happiness and prosperity.

Atlas's thoughtful nature never fails to surprise me. Since the wedding is happening at his place, and I never really got a chance to have any sort of ladies' day out so he planned a spa day for me and the ladies of the family. While he and the males of the family are their own thing.

I just hope their are no strippers involved in whatever they are doing, because I don't think bloodshed will look nice as a part of wedding preparations.

So after the dress trial, we all are sitting and enjoying being pampered.

I still don't know what I will be wearing at the union ceremony as I was not shown the dress, only Hilda took my measurements to match it with my dress's measurements. Honestly, I am least worried about my dress because I know Atlas has selected it for me, and his choice is the best. Ain't I am his choice?

Looking at my aunts, I smile because they are busy quietly talking about how nice Atlas and his brothers are. Even though Theo has kept to himself and never really talked to any one of them, but he was polite and been with Atlas and Felix to welcome everyone. I can sense he has slightly warmed up to my uncle as both of them don't like to talk much.

After getting my nails done, I decide to go back to my room to work a little bit while others get their massages. Even Nonna was done with her pedicure so she came with me to my room because she just wanted to spend some time with me.

However, a strong wave of nausea hits me and I rush directly towards the bathroom as soon as I enter the room. Nonna rubs my back while holding my hair, as I empty my stomach in the toilet bowl.

The image of every food item which I hate comes into my mind which makes my stomach churn while I continue to spill my guts.

Nearly, after five minutes I gained the strength to stand up and rinse my mouth and clean my face.

Nonna looks at me worriedly, then her eyes widen with a knowing look but still, the worry is constant on her face.

"Gina, are you pregnant?" She asks while trying to hide the fear which is present in her voice.

"I don't know." My hand drops to my stomach, as I shake my head cluelessly.

"You sound worried, Nonna?" I ask her because I can't seem to understand the reason behind her concern. Because as far as I know her, she would be thrilled with the idea of my babies.

"Atlas and you." She swallows, and lets out a small sigh, "You both are different. What if something happens to you because the baby is like him?"

It feels strange to know that I am not the only one who knows about his truth now even Nonna and Uncle knows who he and his family are.

"Nonna." Placing my hands on her shoulders, I smile, "Yes, we both are different but we both are meant to be together. And if I am pregnant, then this baby will not only be his, it will be mine too. So, don't worry."

Although Atlas and I have never talked about children I know just like me even he will be thrilled about this even if it's a surprised one.

"How can I not worry, Gina?" She looks agitated, "What if something happens to you because the baby is like him?" Her eyes water, as she holds my hands.

I know she is concerned, but I don't like the way she is trying to say that my baby can kill me because he might have Atlas's traits. We are not even sure that I am pregnant and she letting all these negative thoughts slide into her mind.

"Nonna, I understand your concern." I look at her, speaking to her as calmly as possible, "In case if my baby is like his father, even then he can never harm me in any way. And every pregnancy comes with its own risks, so I am not going to think about all these things and ruin my happiness. So I will appreciate that even you don't worry about such things. If I am pregnant then just be happy for us and be ready to become the coolest Nonna to my child as well."

"I am just afraid to lose you." She whispers and hugs me.

"I know and you wouldn't lose me ever." Hugging her back, I close my eyes, "If anything you will only gain a piece of my heart to shower your love more."