Chapter 66
Stella
Mia bella nipotina, I always imagined how your wedding day would be. The three of us, myself, Caterina, and you, getting ready in whatever dress you chose before your nonno walks you down the aisle. Instead, we got instances of signing papers in a kitchen and you running away with another man. Let alone a man who we believe doesn’t deserve the amazing person you are. All we want for you is more than we had and I hope you understand that. I couldn’t be more grateful that I got to be a part of your pregnancy, regardless of how much I was a part of it. I’ve prayed every night since we became aware of your pregnancy that you and your baby would be healthy, and thank God every day since then. You are such an amazing woman and I know you will be a fantastic mamma to your baby. I don’t want to be the one to do this but I still believe you are having a girl and have thought about some names. Isabella, Aurora, Giulia, Angelina, Daniella. Your nonno said I like any girl's name with an A at the end, and I guess he’s right. I was the one who named you and your mamma after all. I remember the day you were born like it was yesterday. You were the most beautiful baby I’ve ever seen, even more beautiful than Caterina, but we won’t tell her that. I’ve always told myself that I would give Caterina and you a better life than I had. It breaks my heart that history has repeated itself. We arrived back home several hours ago, but the house seems so empty, even emptier than the four weeks before your nonno came for you. Regardless of how things have ended up, I do hope that one day I will see you again and get to meet my great-granddaughter. I cannot imagine a world where I never meet her or see you again. Ti amo, Nonna