Savior Of Her Heart novel Chapter 19

Alessandro's POV:-

I feel little hands tapping my face gently as if trying woke me up from my deep slumber. However, I pretend to sleep causing the gentle tapping action to become harsh. I hold back my laugh at my daughter's antics but my eyes shoot open when I hear the sound of sniffle. I immediately sit upon the bed and stare at my Princess to see that she has tears in her eyes making me feel horrible. I take her in my arms and repeatedly kiss her head to calm her down.

"Shhh don't cry piccolo. Look Papa is awake and wants to play with you." I try to comfort her while wiping her chubby cheeks to get rid of the tears.

"Me no play wif you." She murmurs while laying her head on my chest making me cooe at her cuteness.

"Aww, why baby? Are you angry at me?" I ask her.

"Yesh, you no come." She replies.

"Papa is sorry baby. Papa was so tired yesterday but not anymore. From now on, Papa will be home early to play with his little princess." I tell her while kissing her tiny fingers.

"How are you feeling Sandro?" Melody asks from the side of the bed whom I don't know is standing there.

"I am okay now, the tea was a great relief yesterday." I reply to her in which she gives me a teasing smile.

"Why are you smiling like that?" I ask her while playing with my daughter's hair.

"Nothing my boy. Now, get ready for breakfast and give me my grandbaby." She says and takes my princess in her arms who was whining in protest.

After they leave my room, I get in the shower and stand there for some time. The ginger tea really helped me yesterday with the headache and for that, I think I should thank Anhuphama. I complete my shower and get dress in a pair of sweatpants and a v-neck t-shirt for the day. I have decided to stay at home today and also I have something important to discuss with Anhuphama. So I inform Bianca about me is not coming to the office today and also tell her to send Delilah in here because it's very long since I spend time with my niece. However, Bianca is a little worried about sending Delilah here because of Anhuphama's hand injury but I assure her that I will be home so it's not going to be any problem. After that, I get downstairs for breakfast but stop midway when I smell something flavorful coming from the kitchen. I start to walk toward the kitchen in the hope to find the source of the smell and soon enough I am standing behind Anhuphama who is busy making some round thing on the pan. I can not help but go near her to look at the dish she is preparing. Suddenly, she turns around and collide with my chest with a yelp while I wrap my arm around her waist to stop her from falling.

"Are you okay?" I ask her worriedly.

"Ummm yeah." She replies timidly without looking at me. She is looking quite flush that's when I realize the position we are in. I don't want to release her from my arms but I have to because I don't want her to feel uncomfortable with me. So I unwrap my arm from her waist but not before touching her curvy waist with the tip of my fingers. Lucky for me she is wearing some silk cloth (saree) which gives me a fair chance to touch her bare waist so how I can not take this opportunity. However, my dear wife is so shocked by my sudden action that she is opening and closing her mouth to say something but nothing seems to come out of her mouth. I chuckle seeing her reaction before bending down to her level and whisper in her ear.

"I am quite hungry Mrs. Bianchi so if you don't want me to eat you, you should bring the breakfast to the dining table as soon as possible." After that, I am gone from there leaving her more flush and shy.

I still have a silly smile on my face when I get to the dining table remembering the adorable blush on my wife's face. I notice that my Princess is sitting on her booster seat eating slices of banana while the dogs are busy eating breakfast. First, I kiss my daughter's forehead before kissing my boys on their furry heads. I take my seat at the table while a maid brings me the newspaper. I start to read the headlines but to my surprise, the news about my marriage with an unknown person has to be the main topic of today. Anger boil inside me seeing the disgusting words they have written about my wife whom they have referred as a gold digger. However, before I can react my phone starts ringing causing me to look at the caller ID which is showing Marco's name. I immediately receive the call and what he informs me, makes me angrier.

"I am going to be at home today so come directly to my house and also bring Uncle Gabriel with you. I will inform Bianca and Samuel about this." I tell him over the phone and cut the call after getting a positive response from him. I look at my Princess who is happily munching on her snack and feel myself calming down. Soon enough Melody and Anhuphama brings breakfast but I get curious seeing the dish she has prepared. I was so busy earlier in teasing her in the kitchen that I forgot to ask her about the dish. By seeing her mother, our daughter starts to make grabby hands to be picked up. Anhuphama serves me breakfast with a small smile before going in front of our daughter to give her a little portion of the dish. After serving Melody and herself, she takes a seat beside our baby girl. I look at the round pancake type thing on the plate and gravy looking thing on the little bowls not knowing how to eat them. Melody's situation is the same as me so we look at Anhuphama with a questioning look.

"This is called Dosa and it is kind of a rice pancake which I have prepared with rice and black grams with spicy potato stuffing. The yellow color gravy is called Sambar which is basically a vegetable soup and the white color gravy is called Coconut chutney. This is a South Indian dish but it is very famous all over India." She explains to us. Wow, I am a lucky man to have such a talented wife who not only is a great person but also a great cook.

"But how do we eat this?" Melody asks curiously.

"You have to tear a little part of the Dosa with hand and dip it in the Coconut chutney before eating it. You can do the same with the Sambar." She replies and show us the way to eat the rice pancakes. I and Melody mimic her before successfully eating the food. My eyes widen at the rich flavor of the spices and well-balanced taste. Before I know it I am starting to eat the amazingly cook Indian breakfast.

"Darling you need to teach me to make Indian foods and mostly this dish. We Italian's are famous for our homemade food but you are surprising me day to day with your skillful cooking." Melody proudly tells Anhuphama who smiles brightly. I also want to praise her but I have a better way to praise her than compliment her with words.

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I am pacing back and forth in my home office while waiting for Marco and Uncle Gabriel's arrival. Bianca and Samuel also coming to discuss further plans. There is a knock on the door making me halt in my steps. I tell the person to come inside and to my surprise, it is my lovely wife who has our daughter in her arms.

"Did I disturb you?" Anhuphama asks me while I take my piccolo in my arms.

"No, you didn't. I am just waiting for Marco and Uncle Gabriel." I reply while taking a seat on my chair motioning her to seat across from me. I put our daughter on my lap who laid her head on my chest making me smile.

"Advira is throwing tantrums to see you before she goes for her nap." Anhuphama says with a guilty look.

"She can throw as many as tantrums she wants. After all, she is Alessandro Bianchi's daughter and she has the right to come to her Papa whenever she likes." I reply while tickling the little cutie who bursts into a fit of giggle making her mother and I laugh.

"Sto-ph Papa no." My hands stop tickling her hearing her call me Papa. I look at Anhuphama to see that she has a knowing smile on her face. I turn my princess around to face me because this is the first time I have heard her call me Papa.

"What did you call me princess? Come on say again. Come on baby girl." I say her with eagerness. She stands up on my lap with the support of my shoulders before kissing me on the nose with a huge smile.

"Papa good." Again she burst into a happy giggle making me hug her tightly. I have never felt this emotional before that I am barely holding back my tears. People will laugh if they get to know that Alessandro Bianchi, the biggest Businessman in Los Angeles is getting so much emotional just because his daughter called him Papa but no one will understand my feelings except me. It may be a simple moment for others but for me, it's one of the best moments of my life.

"I am so happy Anhuphama. My baby called me Papa, did you hear it? She called me Papa." I tell Anhuphama who is now nodding her head with a smile.