Christmas morning arrived.
"Nikki, wakey wakey!" Lilith said as she shook her husband's bulky, monstrous body.
"Mhmmmm, Bambi…" Nikolai mumbled sleepily.
"Come on! Santa came!" she said excitedly while jumping on the bed.
He groaned before finally opening his eyes.
"H-Hello…" Lily said.
"Merry Christmas, Bambi," Nikolai replied.
"M-M-Merry Christmas, Nikki!" she squealed.
The couple went into the bathroom together, bathed, and came back out.
They changed into matching dark red Christmas pants.
Nikolai wore black socks while Lily wore white socks.
He placed a long bear beanie on her head.
She immediately hopped onto his back.
Together, they headed downstairs.
"This is for you, bro," Marco said as he handed Enzo a gift.
Enzo opened it.
Inside was a brand-new bike key.
"Awesome, man!" Enzo said.
"Yeah. Don't crash this one again. Got it?" Marco replied.
"Awwwwwww! Roa loves meeeee!" Enzo cried dramatically.
Everyone laughed.
"Lian, this is for you," Nikolai said.
The members of the Red Order walked in.
"Merry Christmas, Lily!!!!" they shouted while holding gifts.
She giggled and clapped her hands happily.
Yulian opened his gift.
A car key.
"No way!!!!!!!"
He jumped to his feet.
Nikolai pointed outside.
Everyone followed him.
The moment Yulian saw it, he screamed.
Like an excited child, he ran toward it.
It wasn't just any car.
It was his dream car.
A blue and red McLaren Speedtail.
Loaded with advanced technology and incredible horsepower.
"I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT, BROTHER!" Yulian shouted before hugging Nikolai.
He skipped into the driver's seat and turned it on.
"Welcome, Lian," the car's voice system greeted.
"IT KNOWS MY NAMEEEEEEEEEE!!!!" Yulian screamed.
Everyone burst into laughter.
"Aira, this is for you," Ethan said.
He handed Arina a small box.
Arina opened it.
Inside was a customized Lamborghini key.
On it were the words:
Mrs. Arina Ethan
She blinked.
Then she looked up.
Ethan was already on one knee.
In his hand was a beautiful white pearl ring.
Nikolai smiled while holding Lily's hand.
"Ms. Arina William Devereaux… will you marry me?" Ethan asked.
Tears instantly filled Arina's eyes.
"Yes. I will," she whispered.
Everyone began clapping.
Ethan slipped the ring onto her finger before kissing her.
"Yayyy! Big Bhai wedding!" Lily shouted while clapping.
Ethan had also bought her a pink Lamborghini Huracán.
"Meg, this is for you," Nikolai said as he tossed Meghan a set of keys.
"Daria, for you."
"And Zee, here is a key to your own mall and papers for an oil empire worth three trillion dollars."
Zhanna froze.
"W-W-W-What?" she stammered.
"Daria, this is the key to the new speed yacht."
"H-Huh? Yacht? Brother, you got that yacht from last month?" Daria asked.
"Yes, love," Nikolai replied.
Suddenly Lily covered her mouth.
She ran toward the floor.
"Bleeeeh!"
She vomited.
Nikolai immediately rushed toward her and held her.
"Are you okay, Bambi?" he asked worriedly.
She nodded while wiping her mouth.
Everyone exchanged knowing smiles.
After everyone finished exchanging gifts—
"Here, Lily. This is for you," Damian said.
She opened it.
"Yayyy!"
It was a brand-new professional art collection.
Paint brushes.
Premium colors.
Painting supplies.
She carefully checked every item.
"What is she—" Emil began.
"She's checking them," Dr. Mason explained.
"We studied something about Lilith. Painting is her passion."
"She always makes sure her equipment is original, high quality, and perfect."
"Or else she'll throw them away," Dr. Kelvin added.
"Here, baby," Kalma said.
Lily opened another gift.
It was a new iPad.
Advanced technology.
Art AI features.
Custom design.
"Thank you, P-Pretty Aunty!" Lily said.
"You're welcome, baby," Kalma replied.
Then came Nikolai's gift.
He handed Lily a cage.
"Open it, baby."
Lily looked inside.
She gasped.
"DOGGIE!!!!!!"
She immediately picked up the tiny puppy.
It was an adorable golden retriever around two years old.
She rubbed his belly.
The puppy whimpered happily and licked her face.
She giggled.
"Wait, but I got her a kitten. She likes dogs?" Sergei asked.
"Lily likes both!" she replied.
"Okay then. Here you go, Lily."
Sergei handed over another cage.
Lily opened it.
Inside sat a beautiful ash-colored British Shorthair cat.
"She so so prettyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!" Lily squealed.
"Hi!" she greeted.
The cat meowed at her.
"Nikki… names?" Lilith asked.
"How about Cherry and Argo?" Nikolai suggested.
"Kitty c-c-c-Cherry and Doggy A-A…" she struggled.
"Argo, love," Nikolai said.
"Mkay!" she replied happily.
Then she suddenly remembered something.
"Nikki! Gift!"
Everyone immediately pulled out their phones.
Recording started.
Lily handed Nikolai a large box.
"Woah, Bambi. What's inside?" Nikolai asked.
She shyly pointed toward it.
"Okay then."
Adnana recorded as well.
Nikolai slowly opened the box.
The first thing he saw was a tiny baby jumper.
Across it were the words:
Soon To Be #1 Best Daddy
His hands froze.
He opened another small box.
His breathing became shaky.
Tears formed in his eyes.
He wiped his face.
Then took a deep breath.
Inside was a pregnancy test.
Two lines.
Two unmistakable lines.
Silence filled the room.
Nikolai looked at Lilith.
His eyes were red.
His lips trembled.
"L-Lily…"
"Lily has a baby in her tummy."
"Lily gonna be big!" she said proudly.
Then she gasped.
"Why Nikki crying?"
She cupped his face gently.
Nikolai slowly looked down at her stomach.
His hand rested there.
He rubbed her tummy softly.
Then he pulled her into a crushing hug.
Tears streamed down his cheeks.
"We did a test yesterday and it was positive. That's why she has been sick for weeks now. Those were pregnancy symptoms," Dr. Liv explained.
Lily rested her head against his chest.
Nikolai suddenly lifted her into his arms.
"I'M GOING TO BE A DAD!!!" he shouted.
He spun her around.
Lily giggled.
He hugged her tightly.
Then kissed her deeply.
"I'm going to be the best rich auntie ever," Kalma announced while flipping her hair.
"Us too, Boss!"
"Ouuuuu!"
"I can't wait! It's going to be a girl," Hana said.
"Naaa. Boy," Taran (Massimo) argued.
"Lily wants nine babies or four, so let's see, y'all," Yulian said.
"Yes!" everyone shouted.
Later that day, Nikolai lay with his head resting on Lily's stomach.
She eventually fell asleep.
Meanwhile, Taran (Massimo) arrived at Elena's apartment.
He walked inside.
Immediately, he saw Dylan dancing with Elena.
The pair wore matching clothes.
Their bags were packed.
Taran leaned against the wall with a smile.
"Tawwyyyyyy!!!!!"
Dylan ran forward and hugged him.
"Mewwy Crissmas!"
"Merry Christmas, my boy," Taran said before kissing his forehead.
Then he stood and kissed Elena.
"Merry Christmas, love," Elena said.
"Merry Christmas, darling. Oh, and Lily is pregnant."
"What?! Seriously?!" Elena exclaimed.
"Yep."
"You should have seen Brother's reaction."
"He actually cried."
Taran showed her the video.
"Awwww. This is so adorable," Elena said.
The three sat together and ate.
"Danny, will you give me your mama?" Taran suddenly asked.
"Uh huh."
"Danny wants Tawwy to be Danny papa!"
Dylan climbed into his lap.
Taran's heart melted.
"I promise I'll be the best father and husband ever for both of you."
"Pinky promise?" Dylan asked.
"Pinky promise."
They linked pinkies.
Elena smiled warmly.
Taran stood up.
Then walked toward her.
"What?" Elena asked.
Without warning—
He went down on one knee.
"Elena."
"My life is a fucking mess."
"I was someone who killed without thinking twice."
"Someone carrying deep wounds."
"A sad and broken past."
"But the first day I saw you and Dylan…"
"That was when everything in my life began changing."
"I love you so much."
"In ways I can't explain."
"But I can show."
"My life is incomplete without you and Dylan."
"Please."
"Will you make me the happiest man in my dark life?"
"Will you be my wife?"
"My queen?"
Elena's tears began falling.
"Yes."
"Yes, I will."
"Yes!"
"YES!!!"
She jumped into his arms.
Dylan giggled.
Taran kissed her deeply.
Then slid a sparkling diamond ring onto her finger.
Later that evening everyone arrived at the Devereaux Mansion.
Arina excitedly showed her mother the engagement ring.
"Oh, my baby! I am so, so, so happy for you!" Mrs. Francesca cried.
Nearby, Salvatore leaned toward Zhanna.
"Come with me."
Zhanna followed him outside.
Together they entered the garden.
The Christmas lights glowed around them.
"Zee."
"I promise you that one day I would see you in the most beautiful wedding dress."
"You will have my last name."
"You will be the mother of my children."
"And the queen beside me."
"I have done many things that hurt you."
"But I am here now."
"And forever."
Salvatore slowly lowered himself onto one knee.
"Will you complete me by being my wife, Zee?"
Zhanna immediately burst into tears.
"That's all I ever wanted, baby."
Salvatore smiled.
He slid an emerald-studded ring onto her finger.
They kissed.
Then hugged.
Afterward they returned inside.
Dinner soon began.
"Hmmm…" Lily muttered.
The smell of eggs disgusted her.
Everyone noticed.
"Here you go, Mom and Dad," Daria said while placing a box on the table.
"Here you go, Grandma," Nikolai said as he handed another gift over.
"Ouuuuu!" Viktoria exclaimed.
The gifts were opened.
Inside were baby rompers.
One read:
Soon To Be Grandparents
"Oh my goodness!" Mr. William gasped.
Viktoria opened hers.
It read:
#Coolest Great Grandma Soon
"Oh my… Nick?" she whispered.
"Lilith is pregnant," Nikolai announced proudly.
The entire family gasped.
"Oh my God! Congratulations, Lily!" Mrs. Francesca cried while hugging her.
Lily shyly giggled.
"Congratulations to both of you," Viktoria said.
"Ouuuu! I can't wait to be a great-grandmother!!!!!"
She clapped excitedly.
"And there will be three weddings!" Mrs. Francesca announced.
"Yayyyy!!" Lily cheered.
The family laughed.
The mansion filled with joy, warmth, love, and celebration.
Christmas lights sparkled.
New engagements had been announced.
A baby was on the way.
And as the night continued, everyone sat together enjoying Christmas as one great family.