Page 12 of The Minotaur's Curvy Barista

The small ring box nestled away in my inner jacket pocket makes itself known to me.Squeezing her hand, I notice a scenic viewpoint off on the right and pull into the lot.Shutting off the car, I turn to my love.

“Come with me, beautiful.”

“Yes, sir.”

Once out in the chilly autumn air, I take my girlfriend’s hand and lead her to the stone wall that overlooks a quaint New Hampshire town, painted in fall colors.Valencia sighs, staring out at the beauty.

“It’s so pretty.”

“Hey, babe.”I say and revel in her surprised reaction when she turns to find me on one knee.

“Babe, we met because you needed protection.And I fell fast and hard for you.Every single day since I have fallen more and more in love with you.I want to be your protector for the rest of our lives.I want to be your devoted husband.Will you marry me?”

Jumping up and down, Valencia shouts, “Hell yes, I will marry you, Kaidon Bullock!”

Epilogue

Valencia

My husband crawls into bed, spent from the day.I have been waiting here, full of excitement, during his entire way-too-long shower.

“Babe, I was just thinking about how our one-year anniversary is one month from today.Do you want to take a trip to celebrate?Maybe hit up a winery or something?”

“Well,” I purr, resting my head on his solid chest, “I do think we should do something to celebrate.But, um, a winery wouldn’t be smart since I’m, uh, pregnant.”

Kaidon bolts up in bed, staring at me with huge, happy eyes.

“You’re pregnant?”

“I am, baby.We’re pregnant!”

My husband, with tears in his eyes, grabs my face and covers it with kisses.

“I love you so damn much, babe.”He says through sobs.

“Me too, baby, me too.”