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I do as he asks. He removes the blindfold and I have to blink because the light is so bright. We’re standing in front of the carousel, only it looks a little different tonight. I can’t quite put my finger on what it is though.
Reaching out, he asks for my hand. “Shall we take a ride for old time’s sake?” I nod, a smile forming on my face.
“I love this, Oliver. I love you.”
“I love you, too, babe.”
He lifts me up onto the carousel and I make my way between the rows of horses, trying to find the ones we always ride. A black steed for Oliver, and a brown horse for me. “I can’t believe you rented out the pavilion for us tonight.”
“Of course.” He says it, but his voice sounds funny, so I turn, and there he is. On one knee, a ring box popped open housing the most beautiful diamond ring I’ve ever seen.
“Oliver.” I whisper.
“Willow Annika Harper. This time last year I was a grouchy bastard, set on not seeing Christmas or ever giving myself a chance to get my heart broken again, but you came into my life like a snow storm and it’s been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. This past year has been one of the best I’ve had in a long, long time, and I want to continue on for many, many more years. So… I have one very important thing to ask you tonight.” He smiles nervously. “Will you give me the greatest pleasure of becoming my wife. Because I don’t just want you for Christmas, and I think you definitely need an upgrade from girlfriend.”
Tears cloud my vision and I’m nodding my head frantically. “Is that a yes?” He asks quietly.
“Yes, yes, yes. Forever yes, Ol. I will marry the fuck out of you.” He chuckles a nervous laugh as though he was scared I would say no before a look of relief masks his face.
“Good. I like the sound of that.” A camera clicks from somewhere beside me and I realize that Chantelle and Gus are standing there, cameras in hand. Oliver stands up and grabs me around the waist, spinning me.
“They didn’t…”
“No, Will. I flashed the lights twice before I took off your blindfold. It was the signal.”
“Oh okay, good.”
“I told you, you’re mine, baby, and I don’t share.”
I lean into him and my lips find his, only this time it’s not a frenzied kiss. It's filled with heat and passion, but it’s a promise of what’s to come. Chan, Gus, Oliver, and I all find our own mounts and take a spin on the carousel. It holds so many memories for Oliver and I. I’m sure down the line, it’ll hopefully hold memories for little ones of our own one day.
Well, one day soon.
“Hey, Oliver?”
“Yeah, Willow?”
“I have a little announcement of my own tonight.” I pull the photos from the pocket in my dress and hand them over.
“Is this what I think it is?” I nod my head, tears again forming in my eyes. I am so damn happy.
“I’m pregnant, Ol.”
“Fuck, have I told you lately how much I love you because if not, you clearly need to hear it again.” Chan takes pictures the whole time we’re on the carousel. Recording Oliver’s reaction as I tell him we’re starting our own family.
Who knew that a stranger, a snowstorm, and a little Christmas magic would bring me to this point in my life? See… Christmas miracles are a thing, and this Christmas things are a little more special than normal.
