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My cheeks feel flushed. As we walk to the private jet, Parker can’t stop smiling and kissing me whenever he gets the chance. He is elated to be with me, just as I am to be with him.
With his hand intertwined with mine, Parker guides me through the lengthy JFK Airport, until we reach the private jet area. I have been there before, because of my brothers, but personally, I prefer to fly like a regular person, even if I fly first class most of the time.
But, I have a feeling that my days on commercial planes might be about to end. Parker guides me to a luxurious jet, impressive and filled with every comfort.
I feel blissful, but something is gnawing at my insides. I know I have this important detail to tell him, and it is something that can change everything.
As soon as we are inside the jet, I pause, watching Parker and feeling the words stuck inside my throat.
"Parker, there's something important I have to tell you," I say nervously.
He looks at me, slightly concerned, but understanding that whatever it is terrified me. And he is right. I’m fully frightened of having to confess the truth to him, but I longed with all my heart for him to know.
"Whatever it is," he begins to say, taking my hands with determination. "We can work it out together."
Breathing in slowly, I try to calm myself, to remind myself that this is the right thing to do. I have to tell him the truth.
"Parker, I'm pregnant," I finally tell him, tears in my eyes.
Parker is silent for a moment, and after opening and closing his mouth silently like a fish out of water, he finally asks me, "Are you serious?"
I nod. "I took a test. I didn't think it could be, but with everything that's happened, it's the truth. And I should have taken better care when we, you know, but—"
In my nervousness, I keep repeating all the excuses I said to myself, but none of them matter. All in all, I’m so anxious that I fail to notice Parker smiling like a little kid.
"Pregnant." he repeats slowly, as if savoring the word.
"I know you don't— that you don't want children. But, Parker—"
He doesn't let me finish. Unexpectedly, he laughs joyously and hugs me tightly.
"This is wonderful!" he says with excitement.
"Really?" I ask, almost disbelieving, but giddy.
"Of course it is!"
"But— Grayson said— I thought you didn't want to have a family."
"I didn't want it in the past," he says.
"I lost everything, Penny, and I was afraid to lose it again. I was afraid to love again. For me, it was almost preferable to be alone. But, everything changed since I've been with you. Since we fell in love. I understand that I want this, that I’ve longed for it with all my heart. You, and our life together. We will be a family, a real family."
I can’t believe it, I’m pregnant and Parker is thrilled. He promises me that he will be by my side every step of the way, that together we can get through anything. He actually wants this as much as I do.
Smiling, I wrap my arms around him, allowing my fingers to tangle in his hair. I feel elated, full of strength and joy, with all my fears melting away in the midst of our shared excitement.
Parker pulls my face to his and kisses me tenderly.
"You have nothing to fear," he promises me between kisses. "I'm here for you, Penny. I always will be."
"Are you sure?" I say faintly.
"Totally and completely sure," he says warmly.
We take a seat, with me sitting on his lap, and immerse ourselves in each other’s kisses as the heat rises with every moment between our bodies.
But suddenly, Parker stops.
