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He accepted my ring. We kissed immediately. He spun me around to the cheers and applause of everyone. The sound of our loved ones celebrating our union was a symphony of joy, filling the air with pure elation.
“To the dance floor!” Selena yelled. Slow romantic music came on and I gave Karl my hand. The area was cleared for us. Others were already dancing with their partners. Karl and I danced happily from slow to upbeat groovy music.
Our grand wedding reception was a whirlwind of dancing, laughter, and heartfelt toasts. It felt like the day would never end. The night passed in a joyful blur. As Karl and I stole a moment alone on the balcony of the building, I couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed by gratitude. Gratitude for the love that had brought us together, gratitude for the support of our friends and family, and gratitude for the beautiful journey that lay ahead.
“We did it. We’re married. Officially, Mrs. Penfield.” We held hands viewing the bright night lights of New York City.
He turned me to face him, and I gazed into my husband’s eyes. “I meant everything I said back there. My life goal is to make you the happiest woman alive and to love you with my whole being, my love. You deserve it…and it brings me so much joy to see you genuinely happy and smiling.”
“This is already enough for me, Karl,” I said.
“Let me do more…for you and for us.” Gazing into his sincere eyes undid me.There was truly a love this strong, I thought. You’re lucky, Marie.
Our grand wedding in New York was just the beginning, a beautiful prelude to the adventures that awaited us. And as we held each other, filled with hope and excitement, I knew deep in my soul that we were embarking on a journey that would be nothing short of extraordinary.Not just of love, but with family.
Epilogue
Twoyearslater………..
My happy ever after came after fighting so long to get it, and I found it with the man beside me. I rolled on my side, his arm going around me and tightening gently. He was pretending to be asleep, and he had a small smile on his face.
“Must be a good dream you’re having, my love.” I kissed his nose, and he chuckled. His hand on my waist caressed me then went under my lingerie. It sent a tingle of warmth up my spine.
“Waking up to you beside me is always a good dream. A perfect one in fact.” He opened his eyes, gazing at me with such love and tenderness, I felt like melting.
“Your flirting skills are improving, I see,” I teased, running my hand down his six pack to his rising bulge in his pajamas.
“Darling, you…” he gasped, his eyes widening as I got a good feel of him. “Someone woke up feeling naughty. Marie…Marie, my star.” He purred in my ear, kissing my neck and running his hand over my bump to my breasts.
He brought me under him, towering over me. He was careful not to rest his weight on my baby bump. He smiled down at it, caressing the bump through the silk thin fabric of my garment.
I held his hand on the bump, feeling the tiny movements, the life in me was making.
“Will this not be a repeat of the past?” I touched my belly, remembering my first pregnancy and how depressed I had become afterward. I shuddered at the events happening again.
“Hush, that won’t happen. I’ll be here with you throughout everything. Don’t worry, you have me and Jason to help you.” He kissed my belly, assurance in his voice.
I pulled him to my side, hugging him. “You make me feel safe. I feel my worries leaving every second we touch.” I nuzzled my face into his chest, enjoying the warmth I got from him.
“I’ll be happy when you don’t have any doubts again. This child will be an addition to our joy. Jason gets to have a sibling and we get to raise another child together.” He brought my hand up, linking our fingers. “There won’t be a repeat of the past. Trust me.”
We stared into each other’s eyes, saying a thousand words without our lips moving. A tear threatened to roll down my cheek. He wiped it off, sucked his thumb and grimaced.
“Salty. Let’s try to make it sweet next time. Tears of joy they call it,” he mused, biting his lip as if in deep thought.
“I’ll try to make it sweeter next time.”
“No. I’d rather you didn’t cry. Though you look beautiful doing it.”
“Oh, my God, stop.” I buried my face in the pillow, feeling shy all of a sudden. He wrapped me in his embrace, sighing deeply in contentment.
Later, we got out of bed and left the room to check on Jason. He was already up, changing out of his pajamas. “Good morning, baby.” I said at the door. Karl was by my side, his hand on my back. Ever since my bump had started to grow, he always placed his hand there.Support, he called it.
“Mommy!” I never got tired of that name or the way he said itfull of joy and love. He reached me, hugging my thighs and resting his head on my bump. “I can hear the baby.” He looked up with bright eyes. “Baby, be good. Don’t hurt Mommy.”
“Thank you, my love. Mommy is good. Come with me, your breakfast is ready.”
“Daddy will have to miss breakfast with you, son.” Karl grumbled beside me, ruffling Jason’s hair. I nudged Karl’s ribs, glaring at him.
