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After all, I’m a full-time mother now. My days now are spent in the house taking care of Ella. Of course, Cameron has hired help for us in the form of a nanny, but sometimes, I like doing things myself. She’s my daughter after all, and I’d feel silly leaving her to others to be raised.
Plus, our baby girl has her daddy wrapped around her finger. When Ella cries, Cameron jumps up to see what’s wrong. He’s a modern dad who doesn’t balk at changing dirty diapers, and more than once, I find them giggling together as he gives her a bath.
Sadly, my relationship with my dad isn’t going so well. Sure enough, Randy was fired from Mirabelle after a matter of weeks and showed up at Sunrise Trailer Park again. He wanted to move in with us at the mansion, but I drew the line at that. He needed to stay in his trailer and find a new job.
Of course, Randy wasn’t happy about that. He blew up my phone constantly with angry text messages, calls, and voicemails. He wanted Cameron to give him another chance, but that’s a ridiculous proposition. Randy can’t keep a job no matter what, and he needs to find his own way in life. Fortunately, Cameron has waived rent on the trailer forever, and soon, Daddy will be able to collect Social Security. It won’t be much, but hopefully it’s enough so that he has a steady, if small, income.
Back in the park, the three of us stop by the pond. Ella has finally dozed off in her stroller, and the sound of small, lapping waves is like a tinkling melody. Cameron parks the stroller and then turns to look at me. There’s something flaring in his bright blue eyes, and before I realize what’s happening, he drops to one knee.
“What are you doing?” I gasp, my hands flying to cover my mouth.
Cameron pulls out a blue velvet box from his pocket, and opening it, a large, beautiful diamond flashes in the sunlight. The rock is huge but it’s not the size that matters. It’s the sentiment.
“Marry me, Jess,” Cameron growls, not breaking eye contact. “Please, sweetheart. Make me the happiest man in the world.”
Tears swell my eyes as I gaze at the ring, and then the handsome man holding it. Slowly, I lean down to kiss him, and then straighten as he slides the ring onto my finger. It fits perfectly.
“Yes,” I whisper breathlessly. “Yes!”
Once the ring is securely on my finger, I admire it for a moment. It flashes in the light, burning with a beautiful fire within, and then Cameron picks me up in his arms and spins me around before putting me back on my feet. We smile breathlessly at one another before kissing, and then I break away. After all, I have news of my own to share with him.
“Now it’s my turn to surprise you,” I tell him.
“What is it?” he asks. “Sweetheart, I love you, and all surprises from you are good.”
I smile again, and nestle in his arms. I wasn’t expecting to share this news with him today, but I can’t think of a better time to tell him than right now.
“I’m pregnant,” I say. “You’re going to be a daddy again.”
It’s Cameron’s turn to gasp. His arms pull me tighter into his hold, and he turns my chin towards him.
“Are you really?” he asks in disbelief, happy tears swelling in his eyes.
I smile and nod.
“I was planning on applying to college to get an online degree, but this is so much more important, so I’m going to put school on hold for now. I want to enjoy this baby just like I did with Ella. And you’ve made that possible for us, Cameron.”
He reaches down, one hand gently cupping my burgeoning belly.
“A second child,” he says with wonder. “Another baby with you… how did I get so lucky?”
I’m pretty sure I’m the lucky one out of the two of us but I don’t get the chance to tell him this before his lips claim mine in another kiss. The ring box in Cameron’s hand drops to the ground as his arms wrap around my waist. He pulls me closer as I slink my hands around his neck, deepening the kiss.
“What do you think it is?” he asks as he breaks the kiss.
“This time I’m hoping it’s a boy,” I smile. “A boy who looks just like you, with your black hair and blue eyes.”
