Flash back to nine months ago I first found out I was pregnant I was so happy.
"Clare do you think the results on the test came up" Eli said looking at our bathroom counter in which the pregnancy test lies
"I don't know lets check"
We held hands as we walked to the counter together. We both looked at it laying there revealing two pink lines.
"Clare we're going to be parents" Eli said happily and spun me around.
"Now that I know I'm kinda scared we just finished college and we're just starting out."
"Don't worry Blue Eyes we're in this for better or for worse remember that." Eli said in between kisses
"I know."
"I love you"
"I love you too"
"Clare would you like to say some words?" Adam asked sweetly
I looked down at my extremely huge belly and shook my head as Alli held me.
Flash back to seven months ago our third doctors appointment.
"Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Goldsworthy you're having triplets"
"Are you sure?" I asked as I looked at the screen
"Clare they're right there" Eli said as he held my hand
"Eli I can't believe you're happy about this"
"Why wouldn't I be? It's not everyday someone is blessed with triplets"
"I love you"
"I love you too Clare"
Eli kissed me sweetly and chastely
"Triplets"
"Don't worry I'll be there to help."
"I know."
"Clare are you ok" Alli asked
I nodded as tears started to fall down my cheeks
Flash back to three months ago
"Would you like to know the sex of your children?"
"Of course" I stated happily
"You have one boy and two girls"
"Eli what are we going to name the girls?"
"How about Andrea"
"Andie for short so Andie Lynn Goldsworthy"
"Ok the next one"
"Dannielle?"
"Ok Dannielle Elizabeth Goldsworthy"
"Sounds good. I love you so much Eli"
"I love you so much too Clare"
"Clare are you sure you don't want to say anything"
I nodded
Flash back two months ago
"Wow Eli these nurseries are gorgeous"
"Thank you Clare I'm glad you like them"
"You're welcome I can't believe you put everything together while I was out with Alli"
"It didn't take me that long."
I looked around the nurseries everything was stocked Eli was so afraid of running out he stocked up on cases of diapers from size newborn to size twelve, wipes were stocked up too about twenty cases in each room as well as the clothes.
"Eli did I ever tell you how much of an amazing father and husband you are"
"Yes, but I never get tired of hearing it"
Eli wrapped his arms around my huge belly and kissed me passionately.
"Clare thank you"
"For what?"
"Sharing this experience with me and allowing me to be a father of not only one baby, but triplets"
"Eli there's no one else in the world that I'd rather have these experiences with than you"
Flash back to two weeks ago.
"Clare I'm going to work they need me"
"Eli I thought you were off since you own the business"
"I'm sorry, but they need me to go in. I'll be back soon."
"Ok stay for a few more minutes please"
"Fine I'll stay for a little longer"
"Thank you" I smirked and kissed Eli
"Just imagine in three weeks the babies will be here"
"And I'll have to have a c-section"
"Don't worry Clare you'll be ok"
"I know, I'm just afraid."
"I'll be there with you I promise."
"Eli don't leave"
"I won't I'm with you forever and ever Blue Eyes"
Eli kissed me sweetly
"No I mean please don't go in"
"I'm sorry, but I have to I'll be back in an hour tops"
"Promise"
"Promise."
"I love you"
"I love you too Mrs. Goldsworthy."
Eli kissed me sweetly parting his lips with mine, I followed his movements, he moved his tongue inside my mouth gently gazing his tongue over mine.
"I gotta go, but we'll continue this later and no looking for your five year anniversary present."
"Fine" I groaned
"I'll be back in an hour I love you"
"I love you too"
Riing riing
"Hey Eli are you calling to tell me you're coming home half an hour early" I said happily
"Mrs. Goldsworthy"
"Yes. W-whose this and where the hell is my husband?"
"We're sorry he got into an accident at work he was hit by a car that was coming into the garage."
"Clare it's time to leave do you want to say goodbye?" Alli said sweetly
I walked over to the casket and looked inside. There's my husband just lying there.
"You promised you'd never leave me Eli we need you I need you wake up. Please" I cried.
"Clare sweetie lets go"
I reached into the casket and rubbed Eli's face gently with my thumb his skin was ice cold.
"Adam he promised me he's not leaving me please tell me I'm dreaming" I fell to my knees crying as Adam held me in his arms rocking me back and forth.
"Clare I'm here I'm not going anywhere" Adam said
"I need my Eli, Adam"
"Clare I'm sorry" Adam replied
I sobbed violently into Adam's chest trying to justify what reason God had to take away my Eli, the father of my soon to be born triplets, my husband of five years, my soul mate.
Adam and Alli picked me up as we followed Eli's closed coffin to the hearse. We took my car Adam drove it because my enormous stomach gets in the way.
"I need you Eli" I mumbled
"Clare you're not going to do this alone Adam and I won't let you" Alli stated
When we got to the cemetary I stood in front of an open grave as the pastor prayed.
Black and white roses were going all around and everyone took one I took four one for me, one for my two daughters, and one for my son Elijah Lucas Goldsworthy Jr. and tossed them on Eli's grave one at a time. After I finished I turned to Adam and buried my head in his shoulder.
"Clare how are our grand babies?" CeCe asked
I turned to her she and Bullfrog were both crying and I hugged CeCe desperately as she squeezed back.
"I really thought Eli and I would raise these kids together and we'd be together forever" I cried into her shoulder
"So did I sweetie I thought you two would have a happily ever after no one expected him to be taken so soon. Did you find the anniversary present Eli left?"
"No"
"That's because I have it with me he asked me to hold onto it"
CeCe reached into her pocket and pulled out a jewelry box. I opened it inside was a letter.
Happy five year anniversary Clare.
These past five years of marriage were amazing remember when we met almost nine years ago when I ran over your glasses? You were so adorable and you still are. Who would've thought we'd get married when you were nineteen and me twenty and then expect triplets four years later right out of college? You're the most amazing wife a husband can have and I'm the luckiest man alive because I get to have a family with you. I can't wait for the many, many, many years that lay ahead of us. Come downstairs breakfast is ready and your gift awaits.
Love forever and ever
Your Eli
I smirked and cried when reading the note. I looked inside the box there was a necklace, on it was a locked that read "Eli and Clare" with our pictures inside. .
"There's more" CeCe said
She handed me a ring box on it was a piece of paper that read "6 years" I opened it up and engraved of the ring was "Forever yours -Eli". Next was a small box that read "7 years" in side was a pair of diamond earrings.
"Last box" CeCe said
It was a small blue box that read "8 years" I opened it and it there was a bracelet that said "Forever and ever" on the outside.
"He bought me a present for each anniversary a head of time?"
"Up till eight years he's been going shopping every anniversary and buys some things for you and saves them for either birthdays or anniversaries."
I cried and put the ring on my right ring finger it fit perfectly. I looked back at Eli's grave and they were already putting dirt on top of it. I pinched myself.
"Darling this isn't a dream I've been doing that all day and I still haven't woken up" CeCe said
I continued to cry.
"Bullfrog and I will help you as much as we possibly can. The good news is you don't have to work since he owns his own company that just started building new shops all over Canada he was going to surprise you by telling you that."
"My kids have it made thanks to Eli and his hard work. I remember when he first bought that old mechanics shop while he was writing his books. He built that place from the ground up and now it's branching. I'm so proud of him"
"We are too" Bullfrog said in a shaken voice
"Clare it's time to go"
"Stop by anytime you know where we live. Adam moved in with me he's taking a guest bedroom."
Adam guided me to the car and we drove off. I cried as I looked over the jewelry Eli had gotten me. This is now my new reality.
I cried while writing this. Please review and let me know if I should continue or not.