Christamas Proposal
It was the week of Christmas and Taylin Orton was trying her hardest to get the tree decorated as both she and her boyfriend Ted DiBiase Jr of nearly four years had finally gotten their tree up and working on decorating it and it wasn't going as she wanted it. It didn't help any when the tree was put up with the help of her big brother Randy that the tree now had a slight lean to the left.
"I am going to kill you Orton." Taylin muttered under her breath while she was putting on a ornament.
"Why are you going to kill Randy dear?" Ted asked as he walked up behind his girlfriend and wrapped his arms around her and placed his hand on the baby.
"Because the tree has a slight lean to it babe." Taylin stated and leaned her head against Ted's shoulder and placed a hand next his on the baby. "I have been getting kicked all day long."
"Ah how are you feeling and would it help if I tried to straighten the tree hon?" Ted asked
"It would help hon its leaning to the left. Call Randy and make him help you I am going to go and start on lunch see if both Randy and Kris want to come over for supper and the two of you can fix it then." Taylin said and kissed Ted on his cheek and walked into the kitchen.
Ted watched Taylin walk into their kitchen and called Randy as he wanted to go shopping but didn't want to leave Taylin alone as she was in her eight month of the pregnancy and the doctor at their last appointment told them that she could go into labor anytime. Randy said that Krista was more than willing to come over and stay with Taylin while they went shopping. Ted walked into the kitchen and smile when Taylin was going about warming up chicken that they had for supper the night before and smiled to himself when she placed a hand on the baby who seemed to be moving and kicking.
"Honey Krista and Randy are on the way over and I need to go out and pick up one more thing on my shopping list and Kris is going to stay with you okay while Randy and I go shopping." Ted stated
"Okay hon. I might lay down on the couch in the family room and rest she and I can find movies till you two get back." Taylin stated
"Sounds like a plan babe." Ted stated
It wasn't long and Randy and Krista were walking in the front door Taylin had gone up to change clothes and was walking back down the stairs when Randy pulled her into a hug and she hugged her brother back. Ted hugged his sister and soon the two boys had hit the road to go shopping one last time before Christmas as it was this coming Sunday.
"Taylin how are you feeling?" Krista asked her sister in law
"Good drained but good. The baby is constantly in the way but oh well." Taylin stated as she sat down on the couch and crossed her legs under her and smiled at Krista.
"I hope that someday that Randy and I have a baby, but we can't wait to spoil this one." Krista stated "Lets see what is on TV and you can rest and we can just have girl time while the guys are shopping. Why is there a slight lean to the tree?"
"Your husband and my boyfriend is why it has a slight lean to it. After they get back they are going to fix the lean and we can finish decorating it." Taylin stated.
While the girls were talking and watching TV the boys were in the car headed to the mall to find the one last present that Ted needed to get for Taylin. As Randy drove them towards the mall Ted had been pretty quiet and Randy could notice that something was bothering his brother in law.
"Hey man what is on your mind?" Randy asked
"I love your sister more than anything. I have loved her since we started dating and now that we are about to have a baby I want her more than my girlfriend Randy I want to marry her and have her as my wife." Ted said
"That is awesome I am happy for you man. Do you know what kind of ring you want for Tay?" Randy asked
"I would go for something simple or something that has both of her birthstone and her fav color in it as well. What do you think?" Ted stated
"Well since the both of us were born in April I would go with our birthstone and have a saphire added as well. How about a diamond then saphire on both sides of it. Combine it she will be happy." Randy stated
"Smart thinking man thanks." Ted stated as they finally arrived at the mall that was busy with last minute shoppers. Randy parked the car and they were walking inside both had on hats and hoddies as they didn't want to be spotted or they would be gone forever and neither wanted to be away from the girls that long. After finding Zales they headed in to look at rings for Taylin. After finding the right ring Ted had it polished and put in a box and after paying for it they headed for home. Thankfully while they were gone no one stopped them. Randy and Krista stayed for supper then the boys fixed the lean to the tree and they were now headed home for the night.
Ted and Taylin finished decorating the tree and were now headed up to bed when Taylin started to grip the living life out of Ted's hand. "Baby whats is wrong?"
"Contraction that hurt Teddy." Taylin stated
"I see that hon that hurts my hand." Ted said "Lets get you into bed and time these contractions honey and we can go from there."
"Too late my water broke. Call Kris please." Taylin stated
"Sure honey lets get you to the hospital." Ted said as he helped Taylin down the stairs and into the car. Ted called the hospital on the way and then called Krista and Randy as Taylin wanted both them both in the delivery room.
It wasn't long after arriving at the hospital that Taylin was hooked up to the monitors and the nurse was having a hard time getting an IV started and was about to call IV Therapy when Krista who is a nurse asked if she could try and got it on the first try, which Taylin was happy about. Taylin's doctor walked in a few minutes later and confirmed that Taylin was in labor and asked her if she wanted to get her epidural which Taylin nodded her head in agreement as she was in the middle of a contraction. Once Taylin had the epidural in place she was in a better mood and was resting. Ted pressed a kiss to her forehead and walked out to give everyone an update on Taylin and the baby. He was shocked not only to see his parents there but also Randy and Taylin's but also Vince and Linda.
"Hi guys just wanted to say thanks for coming." Ted said as he sat down next to his dad Ted Sr.
"How are Taylin and the baby?" Elaine asked
"Good she just got her epidural and the baby is doing just fine she is resting right now." Ted said "I just wanted to come and give an update."
"Thanks son keep us updated." Ted Sr said and hugged his son and watched at Ted stood up and disapeared behind the double doors.
It wasn't long after Ted walked back into Taylin's room that they were now holding their daughter Torrance Alanna DiBiase in their arms. Torrance weighed 6lbs 5oz and was 22 inches long. Randy and Krista were touched by the birth of their niece and after Taylin was cleaned up Randy walked out to grab the rest the family. Since Taylin and Ted didn't find out what they were having it was still a surprise to the families. Randy walked out to grab their families. After everyone had the chance to hold the baby they headed home so Taylin and Ted could bond with the baby.
It was a few days later when Taylin was released and it was Christmas Eve and after getting settled in at their house Taylin just got the baby settled down in her crib and walked down to the master bedroom to take a shower and was smiled at Ted who wrapped his arms around her. Ted rested his head ontop of Taylin's head while he held her in his arms.
"You fit again baby." Ted said quietly
"I know I can finally sleep against your chest and not have to worry about the baby in the way. I love you so much Teddy." Taylin stated
"I love you to Taylin and thank you so much for our daughter." Ted said "Why don't you rest then everyone will be here after church."
"Join me?" Taylin asked. "I should be thanking you for our daughter."
"Sure baby. How about opening one gift like we do every year just us before everyone joins us tonight." Ted asked
"We can do that now. Although your gift was born two days ago babe." Taylin said with a smile and then laughed at the face Ted was making.
Ted pressed a kiss to Taylin's forehead and walked down to the closet where he had hid the box as he had gotten Taylin two different gifts the day he and Randy had gone shopping. He decided that he would wait till everyone was there that night to propose to Taylin as he had gotten her a necklace that matched the ring as well. Taylin a few weeks before had decided that Ted needed a new toy and had bought him a brand new Cadiiliac SRX. Taylin walked into her closet and pulled down the box for Ted to open and when she walked back in Ted just walked into the bedroom and they both climbed onto their bed.
"Here you go baby." Taylin stated and handed Ted the box and watched as he unwrapped and smiled at him when he held up keys to his new car.
"Hon what is this?" Ted asked
"Your new car. I thought you needed a new toy its not done just yet but it should be by the first of the year." Taylin stated and smiled at her boyfriend.
"I love it honey do you have a picture of it?" Ted asked
"Sure reach into the box under the tissue paper hon." Taylin said
"I love it even more. I have part of your gift here honey. We just bough you a new Caddy as well and from the looks of it you got me the same thing. Here is one more part of your gift. The most important gift was born two days ago." Ted stated as they heard a loud cry from the nursery Ted stood up and walked into the nursery and picked up his daughter and held her close as he walked back into the master bedroom and sat down on the bed next to Taylin. Ted propped himself up on the headboard and Taylin sat up next to him smiled at their daughter who was looking around. "Here you go baby."
Taylin took the flat box and unwrapped it and smiled at Ted who had given her a beautiful diamond and saphire necklace. "I love it babe thank you so much."
"You are most welcome dear. Do you want to try to nurse her or bottle feed?" Ted asked before placing a sweet kiss to Taylin's lips.
"Bottle feed. When we head back on tour I will feel better about feeding and not exposing myself to half the roster and plus you can feed her as well." Taylin stated. "Why don't we head down and all. I think we should give Miss Torrance one gift as well as it is her first Christmas."
"Good idea baby girl. I love you so much" Ted said and stood and hten helped Taylin stand up and they walked down together.
It wasn't long and their house was soon filled with Krista and Randy who had brought their over night bags as they were staying and helping with the baby for the next few nights. Randy couldn't wait to hold his niece again and while the guys were talking and they were waiting for their parents and Cody to arrive from church.
"Krista could you help me upstairs for a minute please?" Taylin asked
"Sure sweetie." Krista stated
Taylin popped her head into the family room and smiled at Ted who was holding his daughter and told him that they were going upstairs and he smiled and nodded his head as he was watching Torrance sleep. As the girls headed upstairs Krista knew what all Taylin had gotten Ted and needed help bringing it down as she couldn't lift all that much and had gotten him a brand new set of golf clubs and wanted to surprise him again and heard the doorbell ring and thankful when she heard Ted stand up and open the door and it was Cody and his girlfriend Lacey then a few minutes later it was Ted's parents then Taylin's parents. Elaine and Melaine headed straight to the kitchen and started to put things in the oven to heat up what they had made earlier in the day. Taylin and Krista walked back downstairs. Bob saw Taylin and wrapped her up in his strong arms and gave her a hug.
"Bob don't squeeze Taylin to death she just had the baby. How are you feeling dear?" Elaine asked
"I am good mom. I am tender and since I am bottle feeding my milk is coming in as well but other than that okay." Taylin answered
"I remember those few days after birth myself." Lacey stated as she and Cody had a little girl but she was sick and was spending the night with her grandparents as they didn't want either Taylin and the baby getting sick. "I just wanted to say congrats honey. If you need anything let me know we have a ton of baby girl things that Lillian never uses anymore."
"If we need anything I will call you." Taylin stated with a smile then hugged one of her closest friends.
"Well do we want to open gifts first or eat?" Melaine asked as she knew that both Randy and Ted would want to open gifts up first then eat. Both boys were like little kids when it came to Christmas.
"GIFTS" both Randy and Ted screamed and everyone laughed. The baby started to cry as she didn't like the loud noise and Taylin who was sitting next to Ted on the couch took her daughter from Ted and smacked him for waking the baby up.
Ted Sr had everyone sit down and then started to hand out the gifts. The tradition was to hand out one gift at a time and then everyone would go around and open it. Everyone loved how the night had gone and Torrance was being passed around and between Ted and Taylin they had a bunch of presents welcoming their little angel. Ted Sr noticed that there was a few presents left but Ted told his dad not to hand that one out just yet and Krista said the same thing. Once everyone had opened the last of their presents Krista stood up and walked over to the tree and got the present that was for Randy and handed it to him and sat back down next to him while he opened it. It was a picture that he didn't know what to think.
"Krista baby what is this?" Randy asked as he picked up the picture
"Look close Randy what do you see?" Krista stated and smiled at her husband.
"Are you telling me that you are pregnant?" Randy asked as he placed a hand on Krista's lower stomach.
"Yes I am dear we are 12 weeks. I am due in June." Krista answered with a smiled on her face
"I'm going to be a daddy?" Randy asked
"Yes you are honey." Krista answered
"This is the best present honey. I love you." Randy said and hugged his wife close then kissed her lightly on the lips.
Ted smiled at his sister and brother in law and stood up and grabbed the last present that was under the tree and sat back down by Taylin in the chair they were sharing and smiled at her as she was holding Torrance and Randy took the baby so Ted could ask Taylin something. Taylin smiled up at Ted who was kneeling beside her and smiled even more. "Taylin I love you so much. When we started dating nearly four years ago I knew you were the one for me. When you told me that Torrance here was on the way I feel even more in love with you. I want you in my life for years to come will you please marry me and become Mrs DiBiase?" Ted asked as he opened the present that was still in his hands and opened the small box that held the saphire and diamond ring.
Taylin had tears in her eyes and couldn't beleive that Ted just asked her to marry him and she looked down at the ring that was now on her left hand and smiled then looked up at Ted who was smiling at the love of his life and pressed a kiss to forehead and smiled when Taylin whispered yes. "Say it louder please"
"Yes Teddy I will marry you. I love you so much and the ring is perfect." Taylin stated and wrapped her arms around her soon to be husband's neck and held him close.
"I love you too Taylin." Ted whispered
Soon everyone was gathered to look at the ring Taylin was wearing and congratulated the couple then hugged them as well. They had all given them some space and congratulated the newly expecting couple as well. This was a Christmas that no one would every forget a new baby a Christmas proposal and a baby on the way...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year...Look for this story to expand.
Kinley Orton