Theme #2, "news, letter"
"Jaffar!"
Jaffar smiled as his wife rushed to greet him. Right on time, as always...something was different today, though. She seemed...happier. As if it were possible.
"Nino," he said, wrapping his arms around her.
"How was your day?" she asked.
"Pretty slow, actually," he said. "No bandits attacked, so we just talked to people, some of us sparred with each other. Nothing special. How was yours?"
Nino looked up at him and smiled brightly.
"Jaffar...I have some important news," she said.
"Oh?"
"You know how I wasn't feeling well this morning?"
"Yeah. Are you feeling better now?"
"So much better." Nino laced her arms around his neck. "I saw the doctor."
"What did he say?" Jaffar asked.
Nino's eyes the became more serious.
"Jaffar...I'm pregnant," she said.
There was a long silence as Jaffar let the words sink in. They were going to be parents.
"Jaffar?" Nino bit her lip nervously.
Jaffar's smile widened.
"Nino..." He tried to find the appropriate words, but none would come. Instead, he leaned forward and captured her mouth in a deep kiss.
"We're really going to have a baby," he whispered after they broke the contact. "This is wonderful."
"R-really?" Nino blinked. "It's not too soon? I know we've been married for five years now, but...weren't we still saving up?"
"Don't worry about that," Jaffar said. "We've saved up plenty over the last few years. Besides...I was always hoping you would have my child someday, and that means more than any amount of money."
"Jaffar..." Nino nestled her head against his chest and smiled. "I can't wait! You're gonna be such a great father!"
"You really think so?"
"Of course!"
"I'll do my best." He smiled and ruffled her hair.
"Good!" Nino said, kissing his cheek.
Jaffar sighed happily. Now this was living.
