Chapter 12
Owen's POV
Her eyes never left the ultrasound picture the whole drive home. I saw the panic that filled her eyes earlier in the day succumb to admiration as she staired at the picture of our child. It was cute to see her look at the pic then put her hand on her stomach. The ultrasound had made the situation real for Lilly and that's what she needed. I have to admit even though I remained calm earlier I was scared to death. I had to be strong for my beautiful girlfriend and my child.
We returned to the apartment, I ordered us a pizza while Lilly read all the reading material the Doctor sent with her. "Owen, it says pur due date is July 12… I guess we will have to postpone our trip." she said. "We can reschedule it and baby Milligan can join us." I said rubbing her stomach. "It says By the end of the third month, your baby is fully formed, with arms, hands, fingers, feet, and toes. Little hands can open and close." she read out loud. I couldn't help, but smile. "It also says we should be able to find out the gender at the next visit." she added. I pulled her in for a kiss.
The pizza arrived and we ate dinner. I joined Lilly in our room with our laptops as we both read about our developing baby. I looked at the clock two minutes till midnight, I had an idea. I turned on the the t.v. so we could count down to the new year. "10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1….Lilly will you marry me? I said getting down on one knee and holding out the ring."
"Of course!" she said her eyes were filled with tears. I picked her up and gently spun her around. Kissing her, holding her tightly I knew things would work out.
My phone started ringing. It was my parents I answered it on speaker phone. "Happy New Year!" my parents shouted in unison. "Happy New Year!" Lilly and I both replied. "Mom, Dad… I have news. I said. "Lilly's pregnant? I knew it!" my mom shouted. "Ummm well yes, but I just asked Lilly to marry me and she said... YES!" I announced. "Congratulations to you both! We will talk more… tomorrow night dinner to celebrate… I won't take no for answer." my dad said and we said our goodbyes.
I grabbed a bottle of ginger ale from the fridge and two champagne glasses. I poured both Lilly and I a glass. I handed Lilly hers as I made a toast, " to my beautiful family, to the future Mrs. Milligan and baby Milligan! " I said as we took a drink. "To happiness, to family, to finding my soul mate, and the man who will be a wonderful husband and father." Lilly said. I soon showered her with kisses.
January 1, 2015
I took Lilly breakfast in bed, she was on her laptop. "What intersting baby facts have you found out today?" I asked joining her in bed. "I was looking at houses, there's not much room here and with a baby coming we will need more room." she said taking a bite of eggs. "I know we need more room, but I'm not sure it's my budget right now." I told her my voice filled with regret. My mind turned to all the things we would need for our baby and working part time at the youth center wasn't going to be enough. "Owen, we can make it work." she said. " I guess if I find a better job and quit hockey and drop a few classes it could work." I said. "Owen, you will do no such thing."she stated. I looked at her with a puzzled expression. " with the money from my moms estate, the insurance payoff and the inheritance I recieved we will be fine." she said. "I want to be the one to take care of you and the baby. Thats your money! " I said. "Owen, we're getting married and starting a family. It's our money! Plus, we can both be able to finish school and give baby Milligan the best life after we get our degrees." she said. "You are here on a hockey scholarship! You can't give that up!" she insisted. "I just want to take care of you both" I said. "And you will are and will." she said starting to kiss me.
It was 5:30 PM and we were to meet my parents in thirty minutes for dinner. I was patiently waiting on Lilly while she got ready. "Come on Lilly we are going to be late!" I said tapping on the bedroom door. She opened the door, she looked amazing. I stoop there with my jaw dropped absolutely speechless. She had on a silver dress that only had a strap over her left shoulder, it hit mid thigh and clung to her in all the right places. Her swollen breast were about to pop out, she had cleavage for days. Her long blonde hair was down and hung in soft ringlets. She had on silver pumps that gave her about 4" in height… and my favorite part of all was the shiny white gold and diamond ring on her left ring finger showing the world she belonged to me. "Do, I look okay? " she asked. "Absolutely amazing!" I said still overcome by her beauty. "Is it too much?" she asked. "No, I can't take my eyes off you." I said. As helped her get her coat and grabbed my keys.
We arrived at the restaurant and I was surprised to see it was more than just mom, dad and Tristan there. It was my whole family my grandparents, my aunt Joanna, my uncle Jim, my cousins Bryan and Kelly, and Tristan's little friend Maya (who I'm sure was invited so my grandparents wouldn't realize he was gay). "Congratulations! " they all yelled as we walked up to the table. I looked at Lilly and smiled , and started introducing her to my family.
"Matthews is that Scottish?" my grandfather asked. " Yes, Sir." Lilly replied. "Good, Milligan is Scottish… heritage is very important! " he continued. I gripped Lilly's hand under the table. "Well, lets see the ring!" my aunt Joanna said grabbing Lilly's hand and about ripping it off. "Forget the ring… what happened to the rest of her dress? My grandma interrupted. "Have you two picked a date yet?" my grandmother asked. "Yes, we were thinking Valentine's Day!" I answered. "Thats only a little over a month away." grandma replied. "What did you do, knock her up Owen? " my uncle Jim snorted. "Excuse me please." Lilly stood up and headed to the restroom. "Owen, you did didn't you!" my grandpa said giving me a stearn look. Maya and my mother both excused themselves and followed Lilly. "Thanks for making her uncomfortable! " I told the table. "Yes, we're having a baby… that has nothing to do with our engagement " I said slamming my fist on the table. I looked at my father for help. It was quiet for about a minute before my uncle Mike started back in. "Well, what she see in a loser like you?" "I'm not a loser." I said turning beat red. "Yeah, the only thing you got going for you is hockey. Lord knows you didn't get any brains." he said while inhaling his lasagna. "Owen, has a very bright future. He's going to be a teacher! " my father interrupted. "We are very proud of him, and Lilly as well. These two have every opportunity at their feet. They will do great things!" he continued. "A bright future getting married and having a child… he's only 20 years old… he will drop out and end up pumping gas." my grandpa scoffed. "I'm gay!" Tristan stood up and announced.
