Family Matters
Chapter 21
Hours Later
Haley smiled gazing over at the dark night sky then back at Chris who was seated beside her.
"I'll admit it. I had reservations about going away with you. But the more time i spend here i realize how much i needed this break. How much we as a couple needed this alone time. This day has been wonderful, peaceful, and made me feel hopeful for the future i haven't felt that way in some time now."
"I just want to fall asleep feeling so happy and peace like i am right now. You couldn't possibly have anything else planned for us to do this evening right.?" Haley asked.
Chris smiled back at her. "I only have one more request to ask of you for the night." He said.
Chris then got down on one knee. Pulled a ring box and started to speak. "When i think of our past the brightest moments include you in them. You're love, grace, and ability to see people for exactly who they are regardless of their flaws. Are few of the many reasons why asking you to spend you're life with me. Is the next step. Haley James will you marry me.?" He asked.
An expression of shock grew into a smile. Haley shook her head in agreement. Saying yes more times then she could keep up with.
As he slipped the ring on her finger.
Took her into his arms and laid a kiss on her lips.
Haley kissed him back. Pulling him closer to her.
She reached for his shirt taking it off slowly. Not wanting to break eye contact with him. She ran her hands over his chest. Wanting to savor the sight of his his warmth and strength.
Chris carefully pulled one dress strap then the other placing kisses on her bare shoulder blades which caused chills to go throughout her body.
He pulled off her dress. She remained in only a bra and panties.
She then pulled down his pants. He remained in only boxers.
Chris leaned over reconnecting their lips. He picked her up.
She wrapped her arms around him. Digging into his back as he carried her over to the bed that was across the room.
He laid her down gently.
Haley stared up at him. Her brown eyes darkening with desire.
Chris quickly turned off the light. Then leaned down reconnecting their lips.
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Sometime Later
Haley laid her head on his chest. Listening to his heartbeat.
He ran his hands through her sweat soak hair.
The couple's love and connection coming full circle now.
Chris gazed over at her.
She smiled brightly at him.
"I want to adopt Jamie. I want the three of us to officially be a family." Chris said.
Haley's face softened. "I love that. The thought of us all being together as family and maybe someday soon we can add a child of our own." She said.
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