I finally got the girl.
Chapter Seven.
Disclaimer I don't own Waterloo Road.
I leaned back in my chair as Rachel gently closed the door behind her, even though I had Rachel's permission. This still felt somewhat wrong.
I read the words over and over again bringing an unushered tear to my eye.
Beautiful and elegant, but yet raw and powerful at the same time. And they were all hers and at that moment I couldn't have been prouder.
5 WEEKS
My darling
I loved you from the very start…
You stole my breath, embraced my heart.
Our life together has just begun,
You're part of me, my little one.
As a mother with a child, each day I knew
My mind would be filled with thoughts of you.
I'm daydreaming of the things we'll share,
Like late-night bottles and teddy bears.
Like first steps and skinned knees,
Like bedtime stories and ABC's.
I'm thinking of things you'll want to know,
Like how birds fly and flowers grow.
I've thought of lessons I'll need to share,
Like standing tall and playing fair.
When I first see your precious face,
I'll pray for your life to be touched with grace.
I'll thank the angels from above,
And promise you, unending love.
Each night I'll lay you down to sleep,
I'll gently kiss your head and cheek.
I'll count your little fingers and toes,
I'll memorize your eyes and nose.
I will linger at your nursery door,
Awed each day that I love you more.
Through misty eyes, I'll dim the light,
And whisper " love you" every night.
As a mother with a child, our journey's begun,
My heart's yours forever, little one.
I loved you from the very start…
You stole my breath, embraced my heart.
PS. We'll have to come up with a nickname for you.
Love Mummy xxx
I sat there in astonishment, how was I supposed to match that? Then again Rachel was always the one good with words.
Me? I was alright, but I could never match up to my Rachel's standards. No, that was all her.
Here goes nothing.
Hey bud
Though you're never held me in your arms
Or gazed upon my face
Though you've never held me my little hand
And let me on my way
Though you're never read me bedtime stories
Or bounced me on your knee
Though you haven't stood for hours
As in awe, you watched me sleep
Though you haven knelt with me to pray
Or tucked me in at night
Though you've never kissed my little cheek
To make my whole world right
These are the things I dream of
And i know that you do too
And though just yet we haven't met.
Already, I love you.
Love Dad xxx
I know that it was no match to my Rach's, but I put my heart and soul into it and I'm proud of it.
I was more a man of actions rather than words. Unless it came to my wife, then all bets we're all off.
Rachel made her way to the staffroom and spotted Kim.
"Hey, how are you feeling?" Kim asked, giving her friend a hug.
"I'm fine, thank you," Rachel replied, returning the hug.
"You over your bug, then?" Kim asked.
It took Rachel every ounce of self-control not to just blurt it out.
"Yeah, thank God. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy." Rachel replied, blowing out a puff of air.
"I bet, I heard the stories," Kim said as she sat down.
Kim stared at her friend in curiosity.
"Kim, is there something wrong? You're making me feel self-conscious here." Rachel laughed nervously.
"Oh, I'm sorry. There's something definitely different about you." Kim smiled.
Rachel turned her head away from her friend to stop her from seeing the smile that made its way across her face.
"Really?" Rachel tried to call her bluff.
"Yes, I don't know what it is. But whatever it is, it looks great on you." Kim complimented her.
"Ah thank you. You always look like a goddess yourself next to little old me." Rachel laughed good naturally.
"Rachel, you're 42, you're far from old," Kim told her.
"I feel it some days," Rachel replied.
"I bet running this place. I've got to prepare for my year 8's. I'll see you later." Kim told her, leaving the staff room.
Rachel finished her tea and then went back to her office.
A/N I'm so sorry for the delay. I hope you enjoy reading this.