Josh's POV
Walking into work the following morning I could sense Donna's apprehension. I have to admit myself that it was as if everyone was watching us. She looked very self-conscious so I placed my hand in the small of her back and guided her into my office.
Once in the inner sanctum of my office she let out the breath she seemed to be holding. "It's going to be all right." I told her kissing her temple. I looked down to our left hands that were entwined and smiled. The sun glinted off the platinum wedding bands that could now take pride of place on our fingers. No more hiding them from anyone.
"What time have I to meet with him?" She asked, nervously biting her bottom lip.
"Eight. Baby, don't worry about a thing." He just wants to make sure you are all right. Remember he is just like your dad."
"He's nothing like my father." She spat back at me. I was shocked and my face obviously told a thousand stories. "Sorry I just meant he is much better than my father ever will be."
"Well then you have nothing to worry about. Now chin up, smile and I'll see you in a little bit." I give her another kiss before she exit's my office with the white envelope in her hand.
The Presidents POV
I hear the gentle knock on the door before Charlie opens the door and escorts a very timid looking Donna Moss into my office. Standing I walk around my desk and take her into my arms. I can feel her sag against me and a few wet spots on my shirt. "Hey, hey, no crying now." I tell her as I take a step away from her.
"Sorry, sir." She says as I lead her over to the sofa.
"Now what are all the tears for?"
"We concealed the truth." She says in ragged breath.
"I know and I want to know why? Didn't you think we would be happy for you?" I ask as I wrap my arm around her shoulder again, pulling her closer to me. Donna is like another of my daughters. I hate to see her upset.
"We didn't want to cause a scandal." She answers, wiping at her eyes. "It doesn't matter anymore."
"Why do you say that?" I ask as I watch her retrieve the white envelope from her jacket pocket. "Donna, no. I will not accept it. Do you really think that this is the answer?"
"Sir, there are more reasons why I am giving you this, but believe me this isn't a quick decision. This letter was written the morning Josh and I married. I knew that I would eventually need it. Josh has been giving me two nights off a week in which I have been attending Georgetown where I am almost finished my degree. And while I was in the medical centre I found out that I am pregnant."
"Donna that is wonderful news." I tell her. "But are you sure you want to give up your job?"
"Yes sir. I feel it is time for me to move on. But please know that it has been such a privilege and an honour to work for you."
"It ahs been a privilege and an honour to have you working with me Donna." I give her another hug before the rest of my Senior Staff enter the room for our Staff meeting. "Now that everyone is here, we can get the details." I say standing to allow Josh to sit beside his wife. I watch as he sits beside her giving her a small kiss and wiping away her tears.
"Yeah Josh, we want details." CJ exclaims.
"What details?"
"Well date, venue, what Donna looked like, things like that?" She answers back.
Josh's POV
"Well if that's all then that's easy. Christmas Day, my mom's backyard and an angel." I answer as Donna rests her head on my shoulder. I can see her wipe away tears again. I don't know what the President said to her but it had to be something nice. He is like that with all the women on his staff.
Before I can go any further the other office door opens and in a flourish Abbey Bartlett enters the room. "Ah they are here." She walks straight across to us and embraces Donna. "How are you my dear?"
"I'm doing all right ma'am." Donna answers in a quiet voice. I know she has told the President that she is pregnant but no one else knows just yet, though we are going to announce as she has handed the President her resignation.
"Well, as Josh blurted out that you are married and we didn't get to attend I would like to through a little reception for you both in the Residence tomorrow evening. Everyone in this room is invited and anyone else you want to attend. I will not take no for an answer."
And she is one woman you do not argue with. So we both smile and nod our heads. Donna looks up and nods to me and I know it means she is going to tell everyone. "I might as well tell you just now. I've handed my resignation to The President so I am leaving the White House."
Gasps of astonishment go out around the room. I take my turn to speak. "This was not an easy decision for Donna to make but it was one she made on the morning of our wedding. But after everything that happened over the last few days it seems right. While in the Medical Centre Donna found out that she is expecting our baby." And with that the Oval Office is in an uproar. Everyone is around us congratulating us on our news, hugging Donna, slapping me on the back.
"Well that's more to celebrate then isn't it!" Abbey tells us all. "So tomorrow evening around seven thirty."
Senior Staff has been abandoned for the day but work still progresses. Donna has started interviewing for a new assistant for me as the news of our marriage filters it's way through the halls of the West Wing. She hopes to have one by the weekend, and I hope it is someone like her. How am I ever going to cope without her by my side here in the West Wing? I just have to keep thinking that I'll have her all to myself when I get home at night. That's certainly worth it.
A.N – Thanks to all for their congratulations on my engagement. It was really so thoughtful of you all. Well here is another chapter to My Angel and I hope that it is still up to standard. There should be about another five or six chapters to it. Hope you can stick with me that long.