Chapter 14: Surprise
"So…?"
I looked at him without knowing what to say.
"Go Abby. Say yes" – Susan said.
I smiled when I heard what her friend said. John got up and lightly pressed his lips against mine.
"It's ok. Take your time. I'll wait"
He lifted me face and I smiled.
"I don't need to think. I wanna marry you"
Everybody claps their hands and we kiss passionately.
"I knew we'd be together in the end"
Susan wiped away the tears that fell from her eyes. Everybody went back to work and Susan was alone with me.
"You told him?"
"No. Not yet. I'd rather wait a little more"
"Did you do another test?"
Neela and Sam joined the conversation.
"Not yet. I'm doing one now"
"You're pregnant?"
"I think so. I just want to make sure"
"Congratulations"
"Thanks"
I went to do the test and it came pink, as I expected. I headed to the lounge and John was getting ready to leave.
"Ready to go?"
"Yeah"
I open my locker and he looks at me.
"Everything ok?"
"Yeah. I'm just a little tired, but I'm ok"
"Today was a busy day. You need to rest"
"No, I wanna go out and celebrate"
"You sure?"
"Yeah. And there's something I need to tell you"
"What?"
"I'll tell you later, now let's go"
We arrive at the restaurant and I notice we're alone.
"You bought the whole restaurant for this?"
"Yes"
"You didn't have to"
"I wanted some privacy"
"We could have gone to my place" – I looked at him – "Sorry"
"So, what you wanted to tell me?"
"I… you know what? I'd like to wait a little longer"
He searched for my hands.
"I pictured this day so much and now it's finally here. It took two years for me to realize that I've always been in love with you"
"John…" – I took his hands.
I tried to look for words but found no one.
"I'm sorry. You always say something beautiful and I can't find anything to say"
"Honey, it's ok. You don't need to say anything, because I know that inside you're feeling the same I am. I know you are"
He put his hand on my chest, on my heart. I placed mine over his. And we kept staring at each other for a very long time, until I picked up the menu.
"What we having?"
"Whatever you want"
"Ok, then… I guess I'll have pasta"
We ate and then went home. I was going to see our daughter when he pulled me closer to him and kissed me.
"What you have to tell me?"
"Go to our room. I'll be there in a minute"
I walked in the room and Emma was sleeping. I slowly got closer and kissed her in the head. Then I walked out and slowly closed the door before going to my room.
"You're telling me now?"
"Yes" – She sat.
"What is it?"
"I'm pregnant"
"So, Kem, John got back with Abby?"
"Yeah. But not forever"
"Why?"
"I'm pregnant with his child"