by JL Davis
Alex and Jessa cut the cake. They’d had their first dance and now everyone is mingling, dancing or getting food. It’s calmed enough now that Nathan and I can spend some time together. Kayson is playing in the kid area with some of the other toddlers. Some of the grandmas offered to sit and are watching them.
Nathan asks me to dance. I’m a bit shocked, as he’s quite the dancer. Honestly, his moves are getting me pretty turned on. I’m ready to get him home. Weddings always make everyone so mushy. I love it, especially since I’m in love at this one.
We all gather and send Alex and Jessa off in the limo for their honeymoon in Paris. I made sure to throw in some sex toys and plenty of lube in her suitcase. What kind of friend would I be if I didn’t? I wish I could see her face when she finds them. I don’t want to hear any of the details though. Nothing’s changed there.
We make it home and the first thing I do is ditch the heels. My feet are killing me.
“I was hoping you’d leave those on,” Nathan says, walking into the bedroom. He’d just laid Kayson down. He walks up behind me and unzips my dress, his fingers grazing my back as he does, sending a shiver down my spine. “Were you serious when you said you’d marry me someday?”
I step out of my dress and face him. His eyes look over my naked body and then peer into my eyes, waiting for my answer. “I was very serious. I love you, Nathan. I can see us being a real family someday. I’m not saying next week or next month, but yes. We’ve come a long way. We’ve been through a lot in the short time we’ve together. We’re fighters, you and me. We can make it through anything, especially with your persistence. I’m sure it will happen sooner than later.” I smile.
“I think you’re right about that.” He drops down onto one knee. “I want you to be my wife and Kayson’s mother. He loves you as much, as I do. I can wait as long as you want. I just want you to be mine forever, so will you marry me?”
“Yes. Yes. I will marry you.” I begin to cry. Nathan’s shaky hand slips the beautiful square diamond onto my finger then stands, lifting me in his arms. We share a fiery, passionate kiss as he walks me over to the bed. He makes love to me and I fall asleep in my fiancé’s arms.
“Mommy! Mommy!” Kayson screams. I run to him. I’m carrying a beautiful blonde baby girl dressed in pink when I go in search of him. I make it to Kayson’s room and find him trying to get his shirt on. His little head is stuck in the arm hole.
“Here, baby. I’ll help you,” I giggle. “Mommy. Don’t laugh. Hi, Sissy,” he says, looking at the baby in my arms.
“I’m sorry, sweetie. There ya go. You look very handsome.”
“Is everything okay in here?” Nathan asks, walking into Kayson’s room, carrying a baby in blue in his arms.
I wake up out of breath and sweating. What the fuck! Twins. I look over and see Nathan sound asleep next to me. A lot has happened this year. I sold my house shortly after Nathan proposed. I’ve got all my stuff moved in.
We were married six months ago. It was nothing special. My parents, Kayson, Jessa, and Alex all came to the court house to witness it. We decided we didn’t want anything big. We were both happy with our choice in the end. We wrote our own vows and afterwards we had a small reception in the backyard. It was very intimate.
Another thing that has warmed my heart is that Kayson has started calling me his mommy. I love taking care of him. He’s the best son I could ever have.
I also found out I was pregnant three weeks ago. I’m terrified. I guess because it’s my first baby and I don’t know what to expect, but that dream scared the fuck out of me. I don’t think I could handle twins. I’d go fucking crazy. I have my first doctor’s appointment today. Nathan is coming with me and it can’t come soon enough, especially after that dream.
The doctor said everything looked great and that I am approximately eight weeks along. There was only one heart beat and I was so relieved to hear that. This will be so great, Jessa and I will have children growing up together. I hope they’ll be best friends just as we are. She found out she was pregnant two months before me. They are having a baby girl. I’m so excited for them and Alex is over the moon.
Nathan and I are even more in love now and are a real family. He never gave up on me. I thought he was an annoying asshole for the longest and now we’re married and have a family and I couldn’t be happier. I’m glad I gave him a chance. Love is worth the fight.
THE END
The night of Alex and Jessa’s engagement…
I see the bitch is leaving. Aaaawwww that’s too bad. I try to focus and see Nathan sitting alone looking all sexy, now alone. I try to gain control over myself. I’ve drank quite a bit tonight. I’m not acting stupid, I don’t think, but I’m having to focus on walking so I don’t trip over my own feet and make an ass of myself. I won’t do that, though. I know how important this is for Alex and Jessa. She just doesn’t know it yet.
I plop myself down next to Nathan. “So, I see your whore finally left.”
“Wow. Brittany. I’d almost say you’re jealous,” he chuckles. “How many glasses of wine have you had tonight?”
I sigh. “A few. Why?” I focus on his eyes. They’re so beautiful like the emerald green ocean.
“Just asking. I’m a little shocked you’ve come over and sat down with me and are talking to me. I thought you hated me.”
“You drive me crazy, but I don’t hate you, Nathan. How could I? You have the most beautiful eyes, smile and those dimples are fuck… they get me so wet.” Fuck did I just say that? Oh, well. I’m too drunk to fucking care.
“Really? What else do you like about me?” he asks.
“Your tattoos,” I say, running my fingers down his muscular, tattooed arm. “I always wonder if there are more than just these.”
“So you act like you hate me because I always bother you? Is that what you’re saying?”
“Pretty much. I also have been fucked over a lot and don’t want to be fucked over again.” I sigh.
“I’d never intentionally hurt you, Brittany. I really like you. I have for a while. I’m not like the other assholes I’ve seen you with either,” he says, rubbing his thumb across my hand.
“The food is done, everyone!” Alex yells. We need to get over there so he can pop the question. I’m so excited to see Jessa’s face.
I look up at Nathan. “We’d better go.” We stand, still looking at each other. I’d love for him to kiss me right now. I’ve been curious what it would feel like to have his tongue in my mouth, kissing me. I’ve wondered what he looks like naked too many times to count. I’ve wondered what it would be like if I did finally cave and give him a chance. Maybe I should. “Please don’t give up on me. Fight for me,” I say and walk back to the group not looking back.
Nathan,
I’m writing you this letter to tell you how sorry I am. I’m sorry that I treated you like shit while we were married. I thought you were cheating when it was really you just fighting. I know you did it to save money for Kayson’s college and to take care of us when times were tough. You did that for us. I was a bitch and hated that you were keeping a secret from me. I’m sorry I tried to keep you from Kayson because of it. He loves you so much and I know you’re a good father to him. You are the better parent of the two of us. I shouldn’t have blackmailed you or used your son against you.
You don’t know how depressed I’ve been lately. It’s gotten so bad that I’ve been using drugs and neglecting our son. I see it and I want better for him. That is why I’m writing this letter and leaving you both. I see myself fading and I want what’s best for Kayson.
When I saw you with her today I knew I could leave and you both would be fine without me. I knew for a long time that you liked her and wanted her, even when we were married. I saw the way you looked at her. I think when she gets her head out of her ass, she’ll want you too. I hope she can be the mother to Kayson that I can’t be. I know when you read this I’ll already be gone and maybe just maybe it will bring you and her t
ogether.
Raise him to be a good man just like his daddy. I’ll always love you and Kayson. Please don’t let him forget me. The real me.
Love, Tonya
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