I love this man with every breath I take. I’m going to be his wife…and have his baby. Please don’t let this all be a dream.
Breathe, princess.
Josh turned to me. Leaning down, he whispered against my ear, “Breathe, princess. ”
I smiled as I placed my right hand on my stomach. I could feel that my parents were with me. They were always with me, and I swore that my father would talk to me through Josh.
Josh kissed me gently on the lips. “I love you. ”
“I love you more times infinity!” I said with a giggle.
“I love you just a little more than that. ” He laughed as he turned to his parents. “Heather and I are getting tattoos. ”
I choked on my water.
Elizabeth reached across the table and grabbed my hand. “Honey, are you okay?”
I looked at Josh. “What?” I can’t get a tattoo while I’m pregnant!
When I looked back at Elizabeth, she seemed like she was upset. “When? What are y’all getting?” she asked as she tried to smile.
Oh shit! Is she upset that I want to get one? Josh already has tattoos, so why would she be upset if I want one?
I grinned and shrugged before I glanced back at Josh.
“Well…we’re each going to get an infinity symbol on our right wrists. Isn’t that right, baby?”
I nodded. “Yep. ”
Elizabeth just stared at me.
“Because our love is so strong, faithful, and never-ending. Right, babe?”
Why does he keep bringing me into this? I nodded again. “Ah…that’s right. ”
“I see. Well, I love that idea,” Elizabeth finally said. “When will you be getting this done, Heather?”
Ah shit. Oh no! I tried to kick Josh with my foot.
Greg yelled out, “Ouch! What the hell? Which one of y’all just kicked me?”
Josh started laughing.
“Josh!” I said with pleading eyes.
“Not until after September seventh, Mom! Sorry, Dad. Heather kicked you. ”
My jaw dropped open. How is he so calm when he’s about to tell them about the baby?
Greg looked at me. “Heather, why?” he asked with a laugh.
“I’m so sorry, Greg. I was trying to kick Josh. I guess my aim was off a bit. ”
I looked over at Elizabeth, and she seemed confused.
“Joshua Hayes. Why do you have to wait until after September seventh? I’m at a total loss right now. ”
Josh turned to me and smiled. I peeked up at his parents, so I could see their faces when they heard the big news.