Day 27.
(Nate's Point of View)
Today Esther and I have engagement photos. I woke her up softly and she just rolled over. So I let her sleep for a few more minutes. I packed both of our outfit changes for the day, then I tried to wake her up again. She opened her eyes and looked at me. She definitely didn't wake up in the best mood. I got her up and changed. Once I got her in the car, I made a little pit-stop first. Starbucks.
Esther squealed in excitement and I ordered both of our drinks. I got Esther a Venti Caramel Frappuccino with java chips and I got myself a Grande Buttery Caramel Macchiato.
Once we got to the location, we changed into the first of three outfits. I could tell Esther was nervous.
(Esther's Point of View)
I woke up in a little bit of a bad mood, but then Nate got me Starbucks and it made everything a little bit better. Once we got dressed for the first few photos, I was super nervous and anxious. After a few minutes, every picture; I looked scared. So Nate told the nice photographer for a few minutes, so he took a break.
"Hey, Esther. You're okay. I don't want you thinking about the camera and all that junk while we're here. I want you to look at either myself or the scenery, okay? Just focus on us today." I nodded and smiled. He gave me a soft kiss, then told the nice man that we were ready. Nate was in grey slacks with suspenders, a white button up shirt, and a hat the same color as his pants, and I was wearing a simple, flowy off-white dress. We did a few pictures with this outfit, but my favorite was, we were both sitting on a blanket with a white umbrella and we were kissing.
After a few hours, we finished. I felt tired, but I feel like Nate was more tired from having to lift me so many times. I know I'm kind of heavy after all.
Once we got home, we both headed straight upstairs. Nate jumped in bed and was out like a light. After a few minutes, I knew I couldn't sleep and was hungry. So I carefully got up and went downstairs to the kitchen. I knocked at the door and an older man in a white outfit opened the door. "Hello? How can I help you?" I smiled softly and said, "Hi, My name is Esther, I'm with Nathaniel, we didn't eat today, so I was wondering if y'all could make something up for the both of us if you're not too busy." The man smiled and said,
"Okay, you're the fiancée, so nice to meet you. Of course we can, I'm the head chef, What would you like?" I told them anything besides seafood. I waited for ten minutes, then he came back out with takeout trays. I smiled and took them, once he left, I looked inside. It was bacon wrapped steak with garlic mashed potatoes and french fries. I brought it up to the bedroom. Nate was still asleep, so I set it on the table and woke up Nate.
His eyes snapped open and took my face in his hands. "Esther?? What's wrong?" I smiled and said, "Nate, we didn't eat today, so I brought some food up." He smiled and gave me a soft kiss. I helped him out of bed and we both sat down and ate quietly. Once we finished, Nate got rid of the trash and came back inside. "Thank you, for getting some food for us, I just got super tired for some reason." I smiled softly and said, "It's okay, I know you were tired, you had to lift me up a lot today, that can be tiring for anyone." He gave me a kiss, then picked me up again. "I'll keep picking you up until I die." I laughed as he put me on the bed.
Day 28.
(Nate's Point of View)
I woke up to my phone going off. I quickly silenced it so I wouldn't wake Esther. It was my lawyer telling me to come to the living room. "Good morning Mr. Espinoza. I have the marriage certificate for you and Ms. Kirby to sign. Where is she?" I said, "Oh, She's still asleep, I'll go get her real quick." I ran upstairs and quickly woke up Esther. I put her in some shorts and my shirt, then we went downstairs. We both sat down and Mr. Bader began to explain. "Okay, I have one document for you both to sign." He set it down and we both read through it.
Marriage Certificate
This is to certify that
____________ and ___________
Were wed on the ___ day of ______ in the year_____
At _______________________________
Officiated by___________________
_____________ ________________
Bride Groom
Before we both signed, we had to verbally say we both understand that it's a marriage to each other and we both signed. As soon as we signed, Esther's name would officially be Espinoza instead of Kirby.
Marriage Certificate
This is to certify that
Nathaniel Fabiano Espinoza and Ophelia Esther Kirby
Were wed on the fifteenth day of January in the year two thousand twenty two
At Law Office 62nd
Officiated by Gareth P Bader Jr. Family Law
Ophelia Esther Kirby Nathaniel Fabiano Espinoza
Bride Groom
Once we both signed, Esther was given a new drivers license and social security card. Now it read..
Social Security
628-75-****
This Number Has Been Established For
Ophelia Esther Espinoza
Ophelia Esther Espinoza (signature)
We both nodded and smiled. A few minutes later Mr. Bader left.
