When Love Lasts

Chapter 22

"You know, Meg... we're engaged. And... I guess all I need to say is... thank you" said Chad.

"For what?" said Meg.

"For loving me back. Jill never did any of this with me" said Chad.

"How did you even know her?" said Meg.

"Jeremy has been asking me this since he met her" Chad laughed.

Meg laughed back. 

Chad stood up and said "And I'm also really glad I was able to tell you my real name".

"Me too. I mean... I'm glad you get me. A lot of people never did when I was younger" said Meg.

Chad then groaned and put his hand on his belly. 

"Oh, blimey... my belly is killing me" he panted.

"I know. I do not know how you'll survive on that stage" said Meg.

"I'll be fine. I promise" said Chad.

"Are you sure? This is something new to you" said Meg.

"I'll figure it out" said Chad. 

He hugged Meg for comfort.

"At least we took care of our Charles Wallace trouble" said Meg.

Chad nodded as if to say it was a good point.

"Oh, goodness, Meg. I feel like I'm being held hostage in someone's dreams" he said.

"Well... there isn't anyone I'd rather be held hostage with" said Meg.

Then she looked at her schedule and said "I have to get back to work soon." 

"Okay. So you have to work. It's fine" said Chad.

"Are you sure you'll be okay like this without me?" said Meg.

"Yes, I'm sure, sweet" said Chad.

They kissed. 

"Okay. I don't go back to work until tomorrow, so we still have some time to be together" said Meg.

"My next performance is tomorrow" said Chad.

Meg was a little worried now.

"Don't worry, love. I'm not that far along" said Chad.

"Oh, okay" Meg sighed.

"Wish me luck" said Chad with a smile.

"Good luck" said Meg.