Fighting Spirit [a Roman Reigns story]

26 Say that again

Roman POV

Totally overwhelmed, I looked at Rose. Had she really just said that? That was a dream, wasn't it?

"You... please say that again..." I said softly, but tears of joy were already welling up in my eyes.

"I'm pregnant, Roman," she whispered, covering her mouth with her hand as she too began to cry.

I wrapped her in my arms and gently pulled her to my chest. What a beautiful gift.

"I love you so much." I said as I broke away from Rose and carefully took her face in my hands.

I looked deep into this special woman's eyes and covered her cheeks, her forehead, her nose with lots and lots of kisses. Rose giggled softly as she looked at me with eyes glistening with tears.

"I love you even more. I can't believe this. We're...we're actually having a baby. It all happened so fast." replied Rose as she placed her hands on mine.

"It's all part of God's plan, baby girl. Everything is going to be fine. I can't wait to marry you and hold our little surprise princess in my arms. A perfect little girl who I hope looks just like you," I said.

"Why are you sure it's going to be a girl? What if we get a little prince? A little wild Mini-Roman?" she wanted to know.

"It doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl. But I just have a feeling. And just so you know, you make me the happiest man in the whole wide world." I told her.

"You really are perfect, you know that?" replied Rose.

"I'm at least trying to be perfect for you and our family. Can you do something for me?" I asked.

"Anything!" she said with a smile.

"Please stand up..." I replied.

Rose looked at me questioningly for a moment before she slowly freed herself from the blanket and stood in front of the bed. I sat properly on the edge and pulled my beautiful fiancée to me by the waist. Then I gently pushed up the shirt she was wearing. I smiled and then very gently placed a hand on her lower belly.

"I can't tell you how happy I am at this moment, Rose. This is the most beautiful gift one can receive. And I promise you and this little someone that I will always be there for you. No matter what you need or when you need it. Every day I will do my best to make sure that all of you, literally all of you, have the life you deserve," I said as I gently caressed her flat stomach and looked up at her.

Tears of joy ran freely down Rose's cheeks as she put her hands to my neck and leaned down to me. Our lips touched gently.

"I love you, Roman. Thank you for everything, but especially for really making all my dreams come true now." she replied softly.

"Are you in the mood to celebrate or do you still have a headache? Are you hungry? You must be starving, just like Baby Reigns," I wanted to know.

"Food can wait. Right now, Mommy needs Daddy." she replied and deftly climbed into my lap.

Without waiting for an answer, she pressed her lips to mine and began to kiss me passionately. Things were just getting heated when we were interrupted by a knock at the door.

"Rose? Please open the door... We need to talk!" we heard Seth say.

"Oh fucking gosh," Rose muttered with a grumble.

"You guys should talk, baby. He's worried about you. I'm going to get us the best celebratory food I can get that I know you love. You and baby need nourishment. But later, Mommy will get whatever she wants from Daddy. I promise." I said softly in her ear.

"Oh I certainly hope so. But you're right.... I have to apologize to him too.... Although he needs to work on his timing..." she replied.

"Come on Rose... I know you're there..." said Seth now, sounding quite glum.

Rose broke away from me and headed for the door. I put my shoes back on before following her. I saw her take a deep breath before she finally opened the door. Without saying a word, she hugged Seth tightly. He sighed in relief.

"I'll leave you guys alone for a bit. I'll be quick, okay?" I said.

She turned to me and smiled at me. At that moment I knew she was happier than perhaps she had ever been in her life, and yet there was always the lingering awareness that her parents and sister were not there.

But I knew they were happy for us. And now they were not only Rose's guardian angels, but also those of our little princess.