Loosely based on "I'm The One" by Victoria Monét. Zara has in the background watching her longtime crush fall in and out of love for years. She always wondered what I would feel like to have his attention in a nonplatonic way. She hopes that one day...
Not long after our game night, T and I ended up at a gorgeous villa in Tulum. Tyler practically dragged me to the clerk's office on Monday morning for an elopement. He didn't want to waste anymore time as he said in his words. We finished the paperwork, had a private ceremony, and then jetted off to Tulum that same day.
It happened quickly and I didn't know how we would share the news, but I wanted to enjoy the present. I am now a wife and expectant mother. It's overwhelming, but fortunately I don't have to handle it alone.
Zara: (coughs) Ugh! I'm so sick of this!
Tyler: (holding her hair) I know. It should be over in a few more weeks.
Zara: (whines) I don't want a few more weeks. I want this to be over n-
I leaned over the toilet and let out whatever else was left. This is how our honeymoon began, and I absolutely despised it. Eventually, I regained the ability to sit up. Tyler handed me a damp cloth that he had gotten moments earlier and I wiped my mouth then flushed the toilet.
Tyler: You want the tea and the band or a peppermint and the band?
Zara: Tea please.
He assisted me in getting up from the floor and then guided me into the bedroom. I still required assistance to move around as my ankle remained in a splint for another month. Slowly, I settled onto the bed and fastened the nausea band to my wrist as Tyler passed me a cup of peppermint tea.
Zara: Thank you. This isn't how we should be starting our honeymoon.
Tyler: Ra. You're pregnant. We can't control what happens to your body just because we're on vacation.
Zara: (sips tea) I know...
Tyler: Are you snackish at all?
Zara: I think I will be in an hour.
Tyler: (nods and takes out his phone) Cool.
Zara: (raises brow) Why?
Tyler: Drink your tea, Babe.
Zara: What are you up to?
Tyler: You'll see in an hour. Just make sure that you wear something comfortable.
He kissed my forehead then left the room. I wonder what he has going on...
An hour later, while riding on Tyler's back, I could hear the soothing sound of waves brushing against the shore. He asked me to keep my eyes closed and made sure I didn't cheat by looking, as he had a surprise in store for me. I was placed on a soft surface by him, and this sudden action left me completely disoriented.
Tyler: Okay, Ra. Open your eyes.
As soon as I opened my eyes, I couldn't help but smile. On the beach, he had created this adorable setup that was just for the two of us. The fact that there were no people on the beach made it even better.
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