King of My Heart

The Choice

By morning, Taylor knew which option to choose. Taking the clip out of her hair and letting it go free, Taylor dashed to Travis's cottage, a smile on her face.

"Travis!" Taylor exclaimed, knocking on his door.

Travis opened the door to a cheerful Taylor. "Good morning", Travis said with a smile.

Before Travis could get any more words out, Taylor wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed her lips against his.

Travis was taken by surprise but quickly kissed back, wrapping his arms around her waist. Taylor softly moaned into the kiss, feeling the kiss come to a stop.

She pulled back, breathless. Travis held her waist close to him, leaning his forehead against hers.

Taylor made eye contact with him, letting out a small laugh.

"Have you made up your mind yet?" Travis asked.

"Oh, Travis, yes. I choose you. I want us to love each other and to grow old together. I want to wake up each day by your side and know that you'll come back home. I want to bear your children and be a real mother to Benji. I want the life you offer".

A small tear ran down Travis's cheek, hearing Taylor speak those words to him. "I'm so glad you chose me. I love you, Taylor".

Taylor laughed lightly, tears of happiness rolling down her cheeks. "Oh, Travis. You know I love you, too".

Travis leaned down and kissed Taylor's lips softly, but it quickly got more heated and Travis found himself picking Taylor up and carrying her inside.

"Father?" Benji called, rubbing his eyes awake.

Travis quickly set Taylor down, playing it cool.

"What were you doing with Princess Taylor?" Benji asked innocently.

"I was being a gentleman and helping her inside", explained Travis.

Benji nodded slowly.

"I'm hungry. Can I help you make breakfast, princess Taylor?" Benji asked.

"Why, that would be lovely, Sir Benjamin '', Taylor smiled, getting a pot out of the cabinet.

Benji giggled at his nickname and stood on a stepstool beside Taylor, watching as she poured the oats in.

Travis smiled at the pair, imagining his future with her. She would make an excellent mother but what was most important about Taylor was her personality. She was wickedly funny and cheerful and the smartest person he knew.

Once the oatmeal was ready, Taylor dished out three servings and handed each person a bowl.

"Thank you for breakfast, princess", Travis said. His tone was different from before. It held love and flirtiness.

"Of course", Taylor blushed.

After breakfast, Taylor had to leave so she gave Benji a hug goodbye and Travis walked her out.

"Here's the plan, princess. In two weeks on Wednesday you will come to my cottage. Over the weeks, slowly bring your belongings here so they will be ready to be packed and leave with us. Does that plan sound satisfactory?" Travis asked.

Taylor nodded with a grin. "I cannot wait to go with you, Travis. The adventures sound life changing".

"I'm glad", Travis smiled. Travis took ahold of both her hands in his and interlocked their fingers. "Until later, princess?".