More Than Happily Ever After

Chapter 6

"The real reason I wanted you here is that I can tell you... we're going on a honeymoon."

I stop dead in my tracks, "No," I gasp, "Maxon are you serious?!?" I can't hide the smile on my face.

"Yep, we leave first for Whites to do some skiing. Then, we visit Carolina to see where you grew up. After, we go to Dominica for the beach. Finally, we go to France."

*Eight months later, August*

It has been quite a standstill for a while. The only exciting events were the Halloween Ball, Christmas, birthdays, Easter, and Marlee having her first child, Kile.

He is absolutely adorable!

I go to meet Marlee in the library but stop outside the door first. I look over the plaque where it dedicates the library to my friend, Celeste. I touch the plaque with lightness in my fingers.

This is where we became friends, in this library.

As the moment passes by I walk in and is treated with the sound of a wailing baby. Oh great.

"Marlee?" I call out.

"Over here!" I hear from the couch area of the library.

I find her with Kile scrambling in her arms, "Do you need help?"

"I was just trying to read him a story but then this happened," she says exasperated.

"Here," I hold out my arms and take Kile from her grasp, "It's Auntie America! Yay!" I say to Kile trying to calm him. I bounce and sway and eventually he quiets down.

I turn and see Marlee smirking at me, "What?"

"You would be a perfect mother. I know you want a child of your own I can see it."

"You're right, I really do want a child, but am I ready?" I ask.

"Of course! And during that honeymoon you're going to be getting it on girl!" She says while doing a seductive dance.

"Oh God Marlee! Stop!" I say while laughing and covering Kile's eyes.

"Don't tell me Maxon won't enjoy this!" She continues to dance.

"Please stop! You need so much help!" I plea.

"Fine. Ow," she starts rubbing her back, "I need a massage asap."

"I'll send a maid and don't worry about Kile I'll take him out to the garden with me. You know, have some fun bonding time. Isn't that right, Kile?" I say in a babyish voice and he responds with a giggle.

***

I'm sitting on the bench where Maxon first met me. That was a hilariously funny day. I continue to tickle Kile until Maxon comes.

"Hi dear," he kisses me, "and hi Kile! You look so proper you could already be a prince!" Maxon says with a giggle.

"He could possibly be a prince later in his life." I respond.

"Yeah he could be a contestant in The Selection, who knows!" We both laugh. (hehehe)

Kile quietly starts to drift off to sleep as the golden sun sets.

Maxon notices my eyes focused on the sunset, "Not as beautiful as you, my dear." I smile and kiss him lightly as I stand up.

"I have to bring Kile back, see you later."

***

I knock on the door of Marlee and Carter's room. Carter opens the door and we exchange a friendly kiss on the cheek. "Here's Kile." I say as I gently hand him over to Carter.