A One Time Thing

Chapter 10: Some kind of Love

I woke up today feeling energetic. I cleaned the entire house. After that I felt tired again. I lay down and took a nap. When I got back up I heard voices coming from downstairs.

I walked downstairs and looked to see what was going on. Keith was here talking to my parents. I seen Keith shake my father's hand. I was so confused. What hell was he doing? Was he crazy?

Keith walked out of the house. I followed close behind. "Keith what are you doing here?" I asked.
"I came to see you but you were sleeping." He said.
I looked at him confused. "Hold on I'm coming with you." I said.

He took me to our spot. My favorite place. I was standing looking at the view. I turned to look at Keith. He was standing on his knee. He reached for something in his pocket. My heart started to skip a beat.

He held it to my face. "Will you marry me sammy?" He asked.
"What?! No! Not like this! Do you even love me? Did my father put you up to this?" I yelled.
Keith sighed, "Shit sammy, people make their own decisions. I decided that I wanted to marry you. Last night was the best night of my life. I'd never felt anything like it. I know you felt the same sam!"
I rolled my eyes, "okay."
"What is that?!" He asked.
"What do you think dumb ass. I'll marry you But on one condition." I said holding one finger up.
He looked at me curious to what I was going to say.
"You have to cook all the time for me." I demanded.

He got up so fast to pick me up and began to cry. I did too. Was this it? It was all happening so fast. I was only 17 and was getting married. We both know why. It had nothing to do with love. It was for the baby. I'm not saying we aren't in love. I'm just saying it's all happening too fast.

After he proposed he had to go to work at the shop. I would've went with him but it was so hot out I couldn't stand it. I came home. Mom and dad were talking in the kitchen. When they heard me shut the door they immediately stopped. I knew it was about me.

I walked in the kitchen. They had all eyes on me. "He asked me to marry him." I said in an excited voice. My father got up , grabbed his keys, and left without saying anything. My mom grabbed me and hugged me. "Let me see!" She said as she pulled my hand up to look at the ring. "Wow what a ring!" She said with a smile.

I cried and my mother held me. I know I cried a lot but I'm not apologizing. I knew my mother would forgive me. I just didn't know how long my father would hate me.

After my emotional brake down I went upstairs to call faith and tell her the good news. The phone rang a couple of times but then I got an answer, "hello?" Faith sounded like she had been crying.
"Are you okay babe?" I asked
Faith laughed a little, "I'm fine girl." She said. I could tell something was up. I didn't want to force her to tell me. She could tell me when she was ready.

I told her the good news. She was so excited she let out a squeal. "We have to throw a party! We won't get drunk because I mean you're pregnant of course!" She said with excitement.
"You guys can drink. I'll be alright." I said.
"No. No man gets left out. We all will be completely sober. In respect of the lovely pregnant lady." She giggled at that.
I sighed, "okay but can it be just me, you, and becca?" I asked. I wasn't a big people person if you couldn't tell.
"Alright fine. We will have a sleep over." She said.
Thank god faith agreed to the sleepover. I probably couldn't handle a bunch of people while I was pregnant anyway.

After I got off the phone with faith I called becca. It didn't take long for her to answer, "hello? She said.
I just decided to let it out quick and easy. "I'm getting married!" I yelled.
She laughed, "Wow that is crazy. How did it happen?" She asked.

I told becca everything that had happened. About my dad, Keith, and faith throwing a sleep over. I was excited to have a night out with my girls at last. I wanted the weekend to come sooner.