Jamie POV
It has been a whirl wind the last few weeks. We can go out in public without the fear of being seen because we are officially a couple. The backlash we have gotten is mostly from Jamelia fans and they are insignificant to us. Dakota is just glowing recently. She is at the peak in her career and we are both getting offers left and right. I will start filming My Dinner with Herve this coming month but first we took the girls on holiday to the Virgin Islands. It was all of us. I mean every single immediate family member on both sides including Amelia and even Markus. We rented a property large enough for all of us to have space and enjoy each others company. The media has gotten photos of us when out together but mostly if we are on the rental property we are away from photographers.
The girls called Dakota mama today and it made my heart swell. She loves them so much and I just know I need to seal the deal with Dakota soon. With all the upcoming crazy career obligations, I will not have the opportunity for a long time. I ask Amelia to take Dakota out with Grace, Jesse, Stella and my sisters as well. I text Mel, Don, and My dad and meet them for lunch. I am so nervous. Mel and Don arrive shortly after my dad and my palms are sweating. Well, I guess I should just tell you what I called all of you here for. Ever since I can remember, I have lived my life trying to prove myself to the world. When my mum died, I had a good support system but always felt a piece of my heart never healed. I was missing something. I have lived, loved, been heart broken, lost and worked so hard. I tend to make light of serious situations which is not always what is best. Then I met Dakota. From the instant, I walked up to her I was in a trance. Her smile is magical. Her eyes like pools of the clearest blue ocean. Her laughter fills my soul with the missing pieces. I know we did not meet by chance now. I fell in love with her before I even knew it. Before I could assimilate what, she had done to my heart I was under her spell. Dakota is the kindest, most beautiful person I have ever met in my life. I have never felt more complete than in her arms. I guess that is why I am asking you in front of my father, for her hand in marriage. I want to give her the world if I can. I vow till my last breath to try and fill our remaining years with happiness, laughter and love. I have never felt so close to another family in all the years I have been on this earth. I thank you both for welcoming me with open arms even when things were not easy. I hope you accept me as your son in law.
I sit there and it appears the silence lasts forever. Mel looks at Don and finally he speaks, Son, that was the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. I love my baby girl so much. I think she deserves the best of the best. I know that she is a perfect angel. If I could bring the heavens down for my baby I would. Honestly, I never thought when she told me you two were seeing each other, that we would be sitting here today. I know you say it was love from the very beginning, but I could not get over the fact that you were married for some time and with children. Mel and Dakota encouraged me to give you and the girls a chance. For that I am forever grateful. I have learned to love you like a son. I know how much you adore Dakota. I can see it in every glance, smile, gesture or giggle that she lives for you too. Mel and I have spoken before going on this trip and we agreed to give you both our blessing. Advice though, do not let Hollywood get in between true love. I have been in this business long enough to know how hard it is to live in the spotlight. Please take care of her son. I really do love my baby girl. You got me choking up here. He wipes his eyes and I see a tear fall down Mels cheek as well. Welcome to the family Jamie!, Mel is full on crying at this point. I realize I have been too. I look over to my dad, who is a man of few words and he is also in tears. I have been adopted into the most wonderful family a man could ask for. Now, for the hardest part, to propose to the love of my life. No turning back now.
I wait till the second to last night to ask Dakota out on a date. She laughs and agrees that we need some much more intimate time together. We have had our time but not as we usually do. I had asked Amelia to take the girls tonight and Mama Mel, Don, and all of my future siblings knew tonight was to be the most special night of my life. Mel came over a couple of hours ago and made casual talk. Dakota mentioned we were going out and Mel said, oh honey let me help you get ready I havent had any girl time with you in so long. Dakota agreed and they went off to the bedroom. I made all my calls and I went to get ready. I told her it was going to be a bit fancier than our usual outings but not Met Gala fancy. I told her to wear something refreshing and easily accessible as a joke. I got a pillow thrown in my face. I am all set now to play the waiting game. I cannot lie I have checked my fucking hair a million times, sniffed myself to make sure I smell nice, and checked in on my plans by text also. I cannot let a thing ruin this for me. I am so nervous I could shit myself.
