Malcolm's POV
I wake up and she's lying on my chest. Her soft pink lips pressed up against my neck whilst she sleeps.
I stare at how beautiful she is. Last night I was thinking about how I want to propose to her. I've decided it will be on stage. It's the place we shine and do what we love best.
Yes, proposing to her on stage would be perfect.
I gently lift her off me and plant a soft kiss on the top of her nose before tucking Ariana in under the covers.
I go downstairs and make her breakfast: A bowl of almond milk oatmeal sprinkled with strawberries and medjool dates. I carry it up on a tray along with her laptop and one of her favorite movies 'First Wives Club.'
Then I go downstairs and dial Victoria Monét's number.
"Hey who this?" A gentle voice picks up.
"It's Mac."
"Hey Malcolm! How's little Ari?"
"She's good. Can you do something for me though?"
"Yeah, it depends what it is though."
"She was feeling kinda down last night. I thought it would lift her up if I invited you Alexa and Liz over for a girls day. I don't know what you girls do-"
Victoria cuts me off with a laugh.
"-it will be good for her. I see you Malcolm. I'll be over right away."
"Thank you."
Afterwards I ring Liz and then Alexa, who were equally excited to spend the day with Ari."
I open the front door when I see a white Range Rover pulling up,
The three girls all come out dressed in pink dressing gowns with a fourth for Ari, alongside a bottle of pink champagne.
I smile and press a finger to my lips to motion quiet.
We all tiptoe up the stairs and open the door where Ari is gently sleeping.
On the count of three we yell surprise.
My poor baby jumps up so scared but her shock turns into the widest smile when she see's the girls.
As the jump onto the bed for a hug Ari looks at me and mouths "Thank you."
I wink at her and close the door gently.
Ari's POV
As soon as Malcolm leaves the room Liz's head snaps towards me.
"ARI YOU HAVENT TOLD HIM."
I roll my eyes at her and giggle it off.
"He should have been the first one to know." Alexa agrees. Victoria nods.
"No I haven't." I smile. But I wanted to catch him at the perfect moment.
Liz runs her hands through my silver hair and kisses my forehead in an almost motherly way.
"Get your ass down there and tell him now." She says.
I get up nervously, tugging my pj shorts up my hips a little more.
"You look worried Ari."
"That's because I AM Alexa."
"Deep breaths." Victoria says.
"We'll watch this movie. You tell you're boo the truth." Liz order me.
"What if he hates it?" I look into his eyes honestly. "What if he doesn't support me."
"He will. And anyway. If he isn't. We are here for you.
"Always."
"Thank you girls." I grin, walking to my wardrobe and slipping on a large hoodie light blue and black boots."
I gulp as I walk down the stairs. His soothing green eyes catch mine and I no longer feel nervous anymore.
"Malcolm."
"Ari? You okay sweetheart-"
"Um." I bite my lip. "Can I talk to you?"
"Always." His chubby cheeks lift into a smile.
"I mean alone." I tell him.
Instead of driving down to LA we go up the mountains.
All the way he holds my hand in his.
Once we reach an area shaded with pine trees that had a view of the city below, I ask him to stop the car.
His green eyes twinkle and he twitches his hands nervously.
He looks more worried than I am.
"You're not in trouble." I reassure him, taking his hand and leading him out onto a rock where I ask him to sit."
He looks cutely with confusion.
"You may need to sit for this."
His eyes widen.
I say nothing, lifting my shirt and smoothing one hand gently down to my stomach.
I look into his eyes and he is crying.
He stands up.
"You're pregnant?"
I nod, thick tears filling my own eyes. A smile playing on my lips.
He rushes towards me scooping me up and spinning me around.
I can feel his beat so fast. He kisses all over my face and neck and lips deeply.
"I'm going to be a daddy!!!" He cradles me in his arms and kisses my stomach. Our foreheads press together as we cry and kiss and whisper I love you's"
"And I'm going to be a Mommy."
"You will be a perfect Mommy." He stares at me endearingly, in awe.
" I love you Ariana I will always be here for you.
I promise that."
