Fourth of July

Chapter 45

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Wise men say
Only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay?
Would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you?

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"Baby Boy, you can't watch Teletubbies and pay attention to me at the same time," I said.

"But Daddy!" He exclaimed. "Twinky Winky is chasing Noo-Noo and Laa Laa is making a mess!"

"Gee, I promise it will only be a minute before you can watch it again," I said. "There's a little velvet box in my nightstand and I need you to put it in the inside pocket in your backpack."

Gee sighed loudly and I heard rustling.

"Ooh, Daddy, this is sparkly!" He exclaimed.

"Put it in your bag and don't tell Mommy," I said.

"But that's not nice," he said. "Daddy, you told me not to lie."

"It's just a little surprise, Baby Boy," I said. "I'm gonna surprise Mommy."

"A good surprise?" he asked.

"Yes, Baby, a good surprise," I said.

"Okay, fine," he pouted. "Can I have a cookie for being good?"

"Yes you can," I said. "Now go put it in your bag before you forget."

Gee put it in his bag before hanging up to watch tv and eat cookies. I sighed nervously, running a hand through my hair. I couldn't believe that today was actually the day. The last day of tour and they day I propose to my girlfriend.

"You scared?" Evan asked.

"Terrified," I said. "I didn't think proposing to someone could be so scary."

"You're gonna be fine," he said.

I nodded and the bus pulled to a stop. We got some things cleaned up and I smiled as I stepped off the bus. I went to the Starbucks a few blocks down and ordered a coffee, sitting at a table. I waited anxiously, shaking my leg as I kept staring at the door.

Half an hour later the door opened and I saw my family finally walk in through the door. Gee screamed, jumping on my lap. He cried as he hugged me tight and I smiled, running my fingers through his hair.

"Oh, Princess, I missed you so much," I muttered.

After five minutes of hugging and crying I managed to pry him off of me. I smiled, hugging Jamia tight.

"God I missed you," I mumbled.

I gave her a soft kiss and she blushed.

"I love you," I said.

"I love you too," she said.

I looked beside her and saw a stroller that Miles was sitting in.

"Stroller?" I asked.

"I know how you feel about them but I promise they're safe," she said.

I smiled and picked smiled up.

"I missed you, my little buddy," I cooed.

Miles looked at me and started crying, reaching for Jamia. I could feel my heart shatter as I handed him to her.

"He Just has to get used to you first," she said. "You've been away for awhile."

I nodded sadly and she kissed my cheek.