When Dreams Become Reality

Part 16

We arrive at the airport in Hawaii. The flight was uneventful. Patrick slept the whole time while I read my book. These are the times that I wish that I could sleep in a moving vehicle. I was so tired and alls I wanted to do was go to the hotel and sleep, but Patrick had other things in mind.

"So I was thinking that we could go get some dinner and then take a walk on the beach." He says, wide awake from his nap on the plane.

I don't want to hurt his feelings and be a downer, but I just want to sleep. He immediately sees the look of worry and guiltiness on my face.

"What, what's wrong?"

"I'm sorry but you know that I can't sleep on planes, and I'm so tired I just want to sleep, but I don't want to be a downer on the first night here." I say in the verge of tears.

"Hey shh it's ok. I'm sorry I wasn't thinking. Let's go to the hotel so you can sleep." Wiping tears from my face with his thumb.

"Ugh I don't know why I'm crying."

"You are just tired. We had a late night and an early morning. Now let's get you to be so that you can sleep."

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The next morning I awake with the bright ocean sun coming through the curtains. I look over at Patrick's side of the bed and see he isn't there. I head into the kitchen and see that he is cooking breakfast. He is wearing a tshirt and boxers, his usual night time outfit. I go up to him and wrap my arms around his waist from behind. I breath in his scent which is my favorite smell. He turns around and hugs me close to him. After our long hug he pulls away slightly and kisses me.

"Morning. Did you sleep good?" I ask.

"I did, but probably not as you. Once you hit the bed you were out. I tried to get you to put some pjs on, but you never budged. So I put some on you."

"Thank you. I was wondering how I got pjs on. I don't remember anything after hitting the bed."

"Well I made some coffee and I'm just finishing up the French toast, eggs, and bacon. So go get some coffee and sit while I bring you your food."

After eating breakfast, I got up to shower and get ready for the day. I walk out of the bathroom in my bikini and a maxi dress cover up. Patrick is in the bedroom in his swim trunks and a Dempsey Racing T-shirt. When he sees me come out of the bathroom he heads in too, but before going in when he passes me he sticks out his left arm and reaches across my waist and tickles me. He gives me a peck on the lips and heads into the bathroom laughing.

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We have spent the entire day on the beach. One thing I have learned about Patrick on vacations he likes to mess around with me. Let's just say I was thrown into the ocean more times then I can count today.

Right now we are watching the sunset on the beach. I am sitting in his lap and his arms are wrapped around my waist. I can't remember the last time I was this relaxed. We didn't have the paparazzi breathing down our throats and no work commitments to worry about. It was just us. I'm so glad Patrick got us a private house with a shared beach with four other houses, but they didn't bother us.

"I love you so much. I'm so glad that you are by my side. I'm sorry again for what I did to you. You didn't deserve that at all and I feel so lucky that you are still by my side."

"Ok first you really need to stop apologizing. You do so many wonderful things for me and I'm so grateful for them. I love you and thank you so much for being you." I then turn my head and kiss him.

"Babe let's take a picture." he says pulling out his phone.

After he takes our picture he posts it on Instagram and Twitter with the caption, 'Relaxing sunset on the beach with my 💗'

I then post a picture of the scenery in front of us. I caption the photo, 'Beautiful way to end this first day of relaxation.'

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It is our last night in Hawaii. We have had a wonderful week together, but unfortunately it all has to come to an end. Patrick has set up a surprise dinner for us tonight. When I first heard it was a surprise dinner I suspected I needed to wear a dress and heels, but sitting in the passenger seat in jean shorts and a flannel shirt I know we aren't going to a fancy restaurant. All the sudden Patrick stops the car at the bottom of the hill. He looks over at me and gives me a reassuring smile before getting out of the car. I follow him and we meet in front of the car and join hands. We then walk up the hill together. At the top of the hill there is a blanket spread out with candles lit all around. It is so beautiful.

"Wow Patrick this is beautiful. When did you have time to do all this?"

"I know people and they came out here and set this all up for me so we could spend every moment together before going back to our hectic busy lives."

"Well thank you. I love you." I say before giving him a kiss.

After we finish eating we lay out on the blanket cuddling and looking up at the stars.

"Babe?" Patrick says breaking the silence.

"Hmm?"

"I have been thinking a lot about this and I have decided that I really want to do this."

"Do what?"

"I want to join the Catholic Church. You are catholic and I see our children growing up catholic too and I think that no both of their parents be catholic too, so I really want to join because I really enjoy going with you to church and I want to have the same faith as you."

I turn around and look at him. I don't realize that I'm crying until Patrick reaches up and wipes away my tears with his thumb. In this moment I realize why I love him so much. He does so many things even if some people would judge him for doing so.

"You would really do that?"

"Of course I love you and I want to have the same faith as you and our kids."

"God I love you so much right now."

"I love you too forever."

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A/N I am so so sorry this took so long. School and work have been so crazy right now. I haven't gotten a lot of sleep in the last two weeks so I'm emotionally drained right now. Thank you all for reading and reviewing. As for the next chapter you can all probably guess what happens in January.....