I've been waiting

Chapter 37

Epilogue

One year ago, I married my best friend.

The past year has been a rollercoaster of emotions. We have cried together, laughed together. Fought each other but we have also loved each other immensely. We have celebrated little victories together and we have faced challenges together.

The biggest challenge we have faced together is the challenge of parenthood. Eliza made her presence known straight away. She is such a little fighter. We wouldn't change her for the world though. She has brought so much more love into our lives, more than I could have even imagined.

"Liza, stop spitting out your lunch. Daddy will be here soon, and Aunt Jayla and Uncle Shane will be here to watch you. You need to eat your lunch. It's yummy potato and pumpkin mash" I say to Eliza.

Instead of eating her food she is blowing raspberries at me with the food in her mouth. I am wearing more than she is eating. Thankfully, Michael walks in the door so I can get him to swap me. I need to have a shower to get ready to go out tonight.

Michael and I decided on have a dinner just the 2 of us. Even though today is also my 21st birthday, I wanted to spend tonight with my husband. We have planned on a party for next weekend to celebrate my birthday with friends and family.

"Good your here. Can you fed her the rest of this so I can have a quick shower and get ready for tonight" I say to Michael as he walks in the front door, he places his briefcase down and kisses me on the head.

"Sure, baby pass it here" I hand over the bowl to Michael. Miss Eliza has the biggest smile on her face knowing she has beaten mummy. I watch as Michael lifts the spoon to her mouth, and she takes the food and eats it.

"Are you kidding me? She eats it for you but not for me. Well we all know who her favourite is don't we now" I scoff.

"Oh Sabrina, it's just like Digby. They both just love me more than you. Sorry I can't help that I am amazing"

I flip Michael off and head off towards the bathroom. All I can hear is his deep belly laugh which of course sets my laughter off also.

I am in the bathroom getting ready for my shower. I quickly use the toilet and then jump into the shower to wash myself. Unbeknownst to Michael I have been feeling unwell again and I had a sneaky audition suspicion on why.

I finish up in the shower after shaving all body hair that needed to be shaved. I stand in front of the mirror checking myself out. I quickly run into our closet to find what I am going to wear tonight.

I decided on the red dress that Michael loves so much. I am very thankful that the dress wasn't skin tight back before having Eliza, as now my body has changed shape. The dress still looks as amazing on me as it did pre baby belly. I go back into the bathroom to quickly dry my hair and put on a small amount of makeup. I check my reflection in the mirror and don't notice Michael come in

"Mmmmm that red dress still does it for me baby. I think we should skip dinner and go straight to dessert" Michael almost moans out.

"Mind out of the gutter Mr Simpson. I have put on a pretty dress so I can have a meal out, that you are paying for. If you are a good boy I will let you have your dessert" I wink at him

"Oh baby, you cannot parade around here in that number knowing it drives me wild. I will try and be on my best behaviour tonight, but I can't promise you anything"

I laugh at him and smack him on his chest as I walk past. I sit on the bed to put my shoes on and walk out the door where I can hear Eliza giggling. I walk into the lounge to see Eliza being held up by Jayla and Jayla blowing raspberries on Eliza's belly.

"Have a good night tonight and good luck" Jayla whispers the last part to me. I have told her what I needed to tell Michael. She always seems to know when there is something up. I kiss Eliza on her head and give Jayla one on her cheek.

"We won't be too late tonight. Michael wants his dessert at home. If you catch my drift" I flirtatiously wink at Jayla with a cheesy grin on my face

Jayla shrieks "TMI SABRINA"

I smile at Jayla and head for the front door. Michael catches up to me after giving Eliza a kiss. He takes my hand and we walk out of the house, closing the door behind us before we make our way to the car.

**

We went to a little Italian restaurant. The food was to die for. The conversation was light. The mood was perfect. We had decided on no presents. Just being together was enough for me but of course Michael had other plans. But then again so did I

"I know we said no presents babe but I couldn't help myself and I had to get you something"

Michael hands over a little gift box that was wrapped in a gold paper. I give him a small smile and I open the box. Inside was a ring. The band was very similar to my wedding band but this one had a few more diamonds in it

"Oh, Michael it is beautiful" I'm staring at the ring in the box. My eyes are wide and I am taking in the beauty of this ring

"It's an eternity ring. That means you are stuck with me forever gorgeous" he says while reaching for my hand

"Oh, Michael I wouldn't want to be stuck with anybody else" I take the ring out of the box and place it on my ring finger with my other rings. This ring just slipped right into the spot with ease. It was like it was made for my ring set. I am admiring the rings when Michael clears his throat

"Baby, is everything ok? You haven't touched your wine" concern written over his face

"Yeah of course everything is ok. I just haven't been feeling too good and I wanted to be alert for tonight. It is a special night for us both. I love you so much Michael" I lean across the table and take Michael's face in my hands. I place a small kiss on his lips.

"I love you too baby. Here's to us and our future" Michael raises his whiskey and I raise my water. We clink our glasses together and take a small sip of a drinks.

"Babe I have a little present for you too" I say to him with a shy smile on my face. "I know we said no presents but I think you would really like this one" I say as I reach into my bag and pull out the long box that was sitting in it. I pass it over to Michael and he looks at me with suspicion.

"Open it please" I look at him with pure love in my eyes

"What have you done baby?" He asks while still eyeing me off

"Nothing. Just open the bloody box" I smile at Michael as he starts to slowly open the box in front of him. He takes off the lid and then slowly moves the paper away. It takes him a full 5 seconds to work out what is in the box but once he does, he looks at me with a smile on his face

"Really?" he asks with a look I can't decipher. "Mmhmmm" I say, nodding my head. "No, seriously?" He asks again "Yes Michael. Seriously" I reply with more force than needed

Michael stands up from the table and walks to my side grabbing my hand, pulling me up with him. He throws his arms around my waist and lifts me off the ground while smashing his lips to mine. We are lost in our kiss until he pulls away smiling at me

"There's another little us on the way?" he asks. "There is another little us" I reply with tears falling down my face

"I love you so much baby. Thank you"

"I love you too, Michael"

The end!!