Whisper

It’s Christmas Eve, and I’m giddy with excitement. Today is the day I marry my best friend. Today is also the day where I tell my best friend that he is going to be a daddy. I took a test this morning, and I’m giving it to him as a wedding gift. I have been feeling a little off, and Delilah noticed and made me take a test this morning. I guess she had a few extra laying around since she and Kyle have been humping like rabbits.

I put on the dress I wore to the ball, and look in the mirror. Delilah did my hair and makeup, and I have never felt more beautiful. I put my hands to my belly as a new life grows there. I have never been more excited in my life for this new chapter to begin. I look at the clock and notice it’s time to go.

We are getting married in our backyard, and he even got the mayor to marry us. I have to admit, I did a little happy dance when he told me that. I take one last look at myself and make my way downstairs.

When I get to the bottom of the stairs, Delilah is waiting for me. “What are you doing here? You’re supposed to be at the end of the altar with Luke. Wait, did he change his mind? Does he not want to marry me now,” I ask as I start panicking.

“Hey, hey, calm down woman. He is still there waiting for you, but he didn’t want you to have to walk down the aisle alone. That is where I come in. I’m going to give you away, my beautiful friend,” she says with tears in her eyes.

I can’t help it, the tears start to fall. “He really has thought of everything hasn’t he,” I say with a giggle as she wipes the tears from my face. She nods and we link arms as we make our way to the love of my life.

The wedding was everything I could’ve asked for, and now it is time to exchange gifts with each other.

“Ladies first,” he insists.

I take a deep breath, not sure how he’s going to react. I reach out and get the long shaped box and hand it to him.

“Keep in mind, there is no way I can take it back so you better like it,” I say out of nervousness.

He rolls his eyes and opens the box. When his eyes take in what I’ve given him, his eyes start to mist over. “Are you telling me what I think you’re telling me? We are having a baby,” he asks.

All I can do is nod. He lets out a whoop, jumps up, and picks me up. He swings me around and I almost vomit all over him. He puts me down and gives me the most passionate kiss yet.

“I am so happy, Whisper. I knew we both wanted to kids, but I never thought it would happen this soon,” he excitedly says.

I look over at him and see such happiness in his eyes. It warms my heart that he is so happy.

“Okay, you got your gift, I want mine now,” I say giddy.

He smiles and hands me a folder. I’m so confused but he nods at me to open the folder. Inside, I see a letter of resignation.

“I’m not sure what I’m looking at here,” I say honestly. “Are you resigning from the police force,” I ask looking at him.

“I am. Whisper, I’ve done everything I could possibly want in my career. My dream was to become the chief of police, and I’ve done that. I have a new dream now, and you have already made it come true. I get to be your husband and now a father to our unborn baby,” he admits.

I’m speechless. “Luke, I…I can’t let you quit. I don’t want you to resent me later on in life when you see that I’m the reason you gave up what you loved so much,” I tell him.

“Don’t you see, Whisper, you’re not the reason. Our life together is. If you still want to work that’s fine, I’ll stay home with the kids. As I said, my dreams changed the moment I saw you in that red dress. My fate was sealed that night,” he goes on to say.

I have no other arguments. All I can do is lean in and give my husband a kiss.

“Our kids are going to be the luckiest kids alive to have you for a dad. You’ve given me everything I have ever wanted in life. All I have ever wanted in life was to find a man who loved me. Turns out, all this bride needed was a little Christmas magic, and a hero to steal her heart,” I say to him.

I hear the clock on the wall chime and look up. It’s midnight and Christmas day.

“Merry Christmas, Luke,” I say.

“And Merry Christmas to you, my lovely wife,” he says as he leans in and lightly kisses my lips again. A kiss so filled with promise and hope for our future.