Two years later…
Kayla had just arrived at the airport, she was heading to Tampa to see baby Parker who was no longer a baby. This time, she was traveling solo as Myles was busy with patients and Rachel was off with Dashawn somewhere. After confirming her flight at the desk and checking her bags, she headed to her gate but noticed someone who looked like Grandpa Feelgood. Shrugging it off, she kept walking, feeling sure that she hadn’t seen correctly.
Arriving at her gate which happened to be right next to the gate where she had met Myles over two years ago, she sat down and put on her headphones. She made sure to turn the music down to a level low enough to hear the Delta representative once boarding began. Getting comfortable, she thought she heard a man who sounded like Myles talking to someone behind her. I must be losing it she thought as she listened to the man.
“More than two years ago today, I realized my life would forever be changed. I met a woman who caused me to recognize the power of love in its truest form. This woman and I met by sheer determination initiated by Cupid’s arrow. This spot is where I met her. The week we spent together after our meeting caused me to realize that no other woman would compare. She compliments me in a way I can never express verbally. Meeting, spending time, and falling in love with her gave me God’s image of perfection made just for me. I am forever humbled to have found the woman that I will spend the rest of my life loving. She is God’s gift for me, now if she would just turn around I can show her what that means.”
Kayla turned around to see Myles on one knee at her feet. Then she noticed that her gate area was full of her family, sisters, and Myles’ family. She started crying as Myles was down on one knee holding a ring box open with a beautiful ring. The ring looked to be four karats with blue diamond’s surrounding it. “Myles,” she whispered unable to form any other words.
“Honey Bee, I know you heard my words. So, I just want to know, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?” he asked.
At that time, Rachel piped in with, “She’s taking a long time to answer, Myles. Again, I’ll take you if she doesn’t want you.”
“The hell she will,” Dashawn said in a gruff voice.
Kayla wiped her eyes and laughed never taking her eyes from Myles. “Oh, don’t worry Dashawn, he’s mine. Yes, Myles. Yes, I’ll marry you.” She accepted the ring and kissed her fiancé.
Cheers went up in the airport as Myles stood up and deepened the kiss as if his last breath depended on it. When he finally pried his yummy lips from hers, he said, “You have made me the happiest man alive, Honey Bee. I will make sure that you never regret your decision.”
Kayla nodded as she greeted her friends and family as well as Myles’ family.
So, as it turned out, she had seen Grandpa Feelgood. Now, he walked up to her and congratulated her. “Alright now, Ms. Kayla that’s how you keep him whooped for life.”
Kayla then went from crying to laughing hysterically. Grandpa Feelgood would make family gatherings and holidays very interesting and entertaining.
“Alright, everybody, let’s get on this plane before we get left!” Myles shouted.
“Uh, get on the plane? Is everybody going, Myles?” Kayla questioned.
“Yes, Honey Bee, we are all heading to Tampa,” he informed her. “From there we will be commuting to Orlando to board the Carnival Magic tomorrow. We’re going back to where it all began. Oh, and we’re getting married on the cruise. I refuse to wait another year to marry you baby.”
Kayla was floored, how was she going to get married now? She didn’t have a dress, clothes for a cruise, or anything.
Before she could speak aloud any of her thoughts or concerns Jocelyn spoke up, “Sis, the girls and I along with Myles’ mother, your mom and Myles’ sister have everything taken care of. You have everything you need. Although this is a surprise to you, Myles was very thorough in his planning and spared no expense. He also left no stones unturned. You are in good hands. Now let’s get you closer to the Married Club, shall we?”
Kayla still felt confused as she thought she would be going to Tampa to spend time with Caressa and her family. “But what about the plans Caressa and I had and my time with baby Parker?”
Laughing, Caressa stepped forward, “Kayla, Parker isn’t going anywhere, and there will be other opportunities for us to hang.”
“Sis, I know I just assumed that you only had a certain amount of time scheduled from work. Y’all have managed to plan everything without me suspecting a damn thing.”
Laughter broke out as they all walked on the plane. This trip was about to get more mind-blowing for Kayla as she just had no clue how much Myles had planned.
Arriving in Tampa roughly two hours later, Kayla was still reeling from Myles proposal. She felt like Kelly Price as she sung her song, He Proposed. She had stopped her music, so she could hear him clearly and then Myles mentioned their meeting and being on a collision course. She’d already started crying and stayed put so she could hear what else he said. She had no idea that when she turned around, she would see all the people who mattered to them gathered in that space.
She was now on her way to Orlando where they would all be heading out tomorrow to board the cruise ship. She was excited to find out their parents would be joining them. Over the past year, they got along as if the two of them were already married. Thinking out loud she said, “Oh God, Myles what are we going to do about our living arrangements? We still live separately, and I just bought my house three years ago.”
“Breathe baby, everything is going to be fine. I sold my house two months ago. Why do you think I always changed the subject when you asked to come to my house? It wasn’t because I was blowing you off, it was because I sold it and had been staying at a hotel or with you. We can start off living at your house for now, but I want to sell it or rent it out as well. I’m having a house built for us.”
Gasping, Kayla couldn’t believe it, he had thought about everything, leaving nothing to chance. “Myles, you’re having a house built? Where? What kind of house? What about my company and your practice?” she fired rapid questions at him.
“Well, the house is a four bedroom four-level split, and it’s located in Powell not too far from where you live now. I wanted to give us something with room to grow as well as have the potential for expansion. It will be finished in about a month, or so we’ll need to determine what we’re doing with your house before then.”
She was at a loss for words. He’d not only asked her to marry him, planned every detail of their ceremony, but also had a house built for them. All, while she’d thought he was busy working tirelessly! Where did he find the time to get all of this done? “Myles, I don’t want to sell my house, it was the first thing that I did for myself once I got stable enough in my company. When did you even have time to do all of this stuff while working?”
“Honey Bee, I had a lot of help of course.” He smirked. “We both have retired parents who worked together to make sure that our lives could come together without any glitches. While I took care of my patients, they took care of the details. I wrote the checks, and they made sure to communicate with me every step of the way. You will be happy with the results of the ceremony as well as our home. Now, let’s head to the hotel, so I can let you accept another one of my proposals,” he added winking at her.