It was Maggie and Sean - "what are you doing here?" she comes over and hugs me tightly. "Leyton called and invited us to dinner, a pre wedding dinner" she says excitedly. "he did?" - "I figured, you havent seen much of each other recently, and with the big day around the corner, this gives you a chance to do the final choices" - I kissed him softly, "thank-you"
We sat and ate the beautiful meal Leyton prepared before heading out back around the fire pit. I never realised how much we missed out on until we dont see each other for a while. "All set for the big day?" - "Yes! everything is done. I am ready, your dress?" - "Don't panic thats getting delivered tomorrow, i will call or text you as soon as it arrives. Just focus on you and becoming a wife." - "I cannot wait. its so surreal, the day is finally arriving after a long hard stressful six months. how are you?" - "Tired constantly, but im good. these babies are good. Im not looking forward to getting bigger though." - "April, your a mom, your doing the most beautiful thing for your body, own it, girl!"
*LEYTON POV*
Seeing that smile upon her face makes me happy. Sean stayed behind and helped me clean away whilst the girls were out the back talking.
"You ready for the big day?"
"More than anything man, I love Maggie so much I cannot wait to make her my wife" hearing Sean speak that way about his soon to be wife makes me more determined to make April mine.
"Ready to be a dad?" Sean illiterates the question back. "More than ready, Sean. And I couldn't ask for a better mom for our babies."
I watch her in awe.
I'm gonna do it ... tomorrow.
*APRIL*
Sean and Maggie left around 10pm, I was exhausted. It felt like a bed of clouds when i got into bed this evening. and having the most beautiful amazing man lay next to me made it worth while.
"Good morning baby" I hear as I softly blink my eyes open adjusting to the light weeping through the window.
"Mmm good morning" I mumble with my tired voice. A soft kiss was planted upon my lips.
"Any plans today?" He questions.
"No I have a day off thankfully, i feel exhausted today! Why?"
"Because I decided to take the day off too. And I was thinking about a pregnancy spa day for you?"
Could he get any more perfect? Hearing those words spa. Made me weak at the knees.
"Now that sounds like a marvellous idea!" I smiled with a chirp tone as Jane walks into the bedroom with breakfast.
"Perfect. We leave in an hour, enjoy your breakfast, baby" he winks.
What is he doing?
*LEYTON POV*
I could hide my emotions well thankfully, she had no idea how nervous I appeared. I got her breakfast in bed, the spa day was planned ... this was the first step.
The next was lunch in the beautiful restaurant in the spa after our massages.
I wanted to make this extra special for April yet not show her how nervous I was.
I had the jeweller bringing me the ring in about half an hour I knew by then April would be getting showered and ready which was the perfect opportunity to quickly call her parents and speak with her dad for approval.
"That was delicious, these two definitely enjoyed that ... I'm gonna go shower before we leave babe" she yawned making her way to the bathroom.
Then the door rang, I rushed downstairs and greeted the the jeweller at the door, he presented me a small white box and inside was a glistening ten carrot white gold diamond ring. It was perfect.
We finished our business and I had to call Her parents before she finished showering I had approximately five minutes.
"Leyton, darling is everything ok?"
"Hi Susan, yes all is perfectly fine. I've actually called to speak with John"
She looked surprised as did he when he came to the phone.
"Leyton my boy, how are you?" He says in his deep but cheerful tone.
"Great. And you sir?"
"Better. How can I help?"
I didn't speak I just showed him the ring. His face was speechless. "I would like your permission first" was all I said before I could hear squeals of excitement from behind him.
"Welcome to the family" John beamed next to his wife, and Jennie. I will take that as an approval.
I slipped the ring into my jacket pocket and went back upstairs to pack our spa day belongings.
This is it, the day I'm going to ask April to become my wife.
*APRIL*
I don't know if it's the hormones from pregnancy or not but everytime I see Leyton I just want to rip his clothes off and just have sex with him!
I put those thoughts to the back of my mind while I dried off and got changed into my black leggings and a flower top before styling my hair.
"Beautiful .." I heard him say as I finished. "I don't deserve you"
"I know" I winked. "Can we go now?"
He double checked he had everything before we set off.
Get me to the masseuse, I needed some tender loving care.
April
We arrived at what was the most beautiful place I've ever seen. It was like something from the movies, beautiful exterior - the interior was just as beautiful, crystal white everywhere with a hint of rose gold dashed around.
We checked in at the front desk. And was shown to a room where we could change into our spa wear, complimentary robes and slippers were given.
I was in heaven.
"Our first massage is booked in 10" Leyton smiled as he placed our bags inside a locker once we were changed.
"Perfect ... this is purely beautiful, thank-you" I kissed him softly before entwining my fingers with his and walking through the halls. "You deserve it, anything for you, and our babies"
Leyton was strangely quiet today, more than normal? But he usually talks to me if somethings bothering him? I'm sure he'll be fine I'll wait and see what happens.
We arrived to the massage rooms were our masseuse was waiting; I got a facial and a back massage all safe during pregnancy is was literally the most relaxed I've been in forever. I almost think I fell asleep for a while?
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Leyton.
The spa was beautiful. As was April. I was nervous about this proposal, I hope she hasn't realised how quiet I've been today.
We walked to get our massages done I just couldn't relax.
I could hear a tiny snore coming from April's bed. Pretty sure she fell asleep! I tipped the masseuse extra to keep April occupied while I quickly left the room to double check on all the final preparation plans.
I booked a private lunch room for the two of us, as the weather was beautiful, we got a table outside on the balcony over looking the beautiful river ahead.
I made sure all the staff knew there cue when to come through I just wanted this to be perfect ... it was happening in a matter of less than an hour.
- April POV -
"Did I nap?" I yawned startling myself. "You did baby, but you needed it. Are you ready? We gotta go get changed for lunch our tables booked for half hour time"
He helped me off the table and we headed back to get changed, he also told me to pack a lunch outfit I mean anything I wear at the minute I didn't feel comfortable it! I just looked fat and pregnant.
I decided on a floral flow dress and sandals. This would have to do, Leyton led me through the halls to the lunch room where we was greeted by a young beautiful girl who escorted us through to the balcony ...
The view was spectacular. Absolutely beautiful. It was over looking the river, ducks were swimming around. The sun was beaming through but there was shade.
We was the only two out here.
Leyton-
As we sat at the table the waiter bought out our first course. I decided on the food already I just knew April would love it and she did.
Before our second course was to arrive it was my moment.
"You know I love you, don't you?" - "what do you mean? Of course I do" - she didnt seem to click on which was good.
"I never thought I could be with anyone else since Avery, and then I met you. The beginning was not how we planned, and I didn't plan on falling for someone as beautiful and kind and amazing as you"
I got up and took her hand so we over looked the river.
"Leyton what's going on?" She giggled nervously.
"I've never felt this way since my high school sweetheart, but I'm glad I do ... you are my everything and more, I can't wait to have a family with you, be with you through everything, protect you and love you as long as you'll let me .."
This was it I got on one knee and opened the white box ...
"April Rhodes, will you do me the honour of becoming my wife?"