Mark and i are going out tonight. It's been a while since we did that since we barely have any time to ourselves theses days.
He told me to put on this dress that kinda outlines my tummy a little bit and it made me feel. uncomfortable
"babe are u sure i should wear this?"
"chimmie...you know people already know right?"
"oh great. I guess they think I'm a hoe now" i said hoping mark will be all like 'no no they don't'. But instead he stayed quiet. Which means its true!
"they do don't they!?" i yelled on top of my voice
"chimmie babe just...just breath" he said taking my face into his hands "it doesn't matter what people say okay? I love you and so do your friends" he said kissing my nose.
I hate it when he right.
"im gonna go shower" i told him
"good. Lets go"
I wasn't going to argue. For a wile now he hasn't let me do anything for myself including taking a shower. He gets so paranoid but its kinda cute.
I took my shower and i got dressed into the dress mark got me. It was a cream colour with jewels on the top.
Wow this must have cost him a fortune.
"how much was it?" i asked fiddling the the jewels.
"not much"
"mark. Your 'not much' and my 'not much' are complete opposites"
"its not about the money money money, we don't need your money money money. We just wanna make the world dance. Forget about the price tags..."
"mark what are you-"
"it ain't about the ch-ching ch-ching, ain't about the bl-bling bl-bling. We wanna make the world dance. Forget about the price tags"
Realisation hit me and I face palmed myself.
"mark are you singing price tags...now? Seriously"
"hey...just gotta let it flow"
"your ridiculous" i laughed
"well this ridiculous man is paying for tour food and i demand respect" he said putting his hand on his hips in a superman way
My dear lord help this child.
"mark you need Jesus. Ill pray for you"
And with that i took my flat shoes and coat and walked out the door
"aren't you gonna wear your heals?"
"mark...i couldn't walk in heals even before so now wouldn't be a good idea"
"why didnt i just date a proper girl" he whined jokingly
"say that again and i'll cut your dick off you bastard" i said getting pissed
"sorry honey" he said scared
"you better be"
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"mark! A five star hotel are you serious!" i yelled
"yeah..told you its cheap" he said grinning
"mark you're unbelievable. To you a five star hotel is like what...buying takeout from a food truck. Mark you have to stop this. Money doesn't buy love so you don't need t impress me" i begged
"I'm not trying to impress you. I'm giving my all to show you how much i care for you" he said taking my hand
"but why me...why did you choose me? Out of Leyla...or even Natasha and Tiffany. Why settle for the black girl that has been nothing but rude to you since the first day we met"
"chimmie...my feelings for you don't care about colour. My feelings care about you as an individual. Those girls don't capture my attention like you do. No one eve did. When i met you i was a bit of an ass to you but only coz i knew i was falling already, and i was falling hard and fast. But i stopped running from you, it was impossible. Mostly coz i live with you and i see you 24/7. But you changed me, i never knew it was possible. I've even been nice to my dad which i didnt know would ever happen. I love you. And that's why..." he said getting down on one knee.
"chimmie Rielle jones...." he said pulling out a small box from his pocket
Wait how did he know my middle name?
"will you marry me?" he said
"OMG YEEESSSS A THOUSAND TIMES YES!!!" i yelled
He put the ring on my finger and I started to cry.
Not just those simple happy tears...i cried like a hell of a lot
"are you okay?" he asked causing me to cry hysterically
"is it mood swings?" he asked
I simply nodded my head still socked at the events that just occurred.
Wow....I'm getting married
Mark is my fiancé like what the fuck!! Who knew!!
"i was thinking we do this next month" he said
"what! Next...next month. Isnt that too soon?"
"no. I want you to be officially mine. I want to claim you so no one else can. I want to start a family with you. I dont want to wait" he said
"ofcourse mark. Next month it is" i said
"i cant wait till you walk down the isle...to me and we do whatever it is they do at weddings" he laughed
Wow mark...wow
"wanna go in. Im sure you're hungry"
"oh yeah. So is our little one" i said rubbing my tummy
"lets go my future wife"
"of course my future husband"
We walked into the restaurant hand in hand and went to sit at our reserved tabled.
The lights were dimmed and slow music was playing.
People were lost in their conversations and some were slow dancing and some people were eating.
We ordered our food and sat there looking at each other in complete lust and love. Some people gave us the 'were trying to eat so will you pease stop' look. Well screw them.
Then something came to mind.
"mark"
"hm"he answered still looking at me intensely
"what about my mum. How do i tell her. I obviously want her here for the wedding" i said
"call her"
"what i cant do tha-"
"now"
He wasn't even asking ...no he was demanding. And he's right.
"if you'd excuse me" i said making my way to the bathroom
"do you need me there?" i he asked
"no...I'll be just fine"
I walked to the bathroom which was thankfully empty. I took my phone out and i dialed my mums number. Regretting my decision i decided to cut but then she had already answered
"hello" i heard her voice say
Wow..haven't heard her voice in months. I burst out crying at the thought of her disowning me
"chimmie?... What's wrong?" she asked concerned
"mommy i...im sorry" i cried louder
"sorry? Sorry for what? Chimmie you better speak now"she ordered
"i...i got pregnant.."
Then there was a silence
"mum...hello...hello?"
I heard sniffing on the other line. No. She's crying.
"mommy please don't i...-"
"how far...?" she asked
"um...5 months" i said
"five what! And you're telling me now?"
"mum i was gonna tell you but i-"
" no buts! I leave you for one year just one year and you decide to get pregnant?! This is not how i raised you! How do you think your grandparents will react hm?your grandma and her blood pressure? Your grandpa and his heart problem? Actually what about me and my blood pressure. Am i suppose to be happy for you?"
"no mum that's no what i said..."
"i cant believe you!"
"mum listen up and listen good. Im gonna have this baby and you're gonna Deal with it whether you like it or not! You cant change whats already happened! I'm getting married next month and i would just want you to be happy for me just this once. And for once let me be an adult coz i am one right now and you just have to deal with it. Yes i feel bad but i cant change whats already happened. I know if i was saying this to your face you would have wooped my ass. but just be my mum...and help me through this
...don't give me stress its not good for me right now. And please ...come to the wedding" i begged her crying.
I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders and it feels great.
"you really want me to come?"
"yes mum...more than anything...you and boh of my stupid brothers" i said causing us both to laugh.
Yes!! She laughed
"we'll be there" she said
"oh thank you mum..i love yo so Much"
"I'm only coming to set the guy who got my baby pregnant straight. Who is it anyway..."
"mark..." i said shyly
"oh i knew!" she shouted
"what do you mean mum"
"i saw it. Ever since he layed his eyes on you I could seen it. Of course i didn't know it would happen so soon. Nor did i know you wouldn't use protection but hey...mum doesn't know everything"
Okay here she goes.
"okay mum i um gotta go. I left mark alone and i need to get back. Love you mommy" i said
"love you too honey"
Then the phone was cut.
I made my way to mark and he was talking to the waiter. Probably ordering dessert.
"mark...no need. Im ready to go"
"you sure. You haven't had dessert yet"
"oh no I'm fine. We can leave"
He mumbled an okay and called for the pay cheque . We payed and walked out.
"what happened.?"
"well..some things were said...but I'm fine. She'll be here for our wedding" i said
"wow...our wedding...its actually our wedding" he sad in such i cheery voice.
"yes it is mark...yes it is.."
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Ahhhh wedding!!! Excited to write that chapter.
And OMG TOMORROW'S MY LAST DAY AS A JUNIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL!!!! FINALLY GONNA BE A SENIOR.
Feels good.
And to top it all off Friday's my birthday! I know you guys probably don't care but I'm just getting it out there ;-) :p