Thank you all for the all the love I’ve received on this series! It’s very much appreciated. This chapter will be the last and there will be an epilogue to tie up loose ends! Everything picks up 6 months after Ahsha breaks the baby news to Derek. Like, comment, reblog as much as you want, or not ;) @wicked-gamesofdersha Sis, prepare to be flustered! P.S. This is my first time writing out this subject so I really hope you guys enjoy how I did it. Happy reading Dersha Fam!
“NO baby my ass you’re not going end of discussion”
Derek walked in circles around their bedroom while Ahsha followed behind trying to get him to change his mind. The couple had been going at each other like this for about an hour. Things started to look up for the couple now that Derek knows about the pregnancy. With their nuptials fastly approaching & a baby coming very soon, it was only right for their two best friends to guarantee them some single life fun before tying the knot. A bachelor & bachelorette party was set up tonight for the pair but Derek wasn’t in a party mood nor was he trying to share his pregnant fiancée with a bunch of male strippers & friends he knows Kyle arranged for her.
“Ahsha No! I don’t want a whole bunch of shirtless niggas gawking at my woman and risking the life of our child.”
Ahsha’s eyes softened recognizing her fiancés real concern about this party. She walks over to him, places her palm on his face, caressing his cheek. She leans forward, pressing her lips onto his, letting her lips stay on his a long time. He closes his eyes letting the kiss calm the voices in his head. She parts from him, her hands on his shoulders.
“Derek I want you to listen to me. Nothing is going to happen to me or our baby. I know your worried cuz of the past but this is now, & this…”
She says grabbing his hand placing it on her belly.
“Is our blessing. We’ve been through so much & now that we have a chance to start over, I want us both to enjoy it. In two days I will be Mrs. Ahsha Hayes Roman & I will be yours, forever. We get to start our family. I have everything I’ve always wanted but more importantly I have you. We have each other and that’s the only thing that matters right here. I think we owe it to ourselves to have just a little fun. You think you can do that?”
“The baby will be fine, I’ll make sure of that”
She links her fingers with his.
She connects her pinky with his, kissing his thumb.
“Okay. Wait I have a request tho”
“I want to go to the doctor & get a second ultra sound to make sure the baby’s okay”
She rolls her eyes, sighing, becoming frustrated.
“Derek we already been to the doctor this morning. They’re just gonna tell us the same thing”
“Ahsha please, for my sanity I need this”
“Ugh, Fine but let’s make it quick, the party starts @ 8”
She moves away from him responding
“I’ll be the judge of that”
He follows her downstairs and out the front door. Derek grabs her hand, helping her down the steps, reaching the car. He opens the door to the truck and waits until she’s in before slipping into the driver’s seat. They drive in silence for about 20 minutes before reaching Memorial Medical. Ahsha glances from the window back to Derek. He reaches over, one hand on the steering wheel, the other rubbing her belly.
Turning his head, she faces him,
Lacing their fingers together.
They remain holding hands until Derek pulls into the parking garage of the hospital. He puts the car in park, getting out going to Ahsha’s side. Nine months pregnant now with her belly poking out, he helps her out of the car placing his hand on her backside protectively. They power walk into the entrance, running into their doctor.
“Derek! Ahsha! Well this I wasn’t expecting considering I seen you two hours ago, so what do I owe the pleasure?”
“Hi Doc, were sorry to just come here without an appointment, we were just hoping to get another ultra sound”
“Wait why everything’s okay right?”
The doctor speaks anxiously.
“Yes yes everything seems to be we just want to make sure a party won’t be hazardous to our child” Derek says.
Ahsha turns giving him the look of death.
“Hazardous? Really Derek?”
“What? There’s nothing wrong with me being a concerned father”
“Concerned? More like obsessed”
“Okay concerned father and not so concerned mother why don’t we step into my office and check it out. I’m sure we can get this in before my next appointment. Follow me”
The doctor spoke leading them to the room. Ahsha struggles getting in position so Derek helps her lay on the operating chair. The doctor turns the machine on, giving Derek the jelly. She lifts up her dress and he pours the cold substance over her large belly. The doctor drags the monitor over her stomach spreading the jelly all over.
“Okay concerned father there’s your perfectly healthy baby. All hair, ears, legs, & feet are all in place the way they should be. Heart beat is pretty stable and it is moving around just fine in your fiancées womb”
Derek smiles proudly at Ahsha, grabbing her hand, kissing it.
“Well I told you about a billion times that everything was fine, worry ward”
“Derek this woman is marrying you in two days, and is carrying your child, you shouldn’t ever doubt her”
“Your probably right doc”
“Probably? Boy I went to school for this, don’t come for me!”
Ahsha laughs loudly at the doctor’s comment.
The doctor and Derek join in the laughter as she turns off the machine to print out the picture.
“Are you sure you guys don’t want to know what you’re carrying? It’s never to late to change your mind?”
The couple look at each other, once, twice, & say “No” In unison. It wasn’t that they didn’t want to know because they did. But losing a child their first time conceiving gave them an new perspective. They wanted to be married before the baby comes that way when their child comes into this world, the parents would be married and they’d be entered into a family. & they didn’t want to find out if it was a girl or boy until she gave birth because they wanted to make sure that, girl or boy, they’d feel loved unconditionally.
“Okay. Here’s that for ya.”
Handing over the picture to Ahsha.
She smiles, tears threatening to leave her eyes.
“Boy or girl, we can’t wait to meet our blessing
“ALRIGHT LADIES…Lets crank this thang up a little louder…DJ drop that beat”
Kyle Screams over the microphone at club Rome. All The devil girls and friends from college came together to celebrate Ahsha’s upcoming nuptials, hosted by her crazy bestie Kyle Hart. Drinks were flowing, music was jumping and everyone looked dressed to kill as Ahsha walked in the club. Her choice of outfit was a red and black dress with sparkles all over, her breasts perking out, her hair curled and pinned up in a pony tail and light makeup, giving her pregnancy glow a force to be reckoned with. As she walks in, the spotlight flashes on her and beneath her feet is a red carpet at her display.
“THE LADY OF THE HOUR IS HERE… LADIES & GENTLEMEN, MRS.SOON TO BE AHSHA HAYES ROMAAAANNNN!!!!!!!”
Kyle announces, snapping her fingers giving the DJ the greenlight to cue the music. Everyone screams her name clapping and Dangerous Woman sounds through the club as an group of delicious, chocolate men lift her up off her feet, carrying her to her seat where she can sit like the queen she is. Once finally seated, she thanks the men by blowing them all a kiss and as a group they crowded her planting kisses on her cheeks. ‘We Love You Ahsha’ they sing together, her face turns red as a tomato, blushing very hard. Kyle hurriedly walks over, gifts in hand to hug her best friend. As her maid of honor, it was Kyle’s duty to make sure her big day goes perfect and that this party would be a night she’d never forget.
“Carebear You look stunning! Are you ready for some fun?”
“HELL YEAH I Am! Let’s Do It!!!”
“Well ya’ll heard the woman, let’s get this party starteeeedd!!!!”
Meanwhile back at the mansion, Derek’s bachelor party was wild. Terrence as the host, he managed to get every guy on the team to come help celebrate His best friends last weekend as a free man and considering how much his best friend enjoyed the single life, who knows what kind of trouble he’d get Derek into. The men are talking among themselves, making jokes, talking about sports and more importantly…women as the bachelor and his host indulged in some drinks.
Terrence demands as he and Derek take 3 shots of tequila to the head. The last shot leaves an after taste in Derek’s mouth. Grabbing the bottle, he pours himself another shot.
“Pretty Damn Good T, The baby’s fine, Ahsha’s fine, the weddings in two days, I got my main man here with me. Life couldn’t get any better”
“Well I’m very happy to hear you say that D, it’s been one hell of a ride”
Terrence pursed his lips, pausing.
“Yes it has. Hey man I just want to thank you for the person you’ve continued to be in all this. We been through a lot together but like you said before, it’s you and me since the very beginning. You was here when I was a mess and when I wasn’t …well still a mess but decent”
Terrence bursts in laughter.
“Yeah a hot ass mess at that!”
Derek nudges his shoulder.
“Hey, hey I’m your bestfriend this is what I do so you should be used to this by now”
“Believe me I am, wit yo corny ass!”
They both roar in laughter before Terrence stops to get serious again.
“Can I ask you something?”
Derek shrugs his shoulders.
“Are you scared about…the baby not making it through…again?”
Derek looks up at his friend, worry etched on his face.
“It’s crossed my mind a few times. I didn’t think I’d recover after…last time. But you know what T After watching you become a father to my godson, almost losing Ahsha & losing my mom, I realized that I can’t be afraid of the unknown. Everything happens for a reason, even if we can’t figure out that exact reason and it’s important to cherish those moments I have with the people I love, never looking back. & that’s what I’m doing. Never looking back. So yeah, I am scared…to death but no matter what transpires, I know we’ll be ok”
“That’s deep D, but you know what I understand man. I just want you to know that…it’s okay for you to be scared about this. But we gone be alright. Aight man?”
Terrence questions shaking his shoulders.
Dereks turns his face to look at him.
“You know I’m not the type to get all emotional on you but, I love you man”
“Alright enough of this sentimental stuff, I got a surprise for you my man that just arrived!”
Terrence responds jumping out of his seat. Derek turns his head to see the door open with a crowd of sexy female strippers walk in. Shaking his head he says
“Terrence Wall what did you do?”
Terrence comes back to their seats.
“Come on man it’s time for your lap dance!”
“Naw man I’m good on that, I’ll just wait for my woman to come home”
Derek rejects not wanting any parts of this foolishness.
“Oh, come on man don’t be a pussy! It’s only one dance, it’s not like Ahsha will know, it’s your bachelor party, I’m sure she’ll understand strippers come with the territory”
“One, I’m not an pussy, second tradition or not she isn’t gonna give an flip about that”
“Look man I know you’ve completely abandoned the old Derek cuz your in love and all right now but this is my moment to show you a great time on your last days being single. Live a little Roman, one last hurrah?”
Terrence says to him taking another shot of tequila, tugging at his arm.
“Alright, alright give me a minute”
Terrence smirks and dashes off to get the dance ready for him. Derek stands up, his hands on the table, taking three more straight shots of the quila.
“DEREK! The ladies are waiting let’s go!”
He hears Terrence calling his name as he thinks to himself
‘Oh God…Ahsha’s gonna kill me for this’
A few more shots later, He was faded. He needed enough alcohol to sustain him during this dance.
Back at Rome, everybody gathered around Ahsha while she opened all her gifts, naughty by nature was the theme. Among the prizes were lingerie pieces, scented lotions & sprays, perfume, several pairs of sexy panties perfect for Derek to take off, handcuffs and lots of cash put towards the couples honeymoon, surprise location. The ladies were laughing and drinking their alcoholic Shirley temples while Ahsha enjoyed her virgin margaritas since she couldn’t drink. She sips as Kyle and the girls were reminiscing about Ahsha’s first time meeting Derek.
“I’m telling you, it was love at first sight. The world would’ve stopped and all he would’ve saw was her”
Ahsha beams at the one moment in her life that changed everything.
“Ugh all this talk about love. I think I’m gonna be sick”
“Oh Kyle don’t be such an hater”
Devil girl Arelly comments.
“Hater? Me? Never that, now you know I love me some care bear but you know what I want to talk about…& love has nothing to do with it”
“Ohhhh I know what you wanna talk about, you wanna know if D-Ro still can put it on me”
All the girls laugh real hard. Ahsha was having such a good time she almost didn’t notice her phone buzzing in her purse besides her. She reaches for her phone, reading the recipient.
“Ladies I’ll be right back”
Ahsha excuses herself to answer her phone call.
D-You know it baby. He slurred his words.
A-Baby, what’s going on, is everything okay? Where’s Terrence?
A-Must not be if you’re calling me. She interrupts him.
D- Ahsha, everything is fine, I just…He pauses.
A-You just…what? She questions, he stays silent.
Derek! What’s wrong? Talk to me, she pleads.
D- You want me to be honest?
A-I always want you to be honest
D- I’m drunk. He confesses.
A-Ugh, is that what your ass called me for, really Derek, no go back to your party, I’ll talk to you tomorrow
D- That’s not the only reason
A-Then what is your excuse here?
D- I just don’t want you to leave me
A-Leave you? What are you talking about Derek, why would I leave you? She calmly asks him.
D- I don’t know I just don’t want you to. I am so in love with you I can’t even contain it and…you know I ramble when I’m nervous. Being an father and husband makes me nervous and this party is beyond crazy and I miss you and I got a lap dance from some strippers Terrence hired and…He’s interrupted again.
D- I got a lap dace by some strippers but I swear to you Ahsha it was just a dance, yes they were pretty but I only have eyes for you and it didn’t mean anything. She begins to laugh loudly.
A-Why you told me not to leave you. You really think I’d leave you over an lap dance? Sweetheart, you’re definitely on a good one. I told you, I’m not going anywhere. You can’t get rid of me anyway, I’m carrying your child!
D- But, they were strippers
A-Yeah and? I look better than them all even on my worst day Derek. They laugh in unison. Phone call goes silent.
D- Being a terrible husband and father. I’ve never done this before, I don’t want to fail, either one of you.
A-You won’t fail us Derek, you just have to trust and believe in yourself, like I do. Sure you’ll make mistakes, but that’s part of life. I’ll be your guide through and you’ll always have me and your daughter or son, to fall back on when things go awry.
D- Okay. ‘Ahsha! Quit your honey dripping and get off the phone’ Kyle screams while she’s still on the phone.
A-Baby, I gotta go. You think you can stop your power trip and behave until I say I do?
D- Ohh, you hold a good bargain Ms. Hayes, perhaps it’s possible, no guarantees though.
A-It’s okay, I’m patient.
D- Patience is a virtue baby girl but I’ll let you get back to your madness while I tend to mine.
A-Lovely. Oh and before I forget, no more alcohol for you or strippers, you’re cut off. You got it? She warns him.
A- Goodnight Mr. Roman, don’t get too lost
Her heart is filled with butterflies from that phone call. She loved hearing her man speak his mind with such conviction, one of many reasons why she wanted to marry him. She came back to reality as her best-friend yelled her name once more.
“Ahsha! Let’s go, we still got two more games left!”
“Put a pep in your step!” Kyle urges.
The remainder of the night was consisted of laughter and smiles on both sides of town with the certainty of this match made in heaven. Terrence and Kyle made sure their besties had a grand time because they knew it would be their last before married life comes knocking. Two days from now, Ahsha and Derek will be starting their lifetime commitment to each other and little did they know, starting the family they’ve wanted for so long, sooner than they thought.
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“You have to, it’s your wedding day Carebear!”
“Then what are you still doing laying in this bed, wakey wakey we got a big day ahead of us!!”
The maid of honor tried her best to get the bride up and moving around but after the weekend they both had, it wasn’t as easy getting up that morning. Ahsha’s bachelorette party was definitely a success that Saturday night. Sunday was a bit more relaxing as Kyle took Ahsha out on an spa day along with all the Devil girls and then dancing and had dinner at the Ivy. It had been an eventful weekend to say the least but now it was time to get down to business. Her special day has finally arrived and everything had to be perfect, Kyle would make sure of that.
“Kylee…” Ahsha groans, still half-asleep.
“Don’t make me have to use physical force because you know I will, get your ass up!”
Kyle tells her best-friend, hitting her with the pillow repeatedly. Ahsha laughs under the covers and finally gets up out of bed, heading for the shower. Kyle waits until she’s out of bed before slapping her bottom.
“That’s my girl!” Ahsha giggles as she turns the corner into the bathroom.
The mansion’s backyard was completely full of Derek and Ahsha’s family, near and far as well as all of their close friends. All guests had arrived including the parentals. The front of the mansion was covered in cars and the catering vans. Notice when you walk in, there’s a line of chandeliers spread all over the home, making a diamond. There are red curtains on every window and there’s two trails of white roses. The first trail started from the front door and ended at the backyard entrance, this trail was for the guests. The second trail started upstairs in the master bedroom, through the hallway, down the staircase, through the living room and kitchen, ending at the altar where the bride would meet her groom. In the backyard, there are red and cream drapes at the front entrance and the altar, more chandeliers standing tall above the walkway, white silk sheet on the ground to serve as their version of a red carpet and white chairs on each side of the altar. The altar was red, cream, and white as well and in the background, you can see the blue lake glistening. Looking to your right, you would see a pretty waterfall. The sight was a beautiful one to see and it communicated sophistication, elegance, and romance. The final touch was red and vanilla candles lit inside the home in corners, on the sides with a sequence of red and then a vanilla candle down the aisle by the end of each row and one single red, and single vanilla on the altar. Back upstairs, the bride was locked in her bathroom, fully dressed while the groom remained in the suite with the men. Ahsha was surrounded by her chosen bridesmaids, Jelena & Arelly, her maid of honor Kyle, and her mother Sloane.
“YES YOU CAN!” All the girls screamed at her together. Ahsha’s nerves started to kick in once she saw herself in her dress. This moment was too much for her to actually believe was happening. Today was the day she’d marry her soulmate, she’d be his forever but this didn’t keep her from being extremely nervous. She stares at herself in the mirror, getting lost in her train of thought. I’m really getting married today. She took a step back to admire her dress and the seed growing inside of her. She glanced down placing her hands on her very round belly, beaming. She swallowed the large lump in her throat, biting her lip. We have come a long way, love is evident, but are we meant to be? Is this destined? She thought to herself. Suddenly as she moved to smooth out the small wrinkles in her dress, she felt a thump inside. She rubbed her stomach in circles and another thump sounded, twice in a row. She smiled to herself saying “You heard mommy doubting daddy. You don’t agree do you?” Another kick came with one more thump against her chest. “I’ll take that as a no. Okay. You win this time”
“Ahsha! Sweetheart it’s almost time to start! Are you ready or…” Sloane speaks through the door, banging on it. The banging ceases and the door flies open and there her daughter appears. The room fell silent as they looked on the beautiful creature standing in front of them.
There she was, in her sparkly white dress, with small diamonds accessorizing the front. The top was cut into a ‘V’ as the dress was sleeveless. The dress flowed to the bottom, covering her black six inch heels making her tall as the statue of Liberty. Her hair were in free curls, touching beneath her shoulders and the light touch of makeup made her look like an angel. Everyone peered not saying a word, completely stunned. A tear falls from her mother’s eyes as she walks over to embrace her.
“You look beautiful baby”
Her father’s voice appears, signaling his entrance. He walks over, kissing her cheek grabbing her hand.
“Daad please” She blushes.
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry, but you do look wonderful sweetie”
“Thanks! You clean up pretty well yourself old man” She taunts him.
“Let’s just say, I have good taste” He teases, winking at Sloane. She winks back blowing him a kiss.
“Yes! I have to agree with papa, Carebear your radiant!”
“Kyle’s right!” Jelena and Arelly agreed.
“Thank you ladies. Everybody ready to go out there?”
“You know it, let’s go girls” Kyle discloses moving the girls out of the room. Ahsha glances at the door before turning her attention back to her parents.
“Are you ready?” They ask.
The groomsmen make their way downstairs to the backyard as the best-man fixed up the groom’s tie on his black Armani suit, white t-shirt on the inside.
“Alright man, I got it. Looking good Roman!”
“Thanks T! You looking fresh to death to!”
“You ready to get your woman?” Terrence questions him.
“As ready as I was the moment I laid eyes on her” He says confidently.
“My man! That’s what I’m talking about!” Terrence and he give each other dabs to the fists before hugging.
“Come on, let’s get you married” Terrence voices following Derek out the suite. They pass the master bedroom walking through the hallway, out in the backyard to the altar. The music began to play as the orchestra saw Derek approaching the altar. Spend My Life with You by Eric Benet boomed in the background as the bridesmaids and the groomsmen started making their walk down the aisle.
I never knew such a day could come
And I never knew such a love
And I never knew what my life was for
But now that you’re here I know for sure
I never knew till I looked in your eyes
I was incomplete till the day you walked into my life
And I never knew that my heart could feel
After the last bridesmaid went to her respective side of the ceremony, the rest of the crowd stood up awaiting the bride’s appearance. Ahsha linked her arm with her dad’s as he led the way. They slowly walked down the hallway, down the staircase. Pete beams at her as they inched closer to the backyard. They reached the entrance and their slow strut continued down the aisle.
No touch has ever felt so wonderful
And a deeper love I’ve never known
I swear this love is true
Can I just see you every morning when
Can I just feel your heart beating beside me
Can we just feel this way together
Can I just spend my life with you
Can you run to these open arms
She looked around happily at the guests smiling at her. She looked around until she found what she was looking for, her man gazing at her. She returned the look getting closer to him. Their eyes locked and she mouthed to him ‘I love you’. ‘I love you’ He mouthed back.
When no one else understands
Can we tell God and the whole world
You’re my woman, and you’re my man
Can’t you just feel how much I love you
With one touch of my hand
Can I just spend my life with you
Can I just spend my life with you
Can I just spend my life with you
Can I just spend my life with you
Can I just see you every morning when I
Finally there, Pete kissed her cheek once more before releasing his arm from hers, placing her hand in Dereks. He shakes his free hand before taking his seat next to Sloane. He laces their fingers as the pastor begins.
“You all may be seated in the presence of the Lord” Everyone sits.
“Who gives this woman to be married to this man?”
“I do” Pete answers standing up quickly. The bride to be winks at her father.
“Family and friends near and far, we are gathered here today to witness the union between Derek Roman and Ahsha Hayes, solidified in marriage. Here standing before us is the definition of love. Love is an gift from God and can covet any sin. 1st Corinthians Chapter 13 Verses 4-5 reads: love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 1st John Chapter 4 Verse 19 also reads: We love because Jesus Christ first loved us. Remember these words as you continue the journey of life together which will bind you together forever. Let us pray” The pastor bows his head along with Derek, Ahsha and the rest of the crowd follows.
“Dear Lord, I come to you with a humble heart for Derek and Ahsha. I just ask that you give the encouragement and tools needed to make it through any storm that will come their way. Teach them to lean on each other as well as you when things go very wrong. Guide them Lord, guide them to never look back or give up and trust that you are always there, even when they don’t feel your presence. I ask all these things in your precious son’s name. Amen” He finishes his prayer.
“Amen” The crowd and couple recite.
“The couple have prepared their own vows that will keep them close and their hearts connected always. Derek” The pastor speaks giving the player his cue. Derek turns to look at his bride deeply in the eyes with admiration, taking both her hands in his.
“Ahsha, you are my rib. Without you I’m still whole but… with you I feel so complete. I never knew a love like this until you walked into my life. When we met, you changed my whole world, for the better. You taught me what love really looks and feels like. I told you, not too long ago that I’d be the mistake you’d make or I’d change your life. The truth is baby, you changed mine and flipped it upside down. You are my angel and my own piece of heaven…” He hesitated, trying to breathe as tears rolled down his face.
“Oh baby” Ahsha cooed wiping his tears away from his face, with tears threatening to escape her eyes.
“You give me butterflies every time I see you flash that perfect smile. I fall in love with you even more every time our lips touch. I am yours, mind, body and soul. You are mines. You are my wife. From this day forward, I promise to love you unconditionally, without hesitation or reservation, in sickness and health, I promise to give myself only to you, stay true and completely devote myself to you and our growing family. Rich or poor, for the better or worse, I promise to put you first. You are my forever. You are my once upon a time. Forever and day, my heart will always be yours.” He declares to her. Not a dry eye was inside after hearing those sweet, precious words being said. Even the best man and groomsmen shed a few tears. Terrence looked over to the left at his now fiancée and mother of his son, Jelena. She smiled back at him knowing how blessed and lucky she was to have him and their son Jaden, who was sitting with her parents, drooling.
“Ahsha” The pastor calls, giving Ahsha her cue now. Her words would come from the heart but she wrote it all down. Kyle reached over to give her the piece of paper, she opened it up and started.
“Derek, you are my heart and soul. I thank the Lord for you every day. You’re my first thought when I wake up and my last thought when I go to bed. Whenever you’re not near me, I can’t sleep. I miss you when you’re away. Even if it’s for longer than an hour, I can’t stop thinking about you. We’ve had to deal with a lot of loss in our lives…” Her voice cracks.
“But somehow we made it through and gained so much more” She confesses mentioning Mary and the miscarriage discreetly, placing his hands on her stomach.
“With this blessing growing inside of me and with you by my side, I know I can conquer the world. Love has a behavior. And in that behavior, I promise to love you and forsake all others for you. I take this vow before God, our family and friends, to be sure that you will never, ever regret this choice” She promises, completing her monologue.
“The rings” The best man places the box inside of Derek’s palm.
“Derek repeat after me” The pastor tells him and he nods.
P- To be my lovely wedded wife
D- To be my lovely wedded wife
P- With this ring, I be-wed
D- With this ring, I be-wed
Derek completes his thought, sliding the ring on her finger. Ahsha turns to get her ring from Kyle.
“Ahsha repeat after me” She nods.
P- To be my lovely wedded husband
A – To be my lovely wedded husband
P- With this ring, I be-wed
A – With this ring, I be-wed
She places the ring on his finger, smiling back up at him, tears staining her cheeks. They hold hands again.
“Derek, do you promise to love and honor this woman, to have and to hold, for better or worse, rich or poor, sickness and in health, to love, to cherish, as long as you both shall live?”
Ahsha, do you promise to love and honor this man, to have and to hold, for better or worse, rich or poor, sickness and in health, to love, to cherish, as long as you both shall live?”
“I do, oh yes I do” She giggles and the crowd laughs with her.
“Well than, with the power invested in me by the state of California, I now pronounce you, husband and wife. No more words need to be said, please kiss your bride”
“Come here woman” Derek croons to his wife, tilting her chin to kiss her. Their lips crashed together with so much passion. The crowd stood up from their seats, clapping and cheering them on. Ahsha’s hand caresses his cheek as their tongues intertwine. Derek tilts his head to the side, deepening the kiss. He bit her bottom lip, teasing it before entering back in her mouth. Their tongues danced so powerfully they forgot about all the eyes watching them. Right now, it was the two of them, not a care in the world, the universe at their feet. Bonded together for a lifetime now, the choices were endless and anything was possible. Their lips lingered a little longer, getting a few pecks out of the way before parting. The Devil looked his girl deeply in her eyes as he said
“I love you more, Mr. Roman”
The reception was beautiful, words spoken by the couple and speeches said by the maid of honor, the best man, and the parents. The bride danced with her father as the groom danced with his mother-in law, proudly and eagerly. The couple shared their first dance as husband and wife to I Was Made to Love You by Tori Kelly. The night came to a close after the guests chowed down on some great dishes and pictures were taken of the couple cutting and feeding their cake to each other. Ahsha spiced it up by smashing some in Derek’s face. He didn’t get her back, but he did steal a sweet, sugary kiss or two instead. The crowd were all outside saying their goodbyes, leaving the couple by their lonesome. Right now, they’d be hours away from Puerto Rico but they decided to delay their honeymoon getaway until after the baby was born. Once all sight of the guests were gone, Derek made his move swooping his pregnant wife up in his arms carrying her over the threshold, inside their home, upstairs to their room. She squealed as he opened the door. While she was distracted by all of her guests, he had time to sneak away to light up the room with candles and an trail of red roses on the floor, ending at the bed with two champagne glasses and a bottle of her favorite apple cider in tow. She covered her mouth.
“Derek, this is beautiful”
“Only the best for my wife” He cooed kissing her lips, then her hand.
“You’re already the best husband an woman can have. Thank you for this and today”
“Was it everything you imagined?”
“That and more, so much more” She kisses his lips softly, wrapping her arms around his neck. The urge her child always gave her came rushing through her uterus.
“Let me go to the bathroom, and freshen up a little, and I’ll be back”
“Don’t take too long Mrs. Roman”
“Never” She winks at him closing the bathroom door behind her. She gets a towel wetting it with warm water, removing her make-up. As she wipes it off, the urge was replaced with something else. A warm red liquid came down her legs as she spread them trying to use the toilet. Blood. Suddenly a sharp pain in her back made her crumble to the floor, crying out in pain.
“DEREEEEEEKK!!!!!!!!!!” He came rushing through the door, seeing his wife laying on the floor helpless.
“BABY!” She was losing consciousness as she spoke to him,
“Derek, call the paramedics and get me to the hospital, its coming”
“I don’t have my phone on me, what do I do Ahsha, what do I do” He voices freaking out. He was about to lose it because before he hadn’t been around, but he was this time. She grabs his hand.
“It’s going to be okay baby, just calm down and go grab my phone on the nightstand” She says weakly.
“Ok” He says tearfully going to get the phone. He calls the paramedics nervously. Still holding her hand, he cradles Ahsha up in his arms carrying her to the truck and sped his way to the hospital. The baby was coming. As he drove on the freeway, he reached over telling her
“Just hold on baby” Her last words were
“Derek, I love you” before her eyes gave up on her. Her surroundings went blank, pitch black and heaven felt closer than before.
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Ahsha blinked her eyes open twice, blinded by the bright lights above her. IV’s were hooked to her as she breathed out of her nose.
“Restless. Exhausted, feels like I’ve been sleep for days”
“Not for days, maybe a few hours. Don’t be ashamed of that, you just gave birth” He explained.
“Birth? Wait, where’s the baby? Is it okay?”
She asked him, scared out of her mind. He smiled hard.
“Yes, she. & she’s beautiful, our baby girl is amazing Ahsha” He boasted.
“Let me see her! Where is she?!” She asks him excitedly.
“In the nursery, they’re just cleaning her up before they bring her back”
“Yes, she looks just like you” He says walking over to the bed grabbing a hold of her hand.
“My angel” He looks at his wife before grabbing her face in his hands.
“You did it” Stroking her face and hair.
“No, we did it” With that, she captured his lips with urgency. The doctor walks in on the pda.
“You two don’t stop. Save some room for the little one” The doctor exclaims walking in with the baby.
“Here she is. I’ll leave you two now” Doctor walks out and Derek cradles the tiny human being, wrapped in an pink blanket, seven pounds, two ounces in his arms. She coos as she connects her eyes with her father. She wraps her tiny finger around Derek’s pinky.
“My sweet, innocent, baby girl” Kissing her forehead. She hiccups sucking on her binky as he rocks her in his arms.
“Bring her here, let me see” Derek motions over and places their daughter in his wife’s arms. She cries while holding her tight and gently.
“What should we name her Derek?”
“What she symbolizes, faith. Faith Angel Renee Roman” He announces.
“Yes, Faith Angel Renee Roman. Has a great ring to it”
“It sure does. My girls” He pillars.
The proud parents continued expressing their undying love for their daughter as she slept soundly in Ahsha’s arms. Ahsha laid her head on Derek’s shoulder and he went behind the pillows to wrap his arms around her waistline. The storm came and passed, they made it through. The rain fell hard on this unit but it ceased recognizing their strength. After everything that had been said and done, they finally got their happiness back and with the promise of forever, they knew they’d never let go.
I know your brains scattered but…thanks for reading! Epilogue coming an an special announcement!
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