Chapter 6

"Maaaaaaaaayaaaaaaaaaa." Alexander opened the curtain of the bath and smiled. He pouted at me as I kept my back to him. "Come in and plaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay." He gave his best smile. I could not help but laugh as he tried to coax me into the shower.

"Gotchu!" He said causing me to laugh. He pulled me into the shower and we shared the shower. Of course you can guess what happens when two people who love each other are in the shower. He was gentle and made sure to give me all the love I deserved, and I can tell you, it was a blast.

After we showered, I got ready. We paid the babysitter and headed out on our date. He had been planning this for some time. Now, I was a wallflower, we know this, but with him, I didn't feel like I was left alone. He would go out and dance, come back for a few somgs, then dance again. He made sure to spend more time with me than with dancing. Though I did enjoy watching him stumble with the square dances. 

He dragged me outside and we began to slow dance. We began to dance and twirl. After a moment, he pulled me in for a deep kiss. We swayed as he held the kiss. "I have something I need to say." He said softly as he pulled away.

Slowly he got down on one knee. I gasped and watched him pull out a ring made with a beautiful pink pearl center. "Maya, will you marry me?" He asked. I stared at him and slowly nodded. My eyes filling with tears of joy. "Of course I will...." I breathed, my voice catching as he slipped it effortlessly onto my hand.

He scooped me up into a hug and kissed me passionately. Time seemed to stand still as we just enjoyed each other's company. Though time was clearly short as he pulled away and laughed. "We should probably get back home to our little ones." He said pressing his forehead to mine. I was so happy and content to be with him as he held me. Slowly I nodded in agreement.

After excusing the babysitter, I turned and saw the twins playing and cuddling. I could not help but smile at the sight of Jasper and Ruby. They were too darn cute. I could not help but pull them both into my lap and starting a tickle storm with them. I loved my cute little monsters.

And so did Alexander. He spent so much time working with them and had been teaching them to talk and recognize shapes and colors. He spent so much time with them at night. I loved how much he wanted to be there for the twins. My life was finally going in a promising direction.