A family of her own

Chapter 17

Chapter 17Marcus’ pov

I was playing Legos with Jaylah when Maddie walked in. I could tell she was upset about something. I told Jaylah to put her Legos in her room and play with her Barbie’s while I make some lunch. I had a feeling Maddie wouldn’t want Jaylah to hear what’s wrong.

“So how did it go at the doctor’s?” I asked.

“Well um please set down there is something I need to tell you.”

I didn’t like the sound of this. It would kill me if I lost her.

“Babe please just tell me.”

“Well I’m pregnant.”

I looked at her in shock. I thought she couldn’t have babies. I got up and held her.

“Are you sure?”

“Yes, they did a blood test and an ultrasound. Here I have a picture for you.”

I looked down at the picture and a few tears slipped out. This was my baby. My baby with Maddie. She was my second chance at everything. In this moment I couldn’t have loved her more.

“Baby this is the best news. We’re going to have a baby.”

“Yes, we are.”

I could tell she was happy now that she knew how happy I was. Had she been worried about how I would react?

“How far along are you?”

“Based on the ultrasound I am 5 weeks.”

“Good that gives us plenty of time to plan our wedding.”

I knew I wanted to marry her, and this just seals the deal. I wanted the four of us to be a family. I wanted her to be Jaylah’s mom, and my wife.

“Marcus we can’t get married.”

“Why not?”

“I won’t marry you just because I’m pregnant.”

“Maddie I am in love with you. I know how precious time can be so why waste it when I know you’re the one for me?”

She looked up at me with tears in her eyes.

“Isn’t it all too soon?”

“I have already talked to Jaylah about us becoming a family, and us getting married. She was very excited about it.”

“Marcus, I want to spend the rest of my life with you I just don’t want to rush into anything and have it all fall apart.”

“I understand, but would you at least consider it.”

“Yes of course.”

I pulled her closer to me and kissed her. I was truly happy for the first time in so long. I was starting to realize that I have never loved anyone like I loved Maddie not even my first wife. I knew getting married was what I wanted now I just had to convince her of that. Yes, maybe we are moving a bit fast but one thing I have learned is tomorrow is never promised so you have to live each day as if it was your last.

I know Maddie was scared after I pushed her away before. I just need to show her how good we could have it. That I ma in this for the long haul. I wanted her to be my wife. I can’t believe I am going to be a dad again. I was so excited.