A family of her own

Chapter 18

Chapter 18Maddie’s pov

I couldn’t believe how happy Marcus was. I would love to marry him, but I didn’t want to get married just because we were going to have a baby. I didn’t want him to think I was trapping him. I promised him I would at least think about it. So here I am lying in bed next to him not being able to sleep.

I know that Marcus is a good man. He is an amazing father to Jaylah, and I know he will be a great father to this little one. But does that mean we have to get married? I was scared of getting hurt.

I know he would never intentionally hurt me. But sometimes things don’t work. I just never want to lose him, and that’s what I’m scared of.

“Hey beautiful why aren’t you sleeping?”

“Just have a lot on my mind.”

“Do you want to talk about it?”

“I’m scared I will lose you.”

“Beautiful you will never lose me even if you choose not to marry me.”

“Really?”

“Of course, I love you.”

“Okay.”

“Okay?”

“I’ll marry you.”

“You have made me the happiest man on earth.”

I was happy about this. I was going to have the dream I have always wanted. I was a mother. I would be a wife soon. I cuddled up to Marcus and sighed. I was happy. I felt like I finally had it all.

“I love you Marcus.”

“I love you too Maddie. So when would you like to get married?”

“I would like to get married soon so I won’t be a fat bride.”

“You will always be beautiful.”

This is why I loved this man. Even on my worst of days he made me feel cherished and loved. He made me feel beautiful and needed. I couldn’t wait to be his wife and Jaylah’s step mom. I was hoping for a boy because I wanted Jaylah to be my baby girl. She seemed so happy by all of this.

“I can’t wait to start our future together. I never thought I would have this.”

“I thought I would be all alone raising Jaylah I am so thankful you came into our lives Maddie.”

“I love you Marcus.”

“I love you to now come put your feet up and rest my beautiful pregnant wife to be.”

I laughed and went and did what he said. I was exhausted and morning sickness was horrific. All I can do is basically sleep. Marcus takes very good care of me. He is such an amazing man. I was so lucky to enjoy this journey with him at my side.