Chapter 61
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"You'll see. Here, hold Jamaica for me." I could see the tears in her eyes when I handed Jamaica over. It made me sad because I knew I was the reason for her tears. When Jamaica was safely in her arms, I spoke again. "C'mon. Walk ahead of me."
When we entered in the main area, we were greeted with, "Surprise!"
I laughed at Jakoby's confusion. It took her a while to notice the sign made of balloons that everyone was standing under. When she read it, she slowly turned around to look at me. I was already on my knees by then. I repeated the words for her, "Will you marry me?"
A big smile came on her face; now she understood why I rejected her proposal and my heart melt.
"I'd like to be Jamaica's daddy."
She looked down at Jamaica and laughed, "Did you hear that? He wants to be your daddy. What's your answer?"
Jamaica let out a high pitch sound, and everyone laughed.
"I guess that's a yes," Kevin shouted.
"She answered," Jakoby said with a smile.
"So what's your answer?" My heart was having a party in my chest. I could hear it beating rapidly as I waited for her response.
"Hell, yes!"
I let out a deep breath I didn't know I was holding. Everybody clapped and laugh.
"Girl! What are you waiting for? Go get your ring?" Emily shouted. She moved towards Jakoby and took Jamaica from her arms.
Jakoby blushed as she walked closer to me. She stood in front of me and pushed out her left hand. I took her hands in mine then place the ring on her finger. She brought it up to her face and smile.
"Just like your eyes," she whispered.
I laugh. I knew she'd love her ring if the stones were similar to my eye colour. "I also knew you only wanted me for my eyes."
She shook her head and bent down in front of me. "That's definitely a bonus. But I want you more."
"So are you gonna kiss me?"
She looked us for a second, "In front of all these people?" before I could answer, she wrapped her hands around my neck and placed her lips on mine. The kiss was short, but it was beautiful. We pulled away from each other and stood up.
"You know up until three minutes ago, I was very angry with you."
I looked at her and smirked, "You were? I didn't notice."
"I thought you were rejecting me. I felt my heart being ripped from my chest," she confessed.
"I'm sorry. I just couldn't let you propose. It's a man's job to make the first move."
"You're living in the 21st century. A woman can propose too." she shrugged.
I shook my head, "I was born in the 20th century, and so I believe it's the man's job."
"Potato, Potahto," she mumbled.
"Don't tell me you're already arguing." Eric grinned, "You haven't even got married yet." he patted my back, "Congratulations." he turned to Jakoby, "You've got a good one right here. Protect him."
"I will."
"Oh, my baby is getting married." My mother came over and wrapped her arms around both of us. "I knew you were the one from the moment he brought you home." she smiled at Jakoby, "Welcome to the family, officially."
I smiled. I'm glad my mother approved of Jakoby and I.
Gizelle came over to congratulate us as well, "Are you sure you don't have a brother?" she joked.
"He doesn't." my mother confirmed. She looked at Eric and smirked, "He has two best friends."
"I'm taken." Harlyn clarified.
Eric smirked, "I'm not."
Gizelle laughed, "Aren't you sweet?" she gave him a small glance then looked at me. "I wish I could call you son, but you know..."
I laughed, "It's okay. I'll settle for friends."
"So now that we've finished talking, who's ready to celebrate?" Kevin shouted.
"Me!" half of the persons in the room shouted.
I looked down at Jakoby and smile. She was going to be my wife. Jamaica will be my daughter.
What more could I ask for?
Every little girl has a dream of what she wanted her wedding to be like. Beautifully decorated chapel with hand-picked roses at the end of each seated aisle. A white ball gown wedding dress with white laced flowered heels. Her hair and makeup, done to perfection. That's exactly what I got.
It was only two days ago Valdo had asked me to marry him, but we still managed to have plan my dream wedding. My mother and Hannah played a huge role in the preparation. They practically planned it themselves. I didn't mind because Valdo and I were busy sorting out the legal side of things.
"Are you ready?" Kevin called from behind the door. Yesterday I asked Kevin if he could walk me down the aisle, and without hesitation, he said yes.
It was my time!
I looked at myself in the mirror one last time and smiled. I've never felt or looked this beautiful in my entire life. All eyes would soon be on me as I walked down the aisle, and that made me super nervous.
I took a deep breath then turn towards the door. I pushed it opened and looked up at Kevin.
He placed his hands on his chest. "You look amazing."
"Thanks," I said blushing.
"Are you ready?"
I nod. This day has been playing in my head for two days now. I was more than ready to make Valdo my husband.
He smiled and enlaced our arms at the elbows. We turned to the path leading to the aisle, and my heart started beating a mile a minute when I saw everyone's eyes at me.
Kevin chuckled, "I was just as nervous as you on my wedding day. You'll be okay." he assured. "Just take a few deep breaths."
