by Kaylee Ryan
As we get closer, they begin to clap and cheer. The kids jump up and down, all of them, not just ours.
“What is this?” I ask once we’re stopped.
“It’s our ten-year anniversary party. Same guest list, a few more kiddos, including our own, and minus one preacher.”
“How did you…? When did you…?” I can’t seem to form a complete sentence. “You did all this?” I’m finally able to push the words out of my mouth that make sense.
“Yeah, I had help.” He points to our friends and family. “They all pitched in. I wanted this day to be special for you. Ten years, baby. You’ve been my wife for ten years. You’ve given me three beautiful babies, and more happiness than one man should be lucky enough to have. I love you. Thank you for this incredible life we live.”
Tears slide down my cheeks. I raise my hand to wipe them away, but he beats me to it. Gently, he cradles my face, using his thumbs to dry my cheeks. “Good surprise?” he questions.
“The best.” I smile at him. “I didn’t realize when I told you to surprise me ten years ago that you would be carrying on the tradition.”
“It seemed like a good plan.” He winks. “Now, let’s go hug our babies and spend time with our family. Tonight, we celebrate just the two of us. Mom and Dad are taking the kids with them for a sleepover.”
“Really?”
“Yep. You ready to start working on baby number four?”
“I’m not against practicing,” I whisper against his lips before pressing mine to his.
“All right, you two, cut it out. There are kids present,” Mike yells out.
Pulling back from the kiss, he holds my stare. “I sure am glad you gave this southern boy a chance. I love our life and can’t wait to see what the next fifty-plus years hold for us.”
“Of course I did. What girl wouldn’t give her heart to a southern boy who’s devoted to her?”
“I wouldn’t know. You’re all I see.”
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