RANSOM GIFT: The Complete Collection Boxed Set (Commanding Proposal, Hidden Proposal, Ransom Proposal) by Kristina Royer Page B

Why? Was I that sick? “What? Why?” I asked him.
    He smiled widely at me. “I love you so much, Kristina.” He said.
    I tried to level with the intensity of his smile, but I felt so weak. “I love you.” I answered.
                  “You don’t know how happy you made me.” He said.
    Ah… for fainting? Well, it was indeed awkward for I had no idea what I did to make him happy like he’s accusing me, or how to response to this topic that I had no idea about what.
                  “I don’t understand.” I told him with a weak smile and shutting eyes.
    He held both my hands, and it has caused me to open my eyes widely, and pay him the attention he’s asking for.
                  “The doctor said…” He started to reveal the mystery.
    Okay??? He paused for a while with that grin that was so close to be appearing stupid to me. OMG! It must be the medication.
                  “What is it, Gary? Please tell me.” I begged. “I’m starting to be worried.”
                  “Baby, we’re three weeks pregnant.” He whispered to my ears.
    I was madly shocked by what he just whispered to my ears. We’re what???
                  “Did you just say pregnant?” The news has suddenly given me enough energy to move quickly.
    He nodded with that grin again.
    OMG!
    I’m pregnant!
    With Gary’s child!
    I was suddenly overwhelmed by the blessing, and I started shedding tears. I felt stupid, but I couldn’t help it.
    Gary hugged me tightly, but with enough care that you know pregnant women usually get. I hugged him back.
                  “We’re going to be parents.” He said.
    The thought made me feel scared and excited at the same time. We’re going to be parents… the two of us.
    I started sobbing, and Gary started to caress my back, allowing me to feel overwhelmed by the amazing blessing we’ve just learned.
                  “Dad knows about this?” I asked him.
    He smiled at me. “Yes, we both talked to Dr. Alonzo and dad is on his way to pick up vitamins and fruits for you.” He said.
    Awww… Dad must be so excited about his first grandchild.
                  “He’s so excited.” Gary informed me with a soft laugh. “And so am I.”
     
     
    *****
     
                  “Dad, it’s too early for that.” I stopped my father from listing down baby names for his first grandchild. Both he and Gary were throwing ideas on what to name our baby. Gary’s idea was definitely American while dad’s was undoubtedly Spanish. It made laugh so hard.
    They’re first topic was for girls.
                  “How about Abby…?” Gary suggested to dad.
    Dad’s face frowned. “Gary, I love you, but that’s not it.” Dad said, and I laughed.  “Reina is better.” Dad always has a disclaimer.
                  “Dad, I think Parrish is perfect.” Gary threw in his idea.
                  “You’re a nice boy, but she’ll be like a church.” Dad said.
    I just couldn’t stop laughing because of my dad’s disclaimers.
                  “Vikki would be awesome, dad!” Gary exclaimed as if he found a cure for AIDS.
                  “Son, you’re such a talented artist, but you’re bad at names. Zandra is the winner.”
    Gary faked a frown face, and it made dad and I laughed. “Okay, boy names.” I started another round with no winner.
                  “Sabino is amazing, don’t you think, hija?” Dad asked.
    I gave him my very noncommittal smile.
                  “How about Orlando…?” Gary asked.
                  “Orlando!” Dad exclaimed.
    Look at that they’ve both agreed on the same name.
                  “Let’s name him after your great grandfather.” Dad said.
    Gary smiled at the both of us. We already have a name for a baby boy. I personally think that if