Chapter 54

Few days later.

I stood behind Keith's office door,  taking a nervous breath before knocking.

" Come in."

I entered inside to find him busy on his laptop. The minute I stepped in, he looked away and focused his attention on me, an instant smile taking over his face.

" You're still busy." I accuse.

" No I'm not, I was just checking my emails." He chuckles, rising up on his feet and coming over to where I'm standing.

" You know I can go alone right, you don't have to come if you're busy."

" No way am I wasting the little time together we can get, right now for anything, come on." He says, taking his phone and wallet, before taking my hand and leading me out of his office.

" I can't believe they're here." I say excitedly.

" Yeah you wouldn't have slept if I hadn't forced you to."

I playfully roll my eyes at him.

" I can't help it, it's been a while since I saw them and when I tell them my surprise, I want to get the reaction on my phone." I say, walking down the stairs.

" You sound like a kid on Christmas." He snickers at me.

" Tease me all you want.....Aah Keith!" I yelp when he suddenly picks me up and nuzzles his face in my neck, chuckling right after when I grip his shirt.

" You smell so good."  He says against my neck, making me blush so hard.

" Keith put me down." I gasp when he starts peppering open mouth kisses.

" Say please."

" Please." He places me gently on my feet, taking his own sweet time to do so.

I playfully glare at him, in which he gives me an innocent smile. Just when I continue down the stairs, I'm pulled back and pushed against the rail, where Keith stands in front of me, both his hands on either side of me.

He cages me between him and the rail. All he does is stare at me, making me frown in confusion.

Why is he just staring?

" Why are you looking at me like that?"

" Can't I admire my beautiful wife?"



I'm rendered speechless, with a shy smile taking over my face.

Our small moment is interrupted by the sound of footsteps, and tilting my head to the side, I see Alex approaching us. I gently push Keith back, this surprising him and forcing him to take a step back.

Before he can open his mouth to speak, I gesture to Alex with my head, getting his attention.

"Sir, mam. The car is ready," he tells us.

" Thank you Alex, we'll be there just now." Keith says.

Alex nods before walking off.

I take Keith's hand and drag him down the last few stairs, before following after Alex.

" Did you think about what we talked about last night?" I ask him as we are walking out.

" About continuing with school?"

" Uh huh."

" I think it's a great idea, as long as you're sure about what you want, I'm all for it."

" I'm sure."

" What would you study?"

I think it over, having not really thought about what I'd want to study but just going back to school.

" I didn't think that far." I trail off, being helped inside the car.

Keith gets in after me, taking my hand in his and planting a kiss on my cheek." Want me to help you look things over?"

" Yes please, but I'm going to be the one paying for my schooling, because I'll look for a job when we get back."

" No, let me take care of everything."

" But I want to take care of this. "

" Let me take care of you." He continues.

" Keith, you're already doing more then take care of me, I've got to do something on my own."

My head is tilted in his direction, making me to look at him." You've been taking care of yourself for so long, can't you let me have my way?"

I bite at my bottom lip, his words touching my heart but still I'm adamant on what I'm saying. I just want to do something on my own with no ones help. He's always stepping in which I'm grateful for, but I'm my own woman and I need to show it.

"Fine, you can help for a few months until I can get a job and start taking over." I compromise.

" We'll just have to agree to disagree with that," he says, making me sigh.

I'm still getting a job.


We finally arrive at the apartment complex and excitement fills me once again. I quickly jump out of the car on the other side before Alex can open the door. As I make my way around the car , heading on to enter the building, arms quickly wrap around my waist, preventing me from moving.

" Calm down speedy, we're gonna get there."

I smile up at him." Sorry."

I take a breath, taking his hand in mine and slyly dragging him towards the building. Keith's chuckle tells me that he's caught on to my actions and instead of hurrying, he slows his pace making me pout at him.

" Keith." I whine.

"Fine, fine." He starts walking in a normal pace and I peck his cheek in thanks.

The whole time I've been skip walking, swinging our joined hands back and forth just to have something to do. When we finally reach my apartment, which won't be for long, I knock on the door and wait.

I hear shuffling inside, then heavy footsteps coming over to the door, making me frown a bit.

The door swings open and my smile wavers a bit in surprise, seeing a half naked London at the door, with baby Bella in his arms and a T-shirt hanging on his head.

His own eyes widen a bit, cheeks tinted with red and a nervous laugh comes from him.

" Hey buttercup, Keith." I don't think they were expecting us so soon.

"Who is it?" I hear Riley say before the door is opened wider.

Her eyes widen too, glancing between London and us, then staying on London who she points at his head, telling him of the shirt.

"Oh shoot." London mumbles under his breath, taking the shirt off .

This is getting awkward, we just need the owl sounds now.

The awkwardness breaks when Bella, surprisingly leans forward in my direction, holding up her arms for me to take her.

" Hi Bella. Oh gosh you're so big now and its only been a few weeks, since I've seen you." I say once I've taken her from London's arms, letting myself in since everyone has resorted to standing awkwardly, waiting for someone to speak up.

I hear feet following me but I pay them no mind, focusing on the beautiful curious baby, who keeps touching my face.

"We weren't expecting you now. Oh gosh it's such a mess. I'm sorry, I'll clean this up now." Riley says frantically, her eyes anxious and nervous.

Yes the living room is a bit messy but it's expected with a crawling baby and baby stuff, it's not easy being a young single mom.

"Oh no need, I mean this is yours now, so you can do whatever you want." I shrug my shoulders, suppressing a grin.

"W-what?" She stammers, frowning at my words.

" Well yes, you didn't think you were coming over for my wedding only did you?"

"But, but I don't understand." She shakes her head, blinking a few times.

" Well you guys need a fresh start, I'm just giving you that push to do so, and before you question everything, don't worry about rent, it's bought. I've already admitted Bella to a day care down the road, so she starts tomorrow morning and though it's not much, but it's a start.

I got you three job interviews at three different places and if those don't work out, you can be my personal shopper."

Her eyes fill up, her hand covering her mouth."I don't know what to say."

" Well a hug- oomph." She launches herself to me, hugging me tightly, but making sure to mind Bella.

" Thank you, thank you so much." She says, leaning back.

" No crying." I warn,  smiling at her.

"Okay." She nods vigorously, wiping at her wet eyes.

"Oh don't forget this." Keith reaches into his pocket, handing over the check to me.

" Oh yes." I hand her the $25 000 check.

" Kea!" She gasps, her hands shaking.

" It's not easy being young and having to be on your own two feet, this is just to spoil yourself and of course my cute Bella." I peck her cheek. " We can even go shopping now." I suggest, feeling excited .

" Sorry Angel but you can't, Amareen needs to see us." Keith says.

"Why, is there something wrong?" I ask,  this being the first time I'm hearing of this.

" No, she just needs to go over somethings with us."

"Yeah go attend to your plans. I mean I'm still overwhelmed with everything and need to take it all in, we can do this another day." Riley quickly adds.

" If Riley needs anything, you know I'm here to help." London says.

"Oh you mean help from a half naked London." I quirk my brow in a teasing manner.

He quickly picks up his shirt, wearing it and mumbling a sorry.

"Come on Angel, we need to get going." Keith says in my ear, urging me to get a move on.

I don't know why he's in a hurry, seriously.

" Okay okay, I'm going. But next time we are going shopping for this little one." I tickle Bella's tummy, earning her giggles in the process.

"Ofcourse, you are her Godmother after all." She says surprising me.

I think my face will hurt from smiling so much." Did you hear that Bella, I'm your Godmother." I double peck her cheek before handing her over to Riley, saying my thanks for considering me to be Bella's Godmother.

" Well we should get going, but I'll make time to come see you guys. Oh what am I saying, you're my bridesmaid. By the way, your dresses are ready and just needs your fitting."

"Oh alright, just tell me when and where."

I smile at her, giving everyone a hug and saying goodbye, Keith now being the one to drag me out.

"You're gonna be a great mom one day." Keith says as we make it to the car.

" You really think so?"

" I know so." I smile at that, stepping into the car, followed by Keith.


When Keith told me that we were meeting Amareen for a meeting, I thought we were meeting at some restaurant or some other place , but not back at our home.

This had me so confused as we made it home, to find Jill and aunt Marisa standing in waiting, at the front door. I glanced at Keith, who only smiled at me, not giving anything away.

What was going on?

Alex soon parked the car in front of the house and Keith got out first, then leading me out by hand.

" Keith why are we back here?" I ask him under my breath, heading over to the two ladies, who meet us halfway, big excited smiles on their faces.

Before Keith can say anything, aunt Marisa speaks up first, pulling me in for a hug." Hey my sweet niece."

"Hi aunty, um I wasn't expecting you ladies." I say, moving on to hug aunt Jill, who kisses my cheek.

" Oh we know, but we had something urgent to discuss with you." Aunt Marisa says.

" Oh, is something wrong?" I ask, worry coming on.

" No, no, nothing to worry about. We just need your opinion on something that's all." Aunt Jill says.

" Oh okay, but I need to meet Amareen right after."

" Oh no worries, she's here."

" She's here?" They both nod.

" Go with them angel, I'll be in my office." Keith says, taking a step back.

" Aren't you coming?" I frown at this.

" No, this is a female thing." He quickly kisses my forehead, before letting me get dragged by the two ladies.

I keep on glancing back at Keith, who only smiles encouragingly at me, till he's out of view. I let the ladies drag me all throughout the house without a word, noticing that it's awfully quiet inside the house.

" Alright ladies what's going o- Aah!!!"

" Surprise!!!!!" There's shouts, a group of people standing at the garden, where it's been transformed into a small pink themed party.



My hand is already against my chest, while I try catch my breath.

" What's happening?" I blink at everyone , totally surprised by all of this.

" Well my dear, we are here to celebrate your bridal shower."



" I don't know what to say." I'm so speechless right now.

" Oh you don't have to say anything, just let us treat you and appreciate the  loving person you are." Sarah says, looking so pretty all dressed up.



A crown is placed on top of my head and I'm engulfed in a group hug, all love received.


Later in the evening.....

I tirelessly and happily sigh after the last person has left, I've been  smiling for the rest of the party and I haven't stopped ever since.

Now Sarah and Maria were cleaning up and didn't let me  lift a finger, allowing me to head up to my room just to rest.

I bet Keith is still busy in his office.

Opening the door and entering, flicking on the lights. In the middle of the room is a piece of covered clothing, hung in its own rail. I head over to it, noticing a small note stuck on the white cover.

A beautiful gown for my beautiful angel, you were in mind and heart when I selected this for you.

This is how I see you on my day.

Love you sweetheart.

Keith.....


My wedding gown, it's here.

I take a breath, opening the zip and trailing it down slowly, excited and nervous at the same time.

Pushing the cover off, I trail my fingers along the soft white material. I take a step back, staring in awe of the beautiful gown, already having a picture of the day. My God, I can't tear my eyes away from it.

I'm rendered speechless for the second time today.

Everything about it is just wow.

A hand covers my mouth as the first tear of happiness trails down my cheek.

He's told me so many times of how beautiful I am to him and now I see it. He sees me.

He knows me.

Everything about the gown is just perfect.