Chapter 2

CRYSTAL

I woke up with Brooks's hand still on my stomach. I smiled and gently lifted his arm to go use the bathroom. When I finished my business, I jumped in the shower. As I stepped out of the shower Brooks was standing in the bathroom doorway. He was just standing there smiling. I asked why he was in such a good mood and he told me because he had a fiancee and a baby on the way. I shook my head and walked into the bedroom to get dressed. I pulled my wet hair up into a messy bun after getting dressed and told Brooks I was going to go to my dad's to get my insurance card. He asked if I wanted him to come with me and I told him he didn't have to. I was just going to get that and a few little things to bring back with me. He said he was thinking about taking Jonah out for lunch and I told him to go spend time with him. When I got to my dad's I saw his car was in the driveway. I went inside and yelled out that I was home. My dad came in from the back patio and asked how I was feeling. I looked at him confused and he said as an engaged woman. I laughed and said happy. I told him I was there to get a few little things and I was also there to get my birth certificate and my insurance card. He went to his filing cabinet drawer on his desk and handed me both of them without question. I gave my dad a hug and told him I was going to go get some stuff and take it to my car. When I got what I needed, I went back inside and sat down on the couch. My dad was sitting on the loveseat and asked how my special night went. I told him that Brooks's brother Jonah recorded the whole proposal and as soon as we got a chance we were going to show him, Viola, Ashley, and Ray. My dad smiled at me and it was a smile I hadn't seen before.

"Ok, dear ole dad what is the smile about?"

"I am just happy you found happiness and are smiling again. I missed your beautiful smile sweetheart."

"Dad, I know I haven't smiled much since mom left us but just because Brooks is in my life doesn't mean that the depression is gone. I am always going to have days where it kicks my butt. Oh, and speaking of mom, Thank you for letting Brooks use those pictures of me and mom when I was a baby. I felt like she was with me when he proposed."

"You're welcome, sweetheart. I knew how much having her a part of your special day would mean to you. I know you are always going to have bad days just like I am even if Viola is here with me I still love your mom and I always will. I am sad my baby girl is grown up but I am happy to know you have a good man taking care of you. You know I will always be here for you no matter what Crystal."

I walked over to my dad and hugged him. I told him I was going to head back to the house to take a nap and get dinner going. He smiled and said to come back and sit with him and Vi and hang out soon. I told him I would and I headed back to Brooks's house. When I got back, Brooks was still out and I decided to go and lay down for a little while. I changed into a pair of shorts and a t-shirt and crawled into bed. I was woke up by the sound of the front door opening and when I looked at the time I saw that I had slept for almost 3 hours. I got up and walked into the kitchen and was surprised to see Brooks and Jonah carrying in a bunch of flowers. I cleared my throat and asked what they were doing and Brooks started to pout like a little kid. Jonah rolled his eyes.

"Brooks wanted to get you a bunch of flowers and surprise you with them." he said.

"So what if I did Jonah? She is going to be my wife soon." Brooks replied to him.

I stood there laughing. I told Brooks thank you for the flowers and asked if they were hungry. Jonah said he was and Brooks just nodded. I told them I was going to make a big salad and spaghetti for dinner and they both said Yes at the same time. I shook my head and went to work on dinner. After we ate dinner, Brooks told Jonah he could stay the night or we could take him home and he opted for staying the night. Brooks took the air mattress to the spare room and got it set up for Jonah. I got Jonah a blanket and a pillow and took them to him. Brooks and I went back to our room and he put on N*****x and found us a movie to watch. We finished that movie and Brooks put on another one. I snuggled up to him and started watching the movie but ended up falling asleep not too long after it started. I woke up around 4 a.m. and went into the kitchen to get a bottle of water. Jonah came out of the spare room and I asked if he was ok?

"Yeah, I am. I heard someone come in here and figured it was Brooks." he said.

"Nope. He is passed out. I doubt he will be getting up anytime soon."

"Oh. well, I'll let you get back to bed. See ya later when you get up." Jonah said as he walked back to the spare room.

I finished my bottle of water, used the bathroom, and then returned to bed.