Montana Haven: A Small Town Surprise Pregnancy Romance

20. ~ Mia ~

Jake takes my hand, his eyes sparkling with excitement as he leads me on a treasure hunt hike through the lush forest that he has set up.

The sun filters through the canopy above, casting a golden glow on the path ahead. Each step we take feels like a leap of faith into the unknown, but with Jake by my side, I feel invincible.

”Oh my goodness, look at this!” I exclaim, barely able to contain my excitement as Jake hands me a small, intricately designed envelope. Carefully opening it, I find a coupon inside for two free desserts at Patty”s Pies.

”Jake, this is amazing! Patty makes the best cherry pie in town. How did you manage this?” I look up at him, my eyes sparkling with delight and anticipation for the sweet treat that awaits us.

We continue our hike, the thrill of the hunt propelling us forward. Not long after, Jake directs me to a hidden nook, shadowed by towering Cottonwoods, where I discover a small, velvety pouch.

My fingers tremble with excitement as I pull out a beautiful pink headband, my name engraved in elegant script along the side.

”This is stunning, Jake! How did you know?” I can”t help but slide it into my hair, feeling like it was made just for me. Headbands have always been my signature accessory, and knowing he remembers makes my heart flutter.

Just when I think the day couldn”t get any better, Jake leads me to the final clue. Nestled beneath the gentle ferns, I uncover a delicate charm, perfectly designed to fit the bracelet I wear daily — a bracelet I”ve adorned with charms, each symbolizing a significant moment in my life.

”Jake, this is... it”s perfect. You”ve made this day unforgettable.” My voice is thick with emotion, overwhelmed by his thoughtfulness and the depth of meaning behind each gift.

I wrap my arms around him, burying my face in his chest.

”Thank you for making today so special, for celebrating our love with such creativity and affection. These aren”t just gifts, they”re memories, tokens of our time together that I”ll treasure forever.” We stand there, amidst the symphony of nature, enveloped in a love so profound, it feels like nothing can break us apart.

”Actually.. the treasure hunt isn”t over yet...”

He beams with this secretive glint in his eyes while leading me by the hand to the end of the trail until we get to Emerson”s Pond. It”s one of the popular spots in the summer for fishing, bbqs, and even picnics, where a huge apple tree sits on the left side of the pond with plenty of shade with a couple more trees around.

The air is filled with the sweet scent of wildflowers, and birds serenade us from high up in the trees. It”s as if nature itself is celebrating our commitment to each other and to our future.

At last, we reach a clearing overlooking a breathtaking vista of rolling hills and blooming meadows. Jake turns to me, his eyes soft with emotion, and takes both of my hands in his. In this moment, surrounded by the beauty of the wilderness and the depth of our connection, my heart trembles. It”s because I finally feel that something big is coming that goes beyond this treasure hunt.

I watch Jake gently get down on one knee, the grass whispering beneath him. From his pocket, he retrieves a small, velvet box. The sunlight catches on its surface, making it shimmer with promise. He opens it to reveal a ring, breathtaking in its simplicity and elegance, the diamond catching the light in a thousand tiny rainbows.

With a voice filled with emotion, he begins. ”Mia, from the moment you walked into my life, everything changed. You brought light, laughter, and love into my days in ways I never imagined possible. You”ve shown me what it means to love unconditionally, to give without expecting in return. I am a better man because of you.”

He pauses, his gaze locking with mine. ”And Emily, that wonderful, bright child, you”ve given me the honor of being a father figure to. Knowing her, loving her, and seeing the world through her eyes has been a gift. And for Dylan, you”ve stepped into our lives and filled the gap we didn”t even know was missing, becoming a mother in every way that counts. Our little family, with our unborn baby on the way, is a dream I never dared to dream.”

Tears glisten in my eyes as Jake continues, ”I stand here before you, amidst the beauty of nature, the vastness of our future spreading out before us, and I am overwhelmed with happiness. Happiness that is born from the love we share, the family we are building, and the life we are creating together.”

He takes a deep breath, his eyes emanating love and sincerity, ”Mia, I want to spend the rest of my life with you, loving you, growing with you, facing challenges hand in hand, and celebrating every joyous moment. You are my heart, my soulmate, my forever love. Will you marry me?”

The world seems to hold its breath, the birds” songs hushed, and the wind stills, as I look down at Jake, love and joy radiating from me.

Tears stream down my cheeks, a mixture of joy, love, and a profound sense of belonging swelling within me. Clutching my heart, I kneel down to meet his gaze, his hopeful, loving eyes locking with mine. ”

“Jake.” My voice trembles, not from doubt but from the sheer intensity of my emotions. ”From the moment we met, you”ve been my unexpected miracle, turning ordinary days into extraordinary adventures and filling my world with laughter, love, and warmth. You embraced not just me but Emily, offering us a safe harbor, unwavering support, and an endless well of love.”

Taking a deep, steadying breath, I continue, my voice gaining strength. ”To witness the love you have for Dylan, to see you envelop him with the same care, affection, and commitment you”ve shown us, I knew, I knew deep in my heart, that you are the one. The one I want to build a lifetime of memories with. The one I want by my side as we forge our path forward.”

Reaching out, I gently place my hand over his, feeling the familiar warmth and the slight tremble that matches my own.

”There was a time when I thought love like this existed only in fairy tales, but with you, I”ve lived it every single day. You ask if I will marry you, if I will spend the rest of my life with you. There is nothing I want more, Jake. Yes, a million times, yes! I will marry you. I choose you today, and I”ll choose you every day after this.”

I watch as his face lights up, a joy so pure and profound that it mirrors my own. We come together, our tears mingling, our hearts beating as one. In this perfect moment, amidst nature”s grandeur, I realize this is only the beginning. A beginning filled with promise, with dreams waiting to be realized, and a love that will continue to grow, deepen, and sustain us through whatever may come.

Holding onto him, I whisper against his lips before we seal our promise with a kiss, ”I love you, Jake. I love us, our family. Here”s to our forever.”

Lying on the soft grass by the pond, Jake and I gaze up at the innumerable stars scattered across the night sky, each one a silent witness to the new chapter beginning in our lives.

The air around us is filled with the tranquil sounds of the night, and the gentle glow of the moon bathes us in its soft light. Jake”s hand finds mine, intertwining our fingers, a gesture that speaks volumes of the connection we share.

In the midst of this serene moment, Jake”s voice, gentle and full of emotion, breaks the silence. ”I have another surprise for you,” he says, his eyes twinkling like the stars above us. He points to a spot a little further away where a tent is set up, nestled among the trees by the pond.

It”s a cozy, intimate setup, complete with everything needed for a romantic night under the stars.

”I thought we could spend the night here, just the two of us, and truly soak in this moment,” he whispers, his smile wide and inviting. I”m taken aback by the thoughtfulness of his gesture, my heart swelling with love and gratitude.

Jake then shares something that adds another layer of joy to our already perfect evening. ”Emily and Dylan knew about the proposal,” he begins, his gaze steady on mine. ”I asked for Emily”s blessing before I planned anything, and she said yes. And Dylan, he helped me pick out the engagement ring. He was okay with it, with us, Mia. He was thrilled, actually.”

The revelation leaves me speechless. The thought that Emily and Dylan were part of this beautiful moment from the start, endorsing our union with their love and acceptance, fills me with an indescribable sense of happiness and relief.

Knowing that our family, our children, supported us taking this step makes the moment even more special. ”I can”t express how grateful I am,” I said to Jake, my voice heavy with emotion.

”The love from Emily and Dylan with being onboard for us getting married, it”s overwhelming.” Jake smiled, squeezing my hand. ”Our children”s love, their acceptance, it”s everything to me.” My heart feels like it could burst from the sheer magnitude of what this means for us as a family.

I can”t help but feel that the universe itself is aligning to bless this new journey we are about to undertake together. With my head resting on Jake”s shoulder and his arm wrapped around me, I feel an immense sense of peace and certainty about our future.

”I love you, Jake,” I whisper into the night, ”And I love our family. Thank you for this perfect night, for this perfect moment. I couldn”t have dreamed of a more beautiful beginning to our forever.”

As the evening continues, my thoughts drift back to the earlier part of our night, specifically, the scrumptious dinner we enjoyed as a part of our picnic.

”You know, that savory chicken with the herbs and spices was incredible. And the salad was so fresh. It tasted like you picked the vegetables yourself this morning,” I tease Jake, nudging him gently with my elbow. He chuckles, his eyes twinkling in the soft glow of the evening light.

”Well, I may not have picked the veggies, but I definitely made sure everything was perfect for tonight.”

I playfully roll my eyes, ”And what about that pie? You had me convinced you were giving me a coupon for Patty”s Pies as my ”big gift.” I was all ready to pretend to be excited about it.”

Jake”s laughter fills the air, a sound that warms my heart every time I hear it. ”Ah, yes, the infamous Patty”s Pies coupon. I thought it”d be a fun little joke. But did you really think I”d make you redeem a coupon for your own engagement surprise?” His question, rhetorical and filled with mirth, draws a smile from me.

”The pie was delicious, though,” I admit, still marveling at the sweetness, the flaky crust perfectly complementing the rich, fruity filling. ”It was the cherry on top of an already unforgettable evening.” I pause, realizing the pun I had unintentionally made, which sends us both into a fit of laughter.

Jake”s expression softens as he reaches for my hand again, ”I”m glad you enjoyed it. I wanted everything to be special, down to the last bite. I did secretly buy that pie from Patty”s Pies just for tonight, even if I had to sneak around a bit to keep it a surprise.”

I lean in, resting my head against his shoulder once more, feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude. ”Well, your secret pie mission was a success. Everything about tonight has been a dream come true. From the moment with our kids to the delicious dinner and, of course, the pie.” I sigh contentedly, ”You sure know how to plan a perfect proposal picnic.”

“And now I am hoping I can end the night right…” He smiles as he stands to his feet and then offers me his hand. Jake helps me to my feet and then leads me by the hand towards the tent. I’m curious as to what comes next as a soft yawn escapes my lips as we enter the tent.

He zips the tent closed behind him before turning to look at me with fiery passion in his eyes.

“It’s not time to sleep yet, my love. Matter of fact, I would love to help you sleep soundly tonight.”

“Oh?” My eyes widen in wonder as he grips my waist and pulls me into a passionate kiss. I finally pick up on where this is going as my heart races in excitement, deepening the kiss as he begins to pull up my sundress to toss to the side.

My first thought when I had seen the tent was why was it so big. And now I knew… big enough for us to be comfortable while we finished out our night.

The tent shook from the heavy night wind beginning to blow against it. But inside, another storm raged between us, an uncontrollable force of desire that had been building all day. Exhaustion couldn”t compete with the fiery chemistry that crackled between us.

As if drawn by a magnetic pull, we fell onto our knees facing each other, eyes locked in a heated stare that could have melted steel. My heart pounded furiously against my chest, desperate for release from the restraints I had kept on it for so long. Slowly, I reached out and cupped his cheek with a trembling hand, feeling his rough stubble prickling against my skin like a delicious burn.

His breath caught in his throat, pupils dilating with raw longing as I whispered his name. But before I could say anything else, he silenced me with a single touch of his thumb on my lips, silencing any words that threatened to escape. With a guttural growl that echoed through the confined space of the tent, he attacked my mouth with a hunger that was anything but tame.

His kiss consumed me, tore down every wall and barrier I had built up as we became one fiery entity in the midst of the raging storm outside. His hands roamed over my body as if rediscovering every inch of me, mapping out new territory with familiar fingers.

I moaned into his mouth as his skilled hands worked at getting my undergarments off, sending shivers coursing through my body as cool air met heated skin. With a primal groan vibrating through him, he broke the kiss and trailed burning kisses down my neck, igniting sparks along my flesh.

I lay down on my back while my hungry eyes watch him undress before me.

His eyes are unblinking while mine also refuse to blink so I don”t miss a thing. Excitement courses through my body once he lowers his naked body on top of mine. I feel his manhood at my front entrance but he doesn”t enter me just yet.

”I love you, Mia. Always and forever,” he tells me, before he finally slides inside of me before I can respond with words. I can only respond with sounds as my moans turn out to be the reaction he”s looking for.

He slides his rough hands behind me to grip my rear so he can go deeper inside of me. A love making where we can be as loud as we want without having to worry about awakening children down the hall.

It”s primal, passionate, and animalistic the way my nails rake his back and how he doesn”t hold back with giving me all of his power. My back moving against the hard ground that I can feel under the fabric of the tent floor.

His hips rolling into me like waves as I can”t pull away from his eyes.

The way he gazes at me, as if I am his entire universe, his purpose in life distilled into one pivotal moment. And in that moment, I am consumed by him, my body and soul intertwined with his.

My pleasure surges through me like a raging inferno, demanding to be unleashed from its confined state. With each thrust of his body, my back arches off the ground and a guttural moan escapes my lips.

”Jake!” I scream his name, lost in the ecstasy of our union. My inner walls tighten around him like a vise, refusing to let go as we both reach the peak of pleasure together. He cries out my name too before collapsing onto me, our bodies trembling in ecstasy.

”I love you,” I manage to whisper between gasps for air, as he kisses my forehead and pulls the covers over us. We lay there, entwined and breathless, as he whispers sweet nothings into my ear.

”Sleep now, my love. Get your beauty rest.”