Epilogue
Enid
My husband surprises me with a Valentine's weekend away at Dark Wings Manor. We left in such a whirlwind this morning that I haven’t had the chance to give him his Valentine’s gift.
After checking in, I follow him to our room. Tears spring to my eyes when I see where we are staying.
“The honeymoon suite? Where we first kissed? Bernie!” I say, wrapping my arms around his neck and pulling myself up to kiss him.
“There’s also snow in the forecast. We can just chill on the couch, with a fire going, snuggling, and reading all weekend. How does that sound?”
“Amazing, as long as we get in some exercise here and there,” I say, smacking his fine ass.
“Damn right we will.”
I giggle when he slaps my ass back.
“Oh hey, look. They left us a bottle of wine on the table.” He says, walking over to open it.
“Wait. Bern? I haven’t given you your Valentine’s Day gift yet.”
My husband arches an eyebrow at me.
“OK sexy, pony up,” he teases.
“Well, that wine is all yours.” I say, wondering if he will get the hint.
My husband furrows his brow, looking at the wine bottle and then back at me. I lightly place my hand on my belly. His warm brown eyes turn into enormous circles.
“Wait, seriously?!”
“I’m pregnant, Bern.” I say, my voice cracking.
Bernie is by my side in one stride, lifting me up into the air and covering my face with kisses. He gently places me back on my feet, staring deeply into my eyes.
“I love you so goddamn much, Enid.”
“I love you too, babe.”