I wiped off another tear from my face and looked at him.
He was watching me all through.
He made attempt to say something but suddenly stopped.
I turned and started walking to the door and I finally heard him speak.
“Please marry me Kay-se… will you?
I turned and he was standing on his feet.
It looks like an expensive joke, maybe he was trying to mock me, I refused to fall for it.
I ignored him as he was about to say something else and left.
I went to my Dad’s shop, he asked me how it went.
I only told him that it was a total disaster and a waste of time.
I told my Dad that I regret going over to see him, if I know I could have just accepted my faith and try to move on.
“Sometimes it hurts to love because the one you love may choose not to love you back. That’s not the end of the world, find your footing and move right ahead. That was what I did when your Mom left. It cut through me and hurt so deeply but not again. Time heals. I know you made a mistake and learnt your lesson don’t beat yourself again… whatever that will make you happy refocus on it… I’m always here for you…
We later went home. the following morning while I was making breakfast there was a knock on the door.
My brother went to answer it. I later heard him calling me that I have a visitor.
I wondered who that might be.
Lo and behold it was Mr Desmond.
I was surprised to see him in my home that early morning.
He joined us in our small table to have breakfast.
Him and my Dad were engaged in politics talk like old buddies.
My heart beat increased as I washed the dishes.
I got dressed and came out that was when he stood.
He walked up to me and repeated the same question with one knees down.
“I love you Kay-se Lukas… and in the presence of your Dad and brother will you take me as your husband…?
Before I could asked the question hanging on my lips he answered me.
“Erin has signed the divorce papers and got her share of the properties. She talked about settling down with one of her former runway colleague… whom she called Richard. I just wanted to be certain that you truly love me Kay. I was afraid of the unknown and didn’t want to go down the same lane I did with Erin. I’m sorry for taking this long to come to you. my entire life is bared… so empty without you in it. I don’t want to talk about Erin, Nick or anybody that doesn’t count in our lives. You are all that matters. I know if I leave my entire life in your custody you will take good care of it for me. You did it before without me asking you to… I have nothing to be afraid of. I love you Kay… I truly do. I will always appreciate everything you did for me. I owe you my life and I want you to be part of me forever. So… what do you say… please feel free to answer me. If getting married to me won’t make you happy then don’t go on with it. if you need time to think about this… please say so and I will give you all the time you need. Kay-se Lukas… What do you say?
I don’t have anything to think about.
I looked at my Dad and brother and they were smiling, they both nodded urging me to go ahead.
I said yes to Mr Desmond and watch him slide the ring into my finger.
I didn’t just say yes to him in my living room right in front of my Dad and brother, I also said yes to him on the alter, in front of the officiating priest, handful of family, friends and well wishers.
Julie was so happy for me.
Just a month after getting married to Mr Desmond I conceived.
The pregnancy process was hectic.
Julie was also pregnant during then.
Desmond was very happy that he was finally going to be a Dad.
I gave birth to a baby girl and Desmond was the happiest man alive.
Julie gave birth to a girl too.
We both hope the friendship bond between us will continue with our daughters.
Desmond is a great father and husband.
His love for me is magical and I love him with every fiber in me, who wouldn’t love such a sweet caring soul.
One single mistake could have caused me so much.
I’m lucky or should i say blessed that life still favored me this way.
I know not everyone that traded the same path ended up like me.
My name used to be Katsy Lukas but not again. I’m officially Katsy Desmond or Mrs Desmond.
I played the card life threw at me and found myself swimming in love and floating in wealth.
This is my story, it was indeed a long tough journey before I finally arrived at my destination.
THE END.