Two Thin Dimes (23 page)

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he wind swept across the ship's balcony, blowing her hair into his face. He stood behind her, with his hands wrapped around her waist, holding tightly the blanket which provided them with the warmth on this cool, star-filled Caribbean night.

The ocean was pitch-black, and its waves crashed melodiously across the ship's starboard, creating a soothing rhythm. The breeze caused her to shiver.

“Are you okay?” Tameer asked.

She nodded. “Yeah.”

Jamaica turned inside of the blanket and faced him. She gently placed her arms around his shoulders and smiled. “Remember the snow, that magical night? You said that it was God granting us a miracle?”

Tameer nodded.

“Remember the things you told me about your father, and how he treated you when you were young? Remember what you said after we saw your mother in Houston? Remember the promises you made? Remember all of the things you said about how you were going to do things differently, and how you would raise your children differently?”

Tameer nodded.

“Well, you're going to get your chance,” Jamaica said softly. “We got our miracle. T, I'm pregnant.”

The breeze and the news hit simultaneously, though it wasn't the breeze that caused him to shiver. “Jamaica, why…Why didn't you tell me before?”

She rested her head upon his chest. “Because I didn't want you to think that you were obligated to stay with me. I wanted you to be with me because you loved me, not because you felt you had to.”

“I do love you, Jamaica. I do.”

“I know, and I love you.”

And she did, she really loved him. She truly loved him, as did he truly love her. Together…together they loved each other. They loved each other for the rest of their days. And together, they lived, happily…ever…after…

The End
Thank You, and God Bless
Caleb Alexander