John and I were enjoying our anniversary bliss on a beach when suddenly a woman in a bathing suit rushed up to him, knelt down in front of him, and called his name. My heart froze. Who was she and what could she possibly want with my husband? Little did I know I was in for a life-changing surprise.
“John! No, don’t leave me… John!” I screamed, waking with a start from a nightmare, my heart pounding in the empty bed. It had all been a dream, a haunting vision of John abandoning me in a tropical paradise. As the morning light crept through the curtains, I tried to shake off my unease.
“Rosa? Are you okay?” John called from the hallway, concern etched on his face as he entered the room.
I sighed in relief. “Yeah, just a bad dream.” What time is it?”
“Almost 9:00. I made coffee,” he replied with a smile. “And… happy anniversary, sweetheart.”
My eyes widened as I realized it was our 10th wedding anniversary! I jumped out of bed and threw my arms around him. “Happy anniversary, John! I can’t believe it’s been ten years.”
John’s eyes twinkled as he revealed a surprise. “Close your eyes and hold out your hands.”
When I opened them, I saw two plane tickets. “Dominican Republic? Are you serious?” I gasped.
John smiled. “We’re leaving in three hours.”
I squealed in excitement, showering him with kisses. “I can’t believe you did that!” »
As I hurriedly packed my bags, a pang of guilt set in – John had been so busy with work, and I hadn’t seen much of him lately. This trip was just what we needed to reconnect.
The flight was a whirlwind of excitement, and upon arrival, the tropical air greeted us like a warm embrace. As we cruised along the coast to our hotel, the breathtaking turquoise waters left me speechless.
“How long have you been planning this trip?” I asked, marveling at how he had kept the trip a secret.
John smiled slyly. “It wasn’t easy with all the late nights at the office.”
I felt a wave of guilt again. “I’m sorry I got so caught up in my own world. I know your job has been demanding.”
He reassured me gently, “That’s why we’re here: no work, no distractions. Just us.”
Our resort was breathtaking: palm trees swayed in the breeze and the sound of the waves murmured in the distance. The room, with its private balcony overlooking the ocean, felt like paradise itself.
John wrapped his arms around me. “What do you think? Was it worth the wait?”
“It’s perfect,” I whispered. “You’re perfect.” »
We spent the next few days in bliss, lounging on the beach, sipping coconuts, dancing under the stars. On the third night, as we watched the sunset paint the sky in vibrant oranges and pinks, I rested my head on John’s chest, feeling content.
“Why haven’t we done this before?” I asked, tracing lazy circles on his arm.
John chuckled softly. “There’s no better time than our anniversary. Besides, I wanted it to be a surprise.”
I smiled at the thought of the surprise I had in store for him yet again. My hand rested on my stomach, where our little secret was growing. I had found out I was pregnant just before the trip and was waiting for the perfect moment to tell him.
Before I could say anything, John suggested a walk on the beach. As we walked hand in hand along the shore, the warm water lapping at our feet, I dug into my pocket for the small gift box I had brought. But just as I was about to speak, a woman in a white bathing suit ran up to us and fell to her knees in front of John.
“John! You are the love of my life. It’s time you stopped pretending and told her everything. Will you marry me?”
I froze, my heart aching as I looked at the woman. John, speechless, burst out laughing. My mind raced: was this some kind of cruel joke?
To my surprise, John helped the woman up and hugged her. I felt tears well up as I asked, “John, who is she?”
John quickly explained, “Rosa, this is Julia. We went to college together.” It’s a prank—she promised to get back at me for a joke I played on her years ago.”
Julia smiled sheepishly. “I couldn’t resist.”
As the tension eased, I let out a shaky laugh. “I nearly had a heart attack, you two.”
John pulled me close. “I’m sorry, Rosa. I didn’t know she was here.”
The relief was overwhelming and I remembered the gift box in my pocket. “Actually, I have something for you too.”
I handed him the small box and watched as he opened it to reveal a delicate silver necklace with a small locket shaped like baby feet.
John’s eyes lit up. “You’re… we’re… Oh my God, Rosa!”
“I’m pregnant!” I said with a big smile.
John lifted me off the ground and spun me around as we laughed together. Julia, all smiles, offered to take a photo, capturing our joy as the sun set behind us.
Hand in hand, we walked back to the hotel, our hearts full. This trip wasn’t just a celebration of our anniversary, it was the start of an exciting new chapter. And with John by my side, I couldn’t wait to see where life would take us next.