John and I were soaking in the bliss of our anniversary on a beach when suddenly, a woman in a swimsuit rushed over, knelt before him, and said his name. My heart froze. Who was she, and what could she want with my husband? Little did I know, I was about to get a life-changing surprise.
“John! No, don’t leave me… John!” I screamed, jolting awake 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 the unease.
“Rosa? You okay?” John’s voice called from the hallway, concern etched on his face as he stepped into the room.
I sighed in relief. “Yeah, just a bad dream. What time is it?”
“Almost 9. I made coffee,” he replied with a smile. “And… happy anniversary, sweetheart.”
My eyes widened as it hit me—it was our 10th wedding anniversary! I leapt out of bed and wrapped my arms around him. “Happy anniversary, John! I can’t believe it’s been ten years.”
With a twinkle in his eyes, John revealed a surprise. “Close your eyes and hold out your hands.”
When I opened them, I saw two plane tickets. “The Dominican Republic? Are you serious?” I gasped.
John grinned. “We leave in three hours.”
I squealed with excitement, showering him with kisses. “I can’t believe you did this!”
Hastily packing, a pang of guilt crept 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 when we arrived, the tropical air greeted us like a warm hug. As we drove along the coast to our resort, the stunning turquoise waters left me in awe.
“How long have you been planning this?” I asked, marveling at how he’d kept the trip a secret.
John smiled slyly. “It wasn’t easy with all those late nights at the office.”
I felt a wave of guilt again. “I’m sorry I’ve been so caught up in my own world. I know your work has been demanding.”
He gently reassured me, “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 waves whispered 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? 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 evening, as we watched the sunset paint the sky in brilliant 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. Plus, I wanted it to be a surprise.”
I smiled, thinking about the surprise I still had for him. My hand drifted to 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 strolled hand in hand along the shoreline, the warm water lapping at our feet, I reached into my pocket for the small gift box I had brought. But just as I was about to speak, a woman in a white swimsuit ran up to us and dropped to her knees in front of John.
“John! You’re the love of my life. It’s time you stop pretending and tell her everything. Will you marry me?”
I froze, my heart sinking as I stared at the woman. John, speechless, burst into laughter. My mind raced—was this some kind of cruel joke?
To my shock, John helped the woman to her feet, hugging her. I felt tears welling 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 grinned sheepishly. “I couldn’t resist.”
As the tension eased, I let out a shaky laugh. “I almost had a heart attack, you two.”
John pulled me close. “I’m sorry, Rosa. I had no idea 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, watching as he opened it to reveal a delicate silver necklace with a tiny locket shaped like baby feet.
John’s eyes lit up. “You’re… we’re… Oh my God, Rosa!”
“I’m pregnant!” I beamed.
John lifted me off the ground, spinning me around as we laughed together. Julia, grinning, offered to take a picture, capturing our joy as the sun set behind us.
Hand in hand, we walked back to the resort, 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.
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