Ricky, Nate, and Mike move in front of me as the mother’s all stand beside me or them. They each look at me with a stern look.
“ First of all son those four young women are our daughter’s.” Mike tells me as I nod
“ Second when were you going to ask them, and do you already have the rings?” Nate asks as I nod as I show them the jewelry bag
The mom’s come over and ask to look at the rings. I take the four small boxes out to show them. As they look I answer Nate.
“ I was thinking at sunset on the forward deck with all the family around.” I answer as my dad’s nod
“ Oh Heath these are so beautiful son.” Faye says as the other mothers smile
“ Yes they are as my loves deserve the best in life.” I say as they all nod in agreement
I stand there looking at Ricky before he smiles stepping up to me giving me a big hug.
“ You have our blessing son now how do you exactly plan to do the proposal?” He asks me as I shrug
I feel a hand on my right arm to only turn my head to see my mother standing there. She looks up with a smile before having me look over across the way. I turn to see my loves and my kids still shopping as the mothers place the rings and boxes in the bag as I put it behind my back.
“ Son why not ask your kids for help? Have them be part of something so beautiful and loving.” My mother says asking as I look to see the parents all nod again in agreement
I stand there thinking of the idea and grin knowing my mother was right. I thank them all as I make my way to my loves after having the parents promise to not say a word. I go to the kids who are still with my loves.They are standing around looking bored at the four mothers that I hope say yes, as they are still shopping for clothes. I smirk thinking I am about to save my kids. I walk up to them in which Karen sees me and comes running. I pick her up and that is when she whispers to me.
“ Daddy help we’re bored.” She says as I chuckle
“ Ok princess as I need to ask you and your brothers something anyway.” I state as she gets a look of worry in her eyes
“ It’s nothing bad honey so get that worry out of your mind.” I say as she giggles
Diamond notices me coming over to me with a smile.
“ Baby we found a few things that we want to wear for you. Is it ok to buy them?” She asks as I give her a nod
“ Sure, is it ok if I take the kids for a bit I want to talk to them?” I ask as Diamond looks with concern
“ Baby is something wrong?” She asks as I shake my head
“ No I just want to talk to them about something darlin.” I exclaim as she sighs in relief
“ Sure baby as it will give us ladies time to look for some adult clothes if you know what I mean.” She says with a sexy smirk
I give Diamond a kiss then make my way to the others. As I take the kids to somewhere quiet on the deck. I sit down in one of the lounge chairs as they sit in front of me on the same chair.
“ What’s wrong daddy have we been bad?” My youngest son Dakota asks with a pout
“ No son you haven’t. Daddy just needs all four of you to help him with something.” I answer as they all look at me confused
“ How can we help you Uncle Heath?” My nephew asks me as I grin
“ Well first off Karen, Lil Greg, and Dakota how would you three feel about your mommies and daddy being married?” I ask in which makes all four kids go wide eyed
“ Daddy are you saying you want to marry mommy?” Karen asks in a excited voice
“ Yes princess I do. So how do you feel about that?” I ask again answering her
I see them all look at one another with smiles then at me.
“ We think that would be great daddy, but what about Mommy Hannah?” Karen asks as I nod pointing at Lil Heath
“ That is where Lil Heath will come in. Look four rings and four kids. Each of you will hand them the small jewelry boxes I have in this bag.” I exclaim as they all nod smiling
“ Ok daddy we got it. So how do you want us to do this?” Karen asks as I then tell them
I explain about how I want them to present the rings and if they want to say anything that it was up to them. They each get handed a small box that I chose for each of my loves. Jasmine a aquamarine, Diamond a clear sparkling diamond, Hannah a ruby that matches her lips, and Tiffany a bright sapphire since she was my first when my eyes were once that color. Karen suggest they put them in her purse in which the boys do. I tell them the key words to listen for in which again they nod. The remainder of the afternoon is spent with the god parents and the kids. The god mothers help the kids with what to say as they want to say something themselves. Ellie tells them to just say what is in their hearts.
As dinner time comes all the ladies are dressed in nice dresses even my daughter. Damn I know now I am going to have to keep all the idiots away from her. As we all get seated around 7 p.m. that evening. I stand to make a toast getting everyone in my families attention. They all look at me with smiles. Each of the kids are in my four loves laps as I give them a wink and smile.
“ Before we eat I want to say a few things.” I say pausing as they each nod before I continue “ First I want to say thank you all for being here. Mom, Michelle….Travis thank you for teaching me right from wrong. You three taught me what love was when I was little.”
“ Aww baby your welcome.” My mother says with a smile
“ To my god parents I say thank you for taking me in as your own. Thank you for the the times I felt lost and hurt. I love you all so much.” I tell them as they also smile
“ We love you too Heath.” All six say in unison
“ Now to Chris, Selena, and Tiffany you three were always with me growing up. Even when things were tough you were there. I love you all and sorry I left as I did.” I exclaim as they all three nodded
“ No worries bro as we are back now as a family.” Chris says as I nod agreeing
“ I am just glad to have my brother back.” Selena says with a tear
“ Adam and Jack you two showed me what the word brothers deeply means. You both helped me in my darkest hour only to bring me back to the light.” I say with my heart as they both nod in agreement
“ Of course bro you think you were going to leave us without a butt whoppin in which we still owe you.” Jacman says as Adam chuckles
“ Yeah you wish, but I agree and later.” I state as everyone laughs as I continue after “ Jasmine what can I say, you came back into my life giving me a chance to love again. You started breaking that wall down that surrounded my cold heart.”
“ Awww baby and I would do it again if I had to.” She tells me as I look at her eyes
“ Diamond and Hannah you two have been a big part of my life. Diamond what started out as a week of togetherness turned into love. Hannah you were a big sister, but now a very close girlfriend.” I say to them getting smiles
“ Awww baby I am just glad Jazzy asked me.” Diamond says with a wink
“ Your so right sexy and I love you.” Hannah tells me with a sexy wink
“ Kaye I have to say I never saw you being my true sister, but my love for you as your brother has not changed as it only grew stronger.” I say as she has tears
“ Thank you baby brother. I love you so much Heath.” Kaye tells me as I turn to Sierra and Mandy
“ Sierra and Mandy I thank you from the bottom of my heart for saving my oldest son. I love you both as my sisters and will always be here for you.” I say as they both nod with a grin
“ Your very welcome brother.” Sierra says as Mandy agrees
I turned looking at the kids on either side of me.
“ As for you four little ones. Each of you have filled my heart with new life. I love all four of my precious little munchkins.” I say getting giggles from them
“ We love you too daddy.” Karen says as the boys show smiles and nods
I take a breathe then let it out. I look at everyone before I finish my words that have to be said.
“ As for two that are not here, but in spirit I hope. To my dad I say thank you for marrying mom and giving me life. As to Grandma May I say thank for giving me a second chance at knowing what a family can be like. I love you grandma May and dad.” I say as everyone joins me before I continue “ Now lets eat.”
Our food is delivered to the table in which the kids go wide eyed. I smile knowing they will never have to go without as long as I am alive. As the evening dinner is filled with talk and laughter I look out the sky light window to see the sun is still up, but also slowly going down. I look around to see everyone is close to being done as I just finish up my last bite of food. It’s around 8:15 that we all make our way to the upper deck. I have Jasmine on my right arm as Diamond is on my left.
Each one has our other two loves on the free arm. I lead the way to the front to watch the sunset. This is where I plan to ask them that BIG question. Once we are in the right spot I look at all the parents and see smiles with nods I smile as I look upon the ocean. I look at the loves of my life and see them smile looking at the same thing I do as I start in.
“ They say sharks and dolphins don’t get along.” I say as my loves turn to look at me
“ True baby, but they coexist don’t they?” Diamond asks as I nod
“ That’s true but.” I say as I take a few steps back taking Karen and Lil Greg’s hands
I watch as Jasmine, Diamond, Hannah, and Tiffany turn to look at me with concern.
“ Baby what is going on?” Jasmine asks as I turn my head nodding at the kids in which they take their cue stepping to their mothers and aunt
“ Mommy I love you and my daddy. Here this is for you.” Lil Greg says handing Jasmine the small box
She takes a look at it then down at a smiling boy. Jasmine opens it up then goes wide eyed bringing her left hand up to her mouth.
“ Jazzy what is it baby?” Diamond asks as Jasmine can’t speak as tears come to her eyes
Dakota steps to Diamond catching her attention. Diamond turns from Jasmine to Kota as he speaks.
“ Mommy I love you and daddy. This is for you mommy.” He says as Diamond accepts it
As with Jasmine, Diamond does the same, but she starts to cry looking down at Dakota then to me. Karen steps up to her mommy with a smile.
“ Mommy I love you and Daddy. This is for you.” She says as Tiffany accepts it and does as the first two had done
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