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“Go ahead, if you'd like,” he whispered to me

“Now?” I mouthed

“What are you two lovebirds whispering about?”to show she was okay with our new relationship, but it still came out aard and stilted

“Uhh well, Sebastian and I have so, but Sebastian kept the onto them for dear life “I know it sees happen and well, we're having a baby, randma”

My lass to the table with a loud clank and stared at me slack jawed She looked between Sebastian andto flip out and kick us out again, I just knew it I had to prepare for the worst, but this time, Sebastian was here for me He would take care of me and we'd leave, if it came to that

“You're pregnant? But-- How?” My ed at her own question “No, don't answer that I really don't want to know Are you sure?”

“Yes, mom We're sure It's unexpected, but were happy,” I said

My mother looked at Sebastian, then back at me I watched the wave of emotions cross her face, and I feared the worst But she kept her cool, and I had to

corandratulations, honey That's great news”

Sebastian cleared his throat, and both my mother and I turned to him

“I just wanted to say,” he said, turning to s have hter and I, that I fully intend to keep ela”

“What pro to look at my mom She looked as confused as I did

Sebastian pushed the chair back froot down on one knee and pulled out a ring My heart pounded inbefore he even said the words “Oh God”

“Violet, I intended to ask you anyway, but after e found out today, I figured there was no time like now,” he said “Will you marry me?”

I stared into his eyes, and it took me aed to etting aboutacross from us