“Yes, Daddy. I’m sure I will.”
Nathan patted my head, rubbed each of my shoulders before resting his large hand on my tailbone. I braced for the first strike. He targeted my upper thighs and sit-spots as if he and Seth planned it. I blew out several breaths while Manda squeaked. It sounded like we were getting closer to being done with our spanking and closer to my surprise.
“A few more, sweetheart. Then we’ll go look at the pretty lights.”
“Yes, Daddy,” I said again.
Nathan swatted my buttcheeks hard and fast. Similar to Uncle Seth but his hand covered more surface area. I groaned and tried to stay still.
“Good girl,” he purred. “My little button just needed a reminder. Hm?”
“Yes, I did. Thank you, Daddy.”
“You’re very welcome.”
Nathan helped me straighten as Seth took Manda’s hand and helped her to her feet. I linked pinkies with my best friend and we waited for our Daddies to lead the way back to the gorgeous display of lights. We ooh’d and ahh’d approvingly at each new animal or toy as we walked around the perimeter of the fence. As we rounded to the other side, I saw a very large gift wrapped up in a bow.
Shooting a questioning look at Manda, I saw a huge grin on her face. She had a small flashlight and held it over my head. I peered at the tag. In very pretty script letters my full name was written. They weren’t kidding about a surprise!
“Is this really for me?” I asked in bewilderment.
“Go ahead and lift the lid, Kelsey.” Nathan nodded toward the package.
I stepped closer, taking either side of it in my hands. I lifted the top off and set it next to us on the ground. Peeking inside I saw another box. I lowered my hand inside and pulled out a tiny box. The tag read, ‘Give to Daddy.’ Manda put her flashlight away.
“Well, that’s sort of a let-down,” I joked. “I guess the surprise is for you.” Handing the box to Nathan I watched him drop to one knee. What exactly was happening right now? I covered my mouth with my hands. I couldn’t speak even if I wanted to because butterflies were tumbling through my belly.
“When I first met you I knew there was something very special about you,” he began. “Then we finally got into a relationship and it’s been the absolute happiest time of my life.”
“Nathan,” I cleared my throat. My Little space disappeared to allow my more adult side to enjoy the moment. “I feel the exact same way.”
“I’ve not only found an amazing woman who means the world to me, but my adorable Little girl. I’ve said it before, butI’ll say it again now. I want to be the one who holds you close as you fall asleep every night and the first one you see every morning.” Nathan opened the small box and plucked out the most beautiful ring I’d ever seen. It sparkled under the twinkling lights. I couldn’t get a good look at it in the darkness but I knew it was beautiful.
“Oh. Em. Gee.” I couldn’t believe out of all the things I could have said in that moment, something so silly had flown out.
“Will you give me the honor and privilege of becoming your husband?” He held the ring to my finger.
“Oh!” I stared at it without actually answering.
“Kelsey Rae Spencer, will you marry me?”
Tears filled my eyes and I was sure Manda was hanging on every word.
“You…you have no idea how much you mean to me, Sir. I’m so lucky to have found an amazing partner in you, but you also take care of me in ways I never even dreamed of.”
“Please say, yes, babygirl.”
“Yes!”
Nathan wiped his brow, and slid the ring onto my finger. I had never seen him nervous before and the gesture was enough for the tears to pour over my cheeks. He got up from the ground and wrapped his strong arms around me.
“I love you, Kelsey.”
“I love you, Nathan.”
“Woot! I better be your maid-of-honor,” Manda chimed in.
“Of course,” I answered, giggling through my tears.
