She placed her hand in mine when I reached for her. “I’m glad we get to experience this together, because I’ve never been on one either.”
I racked my brain about how I wanted to propose to Mycah. I knew I wanted it to be a private moment between us. I guess it had something to do with the fact that we had to keep it private for so long. Of course, once she accepted, everyone would know, but I just didn’t want a big production. It took me at least two months to decide on a hot air balloon. It would be just us and the guy who controlled the balloon. I already talked to him, and he assured me that it would seem like he wasn’t even there, but he would take pictures of us if we wanted him to.
“Hello, welcome. I’m Justus. It’s spelled like just us but pronounced justice. Don’t ask why my mom spelled it like that. I also know that was useless information, but I like to share anyway.” The three of us laughed. “I’m the owner of Jus Air. We specialize in hot air balloon rides, as well as tethered balloons for events. I just need to go over a few basics with you two, then we’ll be all set.”
I introduced Mycah to him, then he proceeded to tell us the rules. I was surprised when I looked into this and found out a black guy owned it. He seemed to be young, too, maybe in his mid-thirties.
After he told us everything, he led us onto the balloon. There was a tray with cheese and crackers, plus a bottle of wine and two glasses. Mycah pumped before we left, so Rizz would be good. She could just pump and dump whenever we got back home. Unbeknownst to her, I packed an overnight bag for us in case we decided to stay out. I made sure to include her travel pump because I knew the discomfort she felt when she didn’t pump.
“This is nice, Kairo.”
“It is. Wait until we go fully up,” I told her as I walked behind her and wrapped her in my arms. The scent she wore was vanilla. Nothing else mixed in, but she didn’t need it. She smelled good regardless.
We were quiet for a little bit, both just taking in the scenery. Justus did inform us when we got as high as we would go but hadn’t said anything else. It really was like he was never there.
Once we started to coast, I fed Mycah some of the cheese and crackers, and she did the same.
“Do you feel like we are in a good place in our relationship?” Mycah asked after she finished the cracker in her mouth.
“I do. I couldn’t ask for anything different. Every day I go to work because I love it, but I can’t wait until I can come home and see my girls. You and Rizz are truly the bright spots in my day. I never imagined that I would fall in love with the girl who spilled coffee on my shirt.” She narrowed her eyes at me, and I laughed. “Or the girl who organized my chaotic workspace. I never thought we would be here in this moment as parents to a little girl who has her mother’s kind eyes.” Tears streamed down Mycah’s face as she stared at me. “I love you so much, and there will never be a time when I don’t love you.” I pulled the box out of my pocket, and Mycah’s hands flew to her face. I opened the box and lowered myself onto one knee. Mycah’s chest heaved as she stared at me through watery eyes.
I grabbed her left hand, kissed it, then held it. “Mycah Cooper, will you marry me?”
“Yes! Yes!” Her smile made my chest warm.
I put the ring on her finger, then stood to pull her into my arms. We shared a passionate kiss that might have made Justus uncomfortable if he paid attention. I had to pull away when I felt my dick swell. I held Mycah in my arms and whispered in her ear. “Now we can work on baby number two.”
She giggled, before she said, “Absolutely not. We will wait until after the wedding because I want to fit into my dress.”
“I guess I can wait, but we’ll have plenty of time to practice.” I kissed the side of her neck, and she tried to wiggle out of my arms, but I held her tighter.
Our initial connection was restricted, but our love outweighed the rules placed on us. Mycah was the love of my life, and I would show her that for the rest of our lives.
Fin
