All I Want for Christmas is You - a ministory - part 8

Hey guys I've been a little depressed in the past couple of days, with no apparent reason. Maybe it's just the sickness rubbing off. But yeah, I havent written any more IPY, although I have a couple of episodes planned out. And for those who are still wondering when Nelena/Jemi are getting together, it probably wont be until the very end. I'm all about the journey, not the destination :D Either way, this is the last part of this story. I hope you guys liked it. The next morning I woke up and saw Christ peacefully sleeping beside me. I'm glad Selena made it so easy to say goodbye. I did miss her like crazy, but there's just something about that letter which makes me feel like she's always here, and that she will never be gone. I clutched my necklace tightly in my wrist. My sight slipped to my watch. What the bloody hell?! It was almost 12:30?! Wow, we really must have been tired. I decided to lay back some more, just until Chris wakes up. We had a long day, we deserve as much rest as we need. Suddenly, the alarm beeped and Chris immediately woke up. "Morning Mommy!" He yelled, attacking me. "Well, good morning, sleepy head." "It's late, we need to get you ready!" "Ready for what?" "We're going to open presents, aren't we? And you need to look stunning!" "I really don't feel like playing dress up right now." I yawned. "But you said we were going to celebrate any way I wanted!" Ah, there it was. The puppy dog face, He knows I can't resist it. "Okay, fine, you win! Have it your way, why not let the girl have some rest, she only stayed up till 3am last night..." "Quit pouting and get up! We don't have time!" Even though I was extremely confused by his behavior, he was unexpectedly happy, and I wasn't going to ruin that, so I just played along. Half an hour later, we'd had breakfast, took a shower, and Chris dressed me in a deep purple dress and brushed my hair until it was absolutely shiny. If I may say so myself, I looked gorgeous. If I ever become famous, he'll be my stylist. I was checking my emails when I heard the doorbell ring. Weird, I thought, who could it be? I stood up, when Chris raced past. "I'll get it!" He yelled and ran downstairs. For a while, I heard muffled voices. "It's for you, Mom!" I walked downstairs... and he stood there. Good as new. He was holding a giant bouquet of red and white roses and mistletoe. I stopped for a second, frozen. It was so unexpected; I didn't expect him to show up at my house, let alone the day after the operation! I approached towards him and he didn't take his eyes off of me for a second. "Joe? What are you doing here?" I asked, smiling kindly. "You surprised to see me?" He replied jokingly. "Well, yeah! Of course I am." He handed me the bouquet. "These are lovely, thank you!" I took it and hugged it lightly. "I know they are your favorite, so..." There came a moment of awkward silence when both of us had so much to say, but neither wanted to be the one to begin. "Joe, aren't you gonna tell Mommy what you came here for?" asked Chris. "Of course." I looked at him suspiciously. He walked closer and took my hand. "Demi, I know I've been an ass, an idiot, a douche, but that will never happen again. I love you and that will never change, no matter how much you shut me out. Ever since I met you, I've been imagining how you and I grow old together, and how one day, we could possibly have kids together and raise them to grow up to be as wonderful as your Christopher. You said you have no guarantee I won't hurt you again, but you know I'm a man of my word and I always keep my promise. And here before you I now stand, promising you I will never ever do anything to hurt you again, and that I will stand beside you through everything. All I've ever wanted for Christmas is you, and so I now ask..." He knelt down in front of me and pulled out a small red velvet box. "Demetria Devonne Lovato, will you marry me?" I stood there in shock, crying and smiling. "Just say yes!" Said Chris, looking up at me. I laughed through the tears. "Yes!" Joe then pulled me in and kissed me passionately, while I heard Chris jumping up and down in happiness. As I was in his arms, I knew that this time, it would be forever.