7. On The Low ※ A Day To Remember

Put it down, boy, put it down and make me act all crazy
I might let you change me, boy I can arrange it, yeah


When I'm with you,
eternity is a step away,
my love continues to grow,
with each passing day.


"Are you ready yet?"


"Of course but first I need to put on my shoes." I said before walking back to get my nude heels.


"Ready." I said tooking his hand as he led me out of the house and to his car. After a Twenty minutes drive, he stopped in a roadside parking lot.


"What's going on?" I asked John.


"Come out and find out." He said.


I got out and so did he. "Close your eyes " he said.


"I'm going to pick you up. " he whispered into my ear. I lift myself being lifted bridal style.


"John, we've been walking for five minutes and I can't keep my eyes closed for long " I said.


"Fine you can look now " he said.


I opened my eyes and gasped. I couldn't believe it. He planned a park dinner. There in front of me was a little table with two chairs, two plates with my favorite food on it, and a bottle of juice in the middle with two glasses. He set me down on the sand with a path made with rose peddles and lit candles leading to the table.


"You like? " he asked.


"This is...Wow." I said.


"I take it that you like it." He said.


After 2 hours of eating ,laughing ,and chatting. We decided to take a walk around the park.


"I have something to ask you " John stated.


"What would that be? " I said.


"Would you like to go back to the car?" he asked.


"Sure" I said.


"You're so beautiful. I'm happy that I have you." He said.


"Aww you're handsome and thank you for making me realize that I'm special. " I said kissing him on the lips.


This treasure of love,
I cherish within my soul,
how much I love you...
you'll never really know.


You bring a joy to my heart,
I've never felt before,
with each touch of your hand,
I love you more and more.


We started walking back when I noticed these signs on sticks. I shook my head.


"John, do you see these signs?" I said turning around when I noticed he wasn't walking beside me.


When John got down on one knee.


This can't be happening right now.


"Together, we have built a home that is compassionate to all,full of respect and honor for others and each other. On this day I want to continue to be loving friends and partners in marriage.To talk and to listen, to trust, and appreciate one another; to respect and cherish each others uniqueness; and to support, comfort and strengthen each other through life’s joys and sorrows.We promise to share hopes, thoughts and dreams as we continue to build our lives together.May our lives continue to be ever intertwined, our love keeping us together. May our home be forever filled with peace, happiness and love. Will you, Alexandria Garcia marry me? He asked.


I couldn’t stop my heart from pounding in my chest. My blood flowed rapidly in my cheeks, making my face as red as ever.


"Yes, I'll marry you." I said.



Whenever we say goodbye,
whenever we part,
know I hold you dearly,
deep inside my heart.
So these seven words,
I pray you hold true,


"Forever and Always,I Will Love You." He said.


"Forever and Always, I will love you too." I said crying.


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At thirty five weeks pregnant, Alexandria was finding sleep evasive. She couldn't find a comfortable position no matter how she lay and it was really beginning to get on her nerves. Lying on her sides put her back in a pinch and lying on her back made her stomach cramp. So, Alexandria was reduced to sitting in the rocking chair in the nursery…rocking back and forth trying to ease the ache in her back and lower stomach.


She gently rubbed her stomach and hummed. She was doing needlepoint to try to make herself tired. She couldn't really explain it. Not only was she unable to get comfortable in bed, but she had boundless energy. She figured after her busy day that she would undoubtedly sleep, but no. She vacuumed, swept, mopped. She washed the dishes, put them away. Washed and folded the laundry. Rearranged the nursery and cleaned her fiancee's office. She didn't know what her problem was. Not even the chamomile tea worked to ease her off to sleep.


Alexandria set her needlepoint off to the side. Her back and lower stomach was really starting to bother her. She inhaled deeply when a sharp spasm hit. She held her breath for the duration and let it out when the spasm eased off. These spasms had been going on all day. Alexandria hadn't mentioned to John that she was having Braxton Hicks contractions, because she didn't want to alarm him. They were Braxton Hicks after all, no sense in causing panic for something totally natural.


Feeling slight fatigue, Alex figured now was as good a time as any to try to return to bed. Standing up, Alex held her arms out to the side to gain her balance before walking and gasped sharply when a splash of water fell at her feet. She paused, her eyes widening at the realization of what had just happened. Looking down slowly, she saw the puddle on the linoleum floor. It was clear, and wide spread. Her water had just broken.


Slowly, Alexandria eased herself back into the rocking chair. Her nightgown was dripping wet and her slippers were soaked. Taking a deep breath, Alexandria tried to figure out if she could make it back to the bedroom where her fiancee slept. They would need to call the midwife and quick. As Alexandria tried to stand she was dismayed when a contraction hit. It was strong, much stronger than what she was experiencing earlier. It practically took her breathe away.


As the contraction eased off, Alexandria had to sit for a few moments to gather herself. This was real and it was happening. The baby was coming and there was no stopping it. Taking another deep breathe, Alex heaved herself out of the rocking chair and stood up straight. Shuffling slowly, she made it to the door of the nursery before another contraction hit.


Gripping the door frame tightly, she groaned quietly. The contractions were progressively getting stronger. She knew she would be in trouble if she didn't get to her husband soon. Breathing through the contraction, Alexandria's grip on the door frame eased as the contraction ebbed away. That was how labor felt for her; it was like the water in the ocean or a lake.


The moment she was sure the contraction had gone, she slowly made her way towards her bedroom. John was in there and he could contact their midwife. Upon opening the door to their bedroom, Alexandria had to stop. Another hard contraction had just hit. It made her weak in the knees, so weak in fact that she slowly eased herself to the floor. Leaning against the frame, Alexandria breathed through the contraction. The moment it was over, Alexandria began calling from the door to her man.


"John. John wake up!" Alex tried not to call for her fiancee to loudly.


"Alex? What's the matter?" John sat up in bed, rubbing his eyes. It was two in the morning and he had to be up to go into workout at five. He didn't notice his fiancee's current condition or position from the looks of things.


"I need you to call Janine. It's time!" Alexandria rubbed her hand across her abdomen. There was a cramp building up and she knew she was about to have another contraction. It was only a matter of time.


"Why?" John yawned deeply. His eyes were barely open, and he couldn't see Alexandria sitting in the doorway without lights. Leaning over, he turned on his bedside lap and quickly shot out of bed upon seeing his wife sitting on the floor. "Alex! What are you doing on the floor?"


"My water…it broke." Alexandria cut off the conversation as she went into another contraction. John offered his hand to her and she gladly took it and squeezed tightly.


"How long?" John winced at the pressure of Alexandria's grip. For such a small woman, she certainly had a strong grip. Alex let out a shuddering breath as the contraction eased off. The contractions were getting closer.


"I think they are about five to ten minutes apart." Alexandria grimaced as she felt another contraction building up. If she predicted correctly, it would hit in the next four minutes.


"Okay, hold tight. I am going to run downstairs to get my cell phone." Jihn stood from his kneel and stepped over alexandria. He turned on the hall light and raced downstairs. He located his cell phone in the kitchen on the counter. Unplugging it from the charger, he quickly turned it on. As it started up, John ran back upstairs. He had to get alexandria up off the floor and into bed.


Upon entering the master bedroom, John was greeted with Alexandria curling over her belly. She seemed to be experiencing another contraction. After dialing the midwife's number he placed it on speaker. He needed to get Alexandria off the floor as soon as the contraction let up. He whispered to Alexandria soothingly until she sat back up. Sweat was building up on her forehead. John brushed her bangs from her forehead and gently kissed her temple.


"Hello?" A tired voice answered John's call.


"Hello, Janine. It's John Cena. Alexandria's water broke and she is having contractions." John couldn't be tired if he tried right now.


"Are you sure her water has broken?" Janine questioned. It was not uncommon for families to call when experiencing false labor.


"I…am positive. You…can…check the…nursery…floor." Alexandria panted. The pain was increasing and she was unable to sit up any longer. Slowly she eased herself to rest back on her elbows.

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