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Shawn inspected the beautiful home in D.C one last time to make sure it be up to par with Beyoncé's standards. Just shy seven months of dating, he asked if she'd be willing to move in with him into a home not too far from base, and thankfully she accepted the offer and was set to move in today.
"She's going to love it," Shawn said to himself before a knock sounded at the door. His excitement turned sour when person on the other side were just the moving men with a truck full of boxes Beyoncé had sent down. Hesitantly, he directed the movers on where to place the boxes, then looked at his watch. The time was well pass the arrival of Beyoncé's flight and he began to worry about her whereabouts. Immediately, he dialed her number but was sent straight to voicemail. His next choice was Nicole, who he was weary of calling due to her current predicament of caring for her newborn, but Beyoncé was more important.
"Hello!?" Nicole yelled through the phone. Shawn heard the cries of Alex Jr. before Nicole moved to an area of better reception.
"Nicole, it's Shawn, do you have any idea where Beyoncé is? I can't get a hold of her."
Silence followed as he could sense Nicole not easily ready to give him an answer, "Just try calling her again."
Shawn scoffed, "You really can't tell me??"
"When she's ready, she'll tell you herself." Before Shawn could respond, Nicole hung up. Angrily, he threw his phone down on the couch and took a breather before calling Beyoncé once again; this time she answered after the first ring.
"Bey! Are you good? Is everything okay?" said Shawn, bombarding her with questions.
She laughed lightly, "I'm fine baby, I just missed my flight."
"Oh good," He said before taking a breathe, "Nicole made it seem like you had something important to tell me."
"What did she tell you?" Beyoncé asked in a frantic tone. Shawn picked up on he attitude change and knew something was definitely going on.
"She didn't say anything-"
"Good."
"Good?"
Beyoncé sighed and changed the subject, "Is it too late to ask you to come back to New York? I think I need a few more days at home." As much as it was against his plans for the two to spend their first Christmas together in D.C., Shawn agreed seeing that it'll make Beyoncé happy; a few more days in New York wouldn't hurt.
2 hours later, Shawn was back in the city. As he departed from the plane, Beyoncé awaited him on the other side. She was dressed casually in leggings and his navy blue marine hoodie, along with her latest gift of black Yeezy Boost 350 and her platinum blonde hair done in a messy bun.
Once they made eye contact, she ran into his arms before placing a huge kiss on his lips. "I've missed you so much.." she mumbled against his lips before he placed her back on the ground. They left the airport terminal and got into Beyoncé's black bentley. In no time, the were back at her apartment; Shawn was ecstatic to see the abundance of travel bags waiting by the door. It let him know she was serious about moving.
"Again, I'm sorry I missed the flight.. something came up." She spoke literally; her body had regurgitated everything she had eaten that morning for breakfast.
"It's cool, baby. I thought you would get a little homesick before leaving."
Although Beyoncé had her reserves, moving to Washington was a major step for their relationship. Yet, with the news Beyoncé had to share, she was weary of just how much their lives would now change.
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Christmas Day
Against her will, Beyoncé was woken up once more by the contents of her stomach begging to be thrown up. She turned the handle of the water faucet to dim out the noise so that Shawn would not wake up. After brushing her teeth, she decided to head downstairs and prepare his Christmas gift. She wrapped the stick in a paper towel before placing it securely in a box, then finished off by placing a red bow on top.
"Couldn't wait without me, huh?" said Shawn as he came down the steps rubbing his right eye.
Beyoncé smiled, "I didn't want to wake you, but I'm glad you're here." Shawn leaned in for a kiss, then took a seat next to Beyoncé on the floor in front of the tree. He insisted that she'd go first opening her presents, and boy was she not disappointed. Shawn had catered to wish list and bought her everything from new clothes, shoes, handbags, and a new stylist Apple Watch. Once all material items were out the way, Shawn planned precisely which gift she would unwrap next. Once Beyoncé tore away the Christmas themed wrapping paper from the coffee mug, Shawn make her turn it around and read the quote: "Proud Marine Wife."
She thought nothing serious of the caption and continued to open the next gift, a gold monogrammed necklace with the initials, "BKC" enclosed by a heart. She was now in love the sentimental gifts and stood up from the ground to give Shawn a loving kiss before asking him to place the necklace on her. He pretend to have a bit of trouble to take up time, but once the clasp was tighten, Beyoncé turned around and gasp, "Oh my God!"
Down on one knee was Shawn as he presented her with the biggest, yet most breathtaking engagement ring.
"I thought by now the gifts would start to make sense.." He started off, "But regardless, I'm here proposing to the most beautiful woman in the world. Beyoncé, you took a risk with me and stood by me even when I was away. You pushed me, loved me, and proved to me that there is no way I can ever live without you. Baby, I love you so much, and nothing would make my Christmas more merrier if you answer this questions, will you marry me?"
"..Yes..Yes!" she answered with trembling fingers. Shawn slid the ring on her finger and joined his fiancé in a passionate kiss. Repeatedly, she mumbled sweet nothings against his lips before pulling away to avoid things getting escalated.
The time had come for Shawn to open the most simple, yet life changing gift as opposed to the others. He untied the red bow and became anxious when he saw the long box wrapped in paper. He thought it was everything from a necklace, bracelet, or watch, but what he did not expect was a positive pregnancy test.
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