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8:00pm.

At midnight everything would be ending for me. I don't even know how I'm going to do this. But, I do know that I'm going to fight for my life. I was hating that me and Domonique even argued this morning. Tonight I had to do the things in preparation for midnight. I walked into the back closet and pulled out the small little black box. I flipped it open and stared at the beautiful diamond ring that was inside. It was amazing in each and every way and I couldn't wait to see it on her finger.

I took it from wrapped inside of a bag filled with guns and placed it into the pocket of the black tux. Underneath of the bag filled with machinery was where the dress I picked out for her was — with Ariana's help of course. She thinks I'm taking Domonique on a date so, she couldn't say no to helping nor would she blow my cover. I carefully picked it up and walked back into the bedroom, laying it on the bed. Afterwards, I walked into the bathroom and ran a nice hot bath, with bubbles and rose petals across it. Once I was satisfied with that, I walked out of the room and downstairs into the living room. I knew she was still mad at me from earlier though, this might be a tad bit hard.

"Baby." I spoke, walking over to her and leaning near her face. "Come with me upstairs."

She didn't look from the television. "For what, Isaiah"

"I got a surprise for you later but, I need you to get ready now."

"I don't want no surprise. Sex ain't no damn surprise." She shrugged.

I cocked my head back. "That's not the surprise, smartass. Do I have to make you come up those steps"

"If you touch me... we having some problems. And one of us gon' be getting knocked out and I'm sure it ain't me."

"Watch and see." I nodded, standing up to my feet.

I walked in front of her and picked her up by the waist, throwing her over my shoulder and proceeded to walk back up the steps. I was sure enough to walk quickly so she wouldn't see the dress laying on the bed. We entered the bathroom and I sat her down on the sink.

"ISAIAHSee now you about to ge—" She paused once she looked at the bathtub. "You did this for me"

"I did. There's more but you have to wait and see." I helped her down from the sink. "Now come on and get in, my ."

She smiled and slipped out of the dress and underwear she was wearing. I watched as she stepped into the tub and sat down, relaxing herself. Once she was all settled in, I sat on the edge beside her.

"What's all this for" She asked, looking up at me.

"There has to be a reasonShit, if I knew that then maybe I would've thought of one while doing all this."

"No, there doesn't have to be a reason. I just thought there would be one.. since we argued earlier."

"Arguing ain't nothing, we just don't agree on some things sometimes. It's normal at the end of the day we still love each other regardless."

"You're right. And we'll always love each other forever, it's been that way since forever too."

I nodded and stood up from the edge. "Now you relax, I'm going to get Skylar ready for our night. Everything you need is laid out on the bed."

"Night out"

"I told you I had some surprises tonight. I want her there for this one."

"Alright then. I love you."

"I love you too. Now stop talking to me and relax baby." I chuckled, walking out of the bathroom and closing the door behind me.

It's killing me inside knowing I'm leaving her in some hours. Her and Skylar mean the world to me, to know I probably won't ever see them again hurts. There has to be something I can do to stop all of this. But I honestly don't know what that thing would be.

I shook off my thoughts for a moment and walked down the hall into Skylar's bedroom. As expected she was already in bed, watching whatever was on YouTube. I knocked on the door and she looked up with the biggest smile on her face.

"Hi, daddy"

"Hey mama. I see you got yourself in bed but, tonight you get to hang out with mommy and daddy."

She jumped out of bed and ran towards me, hugging my legs. "YAY"

"And you get to wear that dress we bought the other day. Now let's get you ready again and I can see what I can do with that hair of yours."

"But mommy said you don't know how to lay my edges right."

"You know your mommy just one big meanie right"

8:45pm.

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Wrapping the towel around my body, I stood up from the tub and walked into the bedroom. Another smile crossed my face once I seen the black dress and matching heels laid out on the bed. I really wanna know what he has up his sleeve tonight. I began getting myself ready in the most quickest way — from me being excited of course. Once I was finished I grabbed the matching clutch and walked downstairs. I was greeted by Isaiah and Skylar standing by the door. He was dressed in an all black tux and Skylar wore a beautiful white dress with a small tiara on her head.

"You look so handsome and you look beautiful. Both of my babies." I walked towards them, hugging them both.

"Thank you. You look amazing yourself." He smirked. "Can't wait to get that dr—"

"IsaiahSky is right here."

"It ain't like she was going to know what it meant." He laughed. "Let's get going though."

I nodded, grabbing Skylar's hand as we all walked out of the door. We got into the car without knowledge to where we were going. Isaiah was serious about keeping this a secret. I couldn't help but to constantly glance at him the whole ride, he looked nervous. Like he was hiding something. It was making me nervous. I was trying my hardest not to think that way though.

9:30pm.

Finally we pulled up to an restaurant that was minutes away from our home. The lot was empty which was surprising — since it looked like one of those real fancy places.

He turned the car off and looked at me. "We're here."

I nodded and stepped out of the car. He walked to the backseat and grabbed Skylar from her car seat. I took her hand and we began walking to the entrance. Isaiah sped up ahead of his and opened the door with a smile on his face.

"Come on in."

Upon reaching the entrance we walked in and I couldn't believe my eyes again. The entire place was dimly lit, roses petals were spread across the floor and candles placed everywhere. There was one table in the middle for us.

"Isaiah, oh my god." I reached over and hugged him tightly. "This is all so beautiful."

"Just like you." He kisses my forehead.

We walked towards the table and he pulled my chair out for me as I sat down. He placed Skylar into the high chair and then sat himself down across from me.

"Domonique, I'm sorry for everything. Everything I've ever done to you. It took me a while to realize my heart belonged to you and not these other females. I'm sorry for not being there when you needed me, I missed your entire pregnancy and the birth due to my stupid mistakes. I don't want to go down that road ever again."

"It's okay. I promise you, we've both done things to hurt each other and like I said earlier we always end up back together. We still love each other. I forgive you, baby."

He smiled and nodded. "Time for food then."

11:30pm.

Dinner went amazing, lovely and any other word that means excellent. It was time for us to go now. I picked Skylar up from the high chair as she was slowly beginning to fall asleep. Isaiah stood up and walked in front of me.

"Wait a minute." He paused me.

I was confused as ' ' started playing softly in the background. I looked at Isaiah as he know kneeled down on one knee. My heart began racing, tears were already swelling in my eyes.

He looked up at me, staring dead in my eyes. "From the moment we first met I knew you were the one for me. We never even properly asked each other out, we just automatically knew we belonged to each other. No matter what I did or how it made you felt, you always found some way to forgive me even when you didn't have to. I owe everything to you and more. Nobody loves me the way you do, nobody believes in me the way you do, nobody gives me second chances the way you do. And for that I love you so much, baby. You birthed me the most beautiful daughter ever and raised her the best way possible. There's nothing that you can't do. I'd do anything for you, I'd die for you. You've been my wife forever but now I'm asking you." He digged into his jacket pocket pulling out the small black box and opening it. "Will you continue loving me forever and marry me"

Tears streamed down my cheeks, I couldn't believe it. I thought I was dreaming. I nodded my head uncontrollably. "Yes."

He took my free hand and placed the ring onto my finger, standing up and hugging me. Some people started clapping and I looked behind me seeing Ariana, Alexis, Judah & Capri. Along beside them where Monroe and my mom.

I love this man forever and more. It feels good to officially be