As I was showing her the guest bedroom, she got curious about our relationship.

"So, how long have you and Alex been together?" She asked, sitting on the bed.

"For about a year now," I reply, smiling, getting extra sheets and blankets from the closet. "How long have you been in London?"

She gets up, taking the extra bedsheets from my hands, "For about three years. It was an experience I am glad I followed, eventhough it meant moving away from my family and friends." She picked up her suitcase, laying it on the bed, and began to unpack.

"So, are you moving back here for good?" I wonder, as I sit at the vanity.

"I hope so. It's all according to what my agent says when he calls tomorrow. I am so happy for Alex, I mean, he wanted to be in love so bad, and to start a family, you know, something solid. And up until I moved to London, he hadn't found it." She says, sitting on the foot of the bed across from me. "Dawn, I know this all came as a big surprise when I called, and I am sorry he didn't tell you about me. I thought the worst when Brian told me you had no idea who I was when I called."

"Don't worry about," I began, "It's not your fault. Alex is very irresponsible when it comes to details, but that is one of his flaws that I can overlook. I know what you mean, when you say he wanted to be in love, I was the same way. Then I met him, and I was there. I no longer wondered what love was like, or how it felt to love someone so much that you would give your life for them. And, I do love him. With everything I am. I would gladly give my life for his," I stop, and catch my breath, as tears came to my eyes. "So, do you want to go and do something tomorrow with me?"

"That would be nice, but I would really like to spend time with him to catch up. I am glad he knows what it is like to be loved. To me, that is the greatest feeling in the world, but sometimes, it can be a real bummer. You begin to feel neglected and used, but I am sure he wouldn't do that. And I noticed tonight the way he would look at you, that he is too in love with you. I am glad he is happy. Thanks," she simply said, patting my leg.

"So, Brian says you're married?" I say, walking over to the closet.

"Yes, I am," she says, "Been married for almost two years. It's wonderful. You ever been married?" She asked.

"Me? Not yet, I guess I am saving myself for my soulmate," I say, putting her suitcase in the closet. "I mean, I have probably been in love before, but it has never felt like this, you know? I expected so much when I did fall in love, and when I never got what I expected, I didn't want to fall in love again." I stop, and look at her, "That is, until I met Alex." I smile.

"Aw," AJ says. "Can you believe I am this lucky?" He says, walking over to me, hugging me.

"How long have you been listening?" I ask.

"For a few minutes, and I am glad you love me." He leaned in and kissed me.

"Geez," I say, pushing him away from me, "Now, I know why I wasn't in such a hurry to fall in love."

"Why is that?" Karen asked, making us aware of her presence in the room.

"Because, I hate it when I look at someone and say, 'I love you' and they say either 'I know' or 'I'm glad you do.' Pisses me off to the highest."

"Well, baby," he began, "I do love you." He said, boldly.

"I'm glad," I smirk, as Karen laughed.

"That ain't funny," he whined, "I was being serious."

"I'm sorry," I say, grabbing his face in my hands, "I love you too!" Then I kissed him. "Hey, I need to talk to you before bed, okay?"

"All rightie," he says, smacking me on the a•s, then turning towards Karen, "Ha!"

We laugh as we watch him leave the room.

"I can't believe how happy he is!" Karen commented. "Dawn, you make him very happy. He needed you about three or four years ago. Where were you?" She laughed.

"Well, about that time, I was looking for my soulmate, but then decided to let him find me," I pause, "And he has."

With that said, I leave the room, heading for mine and Alex's room, to bed.

Upon entering the bedroom, I see him sitting up in the bed, smiling.

"What are you smiling about?" I say, as I walk into the bathroom.

His smile slowly left his face, and was replaced by a fake frown, "What? I can't smile at my woman when she enters my love domain?"

"Oh, my God! " I say, walking out of the bathroom, tying my robe, "You are unbelieveable! And I like it," I smile, as I jump on the bed. "Alex, we need to talk."

"This sounds serious. What's up?" He says, sitting up straighter in the bed and taking my hand in his.

"Well, just a few things. You know I love you, right?"

He nods.

"Well, you know I would do anything in this world you asked me to?"

He nodded again.

My voice fell to a faint whisper as tears filled my eyes, "I'm pregnant."

He just looked at me for a minute, as he tried to capture in his mind what was just said. "Baby," he said, pulling me up to him. "That's wonderful!"

"Are you serious? Is it really wonderful?"

"Yes it is. I knew I had been waiting for you to come into my life for a reason. This is truly wonderful. Are you for sure you are?"

"Yes. I missed my period last month, and they couldn't tell with the test until day before yesterday." I look at him.

"So, you found out two days ago? Why are you just now telling me this?" He wondered.

"I wanted to wait until the time was right, eventhough this isn't the way I wanted to tell you. I was gonna tell you tomorrow night over dinner, but I couldn't wait."

"It's okay, baby," he kissed my head, "We'll work it out."

"How are we gonna work it out with your management? I am not giving this baby up."

"You don't have to. No one is giving anything up. I will talk to management tomorrow morning at the meeting. Besides, mom's my manager, and I know how bad she wants grandkids," he laughs under his breath, "Don't worry about it, I'll work it out."

I fell asleep in his arms, as I felt his hand rubbing my stomach, amazed that he and I both created a life we would forever be responsible for, for the rest of our lives.