The Preparations Begin

Sile's breath caught in her throat as her eyes peered at the ring that Dimitri held. His words echoed in the morning air and swarmed around her mind. She had to think this through...it was all so sudden. Her eyes flickered briefly to Dimitri's eyes then back down, she had to make this choice. She had to choose her response carefully. Her mother told her to wait until she was absolutely certain that she wanted to do something big. She had warned her that some choices did not have a do-over button attached, if she acted without being sure where her heart and mind were at then she would end up regretting her choice later. Sile's mind replay that night. That was another scenario where she had to think. She had to decide how far she would let it go. It increased steadily, each touch made her feel good until the final seconds. She had been forced to choose; to give Dimitri to go ahead or stop and wait until she felt ready...she had went ahead, that was the point of no return. As for this...The wedding may not happen quickly, but being fiancées and engaged would loom over their heads. It would be during that time that could make them or break them. Was she ready to pave the way for such a commitment. Her coffee brown eyes lifted to Dimitri's and her heartbeat calmed, her breathing steadied, her worries and fear melted away like dew. "Yes..." Silena's voice was soft, almost a whisper in the quietness. "I do." A smile formed on her lips and she felt a rush of joy gazing at her lover. The relief and love on his face melted her head as he pressed his lips against hers, soft and gentle. Then carefully she felt him take her left hand and place on the ring. She pulled back from the kiss to admire it then wrapped her arms around her Dimi-Bear. Her chin nestling into his strong, warm chest. "I'm glad that I met you and now you are mine." Sile whispered and pressed their lips together once more.

With her own impending pregnancy, Sile was forced to face around problem. Mangabey. The Obertaurer was pregnant with her first foal and due sometime during the summer. Sile had wanted to be the one to be there for her little girl, but already she was finding some tasks difficult. Her mornings were often filled with nausea, and sometimes it got too much that she had to lie down. That kind of attention would not do Manga any good if there was an emergency. The offer from Ocotillo Stables have seemed like a blessing from above. Sile knew the stable from the young Obertaurer, Noob who was an old playmate of Manga. Having another horse her age may help the young mare and having more able-bodied staff that could an eye on her would be relieving. But yet...Sile did not want to do this. She couldn't bear not having Manga there to great her in the mornings. The grullo was her first visit when she made her rounds. Also, how would Manga react? Noob may be a good friend and distraction, but the young mare always was aware that her mother was nearby even if she could not see, hear, or smell her. It was a hard choice accepting the offer, but Sile had to admit defeat. It would not be for long after all, only until Manga had her foal and perhaps by then her own baby would be born.

It was early morning and Sile was asleep when Dimitri came over earlier than usual. The tall male let himself into the house and instantly noted that it was dark and silent, clearly Sile was not up yet, but she would be soon enough. Dimitri carefully sat his bad down and slipped off his shoes before he made his way up the stairs, making sure to avoid the sound of the squeaky steps. He met Sile's cat at the top of the stairs. The tortie giving Dimitri a simple look then meowed, rubbing against the man's ankles before she set off down the stairs, leaving only Dimitri in the hallway. Dimitri chuckled and shook his head then carried on to the door of Sile's room and gently turned the knob, then opened it, slipping into his girlfriend's bedroom. Sile was still asleep, lying on her back comfortably. It had been a foreign feeling at first, but she was now used to it and slept soundly. Dimitri smiled and carefully made his way over to the bed, peering down at his sleeping fiancée. He eased the covers down from where they covered her belly, then gently pushed her loose pajama shirt up. Dimitri felt his smile widened as he leaned down to lightly smooch her tummy. "Morning, baby." He whispered fondly and place a hand against her stomach, feeling a wave of warmth when he felt the bump against his fingers. Sile was starting to stir from the slight chill of air against the bare skin of her belly, and she could feel a light brush of something tickling her stomach, but she fully awoken from the feeling of lips being pressed to her own. Sleepy chocolate eyes opened to see twin pools of green peering down at her and she smiled. "Morning, love." Dimitri murmured and kissed her once more. Sile gave a tired smile, "morning, Dimi-bear," she murmured and lifted a hand to cup his cheek. "What are you doing here so early?" Sile asked him as she began to wake up more. "Was worried and I had to make sure you were okay, love." "Oh...well, I'm fine Dimi." Sile replied. Dimitri grinned at her. "I don't think so," he said and rubbed her belly gently. "I think you need some pampering, both you and our wee one." Sile gave a laugh and settled back against her pillows to watch her beloved Dimi-bear and decided that maybe she could bear his clinginess...for now at least.