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I stood on the shore as The Red Force came into view. Marco had called before he left Wano to let me know everyone was okay and that he was getting a ride home from Shanks. I watched as Marco flew from the ship to join me. As soon as he landed he pulled me into a hug and spun me around.
“Welcome home,” I said before kissing him.
“It’s good to be back,” Marco said.
We waved goodbye to Shanks and his crew before heading to our house. There was a murmur amongst the village as we walked to the house.
“What’s got everyone so excited?” Marco asked.
I shrugged.
“Maybe they’re just excited to see you made it home safe,” I said.
“Uh-huh,” Marco said skeptically.
“What?” I asked. “Is it that hard to believe that you’ve been missed?”
“No, it’s not that,” Marco said. “Why do I get the feeling you’re up to something?”
“Probably because I’m always up to something,” I said with a smirk.
“Should I be worried?” Marco asked.
“I don’t think so,” I said.
I opened the door to our house and pulled Marco inside. He followed me to the dining room where I already had dinner ready.
“You didn’t have to do all this,” Marco said.
“I know but I wanted to,” I said. “It’s a special day.”
“Oh please don’t tell me I missed a birthday or anniversary,” Marco said.
“No, no it’s nothing like that,” I said. “I just have some very exciting news.”
“Well don’t leave me in suspense,” Marco said.
“I’m pregnant,” I said.
“Wait, really?” Marco asked excitedly.
I nodded.
Again he picked me up in a hug.
“When did you find out?” Marco asked.
“Like two days after you left,” I said.
“I can’t believe we’re going to be parents,” Marco said.
“Yeah I was a bit shocked about it too,” I said. “I know I just told you, but how are you feeling about it?”
“I couldn’t be happier,” Marco said.
I smiled and hugged him again.
“Who all knows?” Marco asked.
“Well word has gotten around the village but other than that and you, no one,” I said. “I wanted to wait until I told you before telling everyone else. Plus the last week or so has been kind of crazy for everyone so I also wanted to wait until things calmed down a bit.”
“That’s understandable,” Marco said.
“But now we get to celebrate,” I said.
“And make a lot of phone calls to tell everyone,” Marco said.
“We’ll get to that after dinner,” I said.