A Princess For Christmas (Of The Dreams We Seek)

Epilogue

Four years later

Callahan stood in the graveyard, in front of the grave stone. He touched it and placed the lilies on it. "I miss you so much, life isn't the same without you. And it had been so long, I wish I could fulfil more of your wishes. For that I forever be filled with regret. I forever wish that we have more time together. I wish I could have done something more. I wanted to but the time had always been my worst enemy." He closed his eyes taking a deep breath.

 "I wish I could have more time with you, every Christmas I miss you, and when it snows I miss you even more. I miss hearing your voice, telling me stories, baking me cookies, holding me in your arms. I miss how you smell, your laugh, the walks we used to take." He settled down touching the gravestone that reads

"Lily Natalie Grey, loving mother"

"I miss you mom" He stood up and looked at those hazel – brown eyes he came to love so much these past four years. It wasn't easy, battling with her progressive disease. Almost losing her to it. But he had found a cure. He had done it finally.

 His mother the former queen had helped a lot with his in- laws and the foundation. Today after four years of their crowning and marriage he and Avni are the face of the foundation worldwide and helping many people who are terminally ill to realise their dream. 

He held Avni in his arms. "She would have loved you" He whispered. "She does loves me; otherwise how was I supposed to get you?" Avni asked. "That is also true my princess." And he took her to the car which was waiting for them to take them to their apartment in New York. 

He finally took her here, like he promised her. Though he was a bit late but he had kept his promise. The day after Christmas celebration ended as promised Louie and his daughter was judged for the crimes, they found out guilty of, turns out The King's death too wasn't something which was natural, but it was all staged. 

 And Louie also was responsible for death of Philip's father. So, Callahan graciously opened up the dungeons and Louie and his daughter who was equally the part of the crime was now are the permanent residents of the dungeon and he was happy to provide them all the amenities fits their crime.

The car stopped and Callahan picked her up. "Must you carry me everywhere My Prince?" She asked. "It boosts my ego My Princess, beside you need to give those legs as much rest as possible, remember you need to heal fully to use those again." He reminded her.

 Few months ago, she had her last operation and it was a success. So, there wasn't a chance of any relapse. That time they didn't knew she was pregnant. Now the bump was showing a little. "I wonder if I would get a princess like you" He said placing her on the couch. 

The doorbell rang and came in the Cavalry. Serafina was off with Robert to a private institution in Nottingham England, after fighting so much with him. Avni made him realised that he cannot always control her actions, it was wrong. Even if she was his little sister, she needed to make her own path. Serafina came in and hugged Avni.

 "I missed you, so it is Christmas again." Avni nodded. She looked at Robert who was in his guardian mode, he was studying in college near to the place where Serafina studies and they live together so that he can protect her. "Robbie, aren't you going to give your sister a hug?" Avni asked. Robert gave her a small smile and hugged her.

"Something to drink?" Callahan asked placing hot chocolates in front of them. "How is my little niece is doing?" They heard another voice, it was Avi. He was now working independently from his father but still he was a part of the business. He had made his brand global. And now living in New York in the very apartment, still very alone. And that had concerned Avni.

 "Good, we had check-up just today. She is doing fine" Avni told him. "Good to know, so the girls will be here tomorrow and we can go and spend our Christmas together." Avni nodded. "Don't be stressed, doctor told you to be careful all these months ok princess?" She nodded. 

"It is shame to say I am happy seeing you this tame your highness" Callahan chuckled. "I am not tamed; I am just being a loving and responsible husband to my wife. Do you mind?" Avni placed his hand on Callahan's shoulder.

 "He is just playing around my not so charming prince. Don't worry, you know I like your every side don't you" Callahan settled down beside her. "I know you do my princess very well and I do to maybe I can show you those sides of me..." The ringing of phone caught all of their attention.

Avi picked it up. It was someone he didn't thought would call him again ever. "Roxanne." He whispered with a sad tone. They haven't seen Roxanne in two long years when she got a call from her parents and she was forced to return back to her home in Dormount. The country they never knew existed till then. It was apparently a very small one. Build upon an island, but anyways it was there.

 "Anne" Avi said. "Hello Avi, it had been long time, Is everyone there with you?" She asked. "Yes, they are why?" Avi heard a sigh. "Put them on please" He put his phone in speaker. "Your highness, I am very sorry that I couldn't keep in touch for past few years, I wanted to. But things around the country is quiet crazy. It took time to settle. I was hoping that you all could spend your Christmas with me, this year." 

They all looked at each other, Avi just rolled his eyes. "Sure Roxanne, I missed you so much. I would like to catch up with you" Avni said. 'Sure your highness, I would be looking forward for your arrival." Avi took the phone away putting it off the speaker. "I thought you didn't wanted to see me again, is that offer is for me too Anne?" He asked. 

"Yes, I did say all didn't I? I just hope you are ready to digest another year of royal Christmas." Avi was confused. "What do you mean?" He asked. "you will see soon. Good bye, I will wait for you there." And she cut the call. "What was it about Avi, you look tensed." Avni asked with concern. "I thought doctors told you to be stress free, why are you thinking again?" Avi asked. "Because I am concerned about you, you are my best friend" She said. 

"I am fine, it was nothing. Just a short fling I had with Roxanne the summer I stayed with you because you weren't doing well. I was at a bad place and thing happened, and then she decided to leave just that." Avni hugged him.

"You are hurting, I know Avi, it is alright, you don't have to see her if you do not want to. I will understand. And no one will force you to do anything." Avi shook his head as he pulled back. "I am fine, and besides if Roxanne had called me on the number, I thought she might have deleted, there must me something she want, she said It will be a Royal Christmas. This should be exciting." Avi said looking at Avni.

 "Yes it would be, still if you feel you should stay we all will stay here with you Avi" He looked at Callahan as he hear those words coming out of his mouth. "Naa, I rather go and see what she is up to, then think what I might miss that is if you all up for it." They all nodded. "Then let's just do it." Avi said.

 And all of them looked at each other excitedly. But Only Avi knew it will not be very easy. Meeting her again. It will not be easy. But then again. When he ever backed out from a challenge? And sometimes he surprises himself with the strength he possesses.

 "Alright Anne, let's see what you are planning for me with a Royal Christmas." He said looking at the picture he took with her outside Violettown in WinterDell.     

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