Flower Crown • BLOAH •

Happy Endings

*15 Years Later*

Blake's POV

I dug through my bag, searching desperately for the keys that would let me inside the building.

My hands finally brushed against the cool metal and I pulled the keys out triumphantly. I quickly unlocked the door and went in, flicking on all the lights.

After watering all the plants and setting up the stations, I pressed the button that turned the 'OPEN' sign on. I stepped outside and stared contently at the big letters that said my business title, 'Petal Street'.

Within half an hour, the store was bustling with employees filling orders and clients hard at work creating their masterpieces.

A smile never left my face as I helped the younger kids who were struggling, unloaded new shipments of plant seeds, and answered phone calls.

I had the job of my dreams, turning a childhood passion into a well-paying career where I was my own boss.

It took a long time and hard work, but it was all worth it when I got a minute to breathe and look around at everything I'd accomplished.

Once the morning surge of customers had passed and things had settled down, I left to run a few errands.

When I arrived back at the shop, I found a stack of mail waiting for me. I sifted through it, throwing out the catalogs and setting the bills aside.

I had almost reached the bottom of the stack when I took notice of a special envelope. I opened it carefully and pulled out a wedding invitation. It was from Anthony and Jaden.

I couldn't contain my excitement, letting out squeals of joy and attracting the attention of everyone around me.

The day finally came to an end after seeming too long since I could hardly wait to call Jaden and talk about the details for hours.

Just as I reached for my phone, the door swung open. I was about to notify the person that we were closed until I realized it was Noah.

"Hey Blake, I got off early today so I came here." Noah explained.

"Look." I handed him the invitation.

"Well, I guess we're going to a wedding."

I nodded in agreement and picked up my phone to call Jaden. Noah scoffed, "Is that all you have to say to your husband?"

I grabbed the whistle hanging around his neck and pulled him towards me, placing a kiss to his lips with a smile.

"If you help me close up, I'll call him later."

Noah contemplated for a bit before agreeing and helping me put everything away and turn on the lamps that surrounded the growing plants.

We got ready to leave and I fished through my pocket for the keys I thought I just had. I eventually found them and locked up.

I held Noah's hand as we walked to his car, leaving mine safely parked in the lot behind the building.

As we drove home, I thought about the wedding we were going to soon. That made me remember details from our own wedding that was just a few months ago.

I could still clearly see the isle beautifully decorated, Noah and I's matching suits, and the smiling faces of all our family and friends.

But the best memory of all was undoubtedly when we exchanged vows. It was a sweet and sentimental moment that I'll never forget.

Blake, ever since the day I first saw you in the halls, I knew we were destined to be together.

Noah, I've always admired your capacity to love and care for others, no matter who they are. But you've especially cared for me every day since we met.

Blake, you make me feel like the luckiest man alive and I know I am.

Noah, you make me feel like the most special person in the world.

Thank you for choosing me.

Thank you for loving me.

I never thought I'd end up spending the rest of my life with my soulmate or that I would ever find someone who would make me this happy.

When I look back on all we've been through and how we stuck together throughout it all, I'm so grateful for all the bumps in our journey that made us even closer.

"I love you." I said, breaking the silence while staring at Noah intently.

He looked back at me, eyes leaving the road for a second before retuning, then he responded, "I love you too."

THE END

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A/N: Thank you all so much for reading! I really hope you enjoyed this book and I appreciate all the support I received while writing it. I cannot believe how far this story has come since I posted the first chapter. There are so many things I didn't even know were going to happen, but thank you all for remaining interested, even when the story took so many different turns. I'm going to miss writing this, but I look forward to the next book that I'm starting. If you enjoyed this book, consider reading my new book that's coming out next weekend which will most likely be '24 Hours'. Thank you again for taking the time to read my work and leaving comments and voting. I love y'all! Until the next one, smooches😘

Also, just to clarify, Blake owns a flower shop and works as a florist, and Noah works as the head coach of a college soccer team.