FINDING MR WRONG (B1)

Epilogue

EPILOGUE

JOLIE:
   Fate, he or she really has a twisted mind. I still don't know if this was the path to choose, but I chose it and so far, it's been pretty good. No, scratch that. It's been amazing actually.
The day when Aiden asked if there was something still there with Cade, everything changed for the better. Once I told him we were over for good, things have been so good. Naturally, Aiden knows I'll always love and support Cade, but only because of our son. Anything else we had is pretty much long gone.
When I knew I found the perfect guy for me, I still couldn't stop thinking about Cade. Even while being with Aiden, Cade was never far from my mind, but I think it's only because he was always around me. I've never really had the chance to breathe. Everything was intense. Like I couldn't breathe when he was around. Only when we kissed the last time, I said how it was and he backed off. He stayed around for Jamison, but he backed away from me. I was glad he did, as it's given me space to think. Not forgetting it also brought Aiden back to me.
That night, when I first called Aiden, I was thinking about him, but Cade was there too. It's only because I denied myself any happiness. What Cade put me through always stopped me from feeling any happiness. I denied it all, just for fear of feeling pain again. Only, I knew it was time to let go. I had to let go of my past and allow Aiden in.
So, what swayed my final answer? Well, apart from the obvious reasons, but it was my mum. She once told me that love shouldn't be hard. You know when it's right, and when it's not. You feel it in your entire body, your heart and soul. You know where you're truly meant to be, especially when you meet the one. No matter what hard times you both go through, you know you are meant to be when you fight for it. You know it's true when they fight tooth and nail, just to make you happy. They'll do anything for you, even die for you. They'd give up anything to be with you, and you with them.
Maybe Cade truly loved me, but I was never enough. It wasn't strong enough to leave her at the start. It wasn't strong enough to stay with me or his son. Yeah, he's trying now, and he's a great dad. It took a long time, but he pulled his shit together and he's living a good life. I only hope that one day, he'll find his true love.

It's been a year now since I told Aiden I want to be with him. We're still going strong, stronger than I ever imagined. With him, it's easy. I can breathe again. It's perfect. He's perfect, and for once in my life, I'm truly happy. He's living with us now. He moved in a few months later. I asked him too, only because he was pretty much here all the time anyway. Besides, I wanted his goodnight and his morning kisses. I wanted them all. I wanted him in my home, in my bed, forever, just like he wanted.
I know all about how Cade knew who Aiden was. Well, not personally, but he mentioned how he helped his dad after he'd taken ill. So, maybe fate was bringing us together for all this to happen? I'm not sure, but if it wasn't for me meeting any of them that day, would Cade have gone into the music store? Would he have walked by? Would that have prevented Aiden having those last few moments with his dad? Did my meeting Aiden help Cade? Is this the true reason we all met that day?
I think I was meant to meet Cade. I kinda like to think I helped him in making one of the biggest decisions of his life. Meanwhile, he would walk into that store, destined to give Aiden those few days. He told him how proud his dad was of him.
I know all about how he went to my parents too. As you can imagine, I was pissed. But then, he told me what happened, and how he fought for me. He told them how they didn't deserve any of us. I think that right there was one of the bravest things that anyone has ever done for me. Nobody's ever stood up to my dad, not even me. Well, aside from when I left, but before that his word was final.
Lord, I still can't believe he punched him. He actually hit him to protect my honour. (His words, not mine) His "visit" made a change though. It brought my mother back to me. She's still working on dad, but I've told her it's best to just leave him to it. Besides, I'm not ready to forgive him yet. Hey, it's not like you didn't know I was stubborn. Wait, I guess I know where I get that from now, huh? Oh well, maybe one day when hell freezes over... maybe then we'll talk.

"Happy Christmas, baby," Aiden said and handed over a small gift box. My brows nip together, wondering where he had this one hidden all day.
"I thought we opened all our gifts already? Where was this one?" I asked, and he grinned while his cheeks turn a little red.
"I had this one hidden. I kinda wanted to do this one when the little guy was tucked up in bed."
He then opened the small box and when I look down... Oh god, I lose my breath when I see a ring nestled in the centre of deep red velvet.
"Jolie-Addison Harper, I love you. I've never, in all my life loved anyone as much as I do you. I'm in love with you, and I umm... I was wondering if you'd like to spend the rest of our year's and beyond, together? Me you, Jamison and maybe even a few more kids. You know, down the line.
All I've known since looking into your sparkling blues..."
I'm blushing while I push his shoulder, to which he grins, telling me he's glad to be seeing them again. "But, I knew you were the one, and I fell hard for you. Jolie, will you marry me and make me the happiest man alive?"
Tears are rolling from my eyes, and I lean in and place a kiss against his lips.
"Yes! Yes, I'll marry you, Aiden. I love you so much."
I feel his smile while we kiss again, and when he pulled back, he placed the ring on my finger.
"A perfect fit," I tell him and he nods, agreeing.
"We are that, baby. We are that... Jesus, you're beautiful."
I feel my cheeks blush again, and after placing a loving kiss against his lips, we pull back a little.
"Now then, get your sexy ass upstairs. I want to see what your gift to me looks like, while wearing your ring."
Yes, I bought a sexy red number for tonight. Our engagement is a total bonus.
"Okay, baby. Umm, just wait here. I'll call you when I'm ready."
I end that by kissing the life out of him.

Oh lord, I've never been this happy before, not in a long time. He's not Mr Right. He's Mr Perfect, and he's all mine. Only mine, forever... I hope.

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AIDEN:
As soon as I hear the beginnings of George Michael sing, I smiled and run upstairs. Once I reach our room, I find the most beautiful woman I've ever set my eyes on. My woman. My beautiful woman is there, looking like the best Christmas present any man could ever wish for... and she's all mine, too.

"Happy Christmas, husband to be."
She ends that with a little twirl, allowing me to get a good look at her outfit.
"Oh, baby, happy Christmas." As I said this, I'm rushing over to lift her into my arms. She squeals with laughter before I bring her lips to my own.

"Christ, you're sexy as fuck."
Again, she giggled.
"Aiden,"
"Yes, baby..."
"Shut up and make love to me."
"Oh baby, with pleasure."

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THE END
By D.COLEMAN 2018

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