𝐿𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐴𝑢𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑦 𝐺𝑟𝑎𝒉𝑎𝑚( 𝐻𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝐴𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝐴𝑙𝑙?)

Resolutions (Chapter Ten)

 St Michael, Barbados

3:33 PM

Life is a precious thing. In which we often take it for granted and Adrianne felt like she had in the past.

As she looked out at the waves crashing into the life sized rocks on the shoreline tears trickled down her face.

She was alive. God had given her a second chance at life, to serve him, to appreciate loved ones, to cater to her family and most importantly to take care of herself.

Adrianne was always like a nurse to the people she loved. Nursing them back to health whenever need be. She often felt exhausted because of it. Like she wasn't enough but it was time that she cut back.

Focus on herself for a change.

However, it didn't mean that she would just forget about everyone else.

Christmas had been well spent, even though some things were to be done differently this year that didn't matter to the family.

They had Adrianne, alive and well and they had each other which was the most important thing.

Among the many gifts that Adrianne had received from her lover, a trip to one of the most beautiful tropical islands known to man had been the best one thus far.

They needed quality time together which was something they hadn't had in months.

Today marked New Years Eve. In a couple of hours what had been a rollercoaster ride of a year would finally come to an end and they would enter a new year, new beginnings filled with new opportunities.

It was mid-day, Aubrey had stepped out to make a call leaving Adrianne to have some time alone. Her day so far had been peaceful. Being on tropical islands really made one feel like all the problems of life didn't matter.

Everything just melted away. The island breeze was refreshing on her skin. 

"Thank you god. For everything that you've done for me, for giving me a second chance at life. You sent me Aubrey at a time in my life when I didn't even know if I would ever find love. You blessed me with two amazing kids and family" Tears brimmed her eyes.

"I love you mama and even though you're not here with me. I know that you're watching over me. I wish you could've met Aubrey and his family because they're amazing. In some ways I think God specifically sent her to me so that I'll have a mother figure I'm my life and although I it was you mama, I'm forever thankful because I know you approve of her" Aubrey stood at frame of the door, Adrianne's back faced him as he listened to her.

"She's helped me through so much of motherhood, she's done so much for me that I'll never be able to repay her in this life nor the next. She is an angel in human form!" Adrianne cried, looking up at the sky as she spoke everything that was in her heart.

"I wish you could've met your grandchildren because they're so awesome. I knew you would've loved Adonis because he loves art just like you mama. Promise she has the same face you would make at Troy when he would do something stupid when she's over us" Adrianne chuckled, making Aubrey do the same but quietly.

"Kenya and Troy, your other children, I'm working on getting Troy off the streets mom. I promise you that I am. He's been planning to go into the restaurant business- but he's still tied there and Kenya, dad and I are always worried about him. But I know you and God are looking over him" She spoke with fear in her voice. 

Aubrey knew that Troy was planning to leave the streets and go into the restaurant business but  he hadn't known that he was still tied and by Adrianne tone voice he was locked in deep.

Sniffling, she ended her conversation with God and her mom. 

"Mama, I know you told me that we would be together again one day and I believe in God's plan now more than ever. I felt your presence in the hospital mommy and I know you're still watching over us. Thank you for sending me Aubrey because you knew how badly I needed him god. I love him so much despite everything. Despite all the pain I love him" Aubrey couldn't stop his tears from falling. He was moved by her words.

He had put her through so much with other women, she had been through alot with the media not to mention Sophie.

"My goal for the New Year is that I be truly happy, with the love of my life. To be a good mother, sister and friend. To be the best servant of God that I can possibly be….lastly I hope that it's in your plan that Aubrey and i get married and that our marriage is a loving and successful one in your eyes. That's all that I want" And it was a wish that would be granted in due time.
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12:03 PM

Fireworks ignited the dark sky. Aubrey and Adrianne stood on their private beach. 

Entangled in each other's arms as they watched the beautiful scenery before them. Aubrey held her tightly, like he never wanted to let her go but not too tight.

Turning her head to meet his Aubrey covered her lips while kissing her passionately." Her hands found his face bringing him closer to her.

Sex was great and all but honestly just being close to her was enough for him at the moment.

Their lips moved in sync with each other, never pulling away from air. His lips moved to her neck causing her to moan as he found her sweet spot.

"I'm sorry for everything_" His breath heavy against her lips.

"Baby i-" He stopped her from talking any further.

"That I ever put you through Adrianne. I should've fought more to protect you from Sophie. The signs were right in front of me but I ignored them and for that I'll forever blame myself. I don't know what I'd do if I ever were to lose you-" It was now Adrianne's turn to stop him from speaking.

"You're not going too. I know you love me Aubrey, everything you do for our family says that. I love you with all my heart and I don't blame you for anything and I never will, baby" She spoke with all of her heart to him.

Their foreheads touched each other's emotions. He wanted to make love to her, as she did him but Aubrey didn't want to risk her health like that, so simple kissing had to be done for now.

It was no longer 2022 but 2023 and only the beginning of their everlasting happiness or so it seemed?

Because where there is love there is always someone trying to destroy it.

Sophie's New Year's resolution was only one thing to put her family back together no matter the cost.
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Happy New year everyone i hope the years has already kicked off amazingly for you guys. I wish you all the very best this year.

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