Epilogue: Deserve You, Not

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Narrator's POV

In the mid of summer, the sun confidently rose, greeting all the living beings on earth. Lauren was holding Camila's hand in the delivery room, giving Camila mental support. Camila was giving birth to her baby. Camila was screaming and crying, trying to push her baby out. Lauren was tense when she saw how Camila was in pain. She was tense, but she stayed calm. Although it was not her baby, Lauren was present to support Camila as Camila wanted.

Sean was at the hospital, too. He came a bit later. He was not in the delivery room since Camila only wanted Lauren. He was a little bit disappointed, but he understood. He did not mind because he would like Camila to have a peaceful mind when giving birth to the baby. The most important to him was the well-being of the baby and Camila.

Camila held on to Lauren tight and screamed for the last time, not long before the baby's cry filled the delivery room. Everyone in the room was happy, celebrating with them. Lauren's kissed Camila's head as she did it successfully and gave birth to her beautiful baby boy. Camila was sweating and worn out. She smiled and shed happy tears when she finally held the baby in her arms.

"Hi, baby Val..." Camila gently greeted her baby. They agreed to name him Val, the strong, powerful, and healthy one. Camila looked at Lauren, who had been staying by her side the whole time, giving her immense, incredible support.

Lauren gently smiled and looked at Camila and the baby. She was genuinely so happy for them. Camila touched Lauren's chin and kissed Lauren, thanking her for loving them.

"I love you," Camila said. "He loves you, too." Camila did hope Lauren would accept the baby, which was not Lauren's, to be part of them, but she never dared to wish that Lauren would love the baby, which would remind Lauren of how wrong Camila had done to her. How Lauren showed her love and support for the baby was amazing beyond words.

"I love you and our little one." Lauren's answer made Camila smile broadly.

Lauren had been an amazingly supportive girlfriend during Camila's pregnancy. She was so caring and loving more than anyone around Camila, even though it was not her baby, even though the baby could remind of her how Camila had hurt in the past. However, Lauren chose to think and see the good things and set the bad memories aside. Lauren accepted the baby would be part of her life with Camila. Camila did not demand it but was glad Lauren loved her and the baby.

Camila and Lauren undoubtedly did not exclude Sean. They had met and talked since Lauren was out of the hospital a month later. Sean had the same rights as they did, but trusted the baby with Camila and Lauren. He would be there for his baby boy whenever the little one needed him. Camila and Lauren were going to raise the baby together with love. Therefore, they decided to move in together, to Camila's house a week after Lauren's birthday in June. Camila and Lauren had not discussed marriage yet, but both of them agreed on heading that way.

Their friends and family were happy for them. Sean, who was crazy about Perrie but Perrie had not given out the green light, also got the chance to hold his baby before others. Alejandro and Sinuhe were in happy tears, looking at their very first grandson in the hospital room. They once were afraid that he would not make it due to Camila's condition. Sofia greeted the baby by introducing herself as the cool aunty. Ally, along with Dinah and Normani, who had made their relationship official recently, was there, too. They believed the baby was a strong one, just like his name, since he survived even though her mother once tried to end her own life. They all welcomed the baby joyfully.

Since everything went well and Camila and the baby boy were doing well beyond their expectation, Camila could go home on the same day. They left the hospital in the afternoon. The news spread fast. The paparazzi got the pictures of Camila, Lauren, and the baby leaving the hospital. Camila and Lauren did not bother and let them ruin their happy day. It was not the first time the picture of Camila and Lauren was out there.

The news about Camila and Lauren was on the media since Lauren was in the hospital. The media caught Camila regularly visiting Lauren at the hospital for a month. Camila did not run away or hide from them. She did not confirm her relationship with Lauren through an official statement nor posted anything on social media, but she held Lauren's hand and shared kisses with Lauren in public. She did not see the need to confirm anything. Her relationship was hers to have and enjoy. She might not confirm her relationship with Lauren, but she did not hide Lauren from anyone anymore.

Life was better for them when they loved each other more and in a better way. Camila had switched to a new label that served her music better. Her ninth album, which was out-released on the same day she gave birth to her baby boy, had a big success, topping the charts globally. Camila believed the artistic freedom she had by joining her new label, and the love from Lauren had made a significant contribution to the success of her new album. She was still amazed by all the things she received when she was happier and loved Lauren better.

Lauren's career was going well, as well. Her beautifully incredible yet emotional documentary was applauded by many. She received two prestigious awards from two big events for the documentary, which she almost lost her life making it. All of this made her one of the most honored directors in the field. She could not thank her team and Camila enough for the winnings. She indeed returned to the jungle to get the last shots that she missed due to the accident. She might almost lose her life there, but she got her life back and better afterward, together with Camila.

Since Camila met Lauren in person for the first time, Camila fell for Lauren immediately. Lauren, who realized the chemistry they had in such a short time, could not deny the feeling that grew inside her. The insane attraction, the meaningful stare, and the undeniable chemistry had led them to a kiss, a kiss that soon turned into a hot summer fling. The misunderstanding, the insecurity, and the jealousy stepped in even before they acknowledged each other's true feelings.

Camila, the younger one, who had a lot of dreams since she met Lauren was persistent in holding on to her dreams and her feeling for Lauren. Lauren, the older one, who was visionary, stepped up, and put aside her ego, to clarify what she and Camila wanted for real. They sat down and had a heart-to-heart conversation. They sincerely shared their thoughts and feelings, and they found themselves on the same page that their hearts were beating for each other, wanting the same thing. They found love, they almost lost midway, but they found their way back to each other's hearts.

Eventually, the celebrated young director, who did not have time for love, who could only wish for her favorite diva in her dream, who did not think she deserved the diva, and the talented beautiful diva, who seemed to jump from one to another relationship quickly, who never thought she would have a freedom to love and to be loved, and who thought she did not deserve the young director's love, lived together joyfully and peacefully ever after. Camila and Lauren chose love. They chose to believe they deserved each other's love. They deserved each other as they needed each other's love. It was not only because they wanted and needed each other's love but also because they could love each other more.

 It was not only because they wanted and needed each other's love but also because they could love each other more

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