Falling for the Leclerc's

Epilogue

2 years later
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Grace's pov

"Morning mon amour!"

I love waking up to Charles' voice. That's why I look forward to every morning.

We moved in together almost a year and a half ago now...in our house, in Miami.

We're both constantly travelling, me for my modelling jobs and Charles for his races, but we don't mind and we both manage to find the time for each other.

I often go to his races to support him and he often comes to my runaway shows to support me.

Charles won his first drivers world championship last year, and he's fighting for it again this year.

Everything is perfect now.

Arthur and me are best friends, our bond stronger than ever. When we think back when we were dating, we just make jokes about it and laugh.

He even has a girlfriend now, Lily. She's a model like me and I even introduced them together. They're the cutest couple and are so in love.

"Grace!" Charles says and I look at him with a smile on my face.

"Yes, my love?"

"You just zoned out for a bit there" Charles says and gives me a small kiss.

"We need to get up, we don't wanna be late" He says and starts getting up from the bed.

"You still won't tell me where we're going?" I whine and give him my puppy eyes.

Charles looks at me as if he's about to give in and tell me where we're going but instead he says 'no' and leaves the room with a smirk.

It's okay though because I also have a surprise he doesn't know about.

I guess we're even.

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                           Grace's pov

Charles drives us towards the harbour, one of his hands intertwined with mine.

"We're here!" Charles says while stopping the car, getting out and walking towards his yacht.

"So...you're planning to give me a ride and then abandon me in the middle of the sea?" I ask sarcastically to tease him.

"Hmm...close." Charles says and takes my hand, leading me towards the yacht. "We're going on a date."

Once we're on deck, Charles goes to stay the yacht, leading us towards the open sea.

I wrap my arms around him, while enjoying the view.

Once we're in open sea, Charles turns off the engine.

The rest of the day is spent swimming, tanning and dancing.

"You know, you've gotten better at slow dancing." I tell him while looking in his eyes.

"That's because I have had a good teacher." he says and leans in for a kiss.

When the sun starts to set, we start hearing back to shore.

I look at how the sun melts into the sea and I think of how lucky I am and how happy I am at how my life turned out.

"Ms Diaz? Care to join me?"

I turn around and I see that Charles is sitting on top of a blanket, holding two wine glasses. There's a few candles spread everywhere and a slow, romantic music can be heard in the background.

I immediately sit down, wrapping my hands around his neck while kissing him.

"I thought we could have a nice dinner together but if you want to continue this to the room below deck-" Charles says when I pull away.

"Don't finish that sentence!" I say while slapping his arm playfully.

"What? A man has his needs!" He says and I roll my eyes.

We eat the delicious food that Charles has prepared while drinking wine, me pretending to...and entertaining ourselves with conversation.

Once Miami is all lit up in lights, I get up, getting close to the edge of the boat, admiring the view.

"This is beautiful!" I say while looking ahead.

"It is." Charles says, even though I know he's referring to me.

I turn around, trying not to blush when...

Charles is standing with one knee on the floor, with a small, open box in his hands. Inside, there's a beautiful diamond ring.

Charles is smiling and I'm left speechless.

"Charles!" I say while I feel tears stinging my eyes.

"Mon amour..." he says softly.

I get closer to him, and he takes one of my hands in his, his eyes never leaving mine.

"I've been thinking a lot about our past and our future, and I realize that I made a huge mistake when I let you go. I know that I hurt you deeply, and I'm truly sorry for that. But I also know that I love you more than anything in this world, and I want to spend the rest of my life making it up to you."

Charles is tearing up as well, and I feel like my heart is about to stop beating.

"I want to be the person who supports you, who makes you laugh, who holds you when you cry, and who loves you unconditionally. I want to be your partner in every sense of the word. I know that it won't be easy, but I'm willing to work hard to build a future together. Will you give me that chance?"

He says while smiling at me.

"Will you marry me?" Charles asks while stroking the hand that he's holding with his thumb.

I start nodding my head, not being able to form a full sentence, while trying to hold back tears.

"Yes!" I exclaim.

Charles gets up on both of his feet now, wrapping his arms around me and spinning me in the air.

When he puts me down, he takes the ring out of the box, putting it on my ring finger.

It fits perfectly.

I cup his face with my hands and kiss him fiercely.

"You made me the happiest man in the world." He tells me and I melt in his arms.

My tears are rolling down my cheeks now and Charles wipes them away.

This is unbelievable.

"I love you, Charles Leclerc!" I tell him genuinely.

"I love you, Grace Leclerc!" he tells me with a smirk.

"You can't call me that yet!" I respond with a giggle.

"I think I can call my fiancée whatever I want."

We both hug each other, standing there in each other's embrace.

"I promise I'll be the best husband to you." Charles says while pulling away, to look me in my eyes.

I truly believe him, with no doubt.

"And...you're also going to be the best dad." I say while whispering against his lips.

"What?" Charles asks, unsure if he heard me right, his eyes lightning up.

I take one of his hands, putting it on my belly.

Charles features soften, his eyes looking in mine, waiting with anticipation for me to confirm it.

"I'm pregnant." I tell him with a smile.

Charles engulfs me in his arms, while exclaiming. I've never seen him this happy before.

I've never felt more happy, more safe, more loved.

I can't wait to start this new chapter of my life, with the love of my life by my side.

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