𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐟 𝐔𝐬 - (𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐓𝐰𝐨) ·˚ ༘·

𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

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𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐯 :

"Taylor, you're going to have to trust me, it's going to be ok, honey, I promise" Mom said softly, "But mom it's not, I'm going to loose him, he's too sick" I began to weep, tears running down my face. "Taylor, you have to try and be strong, be positive, you can't let Joe think you're feeling weak, it'll make him weaker" Mom said softly. "Mom, thankyou, for everything, I don't know what I'll do without you" I smiled through my tears, "Taylor, I'm forever thankful to be blessed with such an amazing daughter" Mom smiled, "Mom" I replied, pulling her into an embrace.

We hugged for a few moments, "I need to go and see Joe" I said pulling away, "Taylor, you need some you time, maybe we can go out with the kids for a bit, Joe doesn't need you by his side 24/7" Mom replied, "I guess you're right" I chuckled.

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We decided to go to the local national park, with the kids. It's very picturesque here, the rugged mountains towered up into the sky. The kids were running down the path, having fun, I know they are worried about their dad, and miss him very much. I can't find the words to tell them how bad the situation is with Joe's health, I'm going to have to do it soon.

"Tag" Logan chuckled, tapping Blair harshly on the shoulder, "Ugh" she replied and chased after him, Margot followed.

All of a sudden, Logan tripped over and the girls followed, falling like dominoes. They stayed face down on the grass for a few short moments, before bursting into fits of laughter. "Are you guys ok?" I said, half chuckling. "Yeah mommy" Blair smiled, standing up, covered in mud. I guess when you're three years old you don't really give a shit about those kinds of things. Margot and Logan followed and we continued our walk. We ended up walking for a couple of hours, it my thoughts a break from Joe and all of the other stresses, of being me.

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Joe and I decided to go out into the hospital gardens for a bit, the sun was beginning to set. We sat on the bench amongst sweet smelling flowers as the sky was being painted a beautiful orange.

"Taylor" Joe said slowly, "Yeah?" I replied. "This is just perfect" he smiled, "Yeah it is" I smiled back.

"Taylor, I don't know how to put this, but even if we don't have forever together, we need to make the most of what time I have left" Joe said, his voice damp with emotion. "I'm still holding onto hope, that we get through this" I replied, half lying. My hope of Joe living is running dry, but I'm trying to keep being optimistic, to keep myself from breaking completely.

Ever since Joe has been diagnosed with cancer, it has pushed everyone to their limits. Everyone is trying to stay strong for each other. Joe is in so much pain, I would do anything to take his disease away from him, erase the physical and mental pain he is going through. Even put it onto me.

"I'm trying to" Joe replied. I know he's fighting as hard as he can, but will it be enough.

I'm terrified, I'm terrified I'm going to loose him, the love of my life, the farther of my kids. I'm terrified, I'm not going to be able to marry him, have some sort of eternity with him.

"Taylor" Joe said softly, "What's wrong" I replied. "Look, I know you've been wanting to get married for a long time, so have I. We just haven't had the chance, I know this may sound ridiculous, but I don't want to die without being your husband Taylor. I know I'm pretty much, dying, right now but if by some miracle, some chance we get over this. I've asked your mom and dad a while ago, for permission, and they said yes. Taylor I don't want to force you into anything, I never would, but marrying you is my greatest wish. You are the love of my life, you are my other half, my best friend, the mother of our children. Taylor, love, I know I don't have anything to propose to you with, and I can't promise you anything but, if we get through this, will you do the greatest honour, of marrying me.

"Joe, yes!" I replied, with happy tears flowed down my cheeks, I hugged Joe. We held our embrace and we kissed, it felt like the longest kiss I have ever had, the longest kiss known to man.

After, we walked around the gardens for a while, just enjoying the simple moments

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