Nights Like This

Epilogue 1

** A Public Declaration**

The issue of their relationship being kept hidden from the public had been a source of tension between Deni and Janie. Janie had expressed her feelings, feeling like she was living in the shadows, and Deni understood that her girlfriend's concerns were valid.

One evening, as they lounged in their apartment, Janie had a particularly difficult day at work, and her frustration reached its peak. She looked at Deni, her eyes filled with a mix of hurt and anger.

"Deni, I can't keep feeling like I'm your secret. It's as if you're ashamed of being with me," Janie finally voiced the feelings that had been eating away at her.

Deni understood the gravity of Janie's emotions and felt a pang of guilt for not addressing the issue sooner. She took a deep breath and reached for Janie's hand. "Janie, I'm not ashamed of you. I love you more than anything, and I'm sorry for making you feel that way."

Janie nodded, her tears welling up. "I just wish we could be open about our relationship. I want the world to know that we're together, and I don't want to hide anymore."

Deni squeezed Janie's hand and made a decision. "You're right, Janie. We shouldn't hide our love. Tomorrow, I'm going to do a television interview, and I'm going to announce that we're together. I want the world to know that you're my girlfriend and that I'm proud to be with you."

Janie's eyes widened in surprise, and then a radiant smile crossed her face. "You would do that for me?"

Deni nodded, her own smile matching Janie's. "I'll do it for us, because our love is worth celebrating, and I want the world to see how much you mean to me."

The following day, Deni went to her television interview, accompanied by Janie. As the cameras rolled and the host asked her about her personal life, Deni took a deep breath and looked at Janie.

With a voice filled with love and determination, Deni spoke, "I want to take this moment to make an announcement. This incredible woman beside me is Janie-Seine Palmers, and she's not just my best friend; she's my girlfriend. We've kept our relationship private for too long, but today, I want the world to know that I'm proud to love her, and I'm not hiding our love any longer."

The studio audience erupted in applause, and the love between Deni and Janie shone brightly on their faces. It was a moment of triumph for their relationship, a declaration of their love, and a public acknowledgment that they were meant to be together.

As they left the interview, hand in hand, Deni and Janie knew that their love was now an open book for the world to see. Their journey had been a testament to the power of love, and their declaration was a celebration of their unwavering commitment to each other.