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epilogue

Isabella's POV

After all the ups and downs, the laughter and tears, we finally made it. The last few months have been a whirlwind of emotions, but today, standing here in our new home, everything feels just right.

"Ang ganda talaga ng bahay natin, Alex," I said as I looked around the living room. We had just moved into our new place a week ago, and every corner of it still felt like a dream come true.

He wrapped his arms around me from behind, resting his chin on my shoulder. "Perfect na ito, Isa. Just like us."

I smiled, leaning back into his embrace. After the wedding, we decided to start fresh in a new place—a home we could call our own. Every detail of this house was a reflection of our journey together, from the framed photos of our travels to the cozy reading nook by the window where I planned to write my next book.

"Alam mo, Isa," Alex said softly, "this is just the beginning. Ang dami pa nating pwedeng gawin together. I can’t wait to see what the future holds."

"Me too, Alex," I whispered, turning around to face him. "But for now, I’m just happy to be here with you."

We spent the rest of the day unpacking boxes, arranging furniture, and just enjoying the process of turning this house into our home. It was exhausting, but there was a sense of fulfillment in every little thing we did together.

As the sun began to set, we decided to take a break and have dinner on the balcony. The view from our new place was breathtaking—the city lights twinkling in the distance, the sky painted in hues of pink and orange.

"Perfect ending to a perfect day," I said, taking a sip of the wine Alex had poured for us.

"Cheers to us," he replied, clinking his glass with mine. "And to all the adventures that lie ahead."

We sat there in comfortable silence, just enjoying each other's company and the serenity of the moment. I couldn't help but think about how far we've come—from the chaotic days of high school to the rollercoaster ride of our relationship, and now, here we were, starting our life together as husband and wife.

"Alam mo, Alex," I said after a while, "if someone had told me back then na ganito ang magiging ending ng story natin, I wouldn’t have believed them. Pero ngayon, I wouldn’t have it any other way."

He smiled, his eyes full of love as he looked at me. "Me too, Isa. Lahat ng nangyari, it brought us here. And I’m grateful for every moment, kahit gaano pa kahirap."

"Basta, I’m just happy we made it," I said, my heart swelling with gratitude. "Happy and grateful na ikaw ang kasama ko."

That night, as we lay in bed, wrapped in each other's arms, I couldn’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of contentment. Everything we had been through—the challenges, the heartaches, the victories—had led us to this moment. And it was perfect.

Before drifting off to sleep, I whispered, "I love you, Alex."

He pulled me closer, his voice full of warmth as he replied, "I love you too, Isa. More than you’ll ever know."

*****

Alexander's POV

The following morning, I woke up to the sound of birds chirping and the soft rays of the sun filtering through the curtains. Isa was still asleep beside me, her face peaceful and content. I watched her for a few moments, marveling at how lucky I was to have her in my life.

Quietly, I got out of bed and made my way to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. It had become our little tradition—I would cook, and she would try to guess what I was making just by the smell. I smiled at the thought as I started whisking the eggs for an omelet.