4 Leaf Clover - ᴹˣᴹˣᴹˣᴹ

Epilogue.

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A lot can happen in two years - in fact, Clover was turning 22 today. He had matured into a wonderful, successful and passionate young man. Of course, the things he had endured had matured him a lot, and others often thought he was older than he was. Few people could declare they knew a 22-year-old CEO with a white house shared with his 3 lovers. Despite everything he tolerated, Clover was proud to say his life was an accomplishment and was proud of everything.

Volvic Estates was experiencing unparalleled wealth. The financial charts depicted a consistent upward trajectory, highlighting the company's strong financial position, while its extensive network of connections across the country was blossoming. Employee conflict had reached an all-time low under the resolute leadership of Clover. As CEO, Clover's influence exceeded mere authority; it represented the ability to instigate meaningful change and extend the company's reach to even the most remote corners of the country. Leveraging his position, Clover adeptly encouraged seamless and impassioned collaboration within the organization.

In the past two years, his seizures had slowed although they transpired once in a while. His medication had been adjusted three times, but none of them had subdued his seizures and only prevented them from happening frequently. Even as doses went up, Clover would become skittish and sense seizures coming. He understood he had to lie on the floor and ring someone before the seizure commenced, usually, it was one of his lovers. This was quite infrequent, it only happened when his medication wasn't nearby or he felt he couldn't take the medication in time.

One of his seizures had happened at work, and Chloe discovered him before he could ring someone for help. The seizure lasted 11 minutes, and he was rushed to hospital. After that, Elio rang him every day to remind him to take his medication and make sure it was nearby.

Finley's garden was truly a sight to behold, a vibrant oasis of beautiful flowers and Clover helped him each day. Together, they planted a wide variety of flora, and truly enjoyed it together. Somehow they even managed to convince Yuki and Elio to join some days. Even two years later, their hard work was showing through those bluebells Clover gifted Finley. They were flourishing and gracing the garden with their stunning blooms each summer. The garden was such a kaleidoscope of colour in the spring and summer, it was almost a homemade meadow. The fragrance was delectable too, such sweet floral scents wafting into the house complimented the food Elio would lovingly cook.

Yuki had recently rekindled his passion for Aikido, a traditional Japanese martial art that he had practised as a child. Engaging in Aikido had become a delightful pastime for Yuki, and its positive impact was unmistakable from the radiant expression on his face. Every week, after attending his Aikido class, Yuki would return brimming with energy, eager to demonstrate the new techniques he had learned to everyone. This often led to lively playfights and wrestling matches that would last late into the night. Despite being the older partner in the relationship, Yuki exhibited the most enthusiasm and energy when he was immersed in activities that brought him joy.

Elio had recently discovered a newfound passion for crochet, much to the amusement of his partners. Despite the gentle teasing, he found the craft to be a source of comfort and creativity, especially on rainy or lazy days when he couldn't indulge in his usual outdoor activities like hiking. Elio delighted in purchasing soft, fluffy materials to create an array of clothing for his partners, and he was currently engrossed in crafting a cosy blanket for them. While Yuki affectionately referred to him as an "old soul," and Finley playfully labelled him as "adorable," Clover took Elio's creations seriously and often served as the willing tester for the different materials. Elio's genuine joy in giving his handmade creations to his partners was evident, and he was always eager to discuss his latest projects with them.