Stelena: Eternal Love (2)

31- Epilogue

Five years later

Elena's POV

Dear diary
Sorry it's been a while, things around here have been crazy. A lot has gone on over the past five years, and I still think I'm in shock over the amazing things we've been through.
I'm a Salvatore. For the past five years I've been Elena Salvatore, no longer Elena Gilbert. We've been married for five years now and together for almost ten years- how time flies!
Firstly, our children are growing up to be the confident, amazing people we'd hope they'd be. Isabella is seven, Bethany is five and a half, whilst our little Daniel only just turned four a few months ago. I fell pregnant on our honeymoon, which we went to Venice for. I was very shocked about it to say the least, but nevertheless we were all thrilled with the news. It was amazing to spend alone time with Stefan, plus we came away with one extra person. We were both so pleased when we found out that our baby would be a boy. I finally got my mini Stefan! He's just like Stefan with his looks and his personality. He's so kind and caring, and what's cutest is how he loves to sit on Stefan's desk and watch him work from home.
Isabella often helps me cook, she loves doing it and I'm glad because she's extremely good at it. She's still into drawing and has made some amazing pictures in the last five years. I honestly think she's going to be the next van Gogh because she has so much talent when it comes to drawing. Stefan and I have no idea where she got the talent from because neither of us can draw to save our lives. She's such a good big sister and role model to her siblings. I can't believe she's seven, I still remember bringing her home as a week-old newborn. I don't want to believe how fast time has past us by.
Bethany is still very much into princesses and unicorns. Like all of our kids, she's very intelligent however she's still a child at heart. She'll still give us cuddles and kisses and constantly wants us to play dolls with her. Both of our girls are at school now, it breaks my heart to see them go but I can't be too upset since I work close by.
I got a job at the secondary school which is only a few minute walk from the primary school that they attend. I teach food technology and from time to time, French. I couldn't be happier with my job, the students there never fail to put a smile on my face. Stefan still works as a lawyer and has become one of the best. He's worked his way up to the top of his agency and now he practically runs it. This reputation is impeccable and I always recommend my talented husband to anyone in need of a lawyer. I'm so proud of him. He never expected to get where he is now but he did.
Since we lived quite far from my parents, we decided to move closer to them. And I have to admit, the moving process was very emotional for me since we were moving out of the first house that Stefan and I owned together. Caroline moved in with Klaus whilst Bonnie moved in with Jeremy. They both still live close as they refused to move too far away from us and the kids. I'm glad because I didn't want to say goodbye to my best friends, and I know for a fact that the kids didn't. They love their aunties and uncles so much and it would break them if they moved away.
I don't think I could be happier right now, especially not since we're all human again. I know, it's crazy. I can't believe it either. Bonnie found a spell that allowed us to transition back into humans. Stefan and I didn't hesitate when saying that we want to be human. It now means that we can grow older together, with our kids, and we don't have to watch them die. We won't have to still live with their deaths and carry on with life. Caroline, Stefan, myself and even Klaus became human again which means that we can all procreate naturally without having to use a spell and we can all live human lives together.
I don't have to live in fear of anyone trying to harm our children since Katherine died about two years ago. Apparently Klaus finally lost his temper with her and, since she was so weak, ended up killing her. To be honest I was so happy when I found out, she threatened my whole family and now that she was gone, I didn't have to live with that fear looming over me anymore.
We've all been human for about two years now and none of us could be any happier if I'm honest. Not only am I human with an amazing husband and three perfect children, I'm also pregnant with our forth child. Hopefully, this one will be our last one but who knows, Stefan's always wanted a big family.
Because this pregnancy is a human, normal one it means that it's less painful and intense for me. I can't wait to have this baby, Stefan can't either. We found out the other week that we're expecting another baby boy and we've already come up with a name. We agreed on the name Ethan Caleb Salvatore for our precious little addition. We're not telling people the name until he's born though, so I really hope nobody reads this diary. I'm so happy that Daniel is going to have a brother to play with now. I think Stefan is too, actually I think he's really excited.
Damon, on the other hand, went and joined the army, which was a huge shock to us all. Stefan was devastated since it means that he won't see him a lot anymore. Plus, even though he decided to remain a vampire, he could still get blown up and die within a matter of second. It's a gruesome thought but it's one of the many thoughts we had when he first told us. I know the kids miss him because when we moved closer to everyone, they started seeing him more. But at the end of the day, it was Damon's decision and we have to respect it since we can't do anything about it. It would've hurt Damon if we'd told him how we really felt.
As for Stefan and I, we're great, amazing in fact. He's my rock. He's been my shoulder to cry on, my sunshine in the rain, my inspiration and enthusiasm. He's always been able to make me and the whole room smile, and he never fails to make me laugh. I fall more in love with Stefan each day and my love for him literally consumes me. Marrying Stefan was the best decision I've ever made. It's soon going to be our five year anniversary and we're going away to celebrate it. I'm looking forward to having a nice break with Stefan since we haven't even been out for a night in about six months. We've both been busy with work and looking after the kids so we just don't have the time to go out. So it will be well needed.
The past seven years have been a very emotional seven years but I wouldn't have them any other way. Without the hard times the good times we've had wouldn't have been possible so I'm thankful for everything we've been through. I love my husband and my four kids so much and would never want to imagine my life without them. Thinking back to it, I still remember being that student who never dreamed of having kids, since she knew that her boyfriend was a vampire. It makes me smile to think of how far we've come since then. Back then, I had no responsibilities other than keeping myself fed and maintaining my grades and I had a boyfriend, who I loved and still love dearly. Now, I'm a mother of three becoming four, and have been married for five years now. If I knew this life was coming for me, I swear I would've wanted time to move by fast. This life is far better than any other life I would've anticipated for myself. Mine and my family's lives are so precious to me and I want to ensure we all have a good one. I can't believe how much Stefan and I have grown over the years, going from those careless teenagers to having a lot of responsibilities. I'm ecstatic with the way that life has turned out for us all. I don't know where life will take us, but I'm excited to find out!
The eternal love of our family is what has kept us all going. I guess it's true what they say, happily ever afters really do exist.
Love Elena x

AN: I AM EMOTIONAL BECAUSE IT IS THE END OF THEIR STORY. I hope you liked the end...
Comment on what you want the bonus chapter to be. I have some ideas for a honeymoon but I've got ideas for a flash forward which will be based on an event in the epilogue.
An Author's note will also be out tonight so please read because it's a little thank you to you all. After the author's note I'll publish the bonus chapter ASAP.
-Chelsea X