Back To My Arms (sequel to The New Guy)

Epilogue

---July 31, 2010---

~Hope's POV~

28 more days. 4 weeks until Nick and I get married. We decided to get married on the 28th of August since Mom's birthday is August 27th and Dad's birthday is August 29th. I wish Mom and Dad were both still alive so they could be at my wedding. I had already asked Dad to walk me down the isle but I was also gonna ask Mom if she wanted to be my Maid of Honour. Nick's father was nice enough to offer to walk me down the isle but I politely declined. I know Mom and Dad will be with my so I'll just walk down the isle imagining they're with me.

I remember, when I was little, Mom would always put my hair in braided pigtails and we'd talk and laugh and joke around while she was doing it. And then afterwards, we'd do out nails and she'd put a touch of blush on me to make me feel grown up.

With Dad, my best memory is his hugs. He always gave the deepest, most loving hugs. Whenever I was sad, I could always run to him and he'd hug me and it would make me feel better, instantly. Also, he'd always sing to me. His beautiful singing voice would always make me happy, no matter what.

I really miss everything about my parents. They're the best parents I could ever ask or wish for.

~Christian's POV~

It's been about 13 months since Mom and Dad died and I gotta say, it's been hell.

Ashley and I have been visiting their graves a lot though. We go once a week to put flowers on their graves and talk to them. We specifically get lilies to place on their graves because that was Mom's favourite flower.

I remember, when I was just a little boy, I used to draw pictures of lilies for Mom and she'd stick them on the fridge or even frame some of them and put them on the wall. Oh, she'd smile so hard after I'd give her a drawing. I think I was like 5 when I used to do that. I think that's one of the best memories I have with mom because of her smiling.

The greatest memory with Dad...that's a tough one. We have so many great memories together because he was my role model. I remember sometimes we'd go onto the Ferris wheel and he'd make it stop right at the top and we'd watch the sunset. I remember whenever the sun would start to set, he'd say the same line every time.

"Thank you, God. It's beautiful."

I can't help but tear up as I think about these memories. I miss them both so much but at least they're in a better place.

~Jedell's POV~

These past 13 months have been horrible for me. I often get jealous of my friends because they still have their parents but I don't.

When Dad died, I was so heartbroken. He was the light of my life other than Joshua and our child. He was my hero and my best support system. He was always there for me whenever I needed him, no matter what. Even when I grew up and moved out of Neverland, he'd still be there for me whenever I wanted to talk to him. He would always call me, once a week, to check up on me to make sure I was okay. Even just hearing his voice, when I answered the phone, would calm me down and make me happy. I'm gonna miss his voice so much for the rest of my life.

With Mom, everything was different. We hardly ever got along because we weren't exactly the same type of person. But, I remember one time when I was about 6 years old, I noticed how close her and Rylee were and I got extremely jealous of that and I even told Mom that. I remember she chuckled slightly and brushed my hair out of my face and smiled at me and said,

"Jedell, you have nothing to be jealous of. I love you both equally. You're both my beautiful princesses and that's never gonna change. Here, how about we all do something together but you can choose what we do. But first, can I have a hug?"