Famously Yours - Sequel to A Famous Affair

Famously Yours chapter 24

It seems like life has been whizzing by in one beautiful blur. The weeks have been passing by in a crazily busy way, yet I'm happier than I've ever felt in my entire life.

I am now officially divorced and unofficially engaged. As promised by Jonny's solicitor; the decree absolute landed on my desk within weeks of them being contacted. So true to his word, Jonny replaced the jinxed ring that he had bought prior to our weekend away in Devon. Instead, I was summoned from my office one day and surprised to find Jonny in the small reception room, along with his film star smile, stood beside someone from the high end jewellers, Boodles. Jonny never wanted a media circus over our looking at engagement rings together. He wanted it to be privately enjoyed, to be quietly treasured. So he had Boodles come to us, yet another perk of him being Mr. Jonny Riley.

So together, we excitedly looked at gorgeously crafted rings all of that wonderful afternoon; settling on a ring that was more exquisite than I could ever had imagined. We both fell in love with a striking cluster ring. A platinum wowser, set with nine exquisitely round, brilliant cut diamonds: ridiculously expensive, but beautifully breathtaking nonetheless.

Although we've decided to not go public with our engagement until after Jake and Lydia's wedding, I still put that beautiful ring on my wedding finger as often as I bloody well can. I can't put into words what it will mean to eventually be able to wear that ring in public. It's the significance of what that ring truly means. It's telling the world that regardless of all the pain and heartache Jonny and I have caused and gone through, our love is real. Our love is true and stubbornly strong. So I'll be wearing that precious ring with bursting pride and happiness, because I know that one day soon; I'm going to become Mrs. Jonny Riley.

I can't wait to eventually tell Lissy and Lottie. I genuinely believe that they'll be happy with our exciting news. They're now happily coming to Chelsea each weekend, and they've even suggested coming during some of their school holidays too. Shawn is more than happy with this, because he's moving very soon. He's definitely staying in the Cheltenham area. He doesn't want the girls having to change secondary schools and I have to say, I completely agree with him. They've already had to adapt to so many changes happening within their lives. Changing schools as well, may just be too big an ask. Besides, Shawn likes living in Cheltenham. Apparently he's bought a modernised period terraced property that is just perfect for him and the girls.

Although my chats with Shawn aren't often, they're relaxed and easy to have. He's genuinely finding his feet. He has even attempted a few tentative dates, but freely admits that he's nowhere near yet ready to enter into a steady relationship. I guess it will take time to allow himself to love again, but at least he's headed in the right direction.

I have no doubt that when he least expects it, Shawn will fall head over in heels with a woman who is truly deserving of all his love. He just needs to learn to trust again. This isn't me feeling guilty either, I'm done with all of that. This is me, simply stating the hard truth. I'm happy. Shawn is getting happier. We are both in a place that is right for us now. Nothing and no one can drain away my guilt-free happiness. I only wish I could give some of that happiness to Erin.

Although she's armed with the knowledge that Griffin's death has been officially cited as accidental by the coroner, in her hurting heart, she still believes that he intentionally killed himself because of her. I guess we'll just never know whether that to be true or not. Nor do I really care. As callous as that sounds, I still find it difficult to feel much of anything where Griffin Denley is concerned. Of course, I absolutely feel for Erin. I'm not a complete bitch. It's just hard to feel sad about the death of someone who simply was a complete bastard during most of his adult life.

After everything that Erin has told me about him, I suppose I do have just a shred of understanding of why Griffin became such a bastard. However, it still doesn't change the fact, that when he died; he unfortunately died a bastard.