My Pain Laughs in the Face of Yours

Epilogue

Five years later

"Newt." I whisper softly careful to wake Newt.

He grumbles and rolls over. Rolling my eyes I whisper in his ear,"Happy Fifth Anniversary."

This grabbed Newts attention. He rolled over and kissed my cheek.

I smiled and got up. I pat his shoulder and say,"We have to get ready for our lunch with family."

He grumbles and whines,"Do we have to! Why can't we just stay in bed and you can tell me how much you love me!"

I chuckled and replied,"As great as that sounds this lunch is going to be special. All of our family and friends will be there. Now get your butt up."

Newt grumbles but gets up anyway. I was already ready so I walked out. I go into Juniors room to see him already ready and dressed up nicely.

He grins at me and squeals quietly,"I am so excited to see his face!"

I nod excitedly along with him.

After Newt had gotten ready with much complaining and we drove to the restaurant.

When we got there we met up with our family and friends and then made our way inside.

Even though Newt complained a lot this morning he seemed to be having a good time. While he was looking away I got out of my seat and got down on one knee.

I hadn't told any of my family or friends except for Junior.

Everyone gasped and Newt turned around. His hands flew to his mouth and he started to tear up.

The rest of the restaurant had turned to us and I was ecstatic.

"Newt. You are the reason I wake up every morning. The reason I look forward to the days to come. My happiness when I have none. You are my future. I am one lucky guy to be able to love you and have that love returned. I would go through hell forever if it means that I would be able to see you smile.

So Newt, will you do me the honor of being my forever?"

Newt was grinning and tears rolled down his face. He nodded frantically and I happily slipped the ring on his finger and hugged him.

The rest of the day we all celebrated.

I couldn't help but feel I was lucky to have everything I do now.