Player 99

Epilogue

AN: So this is the end guys. I'm sorry to say that too. Thank you so much for reading. I hope you enjoyed reading Paige's and Justin's story. I had fun righting it, though I have to admit it became a pain in the ass sometimes, but now that the end is here, I'm in love with how it came out and I'm pleased to say. But i don't think there will be a sequel, if you're wondering. So thank you for coming on this journey with me and please, love like there's no tomorrow, because though you're risking getting hurt, the joy and feel of love can sooth over past mistakes. Just a word for the future. Love you guys, XOXO Gaby. 

*Paige's POV* 

I was washing the dishes when the front door opened. I heard footsteps patter down the hall and something fell to the ground. It sounded like a bag, probably a backpack. The twins were probably home. I didn't look up as the footsteps entered the kitchen. I heard a huff and something sat on the counter next to me. 

"Hi, mom," my son JJ said. Justin Junior, named after his brave and loving father. I looked up and smiled. He looked so much like him it hurt a bit. Light blond hair, blue eyes, dimples graced his cheeks, strong, mature face. The only thing he got from me was my button nose. At 8 years old, I already knew he was going to be a catch as he got older. His sister was going to have to fight off the girls to be able to get to her brother.

"Hi JJ," I greeted. "Where's your father and your sister?" He glanced at the sink, probably hinking that I was going to make him finish up for me, before answering. 

"Dad and Nadia are getting the groceries out of the car," he grumbled, crossing his arms. I tsked at him, rinsing a dish before setting it one the dish towel next to me. 

"You left your father and younger sister get the food out by themselves?" I asked. JJ was older than Nadia by five minutes.

"Yes he did, and for that, he gets no video games tonight," a new voice said. It was Justin. My husband of almost 9 years. I shut off the water and turned to see my daughter and her father standing there, loading the groceries onto the counter. 

JJ and Nadia were complete opposites. She looked  for the most part like me but with Justin's eyes. Dark brown hair, button nose, round face. She was gorgeous and I knew Justin was going to have a heart attack when she started dating. Nadia came to give me a hug and I kissed her forehead before dismissing her to go do her homework. I pushed JJ off of the counter to go do the same. 

"No video games!" Justin called after him. 

"Yeah, yeah, I got it" he grumbled as he sulked to his room. I laughed at his response and Justin pinned his eyes on me. 

"How was your day?" he asked, taking me in his arms. I shrugged. 

"It was ok. Josh let me off early because apparently the office is no place for a pregnant woman," I joked. At 6 and a half months, I wasn't really complaining. Josh did me a favor but as an independent woman, it was kind of insulting. Justin chuckled. 

"I'm glad he did. I get to see you now," he murmured, kissing me. I kissed him back, trailing my hands up his chest. My hand stopped when it felt the raised scar on his chest. I pulled away and unbuttoned his shirt to look at it. 

I winced when I did, but it just made me grateful for my husband all over again. When Robert was about to shoot him, Detective Collins and James busted through the door, guns drawn. Det. James fired before Robert could and it hit Robert in his chest. In reaction to that, Robert fired at Justin. Since it was a forced shot, his aim was bad and it his Justin in his upper chest.  

The next day, Justin and I got married and 11 months later, we had twins, Justin Jr. and Nadia Watt. Connie was thrilled and flew down every other month to see them. She nearly flipped her top when we told her we were going to have another one. I think I'm going to top it off at three though. The twins were enough chaos as it is. 

Justin pulled back and buttoned his shirt. "Don't think about that Paige," he said, sternly. "Robert is in prison, with no chance for parol or a reduced sentence. We're fine." I sighed and nodded. 

"I know," I mumbled. I reached up and grabbed his chin. "I love you Justin." He smiled and kissed me. 

"And I love you too," he replied. He pulled me in close and kissed me deeply. 

"EWWWW!!! Get a room!" our son complained, coming out of nowhere. Justin kissed me for a moment longer before he released me and glared at our son. 

"We had a room, you little dork!" he said, jokingly. I smacked Justin on the chest. 

"Don't call our son a dork!" I chastised. I turned to JJ. "Don't you have homework, young man?" He nodded but held up a permission slip. 

"Just came to get this signed," he mumbled. I pointed to the counter. 

"I'll sign it later." JJ left, leaving me and Justin alone. 

"How about we pick up where we left off?" he suggested pulling me to him. I giggled, looking up at the love of my life. 

"Of course babe," I said, "But we have the rest of our lives together to do that, and you don't have the rest of your life to put of the groceries." 

He groaned, a smile on his lips nonetheless. "Jesus woman, why to cock-block!" he grumbled as he started to put up the food. I just laughed and returned to the dishes, enjoying the quiet married life I didn't think I was going to be able to have because of my past. 

I was truly a blessed woman. 

With a hot husband. 

And 2, almost 3, kids. 

And an awesome sex life.