The Story of The Original Sacrifice (3)

Chapter 5

* Anastasia *

Later that night , I was walking outside in the garden that was lit out with white lights strung around the entire perimeter . I was in my nightgown with a robe on my shoulders . It must've been a little past 11:00 and everyone else was in thier room . I didn't know where Elijah was but I needed some air . I was really worried . I didn't know if I could take anymore loss , but I had to defend myself and my family . I'd die for them . I heard some faint music and then I was in Elijah's arms . 

" May I have this dance ? " he whispered , kissing my neck gently .

I smiled . He was so beautiful and amazing . I nodded silently as he lead me over to the patio and put his hand on my waist , twirling me and then pulled me back to him gracefully .I put my head on his shoulder . 
" I miss you . " I whispered , closing my eyes .

He sighed , letting his chin rest on my head .
" I haven't gone anywhere . "  he replied . 

" Yes you have . Elijah , I may not get the chance to tell you this . But I love you . I always have . Baby , I do . " I said , keeping my eyes closed .

He smiled and stroked my hair .

" I love you to Anastasia . You and only you . For the rest of Eternity. I'll never let you fall . We've been through so much , my love . " he whispered back , holding me tighter as we swayed to the music . 

I looked up at him and he bent down and gently kissed me .It started to rain lightly as I looked up and smiled .Elijah looked at me . 
" That smile . I love that smile . " he said , stroking my cheek .

" Don't leave me . " I whispered .

He shook his head  .
" Not in my calender , angel . " he chuckled .

* Nikolina *

I looked out my window and watched my parents . They loved eachother so much . I was brushing out my hair on the window seat just watching them . They were so amazing . I felt lips on my neck gently and turned around to see Phillip . 

" Are you alright ? " he asked , running his hands down my arm gently .

I nodded , resting my head back on his chest .
" They love eachother so much . " I said with a sigh .

Phillip kissed my forehead .
" Has anyone ever told you that you are beautiful . Beautiful and lovely and strong and everything that anyone could ever want ? " he asked , stroking my hair .

I turned to face him with a smile .

" You're the first . " I whispered .

" I love you , Nikki . " he said , looking at me .

I reached up and kissed him .
" I love you too, Phillip . " I replied .

He smiled and looked down .
" Just in case something goes wrong , I uh ... I was wondering if you'd except this ring ? " he asked , handing me a lapis ring similar to the one my mother had from my father .

I gasped .

" A proposal ? " I asked , with wide eyes .
" If you'd like it to be . More like a promise to be together . " he smiled reassuringly .

I smiled brightly and kissed him hard , wrapping my arms around him . 

* Anastasia *

The next morning I woke up in Elijah's arms . 

" Everday I fall for you all over again . " he whispered , kissing me once again .