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There’s no way.





Epilogue

One Year Later.

I still haven’t gone home.

Tara’s been out to visit me twice so far, and she brought more of my stuff with her. I’m so thankful for her, I don’t know how I’d have pulled off this last-minute move to a different country without her. I kept telling myself I’d just stay for a little bit more, and I never ended up leaving. I didn’t want to. I couldn’t make myself. And eventually I accepted the fact that Dean was right, this is where I’m meant to be. With him. He couldn’t be happier, and even after a year, neither can I.

Staying was the right choice.

The best I ever made.

I followed my heart instead of my head, and it led me right to where I should be. I never thought I’d be so lucky. I started working at a bank here, but when people found out I was dating Dean, and they turned up to take photos of me, I had to quit. I started my own accounting business where I do tax and financial advice for high-profile clients. I know I don’t have to work, but I want to. I don’t want a man to take care of me, no matter how much money he has in the bank. My life has changed a lot though because now I have to wear a hat and sunglasses when I go out, too.

Kate wasn’t happy about Dean and me being together. She did an interview about it, and pretty much said how awful I am in it, but I don’t care what she thinks. Dean no longer talks to her, but we both continue to support Luke. I sent him the life insurance money. I hope it sets him up, even though it doesn’t make up for not having his dad with him, at least it’s something that his mother won’t have to worry about money. Speaking of mothers, Dean’s accepted me, as did the rest of his family. It feels good to have such a wonderful mother-in-law this time around.

We’re outside by the pool, relaxing in the sun, when I see Dean come up next to me. When I open my eyes, he’s on one knee, a diamond ring in his hand.

“Sabina, will you marry me?”

I sit up, my eyes wider than they’ve ever been. “Holy shit.”

“Is that a yes?” he asks, eyes soft on me. “I love you so much, I never thought I’d find a love like this. Spend the rest of your life with me.”

Just when I thought I couldn’t get any happier. I remember wondering if I could handle Dean’s lifestyle, with all the attention and the lack of freedom, but it comes with him, and it’s never been an issue. He gives me everything I need, and I wouldn’t change anything for the world. I’m so blessed, and I know it, there is nothing in life that I could possibly complain about.

So many people don’t get to be with the person they love, for many different reasons. They will never get to experience this feeling; I’m one of the lucky ones. And I’ll never forget that.

“Yes,” I say, getting emotional and tearing up as he slides the ring on my finger.

The ring is stunning. A little over the top, but I’ve learnt to stop complaining and pointing that out, and just accept the fact that Dean is a very generous man. It makes him happy to be able to spoil me. And I do the same to him in return.

The pear-shaped diamond ring fits perfectly, just like the two of us do.

If I had to give anyone advice, I’d tell them to be open. Take a chance. Love is worth it.

Love is so worth it.