Epilogue

Luke

* 4 1/2 YEARS LATER *

"Daddy, is mommy going to be okay?" Lacey asked me for the hundredth time as she sits on the chair beside me.

"Yes, Darling. Your mother's going to be fine. She's a very brave woman." I smiled, carrying her on my lap.

"Why did she have to swallow my little brother anyway?" She tilted her head a little to the side and I stifled a laugh.

"Baby, mommy didn't swallow your brother." I smiled.

"But how did he end up inside her tummy?"

I laughed again. If only she has any idea how he had a baby brother.

"One day when you get big, you'll understand." I wrapped her around my arms and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"But I'm big already. I'm a big sister, daddy!" She scowls.

"Soon enough you're going to understand it, Lace." I pressed my lips on her forehead.

Soon enough, a doctor wearing green scrubs went out of the operating room.

"Mr. Hemmings?" He called out.

I stood up from my chair carrying Lacey with me and settling her on my hips.

"Yes? Is everything okay?" I asked, walking towards the doctor's direction.

"Everything's fine. Your new born baby is perfectly in good health. Massive congratulations to you and your family." He smiled, his Irish accent raspy.

I nodded, "Thanks, mate."

"Now if you could please follow me and see your new born child and wife." He smiled and I nodded.

*

(2 YEARS PRIOR..)

Tatum

"Luke! What are you doing?" I asked him as he carries Lacey in his arms, raising her up and down to the air whilst laughing. "Luke your daughter is barely 2 years old. She's not going to handle it if she falls!" I scolded at his immaturity as I try to hide my amusement from his chdish actions.

"But, baby. Relax. Lacey needs to have a little fun once in awhile. Right, princess?" He blows raspberry on her daughters stomach causing our girl to giggle her little voice out.

I shook my head walking closer towards them.

I sighed plopping down on the leather sofa.

Our sophisticated looking flat looks like a daycare. Baby toys everywhere. Baby bottles on the kitchen counter. Baby books on the coffee table. Everything is baby proof.

Everything is falling into place. As of now.

Its been two years and I haven't got any contact back in Rosewood or Kate. We've decided to go discreet. Calum's the only one who knows where we are but needless to say we haven't spoke since we left.

My mother must've gave up trying to look for us. She probably disowned me after the shame I brought to her when I disappeared during my so called 'wedding day.' I don't regret it though, Dublin is a really nice place.

"Hey! What are you thinking about?" Luke asked as he sits beside me once he placed Lacey on her pink walker.

"Nothing. Just tired I guess?" I smiled pulling myself on his lap.

He laughs, "Baby, not now. My other favorite girl is watching us!" He teased.

I rolled my eyes from his witty comment.

"Wanna do something fun?" He changes the subject instead.

"What?"

"There's this fair by the country side that's happening tonight."

"But what about Lacey?" I whispered.

"We can ask Ms. Walter to look at her for awhile. She's our housekeeper anyways" He shruggs.

"Luke Hemmings, are you asking me on a date like a teenager?" I teased.

"Why not? We haven't got an alone time for awhile now." He pressed kisses on my neck down to my collarbone and I let out a muffled moan.

He pulled away and laughed, "Lacey's staring at us." He pointed out and I looked towards our baby girl's direction.

She was holding a jelly like teether on her lips, drool all over her bib. Really staring at us a smile on her little wet pink plump lips. I can't deny it. He looks so much like Luke. Blue eyes, pointy nose, I'm glad she got my eyebrows though. She's a little Angel.

I pulled away from Luke's lap once I felt him hardening under me.

"Luke! Seriously? Right now?! Disgusting! No way!" I laughed.

"Cmon. Its been awhile, Ms. Beck!" He groaned. Picking up a throw pillow and throwing it to me.

I rolled my eyes and bent over in front of him to pick up Lacey from her walker.

"You're such a tease! Oh my god! You didn't just bent down over in front of me like that with your shorts so tight and your ass is eating up your thong!"

"Language!" I scolded before walking towards the nursery I can hear him behind me complaining.

"Baby, you're such a tease. What am I supposed to do with this now?" He motioned towards the prominent buldge on his jeans.

I softly giggle, "Youre a big boy now. Right, daddy? I'm sure you can handle yourself."

"You did not just called me daddy." He glared at me with lust.

"Stop being kinky. Now if you must, Lacey and I need an alone time. Girl to girl time. She needs to take a nap and I need to breast feed her." I sighed as I settle myself on one of the white rocking chairs.

"You can breast feed me too, you know?" He rolled his eyes.

I laughed a little loud, "Luke, stop it. Now, go to the bathroom and help yourself. Don't make a mess or else Ms. Walter will sure make you hear the end of it."

He sighed crossing his arms in front of him, rolling his eyes before leaving. Stomping like a 5 year old.

Why did I ever put up with that man?

Hysterical.

*

When the night falls I made sure that I'm properly dressed for this Carnival slash fair that Luke wouldn't stop talking about.

Its 9 in the evening and I just finished prepping myself. Luke made sure Lacey is already fast asleep before he took a shower for himself.

I heard the buzzer going on and when I answered the door it was our housekeeper. Ms. Walter.

"Good evening, Miss." She smiles as I let her in.

"Our little angel has already fallen asleep, Ms. Walter. Just keep an eye on her once in awhile. If she wakes up there's milk in my breast pump in the fridge. You know what to do." I giggled as I let her in the nursery.

"You ready?" Luke boomed in the room wearing casual clothes.

I pressed a little kiss on my little girl's cheek before nodding.

He let me out of the flat as we wave goodbye to our housekeeper.

We arrived the fair in about 20 minutes.

The night is so alive and the stars are shining so bright.

We walked hand in hand like a bunch of teenagers. Giggling here and there. Playing games and throwing balls.

Two large sodas, 3 popcorn bags and hundreds of candy floss' later, we found ourselves on top of the ferris wheel.

"Luke! Were so up high I feel like flying!" I laughed holding unto the railing.

I looked over Luke who looks like he's about to pass out.

"Are you okay?" I asked, "Dont tell me youre afraid of heights?" I laughed.

He didn't budge but he looked my way.

"I uh-no I'm not afraid I'm just..."

"Luke what is it?"

"There's something in my jacket pocket..I just-I'm afraid that if I move it will fall. Can you please take it?"

I nodded.

"Which pocket?"

"Here..this one-"

I moved a little and felt his pocket. I pulled out a little box.

My eyes widened as I examine it. It was a Tiffany & Co.

"Luke..you didn't, I-" I looked at him and there was a smug look on his face, smiling like a proper idiot that he is.

"You have no idea how long I've waited for this moment." He chuckled. "Tatum Malory Beck, I don't know where to start and how to even tell you how much I love you. God, we've been through so much together and it was one hell of a ride. I don't even regret it at all. Baby, you are the best thing that happened to me. I want to tell you all the things that I love about you but this moment is so fucking cliche like Jesus, how many films have we watched that this was how the way the guy would propose to her girl with a sappy speech he prepaired amd recited infront of the mirror hundred of times?" He paused, "I'm so excited to start another roller coaster ride with you now that were a family but its not going to be complete without us being married. So..please, Miss Beck. Please marry me? I'd be the luckiest asshole if you will. I promise to give you everything you deserve and more. I love you."

"I love how cliche you are right now." I sobbed, "Yes, yes! Million times yes!" I managed to wrap my arms around her neck and kiss him like there's no tomorrow. His lips parted and I slid my tongue in filling myself. I can feel my salty tears as we kiss. I pulled away just enough to gasp for air.

His eyes lighten up, as exaggerated as it sounds it was brighter than the stars.

I handed him the small box as he opens it, revealing me a silver ring that has diamonds all around it. It was beautiful. He slides it on my left ring finger and I rest that hand on my chest near my heart before pulling him in for another kiss.

That cold night, was the best night of my life and I would never trade it for something else.

*

(PRESENT TIME..)

Luke

Once we were in the hallway just outside the room, I took a deep breath before gently twisting the brass door knob to open up the door.

Surely enough, the love of my life looks extremely exhausted as she leans on her bed a new born baby in hand.

Its the most beautiful sight I've ever seen in my life. She's the most beautiful girl I've ever laid my eyes on.

"Hey baby, how are you feeling?" I walked towards her bed and she looks up at me and smile, "You look so beautiful. I'm proud of you again." I pressed a kiss on her forehead.

"Ready to meet him? Daddy? Lacey?"

I nodded and Lacey also did enthusiastically.

She runs her thumb on the blanket that was wrapped around our new born to move it out of the way so we can take a better look.

He's an angel. He looks so beautiful. So precious and so vulnerable.

I can feel my eyes water.

How can something so little and made of love look this beautiful?

"What do we call him mommy? He's so cute!" Lacey shrieked in excitement causing the new born to squirm in Tate's arms.

"Lace, don't be too loud." I laughed and placed her on the side of her mother's bed. She knelt down a little closer and peared down our baby boy.

Tatum held my hand I leaned down to kiss her on the lips.

"What do you think we'll name him?" She whispers.

I smiled, "Lacey, do you want to name your baby brother?"

She giggle before nodding.

"Well, what do you want to name him sweetheart?" Tatum asks as Lacey snuggled unto her other arm.

"Well, he looks like a Bradley." She giggles again.

"Bradley, eh?" I asked looking towards Tatum. She seems amused.

"What do you think?" Tate looks at me and I gave her a smile.

I nodded, "I think its..perfect!"

"Do you want to hold him?" She asks and I nodded.

Taking the small person from her arms as I cuddle unto Bradley and brushing my nose unto his felt surreal. I can't believe I would ever feel so contented in my life after everything.

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