Time, Love and Illness
Chapter Eight – Epilogue
So this is it I guess, it's been a lot of fun – really. Chapter 8/Epilogue! Hope you all have enjoyed reading this as much as I have enjoyed writing it! Thank you all for the amazing reviews – it has really meant the world to me. I didn't even expect to get 5 never mind 38! It made me feel so amazing and good about myself. I don't feel that often! :')
To be honest, I think it was thanks to all of you brilliant people out there that I got the self esteem and confidence to push through my English assessment. I thank you all!
As I believe I've said before – I gave up writing because I believed I wasn't ever good enough. You guys have made me change my mind and so I will definitely continue writing. I may even start to write my book again. Then again... maybe not. I'll think about it – what do you guys think?
So anyway enough of my sentimental, emotional blabber! :'D
Review Replies:
MaltaraFluff647 – (Karen)
Hahaha, you die a lot from reading my story don't you? Sorry! Hehehe ;) Glad I satisfied your Maltara Fluff needs!
I actually played it again and clicked 'kiss me' to see what happens! I know naughty of me, I cringed the entire time... trust me. Anyway, apparently if you click that option – it screws everything up! I was like HA! You shall find out what will happen in the epilogue now... :D
Thanks for the brill review!
CauseOfDeathIsGreat –
I will definitely consider writing a sequel, since more and more people are requesting! :) I don't quite know what I would write it on, but I'm sure I can think of something!
Thank you for reviewing!
jamzie13 –
You think I should write a sequel too? Okie dokie, my mind is made up! You loved it? Thanks! :)
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Hahaha, actually kind of blushing here... descriptive. I was actually unsure what to write... or even if I should have written that! But hey! Glad you liked it!
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Ooohh, long review! Yay!
Wow... when reading your review I couldn't stop smiling. You made me feel so... amazing. Thank you so very much!
Everyone's best friend, I am? Hehehe, it's nice to know that people think that. I do consider you guys like my 3rd family! You honestly think I'm great at writing romance! Wow. Thank you :D
I do write quite innocently don't I?
Not only did you compliment my reviewing, but you also complimented my writing skills as well. I do try to make everyone feel even half as amazing as they make me. It's the least I could do for you all since you write such awesome stories!
Here's the Epilogue for you! :D
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I seriously didn't know what I was going to write about really, I wanted it to be a one-shot, but it was too long – then I just kept going with it!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE HEARTWARMING REVIEW! :'D
Well that's it. Read and Review? I would also like to ask one little thing from each of you that reads my story. Would you be so kind to give me a rating for the overall story? Out of 5 stars, that would be so amazing! I want you all to be honest. Thank You and I hope you enjoy the last part of 'Time, Love and Illness'!
The Next Morning – 10:43am
You are now Special Agent Natara Williams
You stir from your perfectly peaceful sleep. Through your closed eye lids you can see light shining through the blinds.
'Wait... normally when I get up at 7:30 its dark...oh damn it, I haven't...'
Your eyes shoot open and look over to the clock, without moving any part of your body. Shit. You were supposed to be into work hours ago! Realising that there is probably no point in rushing, since you're probably going to a mouthful from the captain anyway, you let your eyes gently shut again and snuggle yourself into something soft and warm below you. You hadn't even realised what it was. Slowly opening your eyes again you look up to see a serene, sleeping Mal above you. He's smiling slightly in his sleep and his muscular arms are wrapped around your waist and back, making you feel safe and secure. You sigh contently and nuzzle your nose into his chest, smiling. You feel his body heat radiate to you, keeping you warm. You look around and realise your still in your living room, on the sofa... naked. The events that took place last night once again fill your mind. You can't help but smirk. Yawning, you try to slide out of Mal's grip, but fail. He's holding you too tight. Instead of trying to fight him, you settle back comfortably onto his chest. He was so soft to lie on, you love it. Your hand is gently stroking his chest as you stare into the distance, not particularly thinking about anything, just about you and Mal. Many questions run through your mind, and for once, you're not afraid to let them.
'What's going to happen between us now? I know he's my partner, and after what happened with Shawn I thought I would never date a co-worker again... but with Mal, it's so different. I know he would never, ever hurt me. I love him.'
You sigh contently and a huge smile finds its way onto your lips. You can still taste a bit of Mal in your mouth. Beer and Chinese Food... strange combination, but you like it.
'I really do love him...'
You feel Mal move underneath you as he stir's from his sleep. One of his hands slips away from your back as he rubs his eyes. His shocking sapphire eyes flutter open and immediately settle on you. He smiles upon seeing you and kisses the top of your forehead. You look into each other's eyes and you smile back and wrap your arms around him tighter. He does the same. You both lay like that for a long time, not a single word passes between you both. It doesn't need to. Your actions last night spoke everything you wanted to say louder than any words ever could have.
After your embrace was over Mal broke the silence.
"Nat, what time is it?"
You look over to the clock again, and reply.
"Quarter to eleven. We are so dead."
He chuckles lightly and strokes your hair.
"Nah, Captain Yeong won't hold a grudge... after all, your still ill remember?" he says playfully and smirking.
"Oh. Of course I am..." You say sarcastically and let a little giggle escape your lips.
You never giggle, but when you're with Mal you can't seem to help it. He naturally brings out the inner smitten girl you really are. He knows you and understands you like no other human being ever could, even your own family or Shawn. He is your prince charming, your true love. He is your fairytale, your perfectly happy ending. Nothing could ever compare to the amount of love you feel for him.
How did you ever manage without him?
Even you can't answer that question. You probably never will be able to, but none of that matters. You don't need an answer, all that matters is that he's here with you right now, and will never leave you.
You both sigh, entirely at ease and look at each other again. Whenever the two of you make eye contact, you smile. It's always been that way, even on your worst days, he would cheer you up.
"Natara."
"Yes Mal..."
"Can I tell you something?"
"Of course you can. You know that."
He nods slightly before continuing. The words that leave his lips leave you speechless. You look deep into his eyes and know instantly – he's serious. Pure happiness fills your entire body and you can't control the size of your grin. Those three words that you longed to hear for so long. This was pure perfection; there was no other way to describe it. You knew then, you knew that you would make this work no matter how hard it got.
What were those words you ask? Well... they were:
'I Love You.'
A Week Later – At the Precinct.
You are now Detective Mal Fallon
All you can do is stare at her, dreamily. Natara sits at her desk completing her reports to hand back to her chief at the FBI. By keeping Chief Blaire updated constantly on the cases that she works on, he allows her to stay here, in San-Francisco.
You and Natara have found a small suburban home quite close to the precinct that you're going to buy together. Some people might say that you were moving too fast, however you both disagree. It was perfect. You finally have the woman of your dreams, you finally managed to get her to love you back and admit how you feel.
You snap yourself out of your daydream and saunter over to her. You come up behind her and wrap your arms around her shoulders, resting your chin on her head so you could see what she was writing.
"Morning..." you sigh, smiling.
"Morning." She replies with a giggle.
You adore her giggle, she reminds you of a little school girl – which you never thought you'd see in her. She swivels her chair around to face you and takes your hands in hers. She looks up at you with her soft hazel eyes and stares into your eyes. You're both lost in the moment, as you lean down to kiss her. Natara closes her eyes as you make contact and you shortly follow. It's the little moments like this that you really appreciate. After all you never had a lot of them with your ex-wife, Sandra.
After a long, blissful moment she pulls away.
"As much as I would love to sit here and kiss you all day long, I can't. I really have to finish this report..."
"Aww..." you reply with a sarcastic pout.
She laughs and strokes you cheek quickly before swivelling back to her desk to continue her report. You leave and grab her some coffee, before sitting next to her and just watch her. She objected at the beginning, but soon gave in. She kept on glancing at you and smiling. Sure, she shook her head and rolled her eyes, but you know she was playing around. You both eventually start talking about random things and you make the occasional joke – gaining a laugh from Natara.
You both are so wrapped up in each other's company that you don't notice Ken, Amy and Kai standing at the water cooler watching you.
You are now Data Analyst Amy Chen
You, Ken and Kai watch as Mal and Natara sit at their desk talking and laughing occasionally. It's been almost an entire week that they announced their new found relationship and you literally jumped on them both, wrapping them in a tight hug. It's not that you're not entirely happy for them; it's just that you wish you had something like that. Someone you felt like you could be yourself around, fully.
Not even Alex, your ex-boyfriend, knew and understood everything about you. Natara acted like an almost completely different person when she was with Mal, alone. It was truly fascinating, how he would bring out her true girly side.
You sigh and look down at your cup of water. Your reflection in the water shows you, but you're frowning. You want to be happy for them, you really do, it's just seeing them so happy makes you feel so lonely.
Ken stands next to you and seems to see you frowning. He puts his strong muscular hand on your shoulder, causing you to snap out of your thoughts and look up at him. His face has a look of concern on it.
"Hey, Amy. You alright? You haven't said anything in a while..."
"Um... yeah, I'm fine Ken." You lie.
"Sure you are. Come on, you know I hate seeing such a cute little lady upset."
Ken's comment forces a small smile to form across your small delicate lips.
"I-I don't want to talk about it. Especially with Kai here..." You whisper and redirect you eyes to your drink shyly.
Without another word, Ken grabs Kai and tells him to 'Get the hell out of here'. Kai obeys instantly and returns to the crime lab.
"How about now?" he says, while turning to face you again.
You can't help but giggle slightly; you set your drink down and face Ken. You sigh and consider telling him everything. After all, you normally do. Ken is always there for you when you want to talk. You think about how pathetic you sound, so shake your head. A small frown appears on Ken's face. You glance over at Mal and Natara again and sigh. Realisation flickers across Ken's face as he smirks.
"Ooohhh! I get it now."
You look at Ken in surprise.
"Y-You do?" you stutter.
"Yup. You are upset about Mal and Natara being together aren't you? It's okay to be jealous Ames."
"W-What? No!" You blurt out in a panic.
"Well then what is it?"
"I-I..." You take a deep breath "It's not them being together, I've always wanted them to get together. They're perfect together and I couldn't be happier for them. It's just..."
"Just..." Ken urges you to continue.
"I want that." You state.
You allow your shoulders to droop and your body slump into a nearby chair. You place your elbow on your knee and rest your cheek on your hand. Ken pulls up a chair beside you and places his arm around your shoulders. You lean into his embrace, enjoying the sudden closeness.
"Look Ames, I know that you'll find someone someday... But until that happens, why don't me and you go grab a bite to eat. We can talk more about this there."
You look up at him, to see him smiling down at you. You nod your head and both of you stand. You grab your things from the crime lab and go out for a lovely dinner with Ken. You had the most wonderful night; he made you feel so much better. But you realised something...
You have a crush on Ken.
Well that's it! I hope you enjoyed my first ever Fanfiction! I'm actually quite pleased with this chapter! It's so fluffy :)
That last bit with Amy and Ken was kind of a little giveaway for an idea I want to include in either my sequel (Yes, I have decided to write it!) or in a new story.
Review? And please don't forget to rate it out of 5 stars, it would mean a lot to me! Thank You all for your support and I will definitely be writing more in the future! It has been a pleasure, good night! :'D
- Molly (Mozzi-Girl)
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