Chapter 10
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Later that night Mimi and Shawn sat cuddling on the couch together. After Shawn helped Mimi out of the shower she finally realized that with Shawn all the walls that Mimi had put up to protect herself could be taken down; she didn't need them to protect her from him. She wasn't sure how it happened. Maybe she was ready to believe he loved her, maybe it was the way he gently pulled her into his arms, or maybe it was the fact that being in his arms felt like the most natural and safest place in the world. Either way in that moment Mimi let down all her walls and allowed herself to be loved by Shawn and to love him back.
Shawn gazed into Mimi's eyes. He couldn't believe that this was real. He was holding the women he loved in his arms and he knew he never wanted to let go. He tightened his grip around her and pressed he lips to her forehead.
He looked down at Mimi and smiled all the craziness of the week had really tuckered her out and she now lay asleep in his arms. As quietly as he could Shawn moved off the couch and headed to the bedroom. He wanted to take this opportunity to prepare the surprise he had for Mimi.
Mimi awoke to find Shawn gone from the couch and the apartment dark. She called out for Shawn but didn't find him. She wandered into the bedroom that they had once shared. On the bed she found a beautiful strapless black dress that came just above her knees. On top of the dress was a note it said, Get dressed and come up to the rooftop.
Mimi felt a surge of excitement go through her body. She obeyed the note. Put the dress on, some blue earrings, makeup, and the matching stiletto heels that lay with the dress. She smiled to herself as the put the shoes on; he had remembered her size. She took one last look in the mirror before heading up to the rooftop. Mimi could hear music playing softly before she entered. When she opened the door her face was filled with shock. Shawn stood in a tux waiting for her and as soon as he saw her an enormous grin spread across his face. On the table next to him a bottle of chilled Champagne, chocolate strawberries, and whipping cream were sitting out.
Mimi gasped, "Shawn, you didn't have to do all this for me."
Shawn took a couple steps closer, " I know but I wanted to show you how much you mean to me." He moved closer and closed the gap between them. He pulled her close to him and they began to dance.
"Mimi, I'm so sorry that I didn't treat you the way I should have. You were an amazing wife and I should have believed in our love enough to give us a second chance."
"Mimi felt tears coming to her eyes as Shawn continued on.
"I love you and I'm sorry it took me so long to realize that. If you give me the chance I want to spend the rest of my life showing you how much I love you." With that Shawn got down on his knee and pulled out Mimi's wedding ring.
This time Mimi's just listened to her heart and she knew instantly what her answer was.
"YES!" She half screamed and half cried. Shawn slipped the ring on her finger and knew this time that it would never come off again. He stood up and picked Mimi up in his arms and with tears in his eyes kissed her. In that kiss Mimi and Shawn felt more love than ever before. As they gazed into each other's eyes they weren't sure what the future held but he knew that whatever happened they would face it together.
The End
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