And so the epilogue!
Spring 3, six years later
I was sitting on the porch, keeping a close eye on my little five year old as I celebrated my twenty-first birthday drinking a glass of fine wine my mother offered me. I really didn't like it, but it wouldn't do to disobey my mother so I took tiny sips.
I blinked and looked at her. Cadence was a little stick, and no matter how much I tried to deny it, she was the splitting image of her father, from the face shape to her hair color and eye color. I felt tears form in my eyes as I stood up, dumping the rest of my wine in the soil, placing it on a little table I dusted my hands before walking over to her, smiling.
"Are you ready to go inside?" Cadence nodded her head as she grabbed my hand leading me inside; I ruffled her hair a bit, smiling.
"Mommy's going out for a bit. Be good for grandma and grandpa!" she nodded hugging me.
"I love you mommy!" she exclaimed as I felt tears form in my eyes, "You'll come back, right?" she asked as I smiled
"You know I will." In addition, with that I kissed her cheek giving her a good-bye hug as I walked out the door towards the north square where my party was being held, I smiled at everyone there, walking over to my cousin first, poking her in rib with my elbow smiling.
"So is it true? Are you and Orland ACTUALLY getting married?" she blushed a bit nodding.
"He proposed to me last week. The wedding is in the summer, we're still thinking of the exact date, but you, Uncle Jack, Aunt Rosalind, and Cadence are DEFINITELY getting an invitation!" I giggled before hugging her.
"Thanks, and congratulations!" I kissed her cheek before turning to Roy and Cammy smiling at them.
"How's Timmy? I bet he's a handful like his father." Motioning my hand towards Roy, Cammy began laughing, "More like his grandmother." Cammy giggled giving Roy a big hug, I turned towards the twins.
"Good afternoon, Sera, Serena. And this must be Katelijn and Liam." I shook their hands politely as I turned to the twins.
"I'm glad you two are happy, Sera, you and Liam are great together! Same goes for you and Katelijn, Serena." They smiled at me, "Thanks Clara!" they said at the same time embracing each other before embracing their spouses. I walked over to Orland smiling; I placed my hands on my hips.
"Why aren't you hanging out with your fiancée? If my cousin's not good enough for you I'll fight you!" I joked as he chuckled also, "The lady ordered some sherbet, so I'm getting her some. She's ecstatic to see everyone, so I'm letting her talk to the girls before we marry and move." I gasped.
"You two are leaving Alvarna?" I asked as he nodded, "We found a nice manor just outside of Palermo. We love it a lot." I felt a hint of sadness but I smiled.
"Be sure to visit often! Cadence loves you two!" he blushed and smiled one of his rare smiles.
"Don't worry, Clara. We will." I had to say a hello to someone else as well, so as no one was looking I snuck my way towards the church and into the burial ground, plopping myself in front of a certain stone.
"Hello Leonel." I began, pausing for a moment as if he would reply to me, "I really miss you. Cadence is doing great." Tears began to roll down my cheeks, "I really wish you could see her. She's so special and beautiful and all around great! You would be so proud of her." I began to sob a bit, "I am." I just collapsed on his stone, hugging it ever so tightly as if I were crying into his shoulder, I gently gave it a friendly peck before lifting myself off, saying my good-bye.
"Just remember, Leonel," I began "you're gone, but certainly not forgotten." I walked away back to my party, leaving his stone, which seemed to be the only stone glittering in the sunlight.
I just.../tears/ this was the end...I really REALLY hope you liked it! there is a sequel...so yeah...look for that...