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Epilogue time!

This chapter is named after 'Marry You' by Bruno Mars

Madeleine Ziggler's Point Of View

After the magic that was Dean's victory against Seth, we'd both decided to take a few days away from the WWE for ourselves. Dean deserved it after his amazing win and we were eager to spend a few days just the two of us. So whilst he was booked for a few live shows, Dolph had given us the keys to his Florida home, letting us spend some time there by ourselves.

I loved Dolph's home. It was so sleek and cosy and beautiful. Plus the view of the ocean nearby was to die for. It had been the setting for my birthday party only a few months earlier and it was good to finally be back there again.

We needed this time alone, especially after all the months we'd spent on the road and all the drama that had followed us along the way.

Before joining my brother, my life had been rather boring and monotonous really. Not a lot happened and I was constantly studying for school. But joining the company and travelling around the country had given me a new lease on life with something happening every day. Meeting Dean, hating Dean, being friends with Dean, kissing Dean, falling in love with Dean... My relationship with my favourite little lunatic had been so up and down and had certainly kept me on my toes. And that was only half of what had happened to me!

Being Dolph's valet, being The Shield's valet, making an enemy of Orton, The Authority attacking me, the Wyatts picking on us, Seth turning on us, Seth kissing me, Dean finally defeating him in the ring. I'd had more drama in the months that I'd been with WWE than I'd had in all the 23 years of my life.

But I'd never trade any of it for another life. This was how I lived now, these were the things I did. And I wouldn't be where I was right now if none of those things had happened. Some of them had been desperately sad and terrible, but some of the things had made me feel alive and caused me to be the happiest girl on the planet.

Yes I'd made enemies, and yes I'd lost a true friend along the way. But I'd gained new ones, reconnected with old ones, bonded with my brother like never before, but most of all had found the love of my life.

And he was most definitely that. I loved him with all my heart and being, and I knew now that he loved me too. There was no one like Dean, he was a once in a lifetime find. He kept me on my toes, made me laugh, kept that smile permanently on my face. My heart was well and truly his and I wanted to be with him till the day I died.

He'd changed my life for the better, he made me feel loved and wanted, he gave me a purpose and a meaning. I could never be without that gorgeous man and I knew he was mine forever. Nothing could tare us apart, it was just him and I against the world, and that's how it would stay.

And these days alone had been fantastic. We'd been to the beach, eaten delicious dinners at the best restaurants, been shopping, and had a lot of sex in Dolph's spare room.

I'd left him inside to take a shower whilst I sat in my favourite spot under the tree in Dolph's garden, watching the sunset. I'd done this after my party and I was doing it now, knowing it was the best view in the world, watching the sun sink below the horizon. It calmed me and eased me. So I relaxed, resting my back against the warm bark of the tree, taking in the sight.

"Hey, what you doing out here?" I heard a voice from behind me.

I turned my head to see him making his way over, his hair fluffy yet still slightly damp. He wore lose grey leisure pants and a tight black t-shirt, the sort that clung to his body and showed off every muscle and curve his body had. He looked delicious.

"Just watching the sunset," I smiled as he joined me, sitting at my side. "This is the best view in Florida. I love coming out this time of day and watching the sun go down."

He smiled to himself. "I remember you saying that the last time we were here. And it still rings true – that view is fucking beautiful."

I blushed, suddenly remembering where we were and what had happened the last time Dean and I were beneath this tree…

"Nothing like resting by this tree and watching it," I said quietly.

He looked to me, wrapping an arm around my shoulder and pulling me to him until I rested against him. "Remember what happened last time we were here, sweetheart?"

I looked up at him. "How can I forget? That moment changed my life."

"Mine too," he said. "It took all the courage I had to kiss you that day, but it was the best thing I ever did." He kissed my temple, holding me tighter.

"Mmmm," I smiled to myself, loving his warmth, moving to look back at the sunset. "You were worth the wait."

He placed a finger under my chin, tilting my head up to look at him. "No, you were, Maddie. You showed me what it was like to love and to be in love. No one has ever cared for me the way you have, and you finally showed me that I'm worth something, that people out there give a fuck about me."

"Of course I do," I smiled, stroking his cheek with my thumb, my heart swelling with adoration. "Dean, you're my entire world, and I love you to the ends of the Earth and back."

He smiled, lightly kissing my lips. "The day I kissed you changed everything for the better. No more hiding, no more loving you from afar. I could finally be with you, finally hold your hand, finally kiss you and touch you. It was amazing."

"It was," I smiled.

"Which is why I find it so fitting that we're sitting in the exact spot where we kissed."

"Why's that?" I asked curiously.

"Because it's the perfect place to do this."

He reached into his pants pocket, fumbled about and pulled out a red velvet box.

Surely he isn't...

My eyes widened as a lump formed in my throat, my heart pounding nervously as he opened it to reveal the most stunning and beautiful diamond ring I'd ever laid eyes on. He re-positioned himself until he was down on one knee in front of me.

Holy shit…

"D-Dean…" I whispered, my mouth dry, my breath short.

"Madeleine Louise Ziggler," he began. "You have, without a doubt, made me the happiest man alive. My life was a pretty dark place until you shone light into it, and I want to thank you for the rest of my life for doing that. Each day with you is a new adventure, and I want to spend all my days with you. I love you so much, and I know I can never let you go. Be with me forever, Maddie. Promise me you'll be mine and make me the happiest guy on the planet."

"Dean…" I said again, tears filling in my eyes.

"Will you marry me?" he asked. "Please…"

I didn't have to think twice. I practically launched myself at him, throwing my arms around his neck and hugging him to me as my happiness was unleashed.

"Yes," I replied. "Of course I will. A thousand percent yes."

He hugged me back, picking me up and twirling me round. He finally put me down on my feet, kissing across my face, my giggles and laughs filling the evening air. Pulling the ring out of the box, he slipped it onto my finger, the gold band fitting it perfectly.

"I love you, Maddie," he grinned, wiping away my falling tears of joy.

"I love you too, Dean," I smiled as he leaned down to kiss me again.

And with that it was like my life fell into place, like all was well with the world. I had everything I needed. A great job, fantastic friends, and the most handsome, loving and caring fiancé a girl could ever ask for.

He was my life.

He was my love.

He was my unstable and insane little lunatic.

But most of all, he was mine.

And that's all I'd ever wanted.

And that's all folks! Well… for now at least. Whilst this is the end of Catch Your Breath, I already have a sequel planned. The original intention was for it all to be part of this story, but I didn't want it to go on for too long or for me to get too bored of writing the same thing. So I've split it and I've decided to turn part 2 of Maddie and Dean's story into a sequel.

I have two other stories that I'm planning, one of which will be going up in the next few days, so it'll be a month or so before the sequel is out. I have lots planned for it and it's gonna be good. I'm not finished with Dean and Maddie yet!

Remember to favourite and review, and also to put me on alert for when the new stories come out. My newest one, a Seth Rollins focused story will be out in the next few days.

Till next time, lovely readers…

Rachydoodle xxxx