AUTHOR'S NOTE

To my poor neglected readers...if you guys are still out there, that is:

First of all, I am SO SO SO SO SOOOOO SORRY for leaving you hanging like this. There is actually no amount of apology that could justify my desertion of "A Way of Life". I have always promised myself that I would never be one of those writers that abandon their stories as well as their readers, yet I have done just that and left you all in the dark for two and a half years. This story has received so much love and appreciation and I am incredibly proud of my work. I believe this is the longest story I have written so far and it is a fanfic of my favourite movie, after all...it deserves a proper finale; I absolutely agree with you all. I say this with a heavy heart that since the last update, I lost all motivation to keep writing this because this story was mainly dedicated to someone that is no longer in my life. For that reason, I decided to take a break from this particular story – a break that lasted for too long. The new readers, followers and reviewers that keep leaving wonderful words of encouragement are a huge motivation. So, this message is dedicated to you, my loyal readers...

Thank you so much for your utmost patience. I will not allow you to remain in the dark for long. The final chapter is in the works and I hope to release it soon. I cannot give you all an exact date, but it will be coming out. I repeat, THIS STORY HAS NOT BEEN ABANDONED. No, not on my watch. Thank you so much for sticking with me and stay tuned.

Much love,

Countrylover99

Honourable mentions of my three faithful reviewers from day one:

HyacinthQueen13: You have been with me since day one. I cannot thank you enough. You reviewed every single chapter and kept encouraging me from the moment I posted this story. I apologize for deserting you like this.

ChCR: Thank you for staying and reading this story. I appreciate your devotedness and every single sweet review you've left me.

Angelscarlet: Merci ma cherie pour tes encouragements. I loved all of your comments and opinions.

I did not mention everyone that has favourited and liked this story (it has gained a bigger following since I last updated), but that does not mean that I do not appreciate every single one of you. Thank you, thank you and thank you from the bottom of my heart. Once again, I apologize for leaving you all for sooooooo long and I cannot wait to go back to Katherine, Algren, Ujio and Katsumoto's story and write a well-deserved finale.