A year later.
"I want you to meet someone"
Brady took Chloe by the hand. He led her past the large monuments. Past the grand statues. He went over to a small tree at the end of the path. Flowers grew wild there but they were not out of control. Under the tree was the small marker. Brady had avoided this place for as long as he could remember. It was too painful for him. Somehow, Chloe gave him strength. This was important to him, he wanted to show off what he was most proud of in the world.
Brady knelt down in front of the marble stone. He ran his fingers over the lettering. Then he placed the lone lily on the grave.
"Mom, this is Chloe Lane." Brady said in a low whisper.
Chloe bent down next to him, putting her chin on his shoulder and taking her hand in his, giving it a light squeeze. "Chloe, this is my mother."
Brady turned to look at Chloe. She kissed his forehead, knowing how hard it was for him to be there.
They sat there in silence for the longest time. They did not need to speak.
"You know, I really think that you two would have liked each other"
"I know we would"
"She never wanted anything flashy, that's not who she was. I really wish I could have known her" Brady admitted trying to hold back his tears.
"Brady you don't have to pretend with me. Let it out."
"Chloe promise you'll never leave me"
"Never"
Brady wrapped Chloe in his strong arms and kissed her cheek.
"Are you sure we're doing the right thing?" Brady said, touching the diamond on Chloe's finger.
"Brady, I want to be your wife."
"I know but eloping...."
"Brady, you said it yourself as long as we have each other, nothing matters."
"I love you more than you'll ever know"
"I love you too"
They walked hand in hand back to the car. The future so bright ahead of them. They had found a love that crossed all boundaries. A love that would last
through all times. A love they wanted to show the world.
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