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Epilogue
One month later
It was just after dusk when Richie walked up to Joshua's car and placed his bags in the trunk. He was about to close it when a quiet voice spoke close to his ears.
"You're not planning on leaving without me, are you?"
The young man gave a startled yelp and spun around, a hand over his heart. "Geez, warn a guy when you do that, will you?"
"Where's the fun in that," Sarah said with a playful smile. "Besides, you look cute when you're all surprised." She wrapped her arms around his waist and pressed her lips to his.
Richie encircled her in his arms in return. He deepened the kiss as he felt the familiar warmth spread across his heart. Sometimes he can't believe how lucky he was to have found Sarah. There were times when he thinks this was all a dream and panic sets in. But Sarah was always there to lovingly remind him that they were finally together again.
After clearing everything up with Sarah, Richie had asked her about Nathan. He saw the guy's picture and was amazed at the uncanny resemblance he had with the Englishman. Then there were the stories Sarah told him of her time with Nathan that struck a familiarity with him that he just cannot be deny. It was like remembering a dream you had the night before, but can never recall the exact details. Richie now had no problem accepting the fact the he was that man in another life. Maybe it really was fate as Joshua had said that brought them back together.
Richie shuddered at the thought of almost losing Sarah a month ago. The black-haired vampire gently broke off the kiss and looked up at her lover with concerned eyes.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing," he answered with a tender smile. "Just thinking what I'd do without you."
Sarah returned the smile and buried her face in his chest. "I love you."
The young Immortal rubbed his palms up and down her back. "Not as much as I love you," he said, resting his chin on top of her head.
"Aw, man," Joshua said as he neared the couple. "Can you guys save all the lovey-dovey stuff until you're both alone."
Sarah lifted her head and offered a smile at her friend. Joshua blinked, then shook his head.
"I still can't get use to seeing a smile on your face instead of your usual brooding expression."
"Hey, are insulting my love?" asked Richie in mock anger.
"Whatever, man." He turned to address Sarah. "Did you finish talking to Edmund?"
The vampire's face grew serious. "Yeah. He doesn't think it's a good idea for me to be around other Immortals. He's still trying to get use to Richie."
The said Immortal frowned. "Well, if you're going back to America with me, I don't see any other choice. Mac's my best friend. There's no way I can hide you from him or the others."
Sarah looked at him and massaged the blonde's tense shoulders. "Hey, take it easy. Things are just moving a little too fast for him, even for me. My kind have always kept away from your kind. And just last month, an Immortal tried to kill both Edmund and me. Besides, he never said he was against it. He's just worried is all."
"At least over there he won't be breathing down your necks like he's been doing the last few weeks," Joshua offered his friends in encouragement.
"I wouldn't be too sure about that."
Richie gave the girl beside him a sharp look. "Sarah, you did make him promise to leave us alone, right?"
"I tried. But knowing Edmund, he'll probably pop in whenever it fancies him."
"Look, you guys," interrupted Joshua as he glanced at his watch. "We better get going or you'll miss your night flight." He slid into the driver's seat and started the engine.
Richie closed the trunk and saw a bit of nervousness leap into Sarah's eyes. He ran his hands down her arms unit they held each other's hands.
"Ready?" he asked, a little nervous himself.
Sarah nodded and whispered as if to herself, "Everything's going to be alright. As long as we're together, I know everything's going to be fine."
"That's my girl," he said with a chuckle. He gave her a light kiss on the lips and then looked deep into her eyes. "You know what? This is the first time I'm actually glad I get to live forever. Now that I have you by my side, I get to love you for eternity."
"Same here, my love," Sarah replied softly, her love shining in her eyes. "An immortal fate never sounded so good to me as it does right now."
Author's notes: Well, that's it everybody. I hope you all liked my story. Thanks for putting up with me and I hope I didn't confuse anyone with all the changes I made. Anyways, I would like to again thank all those who have read and reviewed my story. I really appreciate it and I wouldn't have finished this fic without your encouragements. Bye you guys! It's been fun ^_^.
