Leilani

Just like Alice, Evie could see the future.

On the evening of my graduation, Jasper and I walked hand in hand through Esme's garden. The music from the house was still audible and the sun had just set, a blue glow covering the cloudless sky.

We sat down on one of the stone benches. I smoothed my purple and black dress out across my legs.

Jasper reached out and to hold both of my hands in his. "Leilani," he started. "I want to tell you how proud of you I am."

I looked up at him and listened, smiling and holding onto his soft, cold hands.

"You've worked so hard to get better, and finish your Masters."

"I only got a merit," I interrupted, though pleased at the compliment.

He shook his head, "A merit is amazing. You're amazing and incredible, and beautiful. I never thought I'd find someone like you, who'd accept me for who I am and despite my past. You're my best friend." Jasper's eyes shone in the light and he blinked. "Which is why, I in my – in our future," he squeezed my hands. "I want us to be together, always. Forever."

Letting go, Jasper put one hand inside his blazer and pulled out a tiny box.

My heart thumped in my chest as I watched him move from the bench to the ground, onto one knee. He opened the box, revealing a silver ring. A circular topaz gem matching his eyes was set into the band.

I put my hand to my mouth, frozen as he continued.

"Leilani Westbrooke, would you-,"

"Yes!" I cried, cutting him off and sliding off the bench to wrap my arms around his neck.

We held each other tightly, my eyes wet. Slowly we pulled away, Jaspers arm still around me as he placed the box onto the bench and took out the ring. He slid it onto my finger and I hugged him again.

"I love you so much, Jasper."

"I love you too, Leilani."

Still kneeling on the ground, the two of us shared a long kiss. I touched his cheek, my new ring against his skin, our lips moving against each other.

Jasper tucked my hair behind my ear, which had grown out just past my shoulders.

"I couldn't have done this without you," I told him. "I wouldn't be alive if you hadn't helped me through everything."

"You're wrong," Jasper said, stroking my cheek. "You're so strong. You did all of this on your own."

"You're so loving and kind and generous," I kissed him again. "I'll marry you. And I'll become a vampire, for you."

"Don't do it for me, darlin'," he murmured. "Do it for you."

I nodded, staring into his eyes. "It is what I want."

Jasper stood up, lifting me up with him, up off the ground and into his arms. I buried my face into his neck, breathing in deeply, filling my senses with Jasper.

Several months later, Esme's garden had been transformed. Arrangements of beautiful colourful flowers decorated white chairs.

I held a bouquet of purple flowers and wore a long white dress that trailed along the ground behind me. I smiled, my dad walking next to me down the aisle, whilst our family and friends watched.

At the end I could see Alice, Rosalie and Evie wearing matching purple dresses. Emmett and Carlisle stood nearby, dressed up in suits. And then in the middle under the archway was Jasper, beaming at me.

The moment I reached him, I took his hand, ready to become his wife, ready for our future. After the monumental struggle with my depression and my mind, I had made my decision.

I choose life.

The End.

Thank you everyone for reading and following this journey with me! I am so proud of myself for writing again and finishing this story. I really hope you have enjoyed, and want to say thank you for the lovely comments. It has helped motivate me and continue all the way to the end.

For those that are interested, throughout the month I listened to a playlist of songs which helped inspire me to keep writing. You can find the playlist here: playlist/2NRsY2WbjLOAvUHOgDDy4Z?si=Y2WpCKJ7T_G4FDc3AB4f-w