So here's part 2, hope you enjoy!
Katie xx
There was another note resting to the other side of her desk, she picked it up.
'So this is coming to end, let's say I hope you've had as much fun as I have. Now take two seconds to carry on reading tho note, I am aware I'm dragging this out but I just want to make sure the ending is perfect. Now your coat! Look in both pockets. Take out the content and I'll see you soon.'
Zoe was a little bit confused to say the least. She stood up and pushed her hands into the coat pockets. Out of one she pulled a note and out of the other another black box. She held them in her hands out in front of her, walking she sat back down at her desk. She lifted the lid of the box. A lighter. With the words "You, it's always you! 1 year of many" engraved in one side of it. Zoe placed her lips to the metal. She then opened the note.
'So now we are almost finished! This trail is at its end. Now take the tee light and the lighter and head to the roof. Also bring your coat it's nippy up here's MJx'
Zoe began to stand, her legs a little jelly like and her stomach began to flutter. She took her coat from the hanger and placed it around her shoulders. As she got to the door, her lungs inhaled deeply. Why was she so nervous? She married this man! The door opened and locked shut behind her. The ED was slightly working, the staff ticking along like the hands of a clock.
The stairs to the roof were steep, her heels turning sideways so to fit in the steps. She neared the door and pushed the handle down. The site she was met with was one of beauty, patience, and love. The edge of the building was lined with love heart bunting, in the centre of the roof space sat a table decorated with pink and red candles. On the floor next to the table was an infinity sign made from tee lights, with a single space for the candle Zoe had been given. She moved forward from the doorway. She felt some arms take her from behind. She turned round and in front of her was Max. He placed a hand on her face and kissed her lips.
"Happy anniversary Zoe."
"Max! I can't even put into words how grateful I am for today! I love you so much."
"now Zoe, take my hand let's complete the infinity sign. And then it's time to dine."
max led Zoe over to the table. She lit the tee light and placed it on the ground, she straighten up again and Max slid his arm around her waist and kissed the side of her head. She turned to face him and pressed her lips to his.
The after a few moments, Max pulled away and took the chair out for Zoe and let her sit down before taking the seat opposite her. Max then rang a bell and their food was brought out by Lofty and Robyn. (Obviously he was paying them) the set the plates down in front of them before quickly departing so not to get caught up in all the lovely dovey mush that was bound to occur.
Once they were alone again they bean to eat, the occasional glance up to see what the other was doing. They stayed in a loving silence, the sound of the early evening rising from beyond the confines of the rooftop. The patter of footsteps as some shifts finished and other began. The gentle hum of regular conversation. Zoe and Max said not a word. Both quite contented with just one another's company.
Once they had finished their meals they stood up from the table and Max pressed play on his phone. The lyrics to Marry Me filled the space between them. He placed the phone down on he table and held his hand out to Zoe. She lay her fingertips onto the palm of his hand moving them slowly across the creases in his skin. He pulled her on closer, they stepped together. Flowing about the rooftop, every step in time with the next, every turn leading into the next movement. The fluidity of their bodies as they became one.
The music came to an end, the melody began to fade out and once again it was just them and the night. The moon cast down its shadow, the relflected sunlight acting as a light source, as it illuminated the clouds that scattered the sky's above. Max and Zoe stood side by side, Max's arm slipped around her waist. Her head resting in the crook of his neck. The sound of his heart beat echoing through her ears, the gentle pulse of an artery pressed against her cheek. He kisses the top of her head.
Zoe lifted her head slightly so to make eye contact with her husband, she manoeuvred her body to enable her to take Max's face in her hands, she ran her fingertips across his cheek, tracing the line of his jaw before placing a kiss onto his lips. He responded by placing his hand in the arch of her back pulling hercloser. They broke the kiss and stayed forehead to forehead, a smile on each of their lips. As the scene stays still. Those on the ground look up as the moon sits behind Max and Zoe, their perfect silhouette taking up the night sky.
One year on, their rooftop love affair is far from its end...
