EPILOGUE

"Mommy!"

A little girl with reddish black hair came running into the room. I turned from the window, placing my shirt I was folding on the bed. I picked her up, her legs wrapping around my waist.

"Why, hello. Did you have fun with daddy?"

"Yes! We went to the market place, and he got those really sweet apples I like so much. Then, he took me for a walk to the park."

"That's great, sweetie. I'm glad you had a good time." Even though, I had been in India now for five years, I still have my British accent, still strong as the day I left. I usually get looks, when talking to my husband and our child, Lisa, as if I was doing something wrong. Of course, most Indians are not use to the English living among them, even though I did live in India, while my mother was still alive.

"Can I go outside and play?," Lisa asked in her excited voice, typical of young children.

"Sure. Just be careful, alright?"

"Ok, Mommy."

"Ok." I let her down and watched, as she raced from the room.

"Whoa, watch out, Lisa."

"Sorry, Daddy."

I smiled, as Kartik came up to me. He kissed me on the cheek and wrapped his arms around me.

"I heard you two had fun today."

"Yes, I am sorry, you could not join us."

"Well, I decided to take it easy today."

I laid a hand on my stomach, breaking away from Kartik.

"Yes, how is the baby doing?" He rested his hand over mine.

"Doing wonderful. He must be asleep, for he hasn't kicked all day."

"I hope he wakes up soon." He smiled.

I stood on my toes and kissed him. He pulled me into another embrace. He picked me up, and spun me around. I laughed, as he put me down.

Just then, I did feel the baby kick, making me laugh harder. "I guess, he liked that as much as me."

Kartik, who knew what I was referring to laughed as well. "I guess so."

I walked, unconsciously to the window to watch Lisa play with a couple of her friends. They ran around, playing a game common to all children. I smiled, happy that my child was enjoying herself.

Kartik came up behind me. He placed his arms around my still slim waist and stomach and put his head on my shoulder.

"She is getting so big," he commented, referring to Lisa.

"She is. I am so glad we were able to protect her here, make her happy."

"Well, she loves the outdoors as much as you."

He kissed my cheek one more.

Ever since we moved here and got settled, I never had one doubt in my mind, that I made the wrong decision. I still talked to Felicity, who was sore that I didn't tell her goodbye, and Ann. My family understood my decision, but frowned upon it, at least my grandmother did, but somehow, I didn't care. I loved Kartik and our life together. Lisa was a joy, and we were expecting another child within the year. Our life was perfect, no rules, just freedom to be as happy as we pleased.

Well, that was it! Thanks to everyone who read and reviewed, even to those who didn't review. I hope everyone enjoyed it and will continue to be a fan 