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Chapter 16
Epilogue: Reasons To Celebrate
GEORGIA
Bella's CD was number one on the pop and country charts. She and Edward had returned from New York to the condo on Peachtree Rd. to begin their new life together. During her commutes to The Record Plant in New York City to finish the recording of her new music, Edward stayed busy closing the sale of the mansion in Los Angeles.
Now, with the exciting news of Bella's crossover chart topping CD, they had a reason to throw a down home celebration. For Bella, the choice of venue was obvious: there was no better place to throw a hoe-down than THE BAR. All of her old regulars were there to wish her well and cheer for their girl. The sawdust dance floor was packed to capacity as everyone two-stepped and did the cotton-eyed joe in joyous celebration of Sissy's amazing accomplishment.
They sat in their favorite booth watching the festivities and laughing at everyone's antics. Jake was there with a beautiful attorney he had met at a convention in Detroit. His eyes twinkled as he revealed his hope that she just might be "the one". They were happy for him and told him so, holding hands under the table, secure in their own loving relationship. Yes, they endured a painful seperation, but had learned from it. They now resolved any issues together, as a comitted couple, rather than acting rashly and selfishly as they once had.
Trust was re-established and their love flourished to the point where they longed to take the next step into marriage. They knew their love would pass the test of time, for theirs was a long distance love.
THE END
Authors Notes: It's bittersweet to say goodbye to this Edward and Bella, but I leave them knowing they made it and their love endured. Hope you enjoyed it! Watch for a new story or two to post soon...I am busy editing and proofing at this very moment!