Epilogue -
Joey's P.O.V
"Aaliyah, come on babe, stop singing just for five minutes!" I sighed to my daughter. At age five, with dark curls and brown orbs, she looked up at me smirking just how Lauren used to. I paused my actions for a minute. I missed Lauren. She left for a huge job in Paris after being offered a great career in Art. Obviously, I pushed her to express her talents, due to how brilliant she is. I looked down to our daughter and smiled as she returned to playing with her toys. I then let my eyes travel to the picture of my beautiful girls together on our mantle piece. It had only been three months since she had gone but my ever-growing feelings for my beautiful wife allowed me to miss her presence. One more month to go; Aaliyah, Lauren and I will finally be living together again the way it is meant to be once more.
Lauren's P.O.V
At a new age of forty, I, Lauren Branning, had the dream I had always wished for. Before Joey, undoubtedly, happiness was far from on the cards for me. He is my soul mate, my husband and my best friend. He helped turn my life around; no matter what he was there for me. Thick and thin, day after day, he wouldn't back down. We now have the most beautiful little girl. Her unmistakable cockiness yet cuteness were just two of many combined qualities of Joey's and mine. I took my job in Paris a week after Aaliyah, my daughter's, fifth birthday. I miss her and Joey every day, but we keep in touch, be it through e-mail, texts or letters. My art studio in Paris consists of many of my own masterpieces along with Aaliyah's. She is truly amazing. I trust Joey to bring her up and watch her grow until next month when they arrive. With home life and work, Joey needed to stay, it was best for us all for Joey to sort that end out and for myself to begin things this end. With my art quickly progressing and sales getting higher, we were never short of money. It's perfect for our small family.
Aaliyah's P.O.V
"Daddy, can you read me my letter from mummy, please?" I questioned
"Sure baby." He replied, I watched his strong hands unfold the piece of paper, he seemed to be looking forward to it as much as me.
"Dear Leigha,
I hope you're behaving for your daddy. I also hope you and daddy are well. I got your painting honey, it looks fabulous, you are so talented. I hope daddy is looking after you and being your king, because princess, if he isn't, we will both be having words with him. Only one more month to go now beautiful, thirty one days, and I can give you the biggest cuddle. I miss you, baby, I hope you miss me too! How is school? Are you looking forward to coming to live in the villa with me in a little while? I bet you have grew and are even more beautiful. If you miss me go for a walk, beautiful, your grandma would have liked it if you payed her a visit to the bench. I always go there when I feel down; all you have to do is ask daddy. I hope he buys you nice things like I would if I were there with you. Your grandma would have told you to feel the wind. That way you'll know we are thinking of you. Our love is like the wind. I love you baby, both of you, write back, lots of love.
Mummy x x x" He finished. By this point I was curled around him as he wiped my tears and I wiped his.
A/N
So that's it. Sorry for the long wait but life got hectic. I might be back soon, who knows, keep an eye out!
Thank you for the support through out this, your reviews and feedback have been wonderful, you're all fab!
On a different note, is any one else slightly annoyed at the upcoming story line in the show involving Lucy, Lauren and Joey? I can't believe after everything they are separating. At least during that story we might actually get them on the screen for longer than a few minutes! X