Authors Note:
I know it's pretty short, but I wanted to time jump it farther, but I felt like I needed to share the beginning of the journey they are about to embark on! I'm planning on writing the next chapter right now, I don't know if I'll be able to post it tonight, but it is in the works! Let me know what you think! :)
Chapter Nine
Time Jump – One Year Later
Clary POV:
I had moved to England a couple months ago, and I was getting the finishing touches on the house. It was the first part of Jace's 'Herondale Snowboarding and Figure Skating Training Center' that was built. Since we were going to have some facilities have artificial snow, and the rinks were in doors, we could house kids in every season, which means we're going to be living here year round, and I was super excited to be starting this new adventure with Jace. My mom was shocked at first, she had no idea about Jace, or that I wanted to teach young figure skaters, but she came around, and Jace's dad didn't care as long as Jace's plan was still in action. Life was amazing, and I couldn't even imagine doing anything else with anyone else. I was painting our bedroom when I heard the door open.
"Clary?" I heard Jace call.
"I'm in the bedroom!" I call back, and I hear his footsteps and soon the door opens.
"So, I got some good news." He says as he takes a seat next to me. "First, I got a phone call from the head of construction. The last installment of this training center should be finished in a month, and than we can open for business, and I already have 5 boys, and 7 girls interested in attending." He said and I put the paint brush down and threw my arms around his neck.
"Oh my god! Jace! That's amazing! We're actually doing this!" I said and he laughed.
"I can only think of one other thing that would make it even better." He said and I looked at him with confusion. "Marry me." He said and my eyes widened.
"What?"
"Marry me Clary." He said again, and he pulled out a ring. I gasped and looked into his eyes. "I love you, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you, starting a family, running this place, building a life with you."
"Yes. Oh my god, yes." I said and he slides the ring on my finger and pressed his lips against mine. I pulled back and I couldn't get the smile off my face. He stands up and offers me his hand.
"We're going out."
"Really?"
"Yes. Izzy and Alec are meeting us at the restaurant at 6."
"How long have you been planning this?" I ask and he laughs.
"Two months." He says and I pull him back towards me and slam my lips to his.
"I love you Jace." I say as I pull away.
"I love you too Clare." He said and I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. Who knew the Olympics could lead me to falling in love, starting a business and beginning a whole knew chapter of my life. I never thought I'd leave New York, and now I'm living in England, opening a business, and getting married. Life has never seemed more perfect, and yet it was only just beginning.