OMG I feel like the worst person in the world! I couldn't get into my account to post these! SO in order to compensate you guys, I have finished the story and will post all the last chapters today. Thank you to all of you that have stuck with me and read this story! It was a joy to write and to explore. I love getting into the mind of our favorite characters, especially since Elena is no longer a major figure in Mystic Falls. All my love, OA.

Chapter 29: Wine, Food and Gold.

Disclaimer: I do NOT own any of the characters in this story. There owned by The CW, CBS Studios and the companies that work with the network. Any dialogue and or story likeness is coincidental (except for the dialogue/scenes from the series that are used, which I do not own) and not intended to offend anyone.

We headed to the hotel's restaurant (since we didn't want to go too far away from our room) and we got a nice, cozy table that overlooked the beach. We talked and laughed and hold hands the entire time that Damon wine and dined me. After we finished dessert, we headed down to the beach. God, I'm going to miss this beach! So many fun memories have been made here on this island.

We laid down on the sand and gazed at the stars as we heard the ocean play at our feet, much like we did last night. It was amazingly calming to be there with that view, that sound and that man beside me. I really felt completely happy and invincible at that moment. I snuggled closer into Damon's chest and, in turn, he tighten his grip around my waist and pulled me closer, careful not to make his jacket slip off my shoulders.

"You know, this has been the best trip I have ever made. Can't wait to do something like this again." Damon said as he gently caressed my arm.

"Agreed. I am really happy that you convinced me to do this. I think is the best decision you have taken in your life." I told him as I smiled up to him.

"Yep. I know, I know, I am simply brilliant" he said which earned him a little punch in the stomach to which he faked to being hurt. As I was laughing at him, he traped my hands with his and cut my laughter short by kissing my lips.

"I might end up getting really annoyed at some point in the future if you keep doing that." I told him once he released my lips.

"Doing what?" He faked innocence but I could see that he was really trying to hide a grin.

"Don't play coy with me, you know very well what I am talking about." I told him with the most serious tone I could find.

"Ok, will you forgive me?" He said with those irresistible puppy eyes that I love so much.

"Yes. Unfortunately I can never be angry with you for too long." I told him sincerely.

"Good to know." He said and at my shocked reaction he just started laughing.

"Damon!" I told him knowing what he was implying.

"Sorry. On that note, hun close your eyes." He told me

"What?" I asked him really feeling confused. How did we turned from playing around to me closing my eyes for some mysterious reason.

"Do you trust me?" He asked me in a very serious and honest tone.

"Yes" I said with no hesitation but just plain curiosity by now.

"Then close your eyes." He said as I closed them.

"I want you to concentrate on feeling everything around you with all your sense except sight. Hear the ocean. Feel the wind and the sand on your skin. Listing to your heart beating. Smell the salt in the air." He whispered in my ear.

As I was really letting myself get lost in these sensation I feel him taking my left hand in his. Then I felt as he slipped a warm band around my ring finger.

"Damon what...?" I start saying but then stop short as I examine the beautiful band that is placed on my finger. It is a delicate white band with some flower like detail in yellow gold. It is beautiful and sophisticated, just the way I feel when I am with him.

He let me examine the ring for some time and then he said: "I just wanted to let the world know that you are mine and that I am yours." At that moment he shows me his hand. He has a matching wedding band on his finger. I felt tears coming to my eyes.

Just then we see shooting stars start to move across the sky. I was in awe of the moment but then clouds and rain drops decided to share in the moment. Then rain started to pour down.

"Come on, time to abandon ship" Damon said as he started to get up and pull me up with him.

"No, No, No, No. Wait. Just give it a second. It'll clear up." I tell him, really wanting to see the spectacular sight of shooting stars in Hawaii. But then this is the last thing in my mind when I look at Damon. He is looking at me like I was the most precious treasure in the world. He has a small smile playing on his lips and I just can't resist. I lean in and capture his lips in a brief, sweet and passionate kiss.

Once we separate I look deep into his eyes and tell him the one things that was in my heart: "Promise me this is forever."

He just looked at me and smiles while he stated with conviction, "I promise." He sealed our second round of vows with a kiss that I felt down to the very bottom of my soul.

A marriage, vows of love, promises of forever, can life get any better than this?