The remaining of our days in New York was just as magical and perfect. When it was time for us to return to reality, we had to drag ourselves back to Los Angeles but knew that we had to plan for the next chapter in our lives.
We didn't want to wait too long for our wedding and it was set on Valentine's Day. It was going to be a quiet affair with friends and family only and we tried to keep it hush-hush, not wanting any media to catch wind of our nuptials.
The wedding was every bit beautiful as I dreamed for it to be. When I saw her walked down the aisle, she took my breath away. With only the people we love in attendance, we exchanged our vows and promised forever. When the priest presented us as Mr & Mrs Callahan, I kissed her with vigour, acutely aware that she was finally mine…always and forever.
Our honeymoon was to Ireland and we planned on bringing our kids along but Joyce convinced us to go on our own despite us insisting. We really didn't want to burden her, having to deal with our kids and we really did not mind bringing them. But, she was adamant that we go as a couple and was backed by Liam and Dawn who claimed they had quizzes they just could not skip. The two weeks in Ireland was every bit romantic and perfect.
When we got back, we immediately went back to work on our show. After filming wrapped, as always, there was a network party announcing the comeback shows.
"Angel, are you here alone?" the reporter asked.
"No, my wife is right there", I pointed to my left. Buffy got caught by another reporter and was now answering his questions.
"So sixth season huh?"
"Yeah. It's been a great ride so far".
"What can we see this season".
"The couple is definitely much stronger and this season will certainly make people see that love truly conquers all".
"Ain't that the truth?"
"It sure is."
"So, how's married life?"
"Amazing", I smiled.
"That good huh?"
"Yeah…you should try it sometime".
"If I could find a man like you, I would get married in a heartbeat".
"You'll find him".
"Last season, they asked your character, James, what his wife was to him and I thought you had the most romantic line. So, same question to you right now, in one word, what is Buffy to you?"
One word? There was so many things I want to say. She is my best friend, my wife, my love, my life, my everything. I looked at her and see her glancing at me, giving that smile that still makes me weak in the knees and I found my answer.
"My soulmate", my eyes never leaving Buffy.
Some people don't believe in soulmates, thinking that it is only for hopeless romantics. At one stage in my life, I was one of them. Sometimes, we see two people and know that they are soulmates; perfect for one another but they don't end up together. Or that unfair life and circumstances keeps them apart.
All I'm saying is, soulmates do exist…I mean I am living proof…but in reality, not everyone is lucky enough to end up with theirs and a lot of them actually do manage to build a happy life with someone else but if they only knew...I guess I'm lucky enough to actually know but it only took me over twenty years and two failed marriages to find her but I finally did.
Here's to love and I hope and pray everyone is as lucky as me. Believe me, life with your soul mate is infinity times better than settling.
THE END.
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