Epilogue 2
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Ashley Walters pov
My graduation ceremony was due in a few days. My university fellows were stunned when they discovered that I was married to Justin. Justin had gotten back his dean position, thanks to my dearest brother-in-law Keith.
Two years back, after the announcement of will by Grandpa, Sarah's mom passed away. Steward Garner... I mean Grandpa was very upset about her demise. She had been a good daughter-in-law and shared a very good bond with him before Leigh Walters arrived to announce her pregnancy.
The woman could not have enough guts to leave Ashton Garner, so she suffered throughout her life. She could never develop that special bond with her kids. She could never express her hatred for her husband to anyone. The woman was so mentally disturbed that she could never take a stand for her son when Ashton forced him to marry a girl. All the pent-up anger and frustration in her made her heart weak.
Dragging myself to the present, I looked around and smiled. It must be the first time in the history of weddings when the bride and groom were not present for their official first dinner. They did arrive initially but fled away after hugging and thanking their very few guests.
The only people left behind were immediate family and closest friends.
Holding Justin's hand, I was meeting everyone trying to spend some quality time with all my loved ones.
A few minutes back, Aniya and Eve were talking wildly about something but now Aniya was nowhere in sight while a man who might be a business associate of Justin was trying to make a conversation with Eve.
Evelyne! My beautiful friend who deserved a beautiful ever after.
Justin and I were talking to someone from the business fraternity when I saw Marwick trying to run after Mashal quite awkwardly.
"Honey. I need to go." I whispered in Justin’s ear. My husband didn't want to let me go but I needed to help Marwick with my baby girl.
"Mashal!" I called the naughty toddler who had crawled under the table making Marwick somewhat frown at her.
She was laughing like crazy at my big brother who was crouching down near the table and was trying to decide if he should get under it after her or not.
"You will be a very good father." I didn't know why those words escaped my mouth.
"Good girl! Come out to Maweek!" My big brother looked funny trying to coo a little girl who used to call him Maweek. He would be a great husband too.
Gosh! Now where this thought crawled into my mind?
"He is cute!" I heard an amused voice behind me and turned to find Layla Hayat's eyes glued to Marwick, "Sad that he is not available for commitment!"
That’s great! My brother kept things crystal clear between them.
That was so honest of him. Sweet!
"I am so sorry. I needed to go to the bathroom!" Sarah appeared out of nowhere and took Mashal from Marwick's grip.
"Mommy. I want sefee!" Mashal said with a pout.
"Selfie is my department, love," Layla said good-naturedly and reached out to hold Mashal. When she left, my eyes followed her perfect figure and then trailed to my brother whose eyes were on his phone screen.
One year ago, he came back after looking for his wife around the world but no luck. He didn't show it, but I knew he was heartbroken.
His icy blue eyes said it all.
Ashton who had returned to his hometown after his wife's demise, was quite happy at his son's misery. He was a sick man, indeed.
‘You will find her, Marwick!" I placed my hand on his arm and felt him go still under my touch.
"She is right, Marw." Sarah interjected, "I am sure she will be back in your life and you both can come up with something that is feasible for you two.”
He raised his eyes from his phone screen and passed a glance between his sisters but didn't utter a single word.
"Maybe..." Sarah hooked her arm through his, "It is quite possible that she is here with us, standing at some distance, enjoying your discomfort but not liking the idea of revealing herself." Sarah said in a mischievous voice.
"Ah," Marwick rolled his eyes and smiled a little, 'You are following our little sister’s footsteps for thinking that everything is like a movie. Psst!" he clicked his tongue inside his cheek.
‘You know what, my dear brother?" I hooked my arm through his free arm on the other side and smacked my lips, "What if she is working in your office already? Imagine your wife working in your office while you are crazily looking for her in the whole wide world."
He smirked and looked at me, "This is not possible. We have a policy of a thorough background check, little one. So, no chance!" he clicked his tongue again.
"But this is fate, big brother." I cocked up a brow. Leaving his arm, I stood before him and placed my hand on my hip, "Anything can happen, Marwick. Fate can throw any curve ball towards you."
He groaned and turned his head sideways towards Sarah who was nodding her head at me, "I so agree with you, Ash." "My sisters have gone crazy." He muttered before leaving, making both of us chuckle.
"We are planning to move away.” Sarah was still looking at Marwick's back when she broke the news to me.
"W...What?" I handed over my empty wine glass to a passing waiter and looked at her, "Where did this come from?" "Keith and I were planning it for quite some time. Property business is thriving in Europe more. So, I think the move is for the good.”
Tears welled up in my eyes, "I... I will miss you, Sarah. And ... I ..." I looked at the innocent face of Mashal who was busy taking selfies with Layla, "I will miss this little angel."
I tried to stop it but still, a tear managed to tickle down my cheek.
"Hey hey hey!" Sarah immediately hugged me, "We still have six months, girl. Stop feeling miserable. It will only take a six-hour flight to come and see us. You will always be welcome to be a part of Mashal’s life, silly girl. Or who knows, we might drop her at your place for some aunt and niece bonding." She kept patting my back for comforting me.
"In fact, you can come there after nine months and help us in taking care of her.” She suggested meaningfully and started chewing her lower lip in between her teeth.
I pulled back, managing several creases on my forehead, "What would happen after nine months?" When she didn't reply and kept looking at me, my eyes went wide.
"Oh, Thanks." I smiled and started opening the cookie pack.
"How it all started?" She asked while folding Mashal’s laundry.
"Started what?" "The love story. How you met him? I mean I know I am prying. But you two look so cute and so perfect when you are together. I want to believe in love when I look at you two. Soon you will be going away to Europe. Please tell me. How this love story started." "Oh, it was nothing serious." I waved my hand in the air, "We all were childhood friends. He had this crush on me that I never knew. Later we started dating and that's it." I shrugged with a smile, "After that, there was no turning back." "Oh," she clasped her hands dreamily, 'You are so lucky."
I stopped myself from rolling my eyes. The girl always had this dreamy look whenever she used to witness my closeness with my husband.
"Indeed!" 'Your husband is lucky too!" "Maybe.” I wanted to laugh at her face. Right now, she was acting so much like a teenager. So much like Ashley.
After arranging the closet, she left the room so that she could go to Mashal who was downstairs with her aunt Ashley.
Lately, I had been feeling sleepier due to my pregnancy hormones. Holding a yawn, I walked to the window and opened the blinds to look at the vast lawns.
As always, I was back at Deluca Mansion because we had sold out our furniture and house. Keith wanted us to live in a furnished villa on rent but Justin and Ashley, both invited us here.
I looked down and smiled when I saw Justin and Ashley running around on the grassy grounds, along with Mashal. But when Marwi reached them and took away Mashal for her afternoon nap, Justin got busy whispering something in Ashley's ear.
It must be something romantic and dirty because her face had turned beet red.
Dear Marwi. You want to know how it all started? I wish I could tell you how much I love my husband and my kids. I wish I could tell you it’s never easy to forget about your first love.
The way he looks at her and worships her. Sometimes it all becomes too much for me. But I keep smiling. Because on the other side, it’s my lovely sister and my childhood friend, my first crush. My first love.
Dear Marwi. I wish I could tell you why I am leaving this place. My sister deserved my time, and I gave it to her. I let her in and let her enjoy the company of my husband and my daughter. To make her feel welcome in my family and let her know how it feels to tease your brother-in-law and spoil your niece.
The couple is just back from the world tour, and I am sure they will soon be
having a baby. But my dear Marwi. It hurts. It still hurts.
While talking silently to Marwi, I frowned and touched my cheek only to find wetness there.
Crap! Why was I crying? I started wiping my face with the back of my hand.
Dear Marwi. You were asking me how it all started. Do you want to know how it all started? Let me tell you, dear.
It all started when ...
My Fiance Fell For His Virgin Maid.
THE END.
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