Epilogue
Cherry blossom season is in full bloom in the streets of Tokyo. After five years of marriage, and two children later, this is our first trip abroad.
Mira and Alonzo stare out the car window.
“Wow.”
Alonzo is five now, while Mira is just turning three. Our son and daughter.
“I guess it’s safe to say that they like it.” I grin, turning to Enzo.
The driver drops us at Shibuya, one of Tokyo’s main districts for tourist life and attractions. Mira and Alonzo are crossing over to the busy Shibuya crossing with their father, and I take that moment to go live on TikTok.
“If you were still thinking of a reason to book your flight to Japan, here it is.” I grin, panning the camera over to first my children and then the impressive skyscrapers that surround us. “God, there’s just so much to see here.”
I try my luck at a vending machine, getting hundreds of comments from my followers as they watch live.
Starting off on TikTok was a big decision for me. But it’s proven to be a great one. My niche is more family content and lifestyle rather than influencer style.
The biggest thing? There’s hardly any hate comments. I can pursue an old passion in a different form.
“Ugh, I didn’t get the one I wanted again,” I groan into the camera as I show them the object that came out of the vending machine. “But still, guys, it’s totally worth the money.”
I no longer care about how many people are tuned in, none of the metrics matter. I’m doing this as a hobby, and I don’t let anything stop me from enjoying it.
“That’s my little update.” I smile into the camera. “I’ll see you later.”
The camera shuts off, and the first thing I do is go searching for my family.
Enzo spots me, and grins at me.
“Ms. Influencer back in her element,” he teases.
“Please,” I scoff, playfully. “I go by Mrs. Marchetti these days.”
We laugh together, while Mira and Alonzo are left staring, wondering what’s so funny to begin with.
“Are you hungry?”
“Famished,” I reply, nodding at Enzo.
“Good.” He leads us all to a street where there’s a high-rise building. Thirty floors up on the elevator, we arrive at a nice restaurant.
“Whoa.” I look around. But there is no part of me that wants to record it for my audience.
This here, this is just for me and my family. Moments that I will only keep for ourselves.
We are seated at an outdoor table. Mira and Alonzo busy themselves by having a fake sword fight with the chopsticks, and Enzo pulls me out of my seat.
“You have to look at the view. That is what all the money is for.”
My breath hitches at what he means. We’re so high up that we have a great view of the Tokyo skyline. I can see Tokyo Tower in the distance.
“This is gorgeous.”
Enzo nods, looking at me rather than the view. “I agree completely.”
My gaze meets his, and heat rushes to my cheeks. Even after five years together, he makes me feel just as giddy as he did when we met.
“Thank you for arranging such a perfect trip.”
“You better get used to it.” He grins. “I am going to take you everywhere.”
“Oh my.” I laugh. “My lifestyle channel is about to blow up, isn’t it?”
He passes me a look. “I thought you went by Mrs. Marchetti now, not Influencer Quinn?”
“I’m just kidding.” I giggle and bring my head over to his shoulder to rest on it. “Enzo? Sometimes, I still feel like my life is one big, incredible, never-ending dream.”
“How lucky we’re having the same dream, then.” He laughs, squeezing the side of my waist.
“I’m serious.”
In the background, our kids laugh as they continue to play, the view is breathtaking, I am next to my favorite person in the whole world.
It’s a moment of pure bliss.
“Enzo,” I murmur so softy that only he can hear. “I think I might just be the luckiest girl in the whole world.”
The End.
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