Epilogue
Four months later…
“Where do you need me?” Renee asked.
“Hosting. Making sure that I haven’t missed anything so the next time will be smoother.” I sighed.
Today was opening day and I felt like I wasn’t ready to do this. Jitters had finally kicked in and it was three minutes until we unlocked the doors.
“Breathe, girl. This place looks amazing and is everything that you want it to be.”
It was. I couldn”t imagine it being any better. I exhaled and nodded. Torin was outside with his crew guarding this wing and making sure the visitors didn’t go outside the approved places. Tavi had created a light show outside that created a romantic feel. The walkway was lit up with icicle lights streaming from beginning to end. Lanterns hung from the trees, and there were a few fire pits that I was using for s’mores later.
Renee walked me to the entrance and I was surprised to look outside and see so many people. Thirty guests looked bigger when you were responsible for their stomachs.
“Let’s do this.” She said, wobbling around with her pregnant belly. She was adorable and I couldn’t wait until I was in her shoes.
I opened the doors and the people quieted. I had a long speech that seemed pointless now. The only real thing I wanted to say was…
“Welcome to Ella’s Place!” I shouted to them.
There was applause and cheers all around. When I let them inside, they found their name at their seats and everybody got settled in.
I started with a salad tower. It allowed for everybody to create their perfect salad using the ingredients from inside it. While they did that, I put the finishing touches on my lasagna and put it in the oven. I had a small one for the vegetarian that was here.
In attendance, the guys had a table that they were sharing with Renee’s fiance. Renee invited her therapist, Dr. Angela Crosby. She was on a first date with a guy she’d met at Rawhide Ranch when she was visiting with Renee. That’s also where I met Renee when I was there almost a year ago. It was a safe place to practice BDSM, learn, and feel good around like minded kinky people. Much like how Club Sin allowed.
Ward and Natalie, his fiancee, were here. And the rest of the people, I didn’t know. That’s the part I was interested in. I appreciated the support of the people I knew and loved, but it was the strangers that were going to carry me though.
It wasn’t until everyone was outside toasting their s’more for dessert with their goodie bags, did I fully relax. The night was mostly over and I’d successfully pulled off my first dinner at Ella’s place.
Torin came up behind me and put his arms around me. I could tell from his cologne. It contrasted against the late spring evening–bold and daring. “How does it feel to succeed at your dreams?” He asked.
“Unreal. The bookstore is doing very well under the manager I put in place. The restaurant sold out for its first ten nights. Tonight was incredible. Then I have you three. I am truly living my best life right now.”
“Good.” He kissed the side of my neck and tightened his hold. “Are we going to talk about that pregnancy test I found in the bathroom?”
I sighed. “It’s negative.”
“Okay, maybe we should let one of the guys try with you.” He tried to play it cool, but I knew it hurt his pride to say those words.
“No,” we’ll keep trying.” I turned in his arms and kissed him. “It’ll work itself out.” I smiled at him.
Torin half smiled and I put my head on his chest. I knew it’d happen when it was supposed to. Practicing was something to look forward to.
“I love you.” I said to Torin.
“I love you, too.” He said in response.
Soon after, I felt Caesar and Tavi on either side of me and it completed this moment. My happily ever after.
The End
Thank you for taking the time to read Room 126: Denied and for going on this reading journey with Elara, Torin, Caesar, and Tavi. Their story is apart of a bigger world called the Savage Kings Series- California. Inside that series, you’ll find Ward’s story and also Domino’s as well. If you enjoyed some of the other characters, feel free to follow their stories too.
Either Renee and Ezra’s story or Dr. Angela Crosby- Saving Angela