28. Epilogue
TWO YEARS LATER
Gold Dog
Happy Forever Day!
Romcom Book
HOLY CHEESECAKE, BATMAN. You are very punctual. It’s midnight of our anniversary when we first became a couple.
I couldn’t sleep. Do you remember what happened last year on National Forever Day?
How could I forget? You hid a KEY inside Pride and Prejudice. I started ugly crying.
Not just any key.
The key to the old bookstore. I couldn’t believe you bought Falling for Books for me. I still refuse to call it Harrisons since the store failed in less than a year, much to Stewart’s frustration. But you gave me a second chance to create a bookstore that brings people together. I love Maple Falls. And I love you.
Stewart was more than delighted to sell it after their store flopped. And not working for him was the best decision you ever made. It gave you time to finish your novel.
If that wasn’t enough, when I finally looked over, you were kneeling next to me, asking me to be your wife. That’s when I started crying all over you.
You said yes. That’s all that matters!
Today I’m going to be Mrs. Dawson Hayes. AKA Mrs. Gold Dog. It really will be our Forever Day!
When I said I wanted my name permanently on your back, I meant it.
Starting today, it’s not just your jersey I’m wearing—it’s your name too. Forever sounds just perfect.