Chapter 326: Real Intimacy Isn't Free

Tallulah's POV:

Our closest family and friends are the first to make it through the maze of my story. In turn, they all congratulate us. The guys tease Jarrod that I proposed first but we know better.

He brought it up first, months and months ago.

Aurora, Ali and Clara go gaga over the ring. They can't believe that Jarrod had a ring in his pocket ready or that he designed it himself.

It's only when Jackie insists that I go and meet the journalists that I leave Jarrod's side. I keep him within my line of sight at all times though.

As I talk to the journalists, I realise that this is the first time it hasn't hurt to talk about my past. It's as if the whole thing has been cathartic or something.

When I'm finished answering their questions, I'm allowed to return to the party. I introduce Jarrod to some of the girls from my support group and generally just enjoy the buzz and excitement of everyone around me.