Epilogue

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Sophia's POV

"Smile". Layla's mother shouts at us 5 huddled in one corner of the ground.

Yes it's graduation. Finally after everything and all the stupid shit we are finally here. It felt really nice to finally be here. To feel as though we have achieved something before entering into the real world which was exciting as well as scary.

All of us were glad and happy with the decisions we had made for our future.

Alex had published Austin's book anonymously. And now he was famous. Pretty famous I'll tell you. But he was still unknown. He decided that he didn't want to go to college and decided to continue on with writing and traveling. He loved writing now he was doing it and I was happy for him. He and Amelia decided to break up. As much as it was nice they started to have problems and fight a lot because they didn't want the same thing right now. So they decided to end it as they were going separate ways now.

Layla and Alex got in USC. They were doing business. While I was going to UCLA majoring in English and economics. I wanted to go towards publishing. So me Alex and Layla were moving to California. While Amelia was going to Canada. Layla decided to stay in the dorms and me and Alex were taking an apartment outside campus to live together as we didn't go to the same colleges.

We were all sad that Amelia wouldn't be able to be with us. But life goes on right. And we were glad to be moving on. After all this there was a graduation party. But none of us wanted to go. As they've become really boring. Playing the same truth or dare and never have I ever does get boring. No one even plays beer pong. Ugh definitely boring.

We all decided to get dinner with our families tonight. So we drove home from the ceremony and got dressed as it was already 5. Wore a black shining dress which was one shouldered with a slit.

I got dressed at around 6. By the time I was down everyone was ready including Mason and Eli. Those two were worse than girls sometimes. Eli was faster though.

We climbed in the car and drove there. Alex came along with Dante and Emily. Layla had come with her mom. Amelia with her parents and Austin came along with Alex. Best friends forever I'm sure I laughed to myself. I was seated next to Alex and Amelia. All the parents went into conversations and were quite enjoying themselves I could see. So we all decided to have a party of our own. I mean we did nothing but speak.

We couldn't even order alcohol as we were definitely too young for it. And when Austin started to blabber nonsense, I became too sober to deal with it. Everyone was tired of his talking so finally we shut him off together. Cassie called me. So I excused myself to the toilet.

"Heyyy Cass" I shout.

"Wow a bathroom to talk to me I'm honoured" she mocks.

"Oh shut up. We were out for dinner and Austin was talking shit."

"Ahh. I get it. You can easily be fed up with that kid"

"Uh huh" I say

"Sooo...." She drags out. I raise my eyebrow.

"You graduated" she shouts.

"Yes I'm getting older definetly." I say

"Oh shut up. Congratulations babe"

"Thanks" I laugh.

"I'm so proud of you" she says.

" Thanks" I almost tear up. But we both get our emotions back to control and confess our loves and bid our goodbyes. She had already graduated as it was early in India.

I go back to the table to see everyone laughing at something Austin said. Looking at them like this feels so good. It feels good to have someone who cares. And to have someone to care for. Cassie was always there. But how long could I hang out with her without Eddie or Jackson showing up. Jackson might have changed now. But definitely wasn't good back then. Doing something like that is bad. And doing it and not stopping it even though you don't wanna do it is worse. But it does not matter anymore. They are away from my life and now I have people that care. And that I love. I am happy for myself in a long time.

Life has thrown so many uncertainties at us but we have come past it. Life wasn't fair to me when Eddie and Jackson did what they did to me. Life wasn't fair to Alex when he lost his mother twice not from the world but his life. Life wasn't fair to Layla when she lost her father and her love. Life wasn't fair to Amelia when she got bullied. Life wasn't fair to Austin with his parents. Life wasn't fair to Cassie when she had beasts as Friends and never knew it.

In the end life does not have to be fair. It just has to be what we make it out to be. Happy or sad. We dictate what we do in our life. No one else does. It's our life and we need to live it. No matter how hard it is. We go on. In the end it's all worth it.

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5 years later

"How do I look. How do I look" I ask no one in particular.

"Calm your self girl. Your gonna be fine. You look gorgeous" Layla says.

"Thanks"

"Yeah she is right you look absolutely breathtaking baby" Amelia gushes.

"Aww my babies" Cassie fakes a tear.

"Okay enough you guys" I cover my face with my hands. I was dressed in a white and cream dress. Which had lace at the chest region. It fit right to my curves till my thighs and then flowed down.

Yes it is my wedding. If you couldn't tell by my nervousness then maybe by my stupid pacing.

"Sophie . It's all gonna be fine. Don't worry too much" Amelia says.

"Easy for you to say. But what if I trip" Layla laughs at that.

"Cool down your gonna be fine. Your dad isn't gonna let you fall".

At that my mom and dad came in, my friends bid me goodbye and left saying that they would see me at the alter. Cassie was my maid of honor and Layla and Amelia were my bridesmaids. It was really difficult to choose but I did.

My mom gushes over me for a while. Over the years our relationship has gotten better. We were more close now and could definitely talk personally. After her my father came towards me and gave me a kiss on the forehead. Even my relationship with my dad had gotten better. I mean we don't talk on personal levels and all but he was more invested in my love life but there was no use as I had only one boyfriend. But he still loved to get a raise out of Alex.

We stood outside the church doors and they opened. I looked straight ahead at the love of my life. Alexander Theo James. My soon to be husband. It feels so nice to say that I would be his wife in a few hours or minutes. He was looking right at me and our eyes met. He was just as beautiful and handsome as I had first seen him. I remember the time I actually saw him. To think he was a jerk back then. But turned out to be the sweetest of people possible.

We reached the end of the isle. Dad kissed my cheek and let me go. I go over and stand in front of Alex.

"Hi".

"Hey " he laughs.

The priest starts the ceremony but there is nothing I can pay attention to accept for Alex right now .

"Rings"

Our rings are brought

He takes the ring and slides in on my finger and I do the same.

"Vows" we say our vows.

"Do you Alexander Theo James take Sophia Marie Smith as your lawfully wedded wife. In sickness and health. For richer or poorer"

"I do"

"Do you Sophia Marie Smith take Alexander Theo James as your lawfully wedded husband. In sickness and health. For richer or poorer"

"I do".

"With the power vested in me I now pronounce you husband and wife" he declares.

"You may now kiss the bride" before he could complete the sentence I was in Alex's arms. He cupped my face and brought it into a kiss. The crowd erupted in cheers.

The reception was in the evening. Me and Alex entered the room through the huge double doors. All the attention was on us. The room was decorated in an amazing night sky decor. It looked beautiful. I changed my clothes even into a blue gown. With a deep v neck.

The tables were all round with a single rose in them. Only the main table was a long rectangular one. We sat down to eat after all the speeches were done and my make up almost ruined.

My parents. Mason. Eli. Cassie. Noah. Her parents. Austin. Amelia. Her parents. Layla and her date. Dante. Emily. Her mother. Lastly Alex. And a few others who were dates. It really was wonderful to be by their side even after all these years.

Amelia and Austin were friends after their break up. Both of them have dated many others but it never lasted so let's see what happens.

Out of everything tonight one thing shocked me the most to the core. The one person I thought I wouldn't ever see again. He was here and He was Layla's date. Turns out Layla never told us the full story behind it all

Jacob

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Authors fucking Note

Oooohhhhhh. Finally we are done. And I love to give a nice cliffhanger. Wasn't it awesome.

Okay.

im so glad that we came till here. I am so sad to be parting from this story. But we have to go.

thank you for staying with me through this. Love y'all my lovelies.