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{Drunk in your ????Love}????
SEASON 5
#Episode_80
GRAND FINALE
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????Camille’s POV????
Now i’d believe everything happen for a reason, thou i got my happy home back, getting married to Anton for the second time and i strongly believe this time we’ve both learnt from our mistakes and i know our love will conquer all, i feel so happy but yet there’s this scar in my heart that can never disappear,
each time i remember all the people i have lose to death, my heart always bleed and i was so much affected by Erica dead, i wish things like that never happen but atleast we’ve got her daughter Catherine and i strongly believe Catherine won’t end up like her mother but her grandmother. I have love and did all i can to Erica but she was just too ungrateful to notice anything i did for her.
???? I smiled as i picked up my old dairy and cancel each and every sad episode of my life, it a new beginning now and i could sense more happy days ahead. We had time for each other as family and i get to know Jasmine better while Anton get to be with Chloe. We had a great family picnic which was so much fun and i get to be with Anton while Chloe with Jasmine.
I could still remember those old happy times, when Chloe and Jasmine were young, it was a perfect definition of happy home before the enemy strike in. But now, no mtter what happen we strongly believe in each other and stand as one big family. The Santaigo’s family are now together, who would have thought of that.
☪Months pa-ssed by and it was one of our happiest day in life. I and Anton were so happy to see our children happily married to the man of their dreams. Jasmine and Francis while Chloe and Ethan. We threw a grand reception for them, we spent all we could just to make their day memorable and indeed it was. Sebastian was so happy then to see his only son getting married to Chloe after a long struggle, after all that we’ve been throu-gh. I know life was unfair to him but i hope and prays he finds true love someday, he’s the best friend one could ever wished for or have and now am so happy having him as part of my family and not only a friend but a family.
Sebastian has booked their flight for their honeymoon, Jasmine and Francis went to Dubai while Chloe and Ethan went to Paris. I stayed with little Catherine and took good care of her before the arrival of Jasmine and Chloe.????
????????…EIGHT YEARS LATER..????????
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????I place some red roses on Erica’s grave while eight years old Catherine did the same.
“i love you so much mother,” Catherine said while i hug-ged her in tears.
“mommy loves you too,” i said to her, i haven’t told her much about Erica because she’s just a kid, we usually visited Erica’s grave and she sometimes wonder why i like visiting here, she kept asking questions so i have no choice than to tell her it her mother although she was too young to understand.
“okay grandmother… we need to go home.. i need to play with Eddie and Freddie,” she said while i smiled then held her hand, she’s an exact copy fo Erica, they look so much alike and each time i see her always remind me of Erica and Catherine and aunt Cecily, her own family who were wipe out by death.
We arrived home, to our family house while Catherine rush to play with stubborn Eddie and Freddie. Chloe’s twins, they’re just so troublesome.
“mother,” Jasmine walked in with Julia her seven year old daughter.
“grandma,” she ran and hug-ged me.
“Julia… grandma miss you so much,” i said while she laughed, she’s so cheerful.
“hey.. Julia.. come over here,” Catherine called her while she ran to them. With Catherine, Julia, Eddie and Freddie this house will be on fire, they’re the perfect definition of troublesome, they played, spoiled things and make everywhere untidy.
“Jasmine.. how are you and also Francis? i asked while she smiled.
“we are perfectly fine mom… Francis will also conme here after work,” she said while i nodded.
“and Chloe? she asked.
“oh.. she’s at the pool side with Ethan,” i replied.
“okay mom, i will just talk to them,” she smile then walked pas-sme while i smile. I went back to the check on the kids in their playing rooms and i was surprise to see them playing video games, they all looked quiet but the whole room was scattered and untidy.
“so kids.. who do you except to arrange this room,” i asked then folded my arms.
“of course it you grandma.. afterall that’s what grandma does,” Eddie said while i gasped.
“well no video games for you,” i said.
“no grandma.. grandpa won’t allow that,” Freddie replied while i shook my head their just so stubborn and Anton has been pampering them.
“okay kids, let try something nice,” i said while they all looked at me.
“like what? Catherine asked while i smiled.
“let go out, i’ll get you some ice cream,” i said while they yelled happily.
“not only ice cream but with chocolates,” Julia said while i nodded.
“Camille.. are you taking the kids out? Anton asked as he walked up to me while i nodded.
“then let go together,” Anton said.
“the best grandma and grandpa,” they kids yelled while i smiled as we walked out to the car.
Anton took us to the amusement park and the kids were so happy.
“Catherine.. you’re the oldest so take care of your siblings,” i said to her while she nodded. I got them ice cream, chocolates and other snacks, we catch fun together and the kids went about chasing bu-tterflies, making sand castle and lots of childish things. I sat down next to Anton on a bench under a large beautiful tree as we watch our grandchildren played happily.
“this the kind of life i wanted to give Chloe and Jasmine.. but it never happen,” he said sadly.
“that was all in the past.. now we could still give our grandchildren that kind of life and am so happy being around them,” i said while Anton held my hand.
“this love keep us going Camille… now our grandchildren will grew up with their family without an sorrow nor mistake of the past,” he said while i nodded trying to hold back much tears… we are finally happy and living a simple, peaceful and happy life. A middle-aged man approached us and ask if we’ll take a photograph.
“sure,” we both replied at the same time. I sat down more close to Anton until our hips touched, the man snapped us.
“let it be little more romantic,” the said while Anton smiled and slide his arms around my shoulders, the man snapped us several pictures and this time i guess it more like a young couple pictures. I turned my head to his and i ki-ss him gently on the li-ps.
“at least we are both alive to see this our grandchildren.. it all started with the two of us.. then with our two children and now our grandchildren,” he said while i smile.
Our day was great and we later return back home with the kids. We had dinner together and everyone was present, am glad Sebastian also showed up and it was just the best.✨????????????
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????Jasmine’s POV????
I do know that a lot of thing has happen in our lives but then Francis was right when he told me our situations are test to mature us and indeed those ha-rd times We’ve been throu-ghare like washing machine, they twist, knock and turn us down but now at the end we have a reason to smile because he look more bighter than before. Julia my seven year old pretty daughter was always with her grandma during her holiday and she got the chance to play with Catherine,
Eddie and Freddie, they look so happy together. Who would have thought all this would end. The best kind of love is the kind that awakens the soul and make us reach for more. I still remember Sean and i keep wondering why he have to pay for his mother’s and father’s sin, he’s just so innocent and life was so unfair, i wish i still have my brother here with me but i know wherever he is..
he’s at peace and also happy to see the family i have now. Am glad i turn out to be a good person.. if i was still that selfish, spoiled brat and arrogant Jasmine, i might end up like Erica, even thou i felt so pity for her but am glad Catherine her daughter is more happy with us.
“love,” i heard Francis husky voice, i smile and turn to him.
“dinner is ready,” he said.
“yes mommy, i and dad prepare it,” Julia said while i smile then joined them at the dining table.
“wow so delicious,” i take a spoonful of the meal while Julia smile.
“thank you so much Francis,” i said while he smiled then held my hand.
“i should be the one thanking you,” he said.
“no mom.. i should be the one to say thank you mom and dad for being the best parents,” Julia yelled happily while i giggle.
“table manners Julia… you don’t shout while eating,” Francis said while she smile then looked at me.
“yes daddy.. am just so happy,” she said making a funny face while we burst out laughing.. What a happy family i’ve got.????????
????Chloe’s POV????
A drop of tears flowed from my eyes as i held Erica’s photo and also aunt Cecily. They’re still my family and i grew up to love them all. I have always love Erica as my sister but then she broke my trust… she hurt everyone. What if i was dead when she tried to kill me, what if Declan didn’t save me then i could have been a story and who knows maybe she migbht be with Ethan.. but destiny CAN NEVER BE DENIED, it can only be DELAYED. What mine will eventually find no matter where i am. I remember how i wanted to put her behind bars.. i wanted to make sure she paid for the crimes she committed but then things don’t also go the way we planed, she shouldn’t have die.. at least for the sake of Catherine.
Now i know all storms have an expiring date. I didn’t know that tough times are part of life and that there’s an end to tears which they do dry up with faith and prayer. Little did i know that after the de-ep pain and heartburn beyond belief there’s an everlasting happiness at the end, where only laughter, joy and happiness will take over.
“i went to the sitting room and meet the kids watching cartoons, Eddie and Freddie were already asleep, i carried Eddie in my arms while Ethan carried Freddie in his arms and we took them to their room and laid them on their bed.
“those boys plays too much and sleep too much,” i said while Ethan smiled.
“Eddie took after you while Freddie after me,” he said while i rolled my eyes.
“let me just tuck Catherine to bed,” i said then went to the sitting room and saw Catherine still watching.
“you need to sleep dear.. early to bed, early to rise.. you still have school to attend to tomorrow,” i said to her while she smiled.
“yes.. mom i was done reading that’s why,” she said while i nodded the held her hand as we walked to her room and laid on her bed.
“good night mommy,” she said.
“not yet.. won’t you like me to read bedtime stories for you? i asked while she giggle.
“you haven’t complete reading the princess and the dragon,” she said while i nodded then picked up the book in drawer, i cuddle her close to me as i read out the stories to her until she fall asleep. I smile when i saw her asleep, she looks so beautiful, that’s the easiest way to make her sleep. I closed the open windows because it cold, then cover her with her duvet. I ki-ssed her forehead then smiled.
“i love you so much Catherine.. Erica loves you too,” i mutter then switch off the light before walking out to my room. I meet Ethan busy with his phone.
“i thought you were sleep already,” i said while he nodded.
“you know i can’t sleep without you by my side,” he said while i smiled. We cuddle against each other to keep ourselves warm.
“i love you Chloe,” he muttered while i smiled.
“i love you more,” i said as i rested my head on his chest then close my eyes and drifted to my dreamland.????????????????
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????Anton’s POV????
I threw a large party to celebrate my family. Just like get together party, lots of people came, friends????, loved ones????, my families members????, business a-ssociate and of course my lovely talkative grandchildren, everyone was present to share in our joy. I couldn’t be more happier to build my once shattered and broken home together and now we’re one big happy family. one thing i learnt in life is that it’s never too late to start over, of you weren’t happy with yesterday try something different today, don’t stay stuck, do better cos everything in life is reflection of a choice one have made
????I walked to the stage as i sat down and played the paino.
“this song am about to sing… is dedicated to someone so special.. someone in my heart.. and someone whom i think life without her is useless and that sepcial woman is CAMILLE????, my wife. I said while they was a thounderous clap and cheers up. I looked at her and saw how happy she was, she was dressed so beautiful tonight.
“Camille has always been my super woman, the strong woman ever, even thou she was hurt, she still forgive and move on, even thou it was easy for her, for all this reason, i so much love and cherish her,” i said then sighted Chloe and Jasmine who were also looking so emotional, they were both dressed looking so beautiful. This song is also dedicated to my two wonderful daughters Chloe and Jasmine????.. without them my life will be incomplete… i know i have’nt been a good father but am glad i was given that chance to amend and make it up to each of them, i love you so much,” i said while i trying to hold back my tears too. I saw Catherine, julia, Eddie and Freddie which make me laugh.
“my grandchildren are also included, they make me feel so special and happy always.. no bored moments with them,” i said.
“go grandpa.. we love you too,” they yelled happily while everyone gaze was on them. My eyes was focused on Camille and Camille alone as i begin to sing.. this woman is my strength.. she always give me more reason to smile and love her the more..
✨…There’s a moment in the journey that i gave up,????
….???? my boots just couldn’t walk another mile.????
????And that cloud above me has no silver lining,????
???? i couldn’t buy a break with my last dime,????
????????but when i saw you standing by the corner, ????
????i’d have never thought that you would have my back.
…????.But then we rolled in like the thunder and the lightening,????
..????.threw some punches, then we had a laugh, just some rou-ghed-up desperados,????
….????hanging tough throu-ghthick and thin, ????
..????.kicking up dust wherever we go, ????
,,,????,who’d have thought we’d end up here together?
… it’s crazy that we’re standing side by side, just like lovers birds, ????????????????????
..????who’s gonna tell us now that we can’t fly?????????
✨The hall was filled with cheerful noise, when i was done singing Camille walked up to me in the stage and i hug-ged her, we took lots of photographs, Chloe and Jasmine also joined us including their children. This the best day of my life and it all because of Camille.. she’s the reason behind my existence… and now am the most happiest man having a precious wife????????, lovely children???????? and crazy beautiful grandchildren????…. i’ll forever LOVE ????and TRUST???? Camille until my last dying breathe because she gave me a reasons to live.
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????Camille’s POV????
The celebration was the best and we are now all together.. i felt so happy to be around my loved ones.
????My attitude towards the dark moments of my life has really changed and defined who i am. For once i know that those who hurt others are intentionally making their own hurt and shame cos i know good people don’t have conscience to hurt others. I believe life ia series of near misses. A lot of what we ascribe to luck is not luck at all, it’s seizing the day and accepting responsibilitly for our future.
It seeing what other people don’t see and pursuing that vision. Life has really left me with scars that may never go but i still got my happiness back. I do believe everything happen for a reason and it’s also true that once you know the value of time, snatch, seize and enjoy every moment of it, no idleness, no delay, no procastination and never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
Though no one can go back and start a brand new start but everyone can start from NOW and make a brane new ENDING, because to accomplish great things we must not only act but also dream; not only plan but also believe.????
????#FATE#???????? Written by: Japhet Biji {Japhy}????
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