Epilogue:

A year later...

Bella stood by the other bridesmaids as Angela and Ben spoke their vows. She was so happy for her friends and their commitment to one another. She knew there was those in town who wondered when she would be next to take the plunge. After she moved back home, she made a B line to Jake's and found love waiting for her. She made a vow that night that she would never take it for granted and so far she had kept it.

Two months later she started college courses, got a job and moved into her own place. Jake took courses online and graduated from High School a few months later. Billy gave Jake his blessing to move in with her becausehe practically lived there already.

He got a job right away at a garage in town and attended college at nightwith her. Together they were making a were in no rush to push their relationship to the next level. They already knew they would be together forever.

The wedding came to an end and the reception had begun. Bella didn't have to search long to find Jake. He was by her side at once and insisted they dance. Bella agreed only if he made sure she didn't fall on her face.

"Honey, I will never let you fall unless it's for me." Jake whispered in ear. Bella felt his lukewarm hand on the center of her back, reminding her that he was still her hero.

"I love you." Bella whispered.

"I love you more." Jake turned her around on the dance floor causing her stomach to sink excitedly.

The reception was lovely and everyone was enjoying themselves. Bella was so honored that Angela had asked her to be a part of her special day. She had helped her with anything she requested and made sure that Jake understood that her enthusiasm for Angela's wedding was in no way a underlining dream to get hitched. He just laughed and told her that someday he would make a honest woman of her and she agreed when that day came, she would say yes.

"Okay it's time to throw the bouquet, all the single ladies line up." Bella heard Angela called out.

Bella didn't want to participate in the time honored tradition but knew if she didn't volunteer that several of their friends would shove her out. She crept to the back of the line, glancing over at her shoulder where Jake smiled at her pain.

She heard the women scream out and took a step back but it was too late. Opening her eyes she saw what she feared, her hands held the flowers. The single ladies looked at it with longing. Bella's cheeks burned with embarrassment.

"Thanks." Bella tried to joke as she waved them at Angela. Angela clapped her hands and wink at her.

"Sorry girls looks like our Bella will be the next one after all." Angela announced to the crowd. All at once everyone was cheering whileBella rushed to Jake's side. She didn't want to be the center of attention.

"So looks like destiny is trying to tell you something." Jake teased.

"What are you talking about? I tried to get away and not catch it." Bella cried out.

"Exactly. You can't run from love or destiny. It will find you no matter what you think you want." Jake kissed Bella, causing the crowd to cheer louder. Bella didn't mind one bit. When Jake held her like this she couldn't care if death came knocking on her door tomorrow as long as she had the chance to know this kind of love. Jake's love.