Epilogue

It was a different life now that they were free from running. Lisa was so used to the life of terror that she had been living that now and again, she couldn't help but look over her shoulder. But every time she did, there was never anything there. In a sense, she felt safe, but such a feeling was new to her.

Jackson quit working for his other company. He still found joy in torturing people, but there was no point in it anymore since he had more than enough money and he had Lisa to look out for; that in and of itself was a full-time job.

Following Jackson's actions, Lisa decided to leave her work, too. There was no need for her to work when she could be off travelling the world – a pastime she had never been able to do before.

Although they saw each other every day, Lisa and Jackson weren't technically "in a relationship". Neither of them ever mentioned it, and that was because each one thought that the other only wanted to be friends and nothing more. Until one day, Jackson finally confronted the situation.

They were sitting in a café in London. The sun was shining brightly above them in the morning sky, a nice change from the usually rainy days of this season. Lisa sipped on her coffee, reading the newspaper, and Jackson stared at her. He found himself doing that often, not only because she was gorgeous, but also because she was always unpredictable and in the blink of an eye she could be changing.

Noting his stare, she said, "Like what you see?"

Jackson smirked. "You have no idea."

Lisa chuckled softly and placed down the paper. "Then why don't you tell me."

Although she was smiling, he looked at her seriously. "Is that really what you want?"

Lisa shrugged her shoulders. "I don't think we need to fool each other."

Jackson cocked an eyebrow, ushering her forward to an explanation. "Well, obviously you have feelings for me."

He had to hold in laughter at the playful look on her face. "Oh?"

She gave one nod. "Oh yes. And it really is quite sad how far you've fallen."

Jackson brought a hand to his chest and feigned hurt pride. "You seem to always peg me so correctly. But, I would also have you note that you feel the same for me."

Instead of answering, Lisa only looked at him, and slowly the smile on his face fell off to.

"Like I said," continued Lisa, "we need not fool each other or ourselves."

Although this is what Jackson had hoped for, it still caught him off guard and caused his throat to go dry.

"What now, then?" he managed to ask.

She leaned forward and smirked. "We go wherever the wind takes us."

Jackson laughed. "Cheesy, but I'll take it."

She swatted him with her newspaper. "You had better."

Leaving the café, they tentatively reached for others hand, held them for a moment, and then let go, chuckling.

"That was weird," said Lisa still smiling.

Jackson snaked an arm over her shoulders. "All in good time."

As they continued walking down the road, Lisa said, "Yes, who would have ever imagined that I would end up falling for the man who had once tried to kill me."

Jackson laughed but held her tighter. "It'll be a great story to tell the kids."

Lisa stopped. "Who said we're having kids?"

"Well I just assumed…"

"Maybe too far –"

"Well don't you want kids?"

"Well of course I do, but –"

"They are no 'buts' connected to that statement."

"I'll connect whatever I want!"

"And the bickering begins…"

"It never stopped."

"Will it ever?"

"No."

Sigh. "What a life."

Fin.

Or is it?

A/N: well, short, but it is here! The final chapter, or rather piece, of this story. Hope you enjoyed the ride, and thank you all so so much for sticking with me!

Continuing her eternal love,

E. Ll