Epilogue

20th October, 2018

Dear Diary,

I bet this diary thought it would never see another entry again, after my depressing one not too long ago. About how I'd lost Jude forever. How I'd been so stupid as to have let my temper take control of my life. It cost me $5000 to find out that I had to get it sorted, only to find that I wasn't capable of it.

But, even the worst sorts itself out. Today, Jude and I got married. Yeah, the whole knight in shining armour thing worked - eventually. Jude's a hard nut to crack. But I guess that's what I like about her. From this day foward, we're gonna be Mr and Mrs Tom Quincey. Even Dana's changing her name. She'll be Dana Michigan Harrision Quincey (try saying that quickly). We're gonna be one big happy family. Even I'm happy, and I'm not one for fairytale endings.

Jude is the most beautiful bride I've ever seen. Dressed in silk and lace - a vision in white - she came to me down the aisle- grinning mischievously all the while though. Her blonde hair curled around her face, and her red lips broke into a smile countless times during the service. She was the perfect rock-goddess bride.

I was surprised Dana stood still that long. She was getting jiggy towards the end, though. Ryan, Carter, and all her senior buddies were invited, and they had a blast at the party, showing up in front of her. I don't think I'll have to worry too much though. Dana's got her head screwed on tightly.

Its funny. When I first met her - eleven year old squirt that she was - I couldn't stand the sight of her, couldn't bring myself to care about her. Now - almost a year on - I don't ever want to lose her. She;s every bit as passionate as her mom, and beautiful too. She's going to make some guy very happy when she's older. I hope to God that the guy is some sensible accountant though. I dont think I could handle a music producer or musician or something.

Jude and I spent an amazing night together tonight. As night fell, we dined on this boat just sitting in the harbour, and Jude compared her diamond to the stars. We walked hand-in-hand back to our hotel, enjoying each other's silence, the warmth of each other's hands... there weren't any stories to swap. We knew everything about each other.

We checked into the honeymoon suite - lavishly furnished in creams and red - and indulged in champagne and strawberries. We fed each other as we exchanged kisses and winks. Then it was time to settle.

Her dress came off easily enough. I kissed my way up her body, my fingers tenderly massaging her skin. I made my way to her lips, and nibbled gently at her lower one. She laughed and wrapped herself around me. She blew gently in my ear, and I laughed too. We were just like two little kids, only we were deadly serious. We loved each other, of course.

We start our honeymoon tomorrow, in Hawaii, a place Jude has always wanted to go. Bring on the fun!