Is this destiny?

~ Los Angeles, the Cliffside Villa ~

9 months passed…

It was Saturday evening and the darkness seamlessly replaced daylight.

Sarah gave herself a look in the full-sized mirror and smiled at the sight of the champagne-colored dress that Ellie made for her.

It has a straight neckline with off-the-shoulder 3/4 bell sleeves that show off her shoulders. The dress fits her perfectly and ends at the knee level. A big bonus is that the fabric in the bodice is a bit stretchy, so the snugness doesn't feel constricting. It's just how Sarah loves it.

Ellie typically makes her designs fantastic by playing with unusual fabrics and colors, but this time she also added a delicate arrangement of beaded and sequined flowers and the dress is absolutely stunning.

A light knock on the door got Sarah's attention.

"Can I come in?", Vasily's voice entered the room when the door was ajar.

"Yes, Uncle…", Sarah responded with a smile.

Vasily came in and looked at Sarah with a smile that reached his eyes. "You are beautiful."

"Thank you. You are not so bad yourself.", Sarah returned the compliment.

Vasily recuperated and looks better than ever in a sharp suit, with an added energy of being happy. He grew his hair a bit longer so that it covers the scars from the surgeries.

He offered her his hand. "Ready?"

"I guess I am…"

Sarah linked her arm with Vasily's and let him lead the way.

Six months ago, Aiden purchased another neighboring property, increasing the size of the land that the Cliffside Villa has. At the time of purchase, Sarah saw that it was a 3-acre lot with mature trees, a lot of greenery that was not maintained (making it look like a forest), and one house in the middle.

Since then, Sarah is not allowed to step in there, as Aiden was secretly working with Louis (the architect) and Cash (the construction manager). In the last three months, even Felix was a frequent visitor in that area and Sarah promised not to peek because it was a surprise, but it was hard to control her curiosity because she could hear heavy machinery working behind the dense curtain of tall trees.

Sarah has no idea what to expect. On the outskirts of the new piece of land, Aiden built a small three-bedroom villa, and that is where Vasily found Sarah.

Vasily was leading Sarah deeper into the mysterious area with a smile which told Sarah that he knew what was waiting for her there.

Well, she kind of knew. Aiden promised her a second wedding, the one where he will marry the mother of his children (one child currently, but he hopes for more), and here she was, walking with Vasily to renew her vows with Aiden in front of friends and family.

Because she was stuck in a separate villa with JoAnna, Sophia, Ellie, Bridgette, Tiffany, Mia, Liz, Bri, Penny, Chloe, and several other ladies, Sarah has no idea what Aiden prepared for her, but considering that Aiden was micromanaging everything, she knew it will be fantastic.

The narrow path led deeper into the forest and Vasily halted his steps.

"Thank you for allowing me this honor, Sarah. I wish you all the best.", Vasily said with a smile. He kissed Sarah on the cheeks three times and gestured toward the path. "The rest is for you alone…" And then he left.

Sarah found herself in the darkness with only small fairy lights that dangled off the trees showing her the way. Due to the no-peeking rule, she didn't have Eve-lens on, and only in moments like these, she realized how much she relied on the night vision.

It was quiet. Too quiet. Part of her feared that this is some joke and that there is nothing at the end of that path. But Aiden wouldn't do that to her. Right? 

Sarah dispelled useless thoughts. Aiden would not abandon her, and he would not pull a prank where he secretly worked for six months in the area she was not allowed to see, and Ellie made her a dress, and many of her friends came.

She took a deep breath and stepped on the path.

Sarah gasped when she realized that the ground below her feet lit up. Two steps later, she turned and saw that her footprints were illuminated and shimmering slightly. She smiled. Now she knew what Felix, Nico, and Beck were doing here.

Three steps later, Sarah's eyes opened wide at the sight of two tiny glowing fairies flying in front of her and giggling. She knew that it was a hologram, but it didn't make it any less magical.

Sarah made her way slowly, enjoying the effect of the enchanted forest that Aiden created for her. It was fantastic.

More fairies joined in and there were fireflies as well, and Sarah's footprints glowed. Amazing.

On the clearing at the end of the path, Aiden stood and watched Sarah emerging from the foliage. Her smile told him that she loved it. Aiden wondered what Sarah's reaction will be when the castle lights up behind him. It has a basement with a dungeon, a real one.

Their friends and family were seated all around Aiden, leaving only one clear path open that connected him and Sarah.

A mini-floating army of fairies behind Sarah made her look like a fairy Goddess who came from the forest, as a swarm of fireflies created a crown on her head. Breathtaking.

Sarah looked at Aiden who was dashing in his sharp champagne-colored suit. Of course, Ellie made them couple's outfits.

Aiden was the only one illuminated by fireflies, standing tall and handsome like a God who descended from the Heavens.

On the left and right was darkness. Giggles and whispers told Sarah that her friends and family were all around her, but she couldn't see more than outlines.

This time, she didn't mind the lack of Eve-lens's night vision. She was happy to see only Aiden because that is how she sees the world, with Aiden at its center.

Aiden extended his hand, palm up, and Sarah put her hand in his.

They stood facing each other in silence and smiling like love-stricken fools.

After an unknown measure of time, Aiden caressed Sarah's cheek with his fingers, and she leaned into his touch.

"Thank you for arranging this…", Sarah said in a soft voice, but it was so quiet that everyone heard her. "It's beautiful."

"Not as beautiful as you, my love…", Aiden's deep voice responded.

Sarah's smile widened. Aiden was always a sweet talker, and she loved it.

Aiden inched closer to Sarah and gave her a light kiss on the lips. And another, and another.

"Da-da…", a small sound came from the side and Aiden smiled into their kiss, knowing that it came from their eight months-old son, Logan.

Logan's first word was 'Dada', and even though some say it's just baby babble, Aiden is confident that was his son calling for him. Sarah doesn't want to argue with Aiden about this, because she sees how much happiness it brings him.

Aiden is a wonderful father and no matter how busy he is with work, their organizations, hacking, kids at the Cliffside Villa, and anything else that comes their way, Aiden makes sure to play with Logan and to make Sarah feel special, showing them every day that they are loved and important.

Sarah clearly remembers the day she went into labor. Aiden was so flustered that he called the ambulance three times, even though Michael was waiting for them in the helicopter to drop them off at the LA Medical Center. And when Logan was born, Aiden cried. Sarah never saw him cry, those were tears of happiness.

She wondered if Aiden will cry when he gets to hold their second child.

Sarah prepared a surprise present for Aiden; it's a positive pregnancy test and she plans to give it to Aiden during the dessert. Tonight.

Sarah doesn't know what food will be served, but she is confident that there will be her favorite strawberry cake because earlier that day Vasily smelled of vanilla and strawberries.

Aiden and Sarah held each other and exchanged kisses, completely forgetting that they were surrounded by friends and family who are waiting to hear their vows.

No one wanted to interrupt the couple (not even JoAnna) because this was an event to celebrate Sarah's and Aiden's undying love, and everyone knew that when Sarah and Aiden embrace each other, their worlds are at peace.

Sarah and Aiden will remember where they are, and why all those people gathered at the Cliffside Villa. Eventually.

- THE END –

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Note from the author:

I want to thank everyone for sticking around and accompanying Sarah and Aiden on this journey with their friends and family.

Your comments, votes, and reviews kept me going to finish this novel.

Thank you very much!

If you didn't leave a review so far, kindly do so… thank you!

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