The second the performances are achieved, I seize the flowers I introduced and shoulder to the entrance of the road of individuals submitting out of the theater to the reception room. I spot Juliet and Laura instantly. My daughter holds a glass of champagne in her hand, however Juliet shakes her head when provided. I frown, making a psychological notice to examine that she’s okay.

I hand them each their bouquets, hugging and congratulating Laura earlier than wrapping my spouse in a hug and kissing her the way in which I’ve been dying to since I noticed her take the stage.

“I like you,” she murmurs in opposition to my mouth, smiling.

“I like you, little fairy,” I inform her earlier than reluctantly pulling away so we don’t trigger a scene. I’ll have my fill of her later.

We keep a short time so Juliet can settle for the congratulations and praises from her academics and classmates, however when she whispers at me to take her dwelling, I take the primary alternative to get out of there and present her simply how wonderful I feel she is.

Juliet sighs fortunately after we get dwelling. Our residence is the right mix of each of us—her female type softening the grays and darkish wooden of my issues. I set our baggage down by the door, and we kick our footwear off, Juliet throwing herself down on the sofa with an lovable oomph.

“I’m glad that’s my final efficiency for some time,” she groans, kicking her ft up on the arm of the couch.

My forehead furrows, and I rapidly cross to affix her on the sofa, lifting her legs and inserting her ft on my lap so I can rub them. She moans fortunately, and I grin at her.

“I assumed you liked performing?” I ask, not understanding.

“I do.” Juliet nods, propping herself up on her elbows so she will be able to meet my gaze. There’s a secretive smile on her face that makes me curious. “However I doubt I’ll be capable to do all my spins and jumps with a giant stomach unbalancing me.”

It takes me a second to understand precisely what she simply mentioned, after which my mouth drops open. I seize her, yanking her onto my lap, and stare at her in shock, awe and utter happiness speeding by means of me.

“Are you severe?” I breathe, my gaze dipping low to the place my hand is splayed on her abdomen.

Juliet grins, hazel eyes glittering. “Yeah, Jared, I’m severe.” She locations her smaller hand on mine. “I’m pregnant.”

I hug her shut, so fucking excited it’s unreal. My spouse, my little fairy, and now, the mom of my baby. Juliet is all the things to me, and I’ll spend the remainder of my life ensuring she is aware of it.

I begin by stripping her out of her dance garments and ensuring she’s as relaxed and glad as potential.

EXTENDED EPILOGUE

JULIET

5 Years Later

Isigh fortunately and relaxation my again in opposition to Jared’s chest, the heat of our pores and skin practically as scorching because the solar shining down on us. There’s sand between my toes and throughout my pores and skin, little doubt in my hair too, however I’ve by no means been happier concerning the inconvenience. My husband’s arms are wrapped round me the place we lounge beneath the seaside umbrella, a big towel beneath us that’s equally as lined in sand as we’re due to the children.

Grinning broadly, I watch our four-year-old present her little brother replenish a bucket of water for his or her sandcastle creation. Not like his sister, Luke continues to be clumsy at solely two, and he spills extra water than he manages to gather. Harriet cheers him on anyway—one of the best huge sister he may ever ask for.

Effectively, except for my greatest buddy. Laura was simply as excited as we have been after we had children as a result of, in her phrases, she bought to expertise all of the cuteness of them with out having to have them herself. Harriet and Luke look as much as her a lot, and it makes me much more insanely grateful to my buddy for sticking with us it doesn’t matter what.

“This bikini is torture, you already know that, little fairy?” Jared murmurs in my ear, making me chuckle, tipping my head again to lookup at him.

“It’s only a swimsuit,” I argue, teasing him. The pink bikini is completely acceptable for the seaside, however I like how a lot Jared loves my physique.

“You’ll make a fucking bin bag appear to be it belongs on a vogue week runway,” Jared continues, stroking his hand over my uncovered abdomen.

My physique has modified quite a bit from after we first met, two children will do this to a woman, however at any time when I’ve a second of doubt about myself, Jared squashes it together with his compliments and adoration.

I snort at his ridiculous assertion, however I secretly find it irresistible.

“You’re fucking unimaginable.” He pulls me nearer. “Probably the most lovely dancer I’ve ever seen, essentially the most wonderful spouse, one of the best mom ever. There’s not a single factor about you, little fairy, that isn’t completely excellent.”

I soften, turning my head to kiss his chest, not minding a bit when a number of grains of sand keep on with my lips, transferred from his pores and skin.

“As good as that’s to listen to,” I say, realizing I’m blushing, “I don’t know if I’ll be capable to match into my outdated dance stuff, due to our bundles of pleasure. And I’ve that job in two weeks.”

Jared huffs. “In case you don’t, it doesn’t matter.”

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