Delicate Hearts

Epilogue

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Delicate Hearts

Epilogue

‘The road has been long and eventful, but we reached our destination nevertheless. We overcame every obstacle thrown our way and came out stronger than ever before. Lucas and I, we’re each other’s end game, the forever we were both unconsciously looking for. I can’t possibly imagine a life without him. We’re so entangled in each other it’d be impossible for one to breathe without the other.’

Jasmine stared at the neatly written down words, the short paragraph she wrote in her notepad while absentmindedly listening to the guest speaker in front of the auditorium. Thirty minutes left before her second week of college would end and the long-awaited weekend began. She’d seriously underestimated college. It was much harder than she ever anticipated.

In the end, Jasmine decided to study History. She’d debated following Lucas’ advice and studying Psychology, but eventually just listened to her heart. Her favorite subject always had been History and she’d love to become a teacher, to stand in front of a class and actually teach them something useful.

Lucas and she had come a long way. They were currently looking at houses together. Frank and Gabriella thought it was a little too soon, but neither of them planned to listen to them. They knew for sure they were each other’s other half and couldn’t wait to start their future together. No matter what people said, Jasmine knew Lucas was the one for her.

Her cellphone buzzed in her pocket. A smile touched Jasmine’s lips as she read Lucas’ text. ‘Waiting for you outside. Can’t wait to show you your present.’ Today was their one year anniversary. Lucas had been teasing her all week, hinting he bought her the perfect present, but never ruining the surprise. It was nerve wrecking.

The past year, Lucas had come a long way. He’d gotten his degree in accounting and was currently working as an assistant in an accounting firm. Jasmine couldn’t have been more proud of him. He’d successfully turned over a new leaf, quit using drugs and started being more responsible. Honestly, it was more than Jasmine ever dared to dream. His smoking addiction was the only bad habit he refused to quit. As much as it bothered Jasmine, she accepted defeat. Lucas had changed a lot for her. It wouldn’t feel right to ask for more.

“You do realize staring at your cellphone isn’t magically going to make time go faster, right?” a low voice whispered in her ear. Shaking her head, Jasmine elbowed the boy sitting next to her in the ribs.

“Don’t annoy me, Morrison. I was in a good mood today,” Jasmine warned. Liam Morrison was the first guy she’d encountered at college. He was also the most annoying one she ever met. Jasmine often wondered if he might secretly like her. He always seemed to be around. Sadly for Liam, her heart was already taken. Another nice girl would come across his path and he would have what Jasmine experiences every day.

“Going out with your bad boy?” Liam asked lightly. Jasmine grinned inwardly. Yup, Liam totally liked her. He constantly hinted about her relationship and asked questions about Lucas.

“It’s our anniversary today,” she admitted with a bright smile. Liam’s face fell slightly, but he quickly recovered by smirking.

“You know if you ever get tired of your prince charming, call me,” Liam winked, before standing up, throwing his book bag over his shoulder and walking away. It was only then Jasmine realized the class had ended. 

Still smiling, Jasmine put her notepad and pen back in her satchel. She couldn’t wait to see what Lucas got her. Hopefully, his present wouldn’t make hers seem like something nugatory in comparison. After many evenings of lying awake, contemplating what she should buy, Jasmine had gotten Lucas a new leather jacket to wear when he took his bike out. His old one looked completely worn because of how often he wore it. It seemed like a nice gift at the time. Now, however, Jasmine worried if it was too obvious.