(Sorry that this took so long to come out! I had to publish the last chapter in a hurry and there was no time to copy this from docs and paste it and change things into italics and centre everything. This is basically a (not-so) final note on the book and what's to come. I hope it doesn't bore you (if you decide to read it all) )
diego chapters
I think this is the most important thing to address. They will be a series of 15 chapters all in Diego's point of view. Quite a lot of them are sessions with Dr Dufre. He has not been in the book enough and he is probably one of the most important people in Diego's life as he continually helps Diego through his anger and alcohol issues. You will also get a better view into Diego's past which wasn't delved into that much. I'm really looking forward to writing it and I hope you enjoy them!
The original idea was to take chapters and simply do it in his perspective but I decided that going deeper into his character would make it worth my while. And also: plot holes. I really want to try and make sure there are little to none.
the ending
I am sorry about the concluding sentences, but the last few books that I wrote, the last sentences had something to do with the title and I really wanted to do it again.
Other than that, I hope you enjoyed the ending. It was important for the both of them in realising how much they meant to each other. Diego needed to (almost) lose her to finally admit his feelings for her. He needed to realise that she wouldn't always be there for him to fall back on and that even his actions have consequences. It taught him to appreciate her in a new way that he uses in their new relationship.
She learnt that she can lose him. That he can die and she may not be able to stop it and that she may even be the reason for his death. I wouldn't say it taught to her to submit herself to him in any way, but it reminded her why she loved him. She loves him despite his flaws and that when those flaws show, she can't just run away. He needs her. She is his salvation and without her, he would truly be lost.
why it took so long
I mean, sometimes even I wonder why it took so damn freaking long. But something that was mentioned in C54 and clarified in a comment is that this was only a few months. And that was probably stretching the facts right there. It may have taken me more than a year to write this but it has not been that long in the actual book.
This is because I wanted to ensure I did not have too many plot holes (that failed but anyway...) and because their relationship is somewhat eventful. And I did not want to explain what had happened in the last two weeks every single chapter. Because too much would have happened. There would have to be an argument or a moment.
I believe it actually took place in at least three or four months. But then when I realised this, I thought hell that is way too soon for them to falling in love (not sleeping together because I mean, one night stands exist) so when Diego left for London it was suddenly December. It was supposed to be October or early November?
Yep. So, the question is: how did they fall in love so quickly?
Well, it was not love at first sight. It was a clear (and understandable) physical attraction at first sight. And until C20, when they actually sleep together this is all lust to put it bluntly. They do not have any real emotional connection just yet. Diego, simply does not want to see her with other men. Partly because it is simply unfair that they get to kiss this beautiful woman who happens to be his fiance and he hasn't. (Perhaps it is even a little bit of 'fear of missing out')
There were no feelings. Not even from the romantic Violetta. She also just wanted to sleep with him (and who can blame her). I know it may seem like they cared about each other but they didn't in any way unless it concerned the two of them in bed.
What lovely characters don't you think?
Anyway, from there they started to feel something. They could not pinpoint exactly what but there was something there. But I mean, they live together (they share the same air) and they have slept together. They would have to be robots to not feel something. And personally, I think these characters are tremendously lovable.
They started to actually care about each other. This is basically when the beautiful things happen. Their feelings start to develop from the first time they sleep together. But, I think I will address this in Diego's perspective ; )
Most of my reasoning behind Diego will actually be explained by Dr Dufre. Or Diego himself, because he actually knows himself well enough, believe it or not.
friendship
I think they did not get enough moments in the book. I loved all six characters and I wish I devoted more chapters to them. C57 was meant to be all six of them going into a club but as you know, the idea obviously changed.
I liked Leonesca's childishness. Violetta needed that in her life because she is quite a prim and proper character. Leonesca brings out another side of her.
Carco is brilliant because they are just amazing to Diego. And Diego needed such great friends and I think the three of them make a great trio. I kinda wish this happened in the show. (minus all of the sleeping together because...no)
my detail
This refers to their kissing and etcetera scenes. I tried to not be too detailed with still something there to make the wait worth it. Or, if it was after C19 to make it worth enduring at least 2k words. To be honest, if you wanted more detail: look for another book darling ; )
thanks
I would like to thank all of you for reading this book to the end. I cannot put into words how much I appreciate it. Even if I can't reply to every single comment, I read them all. And I mentally thank everybody who votes and just generally reads the chapters.
You guys have been unbelievably supportive. I tell you that you will get an update in a week but it comes in three weeks and you still read it. I am so thankful to have such brilliant readers and friends. You guys have made writing this book a breeze. Your constant encouragement is what pushes me to write another chapter.
Thank you all.
I sincerely hope that you enjoyed this book as much as I loved writing it. Your comment always brightened my day and I hope that this book made you smile (even if it was just faintly). Finally, I hope that some of you may even read the Diego chapters that I am halfway through writing.
Thank you once again.
~Lexy 😈