Lillian's Love
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"Carla?"
"She's fine, Lilly. She's just fine. So don't worry."
"Justin?"
"Dead."
"Good,” she replied.
Michael smiled.
He leaned down to kiss her bruised cheek He took her hand, kissing it softly.
"You made it, Michael.... You are my guardian angel,” she whispered.
He smiled.
"I'm going to love you forever, Lillian. Forever."
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Lillian remained in the hospital a few more days. Michael came to pick her up, taking her back home to his place.
They sat in Michael's SUV holding hands as they headed away from the hospital, back toward Stony Point.
Where are we going, Michael? The bookstore is that way,” she asked.
Michael smiled.
He headed straight to his house. She wondered what he was up to.
They parked the truck and walked up the front steps. Michael stopped her by the front door.
He pulled Lillian into his arms, kissed her a long time, then embraced her.
"What are you up to?” she asked.
"It may be a little while before I can kiss you like that again,” he teased, smiling and letting her walk through the front door first.
She looked at him sideways as if not understanding his meaning until she entered the house.
"Surprise!"
She heard everyone yell as their family and friends came out of the woodwork including Lillian's mom and dad.
The hugging, kissing, along with tears continued for a while until finally Michael asked for everyone's attention.
They all gathered around the front entrance in front of the staircase where he stood on the first step.
Lillian stood a few feet in front of him next to Carla and her parents.
"Everyone that Lillian and I care about and love are together right here in Grandma and Grandpa's house. This house holds so many wonderful memories for me of my grandparents, parents, my sister Carla, and my childhood gone but not forgotten.
"My grandparents always said they loved having us here filling every room with childhood laughter.
"My dream would be to do the same. Continue that love the tradition of family, laughter, the joys of life.” Michael walked down the steps toward Lillian, then knelt down on the floor in front of her.
Everyone smiled. The excitement filled the air as they all watched.
Michael took Lillian's hand, first kissing it softly as he looked into her eyes.
"Miss Lillian, will you marry me?"
"Yes!” Lillian cried, pulling Michael up toward her into an embrace.
They kissed long, tenderly, as everyone around them clapped and cheered.
When Michael released her lips, she smiled softly.
"I'm going to love you for the rest of our lives,” she whispered.
"I'm going to love you for the rest of our lives,” he replied, smiling back, feeling content in knowing he would forever have Lillian's Love.
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About the Author
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Laura Marie Henion is a freelance writer and fictional author specializing in the genre of romance and suspense. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America and EPIC Authors, and has obtained many of her ideas and accurate information from family members, friends, and law enforcement personnel. She has always had an interest in the law enforcement field and enjoys creative writing.
As a young adult, she created short stories and poetry to share with her family and friends. Laura integrated her creative writing skills in her professional career as both a sales center manager and a social worker. Laura is also the office manager for her husband's business and a mom of three. She loves working with people and believes this stems from both her Bachelors Degree in Social Work as well as her strong, law enforcement family background.
These factors add to the authenticity of her stories and the true to life qualities of her characters. She continues to work on multiple manuscripts including the new series Cop's Daughter. Currently, Laura is working towards her Masters in Professional Writing.
Laura Marie presently resides in Historic Hudson Valley, New York with her husband and three small children.
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