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Crystal was no longer afraid of him, for she had moved through the pain and agony he had brought to her for the most part, and she had fought her way forward.
Bonnie would remain a close friend to the twins, who she had known for almost all of their lives. She would join in family celebrations and was truly a part of them. In time, she would be cared for by others in the big house as she became older and frail, but still respected and beautiful, even in her old age. She had helped Sienna and Crystal find one another again, and she had cared about them down through the years, even when she had to go to massive lengths to try to bring them happiness. They would always love her.
Zach and Sienna would eventually marry in a beautiful ceremony, live quite a happy life, and have two beautiful children of their own—both girls. There were, as Sienna knew there would be, ups and downs, but with a love so rich and full of hope, they pushed through the old memories, the fears, and the nightmares to live good and long lives together. Sienna found that even though she had been through so much, she could give herself totally to her kind and wonderful man, and he helped her heal a little more with every passing day.
Crystal would become an artist, painting wonderful watercolours from the beauty around her, and she would, despite her doubt it would ever happen, find love with a man who was decent and true. Despite her belief, she could never be a normal person, having lived such a horrible life. She, along with her sister, found that with safety and honesty, came trust and an openness that allowed love, real love, to flourish. Crystal would never have children of her own, as she had been damaged too much to carry them inside her body, but she was a marvellous auntie to Sienna’s girls.
Elsie and Abe would realise, one wonderful day, that what they felt wasn’t just friendship, and they would explore the infinite possibilities for love, when love seemed something they wouldn’t get another chance at.
Dr. Darren Patterson would love them all, enjoy their happiness, and be a wonderful father and friend. He was the best grandfather his two little granddaughters could hope for. Sienna and Crystal wished they had had the chance to know him earlier, but the here and now was certainly making up for the lost years. Darren wished the same, but he had long since forgiven the mistakes made that led to the years he had lost. Now he was simply enjoying it all. He never married, but he had come close a few times. He became a world-renowned surgeon, sought after for his uniquely honed skills, and his children loved him more than life itself.
Constance Beale would be a friend forever and their counsellor throughout the next few years. She would be instrumental in helping each of them live their lives in a whole way, a better way. She would be there through all the tears and pain, when she would cry with them, and she would be there to celebrate in their happiness as well.
And with the utmost grace and beauty, the girls, Sienna and Crystal, out of the ashes of pain and anguish, would forge lives of integrity and joy and make something wonderful out of something so horrific.
The years of control and secrecy, the times of fear and loneliness, the relationships that took their lives down such wrongful paths, and the nightmares that held them for years were gone and over.
Although they still had some challenges due to the pain of the past, they faced them and worked it out together with their family and friends’ support and love. No longer did they feel shame and embarrassment. No longer did they feel as though their lives were unfixable messes. They stepped out and took a chance to live again and to embrace each day to the absolute. It was no fairy tale, as real life seldom ever was, but it was much better than ever before.
The carousel would continue to turn, in full and ever- moving circles, but unlike before, they now had the freedom and the ability to get on and off as they pleased and to experience and enjoy the ride thoroughly.
Table of Contents
Circling-Carousels
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
1Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34