Always You and Me

by Dani Atkins

Some threads run so deep in your tapestry, perhaps it’s impossible to ever unpick them all.

‘I love you, Lily. I’ve always loved you. There’s never been anyone else in my heart except you. And yes, I know this is the worst possible time to be telling you this. But better now than after you’ve gone through with it. I had to come. I had to stop you marrying the wrong guy, even if he is Mr Right, Mr Nice Guy, Mr Good Guy. He’s not the one you’re meant to be with. You’re meant to be with me.’

What I needed to complete my life, my world and my future was already there. Waiting for me. And I knew in this moment that I was ready for the next incredible, life-changing stage of my life to begin.

‘Now that you’re here, I realise I don’t need a rehearsed declaration, because . . .’ He gave a small shrug. ‘. . . because it’s you. And it’s me. It’s always been you and me, Lily.’

You were everything I didn’t know I’d been looking for.

I’ve always believed if something is meant for you, it will find its way to you when the time is right.

Trust your heart. Follow it. It will take you where you’re meant to go.

You came charging back into my world and made it impossible for me to carry on pretending that I could live the rest of my life without you in it.’

I don’t know what forever feels like. But I do know there is no one on earth I want to share it with except you.