Chapter 60: 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝟐

Author's Note

Here's the second epilogue and this is officially the end of Scent of Love but not Liam and Stella's story. You will always see them In Potion of Love! Or a few side stories (i will write them when I have good ideas and time)

So if you want more Glimpses of Liam & Stella, do read Potion of love (lucas & Jasmine's story) Note that they aren't married yet in pol

I don't think this chapter is that good but i tried 😭 not much experience in epilogues!!

Btw THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR WISHES!! All of them were so sweet and heart touching. I read all of them but couldn't reply but I am grateful for your wishes & support. Means alot 🫶🏻 love y'all

I will announce Jeff's book soon~

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A F E W Y E A R S L A T E R

✎ at Stella & Liam's recidency

"Daddy!"

"Yes, starlight?"

I reply softly looking down at my daughter who is sitting on my lap. Ayla looks at me with her big doe eyes, her blue eyes shining with innocence and light just like her mother's

She points at the tv in front of us. A scene of tangled playing on the screen. It's Sunday and every Sunday we all watch a movie together, yet she always chooses the same thing. She has watched this countless times yet never gets satisfied

"if mommy is Rapunzel, then why aren't you Eugene?" She asks in her soft voice, she just turned four a few months ago and her pronunciation is still improving but I love the way she talks. Her eyes always look around curiously when she is exposed to new things. Asking constant questions

I chuckle and look at her, gently patting her hair. "I am way better than that thief" I reply playfully, but I know she wouldn't understand my scaram. She gasps in shock and stands up on the floor crossing her arms. Her face becomes puffy whenever she gets angry

"How can you talk about Eugene like that?" She says, her voice demanding. I sigh softly letting my head fall back on the back rest of the couch

My girls are obsessed with fictional characters

I clear my throat and quickly sit up straight. Her eyebrows joined together. For a second I pause looking at her height, she is growing too fast. Her height, her hair and face. Just last week Stella brought her different size of shoes because she has outgrown them

Why

Why is my girl growing so fast?

Just a few moments ago she was a newborn baby in my arms. I still remember when she was born, her tiny self wrapped in a blanket. Her face was pink and she couldn't open her eyes yet was crying so much

Not just her

Both Stella and I were crying while holding her

That day my respect for Stella grew so much. She had gone through so much to bring our daughter to this world and even after giving my everything I couldn't thank her enough

Ayla is a blessing in my life just like my wife. These both girls have brought nothing but happiness in my life. I couldn't be more grateful to have such a beautiful family

"Daddy, tell me why you are better than Eugene?" She asks while patting my knees continuously. I laugh, I shake my head at her eagerness and pulling her up in my arms. "Because I am not a thief, I have my own money and everything. Plus I certainly don't have an enemy horse dragging me around"

She pouts looking at me, I know she doesn't like that I defeated her favorite character "but you have buddy!" She says pointing at buddy who is laying on his bed beside the couch. I smile looking at him, he is getting old now. Buddy is a senior dog now and he is a bit slower now yet a part of our family

Ayla loves him, she has been around buddy she since was a baby. Even buddy loves playing with her

I shurg my shoulders "that's different, he is our friend. But still no one can drag me around"

"Yess, I know my daddy is strong" she beams and wraps her arms around my neck hugging me. I smile softly, my heart bursting at her innocent words. I hum in response while cradling her in my arms. "And he doesn't steal" she mumbles

I Chuckle and nod "yep I-"

"Who said he didn't steal?" A voice interrupts us, I turn my head to see Stella walking inside with a confident smile on her face. Just a while ago, she launched her own jewelry line along with fashion designing.

'Star' has been getting more recognition around Australia due to their elegant designs and refined quality

Stella has been busy with the expansion of her brand to global levels and attending countless meetings to make it perfect. I am proud of her for being so dedicated to her work and also giving us time. Yet I worry about her health

Seeing her mother, Ayla quickly jumps off the couch making me startled . I sigh as she lands safely on the soft carpet and rushes towards Stella. She keeps her bag aside and opens her arms to pick up Ayla in her arms.

For a second, I wanna get up and stop them but looking at their faces I couldn't

"Welcome back!" Ayla chirps and giggles into Stella's embrace. I could see all her exhaustion and worry vanishing as soon as she sees ayla's bright face "hey baby!" Stella says matching her energy and presses small kisses around ayla's face

Stella holds her so gently and carefully like delicate silk. The way Stella's brightens up as soon as she met Ayla shows how much she missed her.

Ayla means the halo light around the sun or the moon. Our daughter is actually the light around us

"Done with work?" I ask, walking towards them. My hand finding it's way to her waist and pulling her closer to me. The same floral scent she has been using for years hits my nose giving off a delicate and calming effect

"Yes, finally I am free for a while" she sighs softly resting her head on my shoulder side ways while holding Ayla. "You did great, I am proud of you" I whisper against her hair and kiss her head gently

"I am proud of you too mommy!" Ayla says hugging Stella tightly. She smiles, her eyes softens at our daughter's words "thank you baby, it means so much to me" Stella says gently caressing the back of her head

Ayla breaks the hug and looks at Stella curiously "you said daddy stole something too? What did he steal?" She questions, her eyes widening with the realization making Stella chuckle. I raise my eyebrow in amusement and confusion, I glance at my wife looking for an answer

When did I ever steal something?

Stella looks at me with a mischievous grin and carries Ayla to the couch settling down with Ayla on her lap "You know long back when I first met your daddy, he stole something from me" Stella says while playing with ayla's hands

Her curiosity grows and she leans closer to her mother expecting further. Even I wanna know what I stole years ago? Is my memory getting weaker or something that I can't remember?

I walk over to them and stand behind the couch leaning over the backrest waiting for Stella to continue

She Chuckles softly "he stole my pearl necklace and kept it for 2 whole years! So yes, he is like a thief too just like Eugene" she says, making me surprised. Oh, she is talking about that. For a second I got scared

Ayla smiles widely at her words "see! Daddy is like Eugene!" She says while hopping on Stella's lap "he is better" Stella adds and Ayla nods in agreement making me laugh

She is a splitting image of Stella, from the blue eyes to blonde hair but her personality is more like me. She had a part of both of us

"But where's that necklace now?" She asks, her eyes flickering between me and Stella. I walk around the couch and sit beside them. "it's right here" I say holding ayla's right hand, gesturing to her bracelet which has the same pink pearl beads with the same star charm to it

She used to like the charm and always played with it. So I made it into a bracelet which she always wears around just like Stella's sapphire locket

"Ohhh it's my favorite!" Alya beams in happiness looking at her bracelet. Stella glances at me and smiles, this is my favorite. With years passing by, her freckles slowly fades away yet she still has that smile to brighten up my day

"Okay! You know Aunt Mia came with a surprise? Wanna welcome her?" Stella says, making Alya's eyes go wide in surprise and excitement. She loves Mia, especially whenever she babysits her. "Yes yes!" She says and rushes towards the door to welcome Mia

Even she is going busy because of her shifts at the hospital

As soon as Alya walks away, Stella lets out a tired sigh and leans her head against my shoulder. Her tiredness is reasonable and slightly annoys me when she doesn't listen and continues to stress herself

When I open my mouth to speak, her hand quickly covers it preventing me from saying anything

"Yes, I know what you will say. But please I just need you to hold me" her words makes me melt Instantly. I can't resist her when she looks at me like that. I sigh wrapping my arms around her and pulling her closer to me as she snuggles into my chest

How can I say No to her?

"I missed you so much" I mumble resting my chin on her head. She chuckles while rubbing my back making me relaxed "we were together this morning, I was away for 5 hours" she points out

I huff, yeah but still?

"Still too much" I mutter pulling her even closer despite knowing that there's no gap in between us. "Yes, i missed you too" she whispers pressing a kiss to my neck making me exhale a sharp breath

"Come on, let me show you something" I say before scooping her in my arms and get up. Her hand instantly wrapping around my shoulders as I carry her across the room. I could hear Mia and Ayla interacting at the door, I know she will take care of our daughter for the time being

"You love carrying me around" she whispers while teasing me. I shrug my shoulders nonchalantly "Yeah, I love carrying you. Holding you in my arms" I reply making her eyes soften and she rests her head on my shoulder

"What is it?" Stella asks, watching me. I nod in response asking her to be patient, I step to the corner of the living room and stop near the wall. It seems like just a wall but there's something else. I hold the left side of the wall and slide it open and step inside the secret Library

A while ago, Ayla accidentally got her hands on Stella's book and wanted me to read it for her bedtime story. I got a mini heart attack but luckily she didn't read anything and I would never read that for her.Despite Stella's protest, I put our house through a minor renovation and added a secret passage which would lead to a connected room

A personal library for Stella

With all her favorite aesthetic interiors and countless book collections stored here. It's also a good place for us to spend time together without Ayla catching us

She is really an energetic child as she is coming out of her toddler stage

I put Stella to her feet and turn her towards the decoration. The balloons on the floor around her desk and a bouquet with a cake on top of the table. All her preferences, from the chocolate & strawberry cake to the pink lilies.

Stella gasps in surprise and steps closer to it. I could see she is impressed with everything and holds the bouquet admiring the fresh flowers "why? There's no special occasion"

I chuckle walking towards her and hug her from behind "I don't need a special occasion to appreciate my wife's efforts towards us" I reply rubbing her waist gently "you are wearing yourself out" I say pressing a kiss to the side of her head

She is an amazing woman, making her own way towards achieving her dreams. A well known fashion designer and now owning her own brand.

She is the most loving wife and the most caring mother

She deserves everything

She sighs softly, relaxing in my arms "I know but now everything is settled I can be at ease"

I hum and nod

"How are you feeling now?" I ask, feeling slightly worried about her. "You shouldn't be neglecting your health-"

Suddenly, Stella's hand holds my face from the back and cups my cheeks, making me pause when she says "Don't worry Liam, I am doing well. I swear, I just need a little rest okay?"

I am unable to believe that

She turns and faces me while I hold her hips "I can't neglect you, Ayla or my work. But I know you are here for me and I can relay on you"

"Always" I nod again, my shoulders still tensed up. Stella is really quick to notice it. Keeping her close to me, her hands going around my neck. I could feel my heart beat fast against my chest

Oh

I really miss her

"You worry too much, my love" brushing her lips on mine in a teasing way. Without wasting a second I slam my lips on hers, holding her cheek and caressing her soft skin with the pad on my thumb

She feels so good

She feels like home

My home

Stella responds back instantly, her gripping tightens on my shoulder while kissing me back. Our lips moving against each other slowly and sensual, my hand rubbing the small if her back

Her scent gets mixed with our breathing as we lose ourselves in the moment "I love you so much. thank you, for everything" she speaks between the kiss pulling away to catch her breath. She looks at me the same way for years, with love and affection in her eyes

"I love you too and that means you don't have to thank me. Having you and Ayla in my life is enough for me" I reply

"Mommy! Daddy! Come here!" Ayla's voice makes us break out of the moment. "Coming!" We both say in union while looking at each other

The best moments of my life will always be with them

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