Epilogue

EPILOGUE

Adriana

After the press conference, life somewhat returned to normal. Well, our new normal with me and Cole officially living together. The guys made it to the championship series. They’re currently in the lead, winning three of the four games. If they win tonight, that’s it. They’re the champions of the season.

Heather’s belly is showing and I’ve been begging her to tell me what the sex of the baby is so I can start shopping. She refuses. She tells me she won’t say anything until the championship series is over. I’m praying the guys win so I can find out.

Dani and Laine are with us in what are our seats now. The game is underway and everyone in the stadium can feel the excitement. The team is starting strong. King is pitching and strikes out the first three batters.

“So, when do you think you and Cole are getting engaged?” Laine asks.

“I don’t know. I don’t want to put pressure on him, but I’d say yes in a heartbeat. When are you going to start dating?” I turn it around on her.

“I don’t have time.” She answers.

“Surrree.” Dani, Heather and I all say at the same time.

This causes us all to burst out laughing. The four of us have become very close in the months after the incident. I don’t know what I would do without these three.

We enjoy the company of each other throughout the game. We yell at the umps when we don't like their call and we cheer when the guys make a play or get on base. Unfortunately, no one has scored yet. It’s getting late into the game and extra innings are looking to happen.

“Let’s pray they only go this one extra inning.” Heather says.

“I agree.” I say.

Laine and Dani nod their heads, too. Archer is now pitching, and he’s able to only allow two men on base before the team works together to get three outs. No one scores.

Holy Shit! The guys are going to win!

Ty, Cole, and Dean are up for the Grizzlies. Ty gets on base with a double and Cole follows with a single. Dean comes up to bat and on the first pitch he hits a home-run. Grizzlies win three to nothing.

The girls and I are jumping and screaming for joy. They did it! Even with all the craziness, they pulled it off! Ty and Cole come over to where we are sitting and tell us to come out onto the field. We leave Dani and Laine in our seats and head to the field.

Ty has a microphone and is thanking all the fans for supporting them this season. King grabs the mic next and starts talking as only King does. Ty grabs Heather and spins her. Cole takes my hand and walks me to home plate.

What is he doing?

Cole pulls something out of his pocket and gets down on one knee at home plate.

“Adriana, you are the love of my life. My home, my everything. You have made my world and days brighter. You are the person I want to share everything with for the rest of my life. Will you make me the happiest man alive and be my home forever?” He asks.

“Yes, a million times over. Yes!” I tell him.

I didn’t realize it, but King had brought the mic over so the entire stadium erupts once again from Cole’s proposal.

He puts the engagement ring on my finger. I didn’t even look at it when Cole asked. This ring is gorgeous! It’s rose gold with a two karat black diamond. This man! He talked to Heather and Dani, or he looked at my Pinterest board.

“I love you, Casanova!” I tell him.

“I love you, Sugar!” He tells me.

We kiss, but remember, we are in the middle of a packed stadium. Ty and Heather come over to us to congratulate us.

“That’s not all the fun for tonight.” King says into the mic.

Heather grabs it and gives it to Ty.

“My wife and I found out earlier this month we are having a boy this winter!” Ty announces.

“Finally! I can go shopping.” I say to Heather.

Dani and Laine join us on the field and we all hug. Tonight has been amazing. It’s a memory I won’t ever forget no matter what. Cole picks me up and spins me around.

“I can’t wait to get you home tonight.” He whispers loudly in my ear.

“You and I both, Casanova. I have a feeling the dirty talk will be coming.” I smirk before turning my head to kiss him.

“You know how much I love that.” I add in a whisper next to his ear and a nibble..

“It definitely will be,” he responds.

“Go celebrate with the team. Do your interviews. I’ll see you after. Love you Mr. Evans.” I tell him.

“Fine. I love you too, future Mrs. Evans.” He says.

Cole goes over to the team and they’re all congratulating each other. It’s something to watch. The girls and I go back to our seats where fans nearby shout their excitement for Heather and I.

We meet the guys with the rest of the friends and families and it’s nothing but chaos with everyone being so hopped up on the win and the season being over.

“I wish we could skip out on hanging with the team.” Cole says as he pulls me in for a hug.

“Hush, we will go and enjoy ourselves. We have lots of time to celebrate after, over and over.” I tell him.

“That we do.” He confirms.

King, Dane and Dean join us and we all head out together. The guys opted to celebrate at the local karaoke bar. I couldn’t believe it. But then again, I never thought I’d be where I’m today in this moment.

I found my home and I’m never looking back.