Take a Chance (16 page)

Aaron

As I walk up the aisle with my older sister Abbey holding my left hand and my younger sister Avery holding my right, we walk slowly glancing around the church filled with loved ones and friends. Our mother passed away at the age of eighty-three. My father is standing beside the casket with his hand resting softly on my mothers, tears streaming down his face. My sisters hold my hand tight, silently sobbing. As we stand in front of our mother, she looks so beautiful, so peaceful. As she requested her arms are layered in her platinum charm bracelets, three on each wrist. My father gave our mother a charm each year on the anniversary of her being cancer free, there are fifty three charms in all mingled between the six bracelets. She wanted to be buried with them. She earned each and every single one of them.

Growing up with my parents was filled with love and laughter, my sisters and I share a special bond
, and our families are all close. My mother was my inspiration, and I am going to miss her so much. My parents had a marriage that I model my own after. Looking at the crowd of people gathered to say goodbye to my mother is a testament to her love and devotion to her family and friends.

Olivia

Standing to the side holding Willow’s hand
we watch Asher and their children as they mourn the beautiful life of their loved one. Willow squeezes my hand and walks over and touches each one of them on the cheek, placing a kiss on the other side. She smiles and walks back over to take my hand. I knew all those years ago they were meant to be each other’s soul mates. I’m so proud of the family they made together. I’ve always been keeping a watchful eye over each and every one of them. Now it’s time to take Willow home. With one last look and a smile she says good-bye for now, with a promise to be waiting for each of them when their time comes

THE END

The Running Into L
ove series will continue with Amelia Wellington and Dr. Kyle Peters in:

I’ll Take A Chance -
Running Into Love Book 2.

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I want to thank you the reader for reading my very first e-book.

I want to thank everyone who proofread the book and gave me valuable feedback. I especially want to thank Julie Franke for reading and re-reading it a million times for me.

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