Chapter 42: Chapter 42

She slowly pulled away from him. "We can't keep hurting each other and say sorry."

"That's how I know, Tatiana." Jacob pinched the bridge of his nose. "I might always fuck up, and I did fucked up with you once or twice but it doesn't change anything. I still love you. I might be the man who hurt you, but I'm the only one who loves you the most."

"It doesn't change the fact that you're gonna be a father of someone else's child, Jacob. There would be a time where you need to choose. You won't have a child with someone else if you do not love her."

His eyebrows knotted. "Is it what this is all about? Tati I was really there just for dinner, okay? It was a business meeting. The person I went to see was not Miranda, it was his husband. Believe me," he took his phone out and gave it to her.  “You can call her husband, and he'll tell you the truth. My secretary was also there for christ's sake. We were done a long time ago, Tati. I can't possibly be the father of her child. Whoever published that stupid article will answer to me, I swear.”

She teary eyed look qt her husband.

Tatiana has really been emotional these past few days, must be because she misses Jacob so much... "Really? Are you sure it isn't true?"

He cupped her face, admiring how beautiful his wife was. She's so beautiful even when she's crying. He's a lucky bastard. If he lets her go, he'd probably go crazy. "You are the only woman in my life right now. And ate Miana, and our future daughter. I lost you once, twice... I won't lose you again. I cannot afford to lose you again..."

It was his promise of love and another chance. Jacob Luis Shaw sealed it with a kiss.

There is no way he's ever gonna let his woman go again, he will marry her again. This time with many people as the witnesd just so the whole world knows that they belong to each other.

Their destiny was written in the stars, and that destiny always lead them back to each other no matter how they stray.

He sighed in contentment when he felt her stir in her sleep, the rain falls angrily on the roof and here they are in th arms of each other. Naked, satiated, happy and inlove.

Years ago, he stopped dreaming of a life like this, that he'll see her again. Be with her again, it was beyond impossible--- but look at them right now.

"What time are you coming home later?" Tatiana asked, she was buttoning his undone shirt, he's off to work.

"Earlier than usual. Remember when I said I'll make it up to you? I mean it, babe." He winked at her before pressing his lips in her forehead. Damn, she smells so...

He didn't head straight to Strike but to her parent's home. He was sweating so bad. He felt like today was his judgement day even if it wasn't.

With all his might and courage, he smiled at Tatiana's parents, and to her brother. Christian's eyes were unwelcoming. Damn, he understands why.

"Good morning.”

"How are you, Shaw? Christian said you purposely came to talk to us. Is there a problem? How is my daughter and grandson?" It was her father. Probably shocked to see him in their home at this early hour.

"Everything is fine. I just came here to ask for your permission." He sat on the wooden chair infront of Victoria and Albert. He squeezed into his jeans. Fuck. He can't back out now.

He swallowed a lump on his throat.

"I am inlove with your daughter and it has been like that for years. Now it's not just her to love, because we have a son...." he suddenly paused when he realized he was talking too fast. "I am inlove with your daughter, sir and mam. And the reason I am telling you this because I want to marry her again. This time, with you. That everyone knows we can stand firm with our promises. I know that I have caused pain to your daughter," he glanced at his brother in law, "I wasn't there when she was pregnant, I wasn't there while she was raising our amazing boy. I wasn't there at all. She suffered a lot because of me. But I promise to you that I will never leave her again. I will never hurt her.”

He paused for a while to collect himself. “Please let me marry her again.”

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lbert stoof up and placed a hand on his shoulder. In the corner of his eyes he saw Victoria in tears. It warmed his heart.

"You know we have no say in that. If she loves you and you love her truly. If my daughter and Julian is happy with you then we're also happy. Just take care of her, son. Be a good husband, a good father. That's all we ask.”

"I will. I promise, sir."

"Oh god, I am so happy. Finally, Albert. We get to witness Tatiana's wedding." Victoria sobbed.

“I don't like you for my sister, it's no secret. But then, she loves you. She's willing to endure anything for you, Jacob.”

Jacob nodded. “I'll do the same for her, Christian. “I love your sister.”

“Don't fuck this up. Don't hurt my sister or my nephew. She's been through so much. You make sure of that, Jacob Shaw.”

Christian extended a hand infront of him, like a truce.

When all his work was done, he was so excited to come home. He's never felt like this before. He never looked forward to coming home after a long day of work but this time, he was so excited he could sing in his car.

All because the love of his life is waiting for him. The son they made out of love is waiting for him. He has a family he could come home to. A wife he wants to please and serve, a son he wants to look after and protect.

“Is it true, papa, we're moving into this house?” Julian smiled as he swiped the photos in his father's ipad. Jacob was showing the proposed house his cousin made for him.

Tatiana was also there, she seemed please. She even hugged him out of surprise because it was her dream house.

“Yes, the construction will start next week. After that, we can move there.”

“It has a huge backyard!” Julian's eyes widened. “and a pool.”

They both chuckled.

“Thank you, Jake.” Tatiana kissed his cheek.

“All the best for you and our kid, baby.”

At night, they both tucked their son to bed. She read to him first while Jacob watches. After that, their son fell asleep while she was in the middle of reading.

Jacob settled in their bed first, extending his arm as she began to lie down.

“My mom called me. She said you came to see them.” Tatiana kissed his jaw. “You came to ask for their permission.”

Jacob chuckled. “Yeah, babe. I wanted them to know I want to marry you again.”

“Hmm. That's really sweet, Jacob.”

“Your brother was there.”

Tatiana raised an eyebrow. She knows how strongly Christian was against her relationship with him. “Well, what did he say?”

“He warned me, of course. Said I shouldn't fuck this up. I understand him, Tati. You're his only sister. It's natural to act protective like that. I used to be like that with Mia. I will prove myself to him, show him I'm good for you. I'll treat you right, Tati. I'm sorry if I've been an ass to you. I'll never act like that again.”

She smiled because she can sense the sincerity in his voice. He looks at her so tenderly, so soft spoken.

“I don't want us to ever fight again, Jake.”

He kissed her head. “Me too, baby. Me too.”

They both fell silent while Jacob stroked her hair.

“Do you remember back then, when we got married years ago, we didn't have anything much. You wore a very simple dress.”

“But you still bought an authentic ring for me.” Tatiana smiled. “I know how much you worked hard for this.” she showed her the ring she started wearing again. The same one he has. It was just a simple band with his name on it.

“This time I want to marry you again, when we have everything we could ever ask for. Nothing's really changed much, Tatiana. I'm still crazy for you like I've been years ago.”

She feels so content. So fulfilled like she's set for life. Who would've thought, huh?

Never in her wildest dreams did she expect she would have him back again. They're living in the same house, sleeping in the same bed. And now, the first person she'd ever see when she wakes up is Jacob.

The years were crazy. They were apart, they met again and their way back to each other wasn't easy. She was consumed by anger, fear of abandonment, the feeling of never getting over of being left behind.

Now she knows those times are over. They are back in each other's arms.

They belong together.

“Jake?”

“Hmm.”

“It's been written in the stars that you belong to me. And I, to you.” she breathed and pressed her face closer to his chest.

“We're gonna be so happy together, you and I. I will do everything to make you happy. I lived years without you and I gave up on love, Tatiana. I couldn't see myself with someone else again. I can't build a future with somebody else, or build a family. It was so dark, and everything I did was a cycle.” he sighed. “I thought this would only happen in my dreams again. I love you, Tati.”

He's gonna build her a home. They're gonna make a family so beautiful.  Him, her, few kids.

She chuckled. “You've become extra cheesy , Jacob. I love you.”

“Only for you. I love you, Tatiana Shaw.”