Song: How long will I love you- Ella Goulding

Graduation came and gone and before I even realized it I was living far from home attending the state college. My parents wanted me to go to the Community college so that I could still live at home but I told them that they did not offer the classes I wanted and I reassured them that I would be fine. When I told them that I would not be living on campus but with Zayden instead they were a little upset but then they seemed to be alight with it. They know he will take good care of me and make sure I attend my classes. Honestly I think they are more worried about me getting knocked up. I know that will not happen any time soon because I got the shot so I'm not supposed to for five years if it actually works the way it says it does.

College has its moments and there are days that just get me stressed out mainly due to assignments being completed on time. It's not that I don't want to do them it's just that I am also working a part time job to help out with the bills so Zayden doesn't have to do everything. Of course he would never complain about anything. He is just like that. I know his parents never believed that he would quit using but he has and I have never seen him so happy. We haven't gone back over to their house and not sure if we will. If we happen to it will be for special occasions not just because we want to visit. I know it sounds wrong but they just don't really get along. My family however we are always visiting. We try to go at least twice a month for the weekend and my parents are fine with him staying the night.

I wish I could say that they are gone, the voices that is. But they are not. I was talking to them every night, now I do at least three times out of the week. If I happen to forget my meds they try to come out but Zayden has them ready for me to take every morning and at night. Funny how he just takes over and takes care of me. Cora and Willow will always be a part of me and there is nothing that I can do about that. Zayden has learned when I am having a bad day and he knows me so well that he has called me out a few times. Mostly with Cora...she is so naughty. Once we tried to go to a party and things did not go as planned so we stay home now. It's for the best because neither one of us need to be tempted to do the things that we use to do.

Carter and Natalie got married and they are expecting a baby. Seriously, it's so weird how time flies by just yesterday it seems like we were just little kids and now we are grown having our own kids. We got the call this morning that she is in labor so we are headed home. I let Zayden drive because my nervous are over excited about the new baby. They wanted it all to be a surprise so we do not know the gender. When we arrive at the hospital we walk in and everyone is in the waiting room.

"No news yet?" I ask my parents.

"Not yet," says my mom and she hugs me and then Zayden. Zayden shakes my dad's hand and then I hug my dad. I turn around to sit down and see that Daniel is there with Maya. Daniel stands up to shake Zayden's hand but when he turns my way he pulls me in for a massive hug.

"How's my sis doing...see you're still with this guy?" He looks at Zayden and smirks but reaches out to shake his hand.

"I'm doing fine and yes." I put my arms around Zayden's waist. "I'm still with the guy."

Maya moves over for us to sit down with her. "So when are you guys going to get married?" says Maya.

"When I graduate. I really want to finish up with school before we plan a wedding," I tell her.

"Believe me...if it was up to me we would already be married." Zayden adds while rolling his eyes. He has been trying so hard to get married for the past few months but I have to keep reminding him that I am no ready just yet.

I look at him and roll my eyes back at him. "You can wait...it's not like we're not living together now...just another year...we waited this long."

"Yeah...I know I just want it to be official. I want you all to myself and having you with my last name just makes is even better."

The double doors open up and Carter walks out smiling ear to ear and it looks like he has been crying. It's been a while since I have seen him this emotional.

"Well!" says everyone at the same time.

"It's a girl..." He beams.

We are all allowed to go to the room and we take turns holding her. Of course everyone fusses over who gets to hold her but they let me go first.

"Here she is Auntie Coralie." Carter places her in my arms. I was so afraid that I would drop her or hurt her not meaning too. My hands started to tremble but they quickly start to calm as I hold her close to me. She is so tiny and the most adorable thing I have ever seen. It's crazy how she looks so much like him but then looks like Natalie as well.

"So what is her name?" I ask.

They both look at each other for a second and then they both say at the same time. "Sophia."

And it's the perfect name for her...little Sophia. "I love it."

Everyone gets a turn to hold her. Even Zayden and when I look at him he looks so happy to hold her. I know he will be an awesome father one day. I just hope that I can be an awesome mom.

The thing is, I'm not sure about all the medication that I am on and what the effects would be on a baby. I had mentioned it once to Sarah and she said I need to let her know when I decide to have baby because I will need to be watched closely. She actually would like me off of all the medication within three month prior but I'm afraid of what will happen to me being off all meds. I just don't know if I could do it or not because I know what it feels like when I miss doses. For now though I think I will just spoil my niece.

On our way back home the next day, Zayden stops at the park "What are you doing?" I ask him.

"Let's go for a walk."

"Now...can this not wait till we get home?" I ask him. However I know him; we have been here before and I know that there is something on his mind or else we would not be here.

"Coralie...come on." He gestures for me o get out. He gets out and comes to my side of the door to open it up. "Come on."

We start walking and he is smiling ear to ear. I don't know what he is up to he is always full of surprises. I let him take my hand and lead me along the trail. I remember the last time being here with him. They air was a little cool and there was a nice breeze just like today.

"Do you remember me bringing you out here?" He says as he continues to hold my hand.

"Yes...it's been a while but yes I remember." I smile at him. There is no way that I would ever forget that day especially when we jumped off the cliff diving into the water.

He grasp tightens around my hand. "Do you remember that day when I asked you if you trusted me or not?"

"Yes."

He stops and turns to look at me. "Close your eyes for a minute."

I roll my eyes but then close them. This all over again. I am fine. I have been fine for so long now because he gets me.

"Listen."

"Zayden...this again?" I try to argue my way out of doing this with him.

"Shhhh! Just listen to that. I love the sound of the peaceful quietness...listen."

And I do...I hear everything around me and its mother earth and the two of us. I take it all in and I love the peacefulness of it all as well. I have this uneasy feeling coming over me because I can't figure out what he is up to.

"Do you still trust me?"

I nod my head with my eyes still closed.

"Open your eyes."

I do and he is on his knees holding a diamond in his hand. "Coralie Alexander....I have waited so long to give you this...I'm tired of waiting I just want you. Say you will be mine forever and ever."

Tears come to my eyes as I stare down at him holding the ring. The ring hits the sun rays and it sparkles to life. "Zayden...I have been yours from the day we meet...yes...I will marry you."

His hands tremble as he puts the ring on my finger. I have never seen him this nervous about something before. He stands up and there is this look in his eyes and I know he is up to something. "You ready?"

"Ready for what?"

And the next thing I know we are jumping in mid air....the wind catches my breath and I don't dare close my eyes taking in the my surroundings. The sky is magnificent and the water below is calling for us. I know everything is going to be alright because he will never let anything bad happen to me.

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