Page 33 of Training Maisy

Epilogue

Six Months Later . . .

“That’s it. Just six seconds more . . . hold it . . . three, two, one . . .” Maisy clapped and smiled as Rebecca dropped to the ground. “You got this, girl. One day, you’re gonna be able to do a full minute plank.”

“It’s impossible,” Rebecca panted. “I could barely do fifteen seconds.”

“Drink your water,” Maisy said with a chuckle. “One day, you’ll be able to. I promise.”

“How do you know?”

“Because nothing is impossible,” a male voice echoed behind them. She knew that voice. “Carter?” She spun around to see him holding flowers.

“I knew I would find you here . . . I’ve never gotten to see you in action before. I’m so proud of you, little one.” He pulled her into a super tight hug and then looked at Rebecca. “Sorry. I used to be her trainer a long time ago, and she’s just gained so much . . . I’m sorry to take up your time with her.”

“No, please. Talk to her; it’s okay. She’s killing me.”

Carter and Maisy laughed. “Rest for a bit, Rebecca, while I talk to him.”

“Have a seat, Maisy; we need to talk.”

He led her to one of the spare workout benches and sat her down and took her face into his hands. “Look at me, Maisy. Look at me . . . There, that’s it. I love you, Maisy, and I don’t want to live without you.”

“What? What’s going on?”

Carter bent down on one knee in front of her and smiled as he heard the gym music stop. He felt all eyes on him, but all he focused on was the beautiful girl in front of him. He took her hand and looked into her eyes. “Maisy, you’re beautiful, not only outside, but inside as well. I remember when you walked into my gym, jittery as a June bug, and now you’re a stunning, kickass, confident trainer. You’re the woman I would love to spend the rest of my life with. These past six months have shown me that I can’t live without you, and I don’t want to try anymore. You have gained so much, Maisy, and I would be honored to gain you as my wife forever. Please, Maisy, will you help me ‘make my gains’ and marry me?” He pulled out a strawberry ring pop and held it up to her as she burst into giggles. He knew they were her favorite.

Laughing through her tears, she whispered, “Yes . . . Yes, Carter! I’ll marry you.”

He stood and lifted her into a hug and spun her around. “You have made me the happiest man alive.” He kissed her nose and then pressed his lips to hers. “Do you want to see the real ring now?”

Maisy laughed and nodded as they sat on the bench together. He pulled out the blue velvet box and tugged the ring out. He held her hand and slipped the diamond ring onto her finger. It wasn’t huge, and she didn’t want it to be. It was a beautiful half-carat, princess-cut diamond ring.

“You went to Jared’s.” She giggled.

“No, silly girl. I went to Kay’s.”

“Oh . . .’cause every kiss begins with k—”

Carter pulled her into a deep kiss, holding her tight. “I love you, Maisy.”

THE END!!!