A NEW DAY 
by Michelle T
© 2000
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EPILOGUE

The ceremony was simple, sweet and brief.  Michelle and Howie barely heard 
the JP's words, so entranced in their love for each other they were.  They 
promised again to honor, protect, cherish and love each other for the rest of 
their lives.  After Howie had placed a golden band onto her finger, she in 
turn gently and lovingly threaded a small gold hoop through his ear with a 
mixture of apologies for not having a ring for him and promises to give him 
one at her first opportunity.

The small yet boisterous reception went long into the night.  Everyone was in 
high spirits, except for Kevin, but he hid it well.  His heart was aching, 
his mind numb with the knowledge that he really and truly did love her, not 
just love her, but was in love with her.  Why didn't he see it sooner?  There 
was nothing he could do now, but move on, try to come to terms that he'd 
never be the one for her.  Howie had captured her heart, body and soul.   
Telly deserved so much more of his heart and he felt compelled to stretch it 
even further to allow himself to love her the way he should.   

When they weren't being smothered with hugs and kisses by the others, 
Michelle and Howie were constantly within each other's touch.  The mere 
thought of him leaving her side for just a moment caused her to shiver 
slightly inwardly.  She shivered in a different way even more so when his 
hands, arms, or lips found their way back to her.  Her fingers were found 
more than once slowly trailing through his wavy dark hair or along the back 
of his smooth neck.  Her breath caught numerous times when his eyes met hers. 
 She loved him more than words could say, more than she could ever possibly 
show him, yet, she resolved to herself while dancing in his arms to the last 
song, to strive towards her utmost ability to let him know, forever and ever.
  
THE END!

I'd just like to express my extreme gratitude to the following special people.
To Danielle, Tina and Kat - thank you for being my inspirations to write this 
story.  Your incredible creativity and writing abilities blew me away.
To Patti & Sue, my sisters - thank you for supporting me in this endeavor, 
for not judging me and for always being there to support and guide me in my 
life as a whole.  I love you guys!
To Nikki - my first "fan" -  your enthusiasm and praise kept me going and has 
inspired me to go on and write further, even a sequel to this one!  Thank you 
for inviting me to join our special group of friends, who have brought so 
many smiles and "WEG's"

MichelleT