Janie My Next Chapter Ch 07

Janie - My Next Chapter - Ch. 7

Epilogue

By KAD

A/N - I hope you have enjoyed the series and Janie's journey. This short epilogue concludes Janie's journey. I do appreciate your patience, thoughts, messages, and love.

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"Janie Doherty, you brighten my day, my heart beats faster every time I see you. I am lightheaded around you. Butterflies fill my stomach when I feel your touch. I have no feelings or desires for any other woman except for Miss Kari. You make me happy; you make me smile in the worst circumstances. Take this ring as a sign of my love and devotion to you and please

marry me

!"

From behind her back, she produced a box holding two rose gold engagement rings. Each ring had two intertwining hearts, the centers filled with a black diamond. On each side of the hearts were two small ruby red petals.

She took one from the box and held it out for me. I shook my head ... "Yes! Yes! Yes!!"

Jordyn slipped the ring of my left ring finger. Kari moved closer to me as Jordyn stood handing the box to Kari. I dropped to one knee, crying.

"Dearest, I have learned that butterflies steer every emotion I have. They guide me to you. You are my world, my heart, would, flesh blood and mind. Please be mine dearest Jordyn."

"Yes Janie, of course, yes!"

I placed the ring on her finger. I kissed her softly, hugging her, and then felt Kari wrap her arms around both of us. Kissing our cheeks softly.

***End of Chapter 6***

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Epilogue

When we returned from the beach, Kari Ann asked when we were moving in with her permanently. She reminded us that she had a four bedroom home. Her comment of 'it is more than I ever needed" is what sealed the conversation. At one point we questioned things but were hushed with a look.

Jordyn and I are still giddy with joy, love, and happiness.

And so the weeks and months moved forward. The three of us worked our way into a routine both professionally and purposefully.

Professionally, I am doing great as a CRNA; the surgical team I work with is complementary as is my Anesthesiologist. He raves about my skills, bedside manner with pre and post op patients, and speaks of how the others could learn a thing or two by shadowing me. I smiled inside when I heard that the hospital's Chief CRNA was informed.

Jordyn had applied for and was selected as Assistant Director, working for Kari Ann as the second in charge of the program. Her duties were now mostly administrative in the program and were so much more involved with the students in the clinical aspect. She was also responsible for recruitment and placement of the new classes.

Kari Ann was asked to leave her duties as CRNA Program Director and was asked to take on the duties as Chief CRNA of the hospital. We had just celebrated her sixtieth birthday, both departments from the school and the hospital hosted celebratory lunches. Jordyn and I took her away to Assateague Island for a weekend celebration.

For the last three months, Kari Ann has been hinting about slowing down and retiring. She was not so subtle about the idea of being a grandmother. Secretly Jordyn and I have been talking and seeing a highly respected IVF Obstetrician.

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Personally, Jordyn and my relationship continued to be filled with friendship, love, romance and obedience. Yes, obedience, we are still and thrilled to be the collared pets and lovers of Miss Kari Ann.

I am even more thrilled to be the loving wife to a woman, who usually finished my sentences, who knows how to make me smile, who knows how to stop the tears, and finally, a woman knows how to take me up and back down the highest sexually charged and fulfilling roads I had ever enjoyed.

Do not think everything is always perfect. The first weeks and months that followed were bliss but we got through the challenges. I can say that the last twenty-three months and 28 days have been the greatest of my life. Jordyn and I were engaged for exactly one year.

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I will share a low point. In the wedding planning, unbeknownst to me, Kari Ann invited Ben to the wedding. I saw the RSVP and was very upset asking her, well uncharacteristically, I demanded to know why. I threw in there a "How dare you!"

And let me tell you, my ass will never forget to remind my mouth to

not

do that again.

I was spanked significantly for that mistake. At the twenty-fifth swat, my tears finally broke becoming screams. I blubbered and begged for forgiveness and for her to please stop.

You see, Kari Ann had her reasons, she knew he would decline. He and his

new

girlfriend had plans that weekend but he sent his love and best wishes.

It turns out that Ben was now thriving in an engineering firm located in Dallas and traveled to El Paso regularly. He was the lead engineer focusing on a large government contract for some hush-hush project.

A week after receiving the RSVP and spanking, while still remembering my place and while kneeling at her feet, I did ask Kari Ann as she sat in her recliner, "Miss, did you help or harm him?"

Miss simply looked down at me and said I was not to worry about that boy. He had been given a chance with a very good company. He had received a rousing recommendation. He was dating a "money hungry" slut from Dallas whom she would check in with when necessary. The slut was to be pregnant within the next few months solidifying Ben and her as a family.

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Jordyn was escorted down the aisle by Kari Ann as I waited for her at the altar. It was what Jordyn wanted and what Kari Ann felt was best for our relationship.

Jordyn looked amazing in her beautiful white wedding dress. I wore a

very

feminine tuxedo jacket and dress combination, all back with a white blouse and a deep rosé scarf.

We shared our love and commitment that day. As the preacher pronounced us 'wife and wife' then said "You may kiss your wife" the applause from the fifty invited guests, friends and our small families were as joyful for us as we were for each other.

Miss Kari Ann gave us a wonderful gift for our wedding, a trip of a lifetime, a week in Aruba and the resort she loved so much.

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One Year Later, almost

I sat watching the sun rise over the trees with a pad of paper and pencil scribbling out the final notes and my remarks for our one year wedding anniversary dinner which now is just three days away. I had been working on this for weeks.

I heard the door open, then close. I then felt a warm soft kiss on my cheek and then the softness of her arms wrapping around me. I leaned into her and sweetly murmured my continuing and growing love. I melted into her arms. I turned on the chase pushing the paper off to the side and pulled Jordyn on to my lap.

I kissed her deeply while wrapping my arms around her and lovingly hugged her. We continued our kisses but paused as I became extremely warm and tingly all over.

I pulled back with my hands still holding her body. "Baby, I love you to the moon and back; twice. I need to finish this for you."

"You could stand there and just speak from your heart and I would melt. Speeches do not matter; your love is all I need." She winked and leaned forward kissing me.

We heard the sliding glass door open then a slight giggle. "Good morning love birds."

Jordyn jumped off my lap and I stood Jordyn to her left and me to Kari Ann's right side. We each kissed her. "Good morning Miss."

She kissed us both. Kari Ann and Jordyn sat on the chase facing the trees. I stepped inside and made their coffee. This gave them a few moments together as they deserved. I knew my place and loved where I was in our relationship.

I stepped outside with their coffee to see them both looking at me slightly strangely. I set their coffees on the table and took my seat. As was our new normal we just enjoyed the morning and first cup of coffee before we engaged in conversation.

It took time for me to understand this but Kari Ann's lesson or togetherness and quiet times as a family were understood and learned rather quickly. I found a new appreciation for just being with them without words spoken.

When her cup was empty I stood. "No, let's have a serious discussion."

We both stopped and looked at her, our ears perked just ready to listen to her.

Kari Ann started speaking calmly. "Two things and these are not meant to dampen your upcoming anniversary."

We looked at each other. Jordyn spoke, "Miss?"

"First, you need to hear this from me prior to the rumors getting back to you."

She patted Jordyn's leg gently and smiled. "I am starting a two-year plan for my coming retirement." She looked straight forward looking at the sky and sun as it shone through the tree line.

Kari Ann smiled and continued. "There are books to read and maybe one to write. I want to pass my thoughts onto others and make one lasting impression."

I turned and prepared to speak. She held her hand out suggesting I should pause. "Janie, you think I have made a name for myself on my Army career but there is so much more to be learned and shared."

She turned to Jordyn, "Perhaps one day you will be my successor. Not yet but one day."

She stood and looked at both of us. "Second, stop sneaking around and seeing Dr. Cummings. I am very happy but there is no need for sneaking. I would like to be a grandmother if time and Mother Nature allows. Please consider if you would."

And as quick as she shared her thoughts with us, she turned and walked inside continuing her Sunday morning.

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I walked into the main conference room and welcome area wearing a

Visitor

badge. I was meeting and welcoming two new graduate CRNA's for their orientation. I was also asked by the Operating Room Nurse Manager to welcome their new employee.

She was highly recommended by hospital leadership. It seems she had moved from the Netherlands and had worked as a nanny after high school but had since graduated college and was wanting a better job for herself.

I watched out for the woman having been given a description, my height, slender, long jet black hair with piercing dark eyes. Her name was Madelief Elizabeth Connor.

I noticed her as I was chatting with the two CRNA's and excused myself walking over to her.

"Pardon me, Miss Connor, Sarah, your Nurse Manager, asked that I welcome you today."

She smiled and extended her hand. I took her hand in mine and as I smiled, my heart fluttered. This young up and coming beautiful woman would soon be mine, I knew it, I felt it, I just needed Jordyn to understand and accept it.

Two months later, Kari Ann gave her permission for us to have Madelief over for dinner. It was an amazing evening.

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On the morning of our fifth wedding anniversary Madelief, came out of the bathroom with a smile on her face.

"I have a feeling I know what that sound means. Am I thinking correctly, Pet?" I stated then smiled widely with much joy.

Jordyn patted the spot between us smiling the whole time. Pet smiled and nodded her head. I watched as tears of joy flowed from her eyes as she curled in bed between us.

"Miss Janie, it seems I am carrying Miss Jordyn's child this time."

I kissed her lovingly. "Just wondrous news! Surrogacy suits you wonderfully. I am thrilled that this transfer was successful as Dr. Cummings expected."

I kissed Jordyn and then Madelief. "I will go check on Tabitha then make her breakfast and some coffee. You two deserve a few moments alone. I will see you both outside on the back deck."

Their voices in unison, "Yes Miss Janie."

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Nine and a half months later, Jordyn and I were cuddled up on the couch listening to Kari Ann as she held Tabitha reading to her. I smiled wide as my daughter and her grandmother sat on the loveseat as they read a story about a princess who lived under the sea finally finding love, even if it was with a man.

Madelief sat at our feet as baby Katherine cooed in her bassinet. There was calmness in our home. Our family was complete, just as Kari Ann wanted; Jordyn and I blessed her with a granddaughter.

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"We are leaving in ten minutes!" I screamed up the stairs towards the girls' bedrooms.

"Why? Why must they be so slow?" I said to no one.

Madelief walked behind me and touched my shoulder. I leaned and kissed her cheek as she turned to walk up the stairs.

"I will gather the girls Miss, I have already tended to the flowers and prepared the picnic basket, and it is in the van."

She ascended the stairs to gather Tabitha and Katherine. Jordyn came up behind me and wrapped her arms around my waist and kissed my neck. "I love you to the moon and back, twice. And so do our girls and Madelief."

I turned and kissed her. "I love you as well my dearest."

"Our girls seem slow today because you are in a hurry." She kissed my cheek lovingly hugging me. "Miss Janie, I love you more and more every day."

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As we approached the Arlington National Bridge, we fell silent. Jordyn turned off the radio. We parked in the lower level lot, unloaded the car and made our way to the visitor tram pick up spot.

It's been six years since Miss Kari Ann left us. Mother Nature needed her for another mission.

As we have the last few years, we had a small family picnic to visit the girl's grandmother. It is a sad day but one filled with love, memories, and smiles.

In her passing Kari Ann taught us one last thing about her family and her house. Her house, no matter what, will be filled with love, compassion, passion, and the understanding that this life will eventually come to an end.

We must enjoy it while we can for however long or short that may be.

*** The End ***

I hope you have enjoyed this journey.

To those who took the time to message me, to comment and to provide feedback, I am gracious of your precious time and your thoughts.

Please remember we are all here for a short time and regardless of what others feel about you, be true to yourself. Every day is an amazing opportunity to celebrate who you are.

All my love,

Aoife