Chapter 26
Seth’s face fell as he stepped back and said quietly, “we’ll meet again,
Juliet ignored him and drove off
When she arrived home, Bernard came up to her with a warm Inok, his apron still on. “Namie, I made some pulled pork sandwiches Come on, have a bite.”
His eyes fell on the cat she was holding, and after a brief pause, he reached out. “Welcome to the family, little one! Nattle, you should come up with a name for her.”
Juliet settled into her seat at the dining table and quietly ate her sandwich.
With a gentle smile, she said, “Let’s go with Blossom. No matter how short her stay is, she’ll always bloom in our hearts,”
Just then, Harvey walked in through the door.
Loolding impressed, he said, “You really have away with words, Nattle.”
He handed her a set of keys, his smile wide. “Nattle, your musk studio’s ready to go from now on, you can compose all you want. Let those melodic notes of yours reach everyone!
“I’ll do my best I’m so fortunate to be a part of this family!” juliet said quietly, her eyes scanning the warm faces around her.
Harvey’s eves shone with tears. He quickly grabbed Blossom to shift the conversation. “Look at you, little chubster. Your face is bigger than the sandwich Nottie’s eating! Tell me what you want, and I’ll make sure you get it!”
The room buzzed with laughter, bright and full of life
Bernard wheeled in a cart carrying a cake, his face breaking into a wide grin. “Happy birthday, Nattie”
Juliet hesitated for a beat, then her smile spread as it all clicked. “Thank you. From now on, we’ll always be together.”
That August, Juliet made her official debt. Her self–produced album, “Vast Seas“, exploded online the moment it was released, quickly securing a spot in the top ten on major short video platform chares.
When the charts came out, Norman celebrated by lighting fireworks all over the city. He even gave Juliet a bracelet worth millions, but she refused it and sent it back to him.
The next day, Norman created an account on a short video platform and began posting daily updates about let’s creative work. People online started jokingly calling him her” unofficialmanager”
by October of that year, Juliet and Bernard had a grand wedding ceremony
Norman showed up uninvited, trying to stop the wedding, but surity quickly escorted him out. Stunned and heartbroken, he collapsed and was rushed to the ICU for ergency
juliet didn’t visit him. Instead, she went on a month–long honeymoon in Prynsbury. She’d hoped her marriage would finally make Norman let go of her.
But once he was discharged from the hospital, he followed her all the way to Falorath, showering her with endless gifts from luxury jewelry to designer clothes, as though he was determined to win her back, no matter the price
Juliet paid him no attention and refused to accept any of the gifts.
Three years later, she took the stage for her first concert. The venue was packed with eager fans, the air electric with anticipation.
As the perforiatic drew to a close, Nonman rushed onto the stage with a bouquet in hand, eager to pull juliet into a hug.
But size raised her hand to stop hem. “I’m sorry, Mr. Wabh, but my husband wouldn’t approve.
Norman persented her with the bouquet of fully bloomed phalaenopsis orchids, his tone earnest, que day, you‘ say yes. I’ll be at every concert, bringing you flowers.” He kept his wurd
jubet darwherself into her mic, leasing 56 chart–topping hits over the 50 years. She made nine appearances on national television and performed at over 100 concerts: Wherever Juliet went, Norman was always by her side. He remained a constant in her life until the end of her days.
Atkins, Juliet lag in her hospital bed, her breath weak and shallow. She could hear the mutiled sobs of her children and grandchildren gathered around her.
Then, the felt samune gently take her lund with eilet, she opened her eyes and saw Norman’s weathered face. His eyes, holding decades of love, met hers.
“tion ́t be afraid, juliet, I’ll be here will yun. If there’s anything left to do, just say the word take care of it,” he said.
juliet spoke slowly, choosing for words with care. I nod you to let go at this obsession and now on with your life Goodbye, Nesman.”
The sharp, unelenting beep of the heart monitor talled the room
Norman gored at Juliet’s time lave she was at rest now foren
He closed his eyes and spoke to the system. “System, I request mortality.”
“Understood, Norman. Ghen the extent of the pain you’ve endured, which surpasses physical limits, your request has been piloted for approval. Your estimated wait time is 60
seconds
Summoning the last of his stamgth, Norman pushed himself up and leaned over, craig Juliet’s cold body in his arms. He held her close, pressing a kiss to her ky lips. Hint for me, Juliet. I’ll be with you soon. We’ll meet again.”
in his heart, he whispered, “I’m sorry, Juliet couldn’t give you your final wish. A world without you is nothing but hell I find you again in the afterlife, where I can love you the www.you should’ve been loved.”
