Stella felt happy for Logan.
It had been a long journey for Logan to reach this point, but now he was here it was clear that Logan would have no reason to look elsewhere in life for thrills and excitement.
Logan had it all, and Stella was proud to be a big part of that package.
But if Stella thought that Logan was done with the surprises for the day, then it was time to think again…
‘Hey, darling, come over here,’ Logan said, beckoning Stella over toward her. ‘We’ve got something to say to you.’
‘We?’ Stella replied, suddenly seeing the adorably chunky Sweetie padding over toward Logan.
‘Yep. Here’s the thing,’ Logan said. ‘You know how I don’t do impulsive stuff anymore?’
‘Uh-huh…’
‘Well, not quite,’ Logan laughed. ‘Sweetie askedreallynicely if she could come to live with us on a trial basis. She even promised not to slobber over your plant-based cookbooks! So?’
Stella giggled and squealed with delight.
Logan had changed but he still clearly had his impulsive side working underneath the surface too. And Stella was okay with that. In fact, as far as the idea of giving Sweetie a trial run at the apartment was concerned, Stella was delighted!
‘Well it looks like I’m cooking dinner for three tonight!’ Stella laughed, playfully cuddling Sweetie. ‘And I couldn’t be happierabout it. I think you’re going to love it with us, Sweetie. I think weallare.’
When it came to the evening, it was very much time to celebrate. After all, it’s not very often you declare your true love, get a major promotion, and adopt a dog all on the same day.
For Stella, it had been a momentous day in her life.
Suddenly everything felt like it was truly coming together for her in a way that hadn’t always seemed possible. Her professional life was on track, her love life was soaring, and she had just welcomed a wonderful dog into her family too.
Speaking of wonderful dogs…
‘Sweetie! Leave Lilah alone!’ Stella laughed, the sight of Sweetie excitedly demanding to play with Lilah making everyone chuckle.
The whole gang was at Blue Rock Bar, a cocktail bar on the beach front that happily catered to dogs, healthy snack lovers, and those who wanted a drink with a little more kick too.
Stella could see that Lilah and Nicki were having a fun time talking to Leo and Eddie, and she couldn’t help but wonder what the future held for them. Whatever happened in the romantic lives of her close friends though, Stella was safe and secure in her own relationship with Logan.
‘Hey, what do you think?’ Stella said, taking a drink from Logan and motioning over toward the flirty antics of Lilah, Nicki, Leo and Eddie. ‘Could be something there…’
‘Maybe,’ Logan laughed. ‘But that’s their business! Let’s focus on us. It’s been quite a ride, but we got there in the end, kid.’
‘I know. You’ve made me so happy,’ Stella said, staring into Logan’s soulful eyes. ‘I heard the police caught up with Cole and arrested him?’
‘Yup,’ Logan said, a serious look on his face. ‘Cole is going to be going away for quite some time. I hope he uses that time wisely too. It’s not too late for him to turn his life around, but he has to want to change. That’s something that I’ve learned recently. Change doesn’t just happen, you have tomakeit happen. Right?’
Stella nodded in agreement.
It felt so good to see Logan comfortable and at ease with himself.
Logan was still a fun loving and outgoing Daddy, but Stella sensed on a deep level that Logan had an inner belief in himself now that meant his wild days of ups and downs were behind him.
‘Hey, I think Sweetie might be trying to tell us something?’ Stella giggled, the sight of Sweetie nudging her big, super-cute face into the middle of their cuddle making both Stella and Logan laugh.
‘I think it might be time for an evening walk on the beach,’ Logan said, taking Stella’s hand in his.
As the three of them stepped out of the Blue Rock Bar outdoor area and onto the sand together, there was a feeling of perfect harmony.
Everything had worked out as it should, and their lives had been enhanced in the most perfect way.
