Page 131 of Secrets, Lies and Love

“I don’t know if you’ve been following the latest news, Keith, so I wanted to tell you that everything was fine in the end. Those who did you harm, the two traitors, were punished. Sue died in that accident I survived, and Cage never even went to trial. He actually died in jail. And I have something to confess to you.”

I look around to make sure I’m alone in the cemetery, but I only see Anderson and the security guards at a distance, waiting for me.

“I think it’s possible that Dionysus, one of the Kostanidis, the Lykaioses, or who knows, all of them together, had something to do with his death. For all I know, the Greeks who are now my relatives can be cruel when it comes to protecting their loved ones. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not blaming them. In fact, I’m grateful, even if I’ll never confess it out loud. In the end, you were vindicated. I love you, Keith. You will always be my best friend, and I hope you are at peace in heaven. I am happy. I have my family and children. A part-time career at Elina’s Association. I have you here with me, and most importantly, I have the love of my life by my side. I promise I won’t wait so long to visit you again. Take care.”

I start walking to the car when I see another vehicle pull up behind Anderson’s.

I smile, shaking my head, and stop walking, waiting for my controlling man to come over to where I am. “Why am I not surprised that you came?”

He kisses me and pulls me into his arms. “I was worried that you would push yourself too hard,” he says, stroking my five-month pregnant belly, and guess what? We’re having twins! Two more Kostanidou are on the way.

“Besides,” he continues, “this is the first time you’ve come to visit Keith since I brought him here from California. An important occasion. For the rest of our lives, I will be present in everything that is important to you.”

“It’s because you say things like that, that you never get in trouble with me, Greek. You manage to be, at the same time, a Neanderthal, and the most loving man in the world.”

“I’ve been practicing, redhead. I’m such a stubborn mule, but I learn quickly. And if there’s one thing I’ve understood since you came into my life, it’s that I never want to lose you.”

“Will you be a perfect husband, then?”

“No, I can’t promise that. I have too many flaws to aim for perfection. But I promise you that I will remind you every day how crazy I am about you, my Cecily.”

Dionysus

EPILOGUE 2

Adonis and Achilleas' (the twins) first birthday

"The family is growing," Zeus says, seeing our children running around on the Greek island where we usually spend our vacations.

It always belonged to us, but only after we got married did we really start coming here.

It wasn't something we actively agreed on. In the beginning, it was just a kind of escape valve from the madness that is New York, because here kids can run freely, swim, and play without the bodyguards being so on top of them.

"Yes,” I say. “And soon we will have more members, from what I hear."

"Madison is pregnant with our first boy." My brother smiles, as if he thinks he's the luckiest man in the world. He is mistaken. I am. "And you, how is production going?"

"As long as she wants children, I won't object. She's already given up on the football team, but we want at least six. We have four, so we're almost there."

"Do you think grandfather would be happy?" he asks.

"Yes, I think so. After all, all he cared about most was keeping the Kostanidis name alive, and in that sector, we are doing well."

I hear laughter in the distance, and when I turn around, I see Cecily dancing among the children.

She lifts her head and sees me watching her. She beckons me with her finger.

"I have to go, brother. The one who commands my destiny has just summoned me."

"Intended for the Greek. It would make a good movie name."

"We both were. It was always written that we would belong to each other."

I walk over to where she is, and Cecily runs into my arms.

"Having fun?" I ask.

"A lot. I think once a nanny, always a nanny. Madison's daughters are very funny. The greatest proof that the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree. They are reckless and are leaving their cousins speechless."

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