Here we are everyone, the finale of my very first attempt at writing stories! I can honestly say i never dreamed I could do this, and that it would achieve over  10,000 reads!

It's amazing the response this has had & I am truly grateful,  as without all the wonderful encouragement I would not of continued or written other stories! (please check my page if you haven't read them)

I hope you love this send off, and enjoy the surprise in this epilogue. Please do let me know what you think.❤️❤️❤️

Six weeks Later & Chanyeol's POV
Chanyeol takes a deep calming breath as he opens the door to his penthouse apartment, it's unnerving how oy calm it seems. Chanyeol smiles perhaps his puppy has finally listened, he still readies himself to go to war with the delicate man he has all but kept hostage since his release from hospital only two weeks ago! The splenectomy Baekhyun needed had saved his life, but didn't save his poor delicate puppy from catching two nasty infections. The first one resulted from his operation and where they sliced him open in such a rush. Sadly it was that infection that had made Baekhyun shy away from him, followed swiftly by a hellish chest infection. In his honest opinion, even now Chnayeol will say to anyone watching Baekhyun battle those infections was worse than watching him get shot!

That dreadful night where Baekhyun had been shot was six weeks ago, it was not only followed by those infections, his poor baby Baekhyun had to spend four long torturous weeks confined to a hospital room. Chanyeol had to watch his delicate boyfriend battle the effects of loosing his spleen whilst fighting those ghastly infections. Baekhyun in those four weeks has lost a staggering 10kgs off his already tiny frame of 64kgs, his heartbreaking over how his baby had never been so frail. Chanyeol has never been more thankful for Baekhyun to be home, where thanks to the proper rest and wholesome home cooked food has already put back on 5kgs of those lost kilos. His frame remains ever so tiny but Baekhyun has that glorious pale skin back, and has finally lost that sickly frail look. Chanyeol sadly like today, has had to on some occasions leave the apartment leaving Baekhyun strict instructions to rest. To ensure that he had arranged frequent visitors, even giving Jongdae a spare key! Thanks to his brother, he knows full well what Baekhyun has been doing from the leather couch he should be resting on. It broke every ones hearts that Baekhyun missed out of the success of the Egyptian exhibit, as it had closed whilst Baekhyun was fighting his chest infection. Once Baekhyun was lucid, he hissed like a furious kitten at the knowledge Maria had robbed him of basking in his success.

Opening the door wider Chanyeol can't keep the smile from his face as he's instantly hit with the comforting smell of shrimp and garlic! He himself being on the receiving end of Baekhyun's stink eye, and furious kitten hisses when Baekhyun realised he had called in the big guns, his mother to help keep an eye on him. Honestly he's a genius not only does it mean Baekhyun will be forced to rest, it also means hot homemade food! His lips salivate at his most favourite smell rounding the corner he expects to see Baekhyun on the sofa "mama where's Baekhyun?" "Hello to you to darling Baekhyun is cleaning up before dinner, I suggest you do too as everyone will be here in half an hour," "every one is coming? Wow mama you work fast I only messaged you three hours ago." "It's just dinner, besides we have much to celebrate I hope you don't mind I put two bottles of  that French champagne you like in the chiller, now shoo!"

Shaking his head at how excited his mother is over this dinner, he is mildly surprised she hasn't called in her usual caterer. Chanyeol likes this so much better it's more intimate and means his brother won't cotton on to anything! He also has no doubt his mother has been planning this dinner for the last two weeks, he has caught his mum and Baekhyun meticulously taking notes on the food network channel. Leaving his mum to it, he heads down the corridor to the slightly open third door on the right. What he sees as he gently pushes open the door is nothing but perfection, he just wishes the occupier of the room felt the same! Chanyeol can't help but smile at the view he's been gifted, and watches silently as Baekhyun stands in front of the free standing mirror in one of his oversized t shirts. Beautiful pale legs on show as he holds up different shirts, it's such a far cry from the hospital. Chanyeol knows it will take time for Baekhyun's mental scars to heal and knows full well how sensitive Baekhyun still is of his scars. He really doesn't want a repeat of the breakdown Baekhyun had when he first saw his scars. The sobs Baekhyun released that day broke his heart, and for a little while no amount of reasoning or showing his own scars could get through to him. Baekhyun still refuses to be seen in anything less then an undershirt and changes in the bathroom. The guilt Chanyeol feels every time he watches Baekhyun scurry away to the en-suite at night kills him. Yet its hard to believe this amazing creature in front of him, still stands beside him and declares how much he loves him even after everything  his harpy of an ex wife did to him. Shaking his head no he will not think of her, not now when the love of his life has a soft smile on his face and light in eyes. "You are so beautiful."

Baekhyun's POV.
Baekhyun can't help the yelp he lets out, as he hears Chanyeol's honey toned voice say how beautiful he is. Turning from the mirror he finds the man in question leaning against the door frame with a smile on his face and humour in his eyes. Baekhyun watches as Chanyeol unfolds his arms and stalks across the room like a predator stalking his prey, "tell me something Baby, have you been resting like you should today?" Baekhyun sighs as he puts the shirt in his hand on the bed, "nothing gets passed you, aside from the hour I stepped out with your mother, I have rested I know what you and Jongdae have been up to too you know."

Baekhyun watches as Chanyeol walks up to the bed where he placed the shirts and watches as Chanyeol picks up the black and white stripped one, handing it out towards him. "Sweetheart think of it this way, at least you don't have to hear his troll like demands!" "That is the saving grace, we just won't mention it to him tonight, that I have enjoyed not listening to him screech like a dinosaur at my staff" as he takes the shirt from Chnayeol's hand. "Don't you want to know where I went today," Baekhyun watches as Chanyeol takes off his suit jacket, and starts taking off his cufflinks, his heartbeat skipping when the light catches what's hidden on  Chanyeol's chest!

"Sweetheart you can tell me later, I really need a shower," Baekhyun nods and smiles softly watching Chanyeol's amazing ass leave the room for the shower. Turning back around he sighs at the shirt in his hand,  it would mean going with out his undershirt. He takes a deep breath as he knows he can do this, it would just make today even more perfect. He smiles today is so important, yet he has no ideas how he carefully kept the nature of his outing a secret, thankful that Mama Park was more than willing to help him execute his ideas. Baekhyun shakes his head he can not think of his plans on seduction, not now when everyone will be here shortly and he still has to put on his shirt and trousers.

After Finally dressing in his designer monochrome pinstripe shirt Chanyeol picked, and his trusty leather trousers, he left Chanyeol to finish dressing. Mainly so he didn't jump his bones, the sexual tension between them this last week has been a killer. Baekhyun knows his strong Adonis has as much a case of blue balls as he does, all because Chanyeol thinks he needs to heal. Baekhyun will admit the last six weeks have not been his finest, first the longer hospital stay after having his spleen removed by an open surgery. The gun shot a gift as it were from that deranged harpy and her quest to keep Chanyeol. That gunshot resulted in open surgery for the trauma was swiftly followed  by getting an infection in his wound. The meanest chest infection followed, one that had him gasping for air at times. Baekhyun  will freely admit he had hated every second of his hospital stay, was killed doubt the worst patient. He was seething mad when he realised he missed the entire time the exhibit was set up at his gallery, and probably sulked for over a week because of it.

Baekhyun had tried to help Mama Park, but like always, he was shooed out of the kitchen. He was just ensuring the table was all set just as  James, Sehun, Luhan & Jongdae all arrived. Now they are all sat around Chanyeol glass dinning table, Sandras incredible spread of shrimp pasta, homemade garlic bread and ribeye taking centre stage. Baekhyun could cry at just how happy he is, this is all he ever wanted the man he loves beside him, as he watches Sehun and Jongdae fight over the rarest slice of beef. A hand on his thigh snaps him out of his daydream, "a penny for your thoughts, you were miles away baby." Baekhyun shakes his head and smiles towards the man that means everything to him, they almost match in their outfits as they both are wearing designer black shirts, Chanyeol how ever is open much lower revealing a peak of those delicious taut muscles he loves. Baekhyun swears earlier he saw a glimpse of the scars Chanyeol hates, he can't help but swoon, his gentle giant is trying to make him feel better over his own newly acquired scars! That shirt though with how it clings in all the right places, makes him swear the man is trying to kill him! Suddenly Baekhyun feels a gentle squeezing from a very hot hand on his thigh, "just happy sweetheart I never thought this would happen." "Oh sweetheart, please don't cry" Baekhyun goes to wipe away the tear from his eyes, but gasps softly when Chanyeol's soft warm hand beats him to it, those obsidian eyes reflect the sparkle much like his own.

"Hey lovebirds some of us are trying to eat," the teasing tone of his best friend is nothing short of cold water effectively breaking the heated gaze he had been sharing with Chanyeol Baekhyun smiles in satisfaction as Sandra pulls on Sehun's ear at his outburst before poking out his tongue at his best friend, serves him right! He doesn't however miss the soft knowing smile from Luhan, Baekhyun doesn't get to think more on that smile as next he watches  James cough and smile at him knowingly before tapping his wine glass, both he and Chanyeol agreed they would leave the news they have with James, James has been almost giddy with one of their announcements and the second has been the icing on the cake. "Now that I have your attention boys, I think it's time to announce why we are all here with Chanyeol and Baekhyun. We have some reasons to celebrate, the first and by no means less important is that this morning I got a phone call from the prosecutor handling the case against the Kims, this morning he confirmed Baekhyun doesn't have to testify as their lawyers have finally submitted two guilty pleas!"

Baekhyun smiles towards Chanyeol who once again squeezes his hand, its the news they both wanted. Admittedly Baekhyun will miss the chance to put on a show in court. All things considered, he's beyond glad he won't have to view the photos the police took while he was unconscious. "Yes Luhan, Maria and Jaehyun will be going to prison, the prosecution had enough evidence to overturn the insanity plea!" Baekhyun smiles over the instant relief he feels from every one, he turns to the woman who has been his constant support, Sandra has become his go to person after Chanyeol, these last six weeks she has been a life saver. Not to mention only one able to reign her son in when he's been an overprotective ass, just by glaring at him. Knowing what's about to be revealed Baekhyun smiles at Sandra who share his smile secretly, as he hears Jongdae declare "this kind of news calls for Champagne, Park there better be bubbles in that massive fridge you have, and I don't mean the cheap stuff!" Baekhyun full on belly laughs at Chanyeol's offended face of course he has champagne! Baekhyun pushes out his chair and heads to get the good stuff as it were, stopping dead in his tracks when he hears Chanyeol declare "Park Baekhyun no lifting heavy objects!"

Chanyeol's Pov.
Chanyeol will never get tired of saying that, as he watches  the confusion dance across the faces of three of the most important people in his life. He should frame this moment, as it's so rare that all three of them have been stunned into silence. He should of got his camera, each one resembles a goldfish, he senses Beakhyun close by and turns in time to see his love return back to his seat at his side! He feels his heart beat faster as he finally sees just how much healing Baekhyun has done, those baby blues shine with happiness and those gorgeous cheek bones hold a healthy pink glow. Feeling a comforting squeezes on his thigh just as he noticing the tears in his mother eyes. Finally able to shout to the world that this gorgeous man is his , he gently raises up Baekhyun's left hand kissing it softly. There on a petite finger is a wedding ring that matches his own, a simple row of three sparkling diamonds on a slim bed of the highest grade platinum that sparkle when they catch the light above them. "Well son, you did it you finally stunned them it too silence," Chanyeol can only laugh as it breaks what ever spell the three males were under, and  the screams erupt!

It only takes a couple minutes before Baekhyun is engulfed in the arms of Luhan and Jongdae, both males swooning over the ring and demanding to know every detail. Catching movement in the corner of his eyes, he sees his brother move towards the kitchen, he meets his mother's eyes who nods her head to toward the kitchen. He nods in understanding and leaves his glowing husband to deal with the diva and the pixie, and chases after Sehun. Catching up with Sehun, he spies him with the  champagne already out of the fridge, "are you angry with us?" "Honestly for like a split second, I'm assuming you went to the registry office?" Chanyeol isn't sure how his brother will take this as he shakes his head. "It was at the hospital when Baekhyun was back on the oxygen fighting his  chest infection, I was terrified I was going to lose him. I beg him to marry me, it was Baekhyun who asked that we do it whilst he was in the hospital."

Chanyeol watches his brother carefully, they really haven't been very fair to him, first they kept their relationship from his five years ago, and now they secretly got married with just their parents witnessing the event. A very low key affair whilst Baekhyun was still hooked up to various machines, the celebrant had declared them husbands in a private hospital bedroom. "Stop it Chanyeol, you do not need to feel like you've kept me in the dark, what you have done these last few months proves to me just how much you love Baekhun, plus I know now this was always what he wanted, let's be honest it was always you. What happened with that shooting scared me, I can only imagine what you felt like having to hold someone you love like that. Please let's not rehash these last few weeks, I've never seen either of you so happy as I have the last two weeks and now I know why. I have to say it all makes sense why Baekhyun always had this dazed and dreamy expression when I visit, I just can't believe I didn't twig, are you having a celebration party?"

Chanyeol smiles yet shakes his head again, "this is all the celebration Baekhyun wanted, at first i thought it was the fever, so when he finally came home mum asked if she should start plannings a reception, Baekhyun said no all he wanted was a family dinner. He didn't want the fanfare I think it's because he doesn't have his own parents here to see it." "We're his family now hung, and if this is what you both want I'm  truly happy for you both, neither of you have been ok apart please just be careful if how fragile Baekhyun is right now." "I promise I will, Sehun I don't know how I lived without him constantly in my arms!" Chanyeol watches as Sehun smiles, before he  launches himself into his arms, "now you don't have to, I really am thrilled it's all I ever wanted for you both to now come on if this all the celebration we are having, there better be cake to have with this champagne!"

Three hours later
Chanyeol steps out of the bathroom after finishing his normal nightly routine, the only thing he wear is his towel today has been such a happy day. He wouldn't be able to plan it better, both he and Baekhyun always planned this little dinner to celebrate their wedding, it's been beyond perfect. The addition of receiving news that the Kims are going to plead guilty to their crimes, just the icing on the cake. Suddenly he feels the air in their bedroom change as he finally spots Baekhyun sat up against the pillows on their bed, surprised Baekhyun isn't under the covers asleep like he would normally be. It then that he notices the dozen or so candles around the room,  taking a deep breath he smells  what he thinks is  a very sensual mix of suede and tobacco. He steps closer to Baekhyun and finally notices the subtle golden shimmer across those delicate cheekbones, along with his favourite smile. It's a smile he knows Baekhyun has only for him, as he rakes his eyes over Baekhyun's tiny frame. He almost gasps when he sees the sheer ivory silk shirt, and how it's artfully draped open enough to show off matching ivory lace! "Baby what's all this?"

"I saw the doctor today, he is very pleased with how I'm healing!" Chanyeol stalks closer to the side of the bed, feeling a sudden flare of arousal "did you now and what did the good doctor say Mr Park." Chanyeol smiles when he sees Baekhyun such in a sharp breath, he's pleased to know he's not the only one who's been suffering with their sexual tension. It's never more obvious when Baekhun moves to the side of the bed, planting his tiny feet on the hardwood floor as he whispers "that I'm clear for gentle exercise Mr Park!" "Gentle exercise huh" Chanyeol steps between his beautiful husbands legs caging Baekhyun in, he watches him nod just like the excited puppy he truly is. "Are you needy for me baby," Chanyeol smiles oh how he loves this delicate creature, "that's very good baby because I'm needy for you." Seconds later Chanyeol gasps as he feels the cold air on his skin, and soft lips attack his neck.

The happy couple make slow and sweet love all night.

There we have it every one we have gone to the end of the story 29 chapters and over 50k in words later!

Thank you all for sticking with me, I hope you all like this rather belated update, and caught on to the surprise being that Chanyeol and Baekhyun got married.

I had to give them a happy send off, again my thanks for your support it's been so inspiring to receive and led me to create other stories.

Please do let me know what you think xxxx❤️❤️