As Amelia turned to face Xander, her heart was filled with gratitude and love. She knew that she had found her soulmate, the one person who had always been there for her, through thick and thin.
Xander stepped forward, his eyes shining with emotion, and took Amelia's hand in his own. "Amelia," he said, his voice thick with emotion. "I know we've been through a lot, but I want you to know, I'm not going anywhere.
"I know we've had our ups and downs, Amelia, but I'm here now, and I'm not letting go." Xander said, looking deep into Amelia's eyes.
"Xander," Amelia replied, her voice choked with emotion. "I'm not letting go either. I love you, Xander. I love you with all my heart."
Xander smiled, his heart swelling with love. "I love you too, Amelia."
The couple embraced, their hearts beating as one. And as they stood together, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the city, they knew that they were ready to face the world, hand in hand.
"Amelia," Xander said, his voice filled with hope and love. "I know we're not out of the woods yet, but I want you to know, I'll be here, every step of the way.
"I'll be here for you, Amelia. I promise."
Amelia nodded, her eyes brimming with tears. "Xander," she said, her voice trembling with emotion. "I know you will. I know you will be here, for me and for us.
"And I'll be here for you, Xander. I'll be here to support you and to love you. I'll be here for you, always."
Xander held Amelia close, feeling the weight of her words in his heart. "I love you, Amelia," he said, his voice thick with emotion.
As the couple embraced, their hearts filled with love and hope, Xander's phone suddenly rang. He pulled it out of his pocket, only to see his parents' names flashing on the screen.
"Hello, Mom," he answered, a smile still lingering on his lips. But as he listened to the voice on the other end of the line, the smile faded.
"Hello, son," Mrs. Thompson's voice was a mixture of relief and concern. How are you both doing? Is Amelia's recovery going well? I hope the both of you are fine?"
Xander took a deep breath, feeling a wave of emotions wash over him. "Mom, Amelia is doing much better now. We're both fine, just recovering from the accident."
Mrs. Thompson let out a sigh of relief. "We're so glad to hear that you're both okay. Xander, you know that your father and I love you both very much.
"Son, we're worried about you," Mrs. Thompson continued. "Amelia's accident was a big shock to all of us, and I know you're struggling to balance your work and being there for her. Please don't neglect your own wellbeing, Xander."
"I'm fine, Mom," Xander replied, trying to assure her. "I'm just focused on being there for Amelia right now. We'll be okay."
There was a pause on the line before Mrs. Thompson spoke again.
Xander, I know you're trying to be strong for Amelia, and that's admirable," Mrs. Thompson said, her voice gentle but firm. "But I also know you, son. You're carrying a lot on your shoulders, and I don't want you to break down trying to do it all alone.
"We're here for you, too, Xander. Please, let us help you. Let us help the both of you."
Xander's heart warmed at his mother's words.
"Xander, you know I'm not one for emotions," Mr. Thompson said, his voice gruff but caring. "But your mother is right. You're our son, and we'll do whatever it takes to help you and Amelia get through this."
"Dad, I appreciate the sentiment, but Amelia and I need some time to process everything," Xander replied, still cautious about letting his parents in.
"Son, we understand that," Mr. Thompson continued, his voice softening.
"Xander, I know we haven't always seen eye to eye on things," Mr. Thompson said, his voice tinged with regret. "But this is different. Your mother and I love you, and we want to support you and Amelia.
"Why don't you bring Amelia in so that we all can help take care of her for the meantime?".
Xander's eyes welled with tears as he listened to his father's words. He hadn't expected this level of compassion from him, and it touched him deeply.
"Dad, I..." Xander's voice caught in his throat as he tried to find the right words. "I'm not sure what to say. I didn't expect this from you, and it means a lot.
"I need some time to think about everything, but I appreciate your offer of help."
"Take all the time you need, son," Mr. Thompson said, a hint of emotion in his voice. "We'll be here when you're ready."
With that, the call ended. Xander stood in silence for a moment, processing everything that had just happened.
As the silence settled in, Xander turned to Amelia, who had been listening quietly to his conversation with his parents. Her eyes were full of understanding and love.
"I guess you heard all that?" Xander asked, a slight smile on his face.
"I did," Amelia replied, her voice soft and warm. "Xander, I know this isn't easy for you. But maybe, just maybe, this is a chance for a new beginning, not just for you and your parents, but for us, too."
Xander's heart skipped a beat as he looked into Amelia's eyes.
Amelia's words gave Xander hope, a flicker of light in the darkness he had been feeling. He took a step towards her, cupping her face in his hands.
"Amelia, I don't deserve you," he whispered, his voice raw with emotion. "You've shown me a kind of love I never thought I would find. You've shown me what it means to put someone else's needs above your own."
Amelia's eyes glistened with tears as she listened to Xander's heartfelt confession.
"Xander, you deserve all the love in the world," Amelia said, her voice breaking with emotion. "And you don't have to do this alone anymore. We're in this together, you and me. We'll face whatever life throws at us, together."
Xander's heart soared at Amelia's words. He knew that he had found his soulmate, the one person who truly understood him.
"Amelia, will you let me be the one to care for you now?" he asked, his voice filled with love. "Will you let me love you with all my heart?"
Amelia's eyes filled with tears of joy as she nodded. "Yes, Xander," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "Yes, I'll let you love me."
Xander pulled Amelia into his arms, holding her tight against his chest. They stood there, lost in their own world, reveling in the love they had found in each other.