To every reader who stayed with Jade and Zion through their messy, beautiful, chaotic love story—thank you for riding this wave.
For every eye roll at Jade's stubbornness, every sigh at Zion's hesitation, every "FINALLY!" when they got it right—you made it to the end.
If there's anything Jade taught us, it's that no one should be defined by their past or the whispers of people who never cared to know them. She reminded us that self-worth doesn't come from anyone's approval but from owning who we are, flaws and all.
And Zion? He showed us that real love isn't about perfection or public applause—it's about the quiet, messy, complicated choice to stay, to see someone fully and love them anyway. He reminded us that love is bold, reckless, and often inconvenient, but it's always worth it when it's real.
So here's the takeaway, babes: Love like you have nothing to lose, protect your peace like it's gold, and never let anyone tell you who you are—especially if they don't have the courage to know you. Cheers to all the girls who love fiercely, the boys who learn to be brave, and the stories that remind us that messy love is still love.
Stay sassy, stay bold, stay unapologetically you.
With love,
Maria Chukunda 👑🦋🇳🇬