The Cheating game

Epilogue 1

2 months later
"Well how was Allie and Zac ?" Tom look up from his book at me.. I have just hung up my phone after a long talk with Zac, who had news to tell.

I smile happily. "He was fine, he still gets the occasional negative question, but he ignore it.. and I am now an aunt".

"Oh great.. did the birth go well ?" He smile happily.

"It did.. even though Alli cursed like a sailor and threatened to bury him in the desert". I giggle. "But they have a healthy baby boy, 7 pounds and he is going to be named Noah".

"I am happy to hear that.. also that he is not having to much problems for helping me.. I wouldn't like if he got to much hassle because of me". Tom say sighing.

I shake my head. "Honestly, I still think it was a fucked up idea, the two of you together somehow makes the both of you stupid.. which is funny when you are both quite intelligent on you own, but at least it worked".

And it actually really worked.. it had turned the tide of the attention, the tone in the news.. yeah Tom had made a mistake, but she was an attention hungry whore who had used him.

So the support had suddenly flowed in, even the worst of the media suddenly preferred to support Tom.. of course there had been the odd one out who asked the indiscreet question once in a while and not everyone approved of his lifestyle choice, but mostly people didn't say that.

"I think I will go take a shower". I get up slowly, and stretch my body, a nice hot shower will really be nice right now.

I am very surprised when Tom don't get up or offer to join me.. our sex life is back in action and normally he would be in the bathroom before me or carry me there.

"Okay, see you soon then darling". He just keep reading his book.. a small happy smile gracing his handsome face.

So I shrug and go upstairs, well it might actually be nice to have a shower alone for once.. an actual shower not ending in sex.

When I come back down about half an hour later the light has been turned off.. as it is early spring the sun is still setting quite early.. then I see Tom waiting for me in the doorway, a playful smile on his lips as he holds out his hand to me.

"What are you up to ?" I ask as I accept his hand and let him lead me into the dining room, which has been decided for a romantic candlelight dinner.. actually there is candles on every surface.

He leads me to the nearest chair, pulling it out to me. "Just a romantic dinner for my beautiful girlfriend".

"I feel a bit under dressed now". I say looking down at myself, I am just wearing a silk pyjamas bottom and a snug tank top.

Tom grin and point to his own pyjamas pants, just barely hanging on to his slim hips.. he has paired them with a white T-shirt that is just a bit to tight. "Well we kind of fit together then".

When I sit down he push in the chair for me and I look up at him. "Well.. when have you had time to cook dinner ?"

"Okay, I have to admit..I have been cheating a bit.. I got the food delivered, but I have decked the table and lighted the candles all by myself". He say looking mighty proud.

I grin at him, it is such a typical Tom thing to do. "Well you did that really well and I am sure the food is great too".

And it is, the food is actually amazing, and we just enjoy the peace and each others company for a long time, while eating.. only talking a little bit in low voices.

"Well just one more thing..could you come over here ?" Tom has stopped in the middle of the room after getting back from carrying the plates out into the kitchen.

I get up and walk over to him.. thinking that he look unbelievable sexy as he stand there in the light from the candles. "What is it my love ?"

"There was something I wanted to ask you". He grab my hand, and his eyes lock into mine.. I feel my stomach make a cartwheel, seriously ? No it can't be ? Oh yes he is getting down on one knee and a beautiful ring has appeared in his hand.

I can already feel the tears coming on. "Cass.. you have been my rock and my best friend through all of this.. you are my sun and my stars.. the most beautiful and caring woman I have ever met.. would you do me the honor to be my wife ?"

"Yes Tom, more than anything". I manage to answer breathlessly and he slips the ring on my finger.. I bend down to kiss him softly and pull him up with me.

He has his arms around me, kissing me lovingly, his eyes suspiciously misty. "Thank you darling, you have made me the happiest man on earth.. hell in all the nine realms".

I chuckle and kiss him again, I am certain I have made the right choice.. incredible how you can change your first impression when you get to know the real person.