Trapped Underneath a Secret

23- A New Beginning

"Hey! How'd it go Clar?" I hugged Brian so much as he said that and I knew he smiled. I kissed him so much, "That good huh? Well, I'm just glad you are coming out of your shell my lovely!" He kissed me back softly and I felt so bad for hurting him by pushing him away. We walked to the car holding hands like before but I knew I had to say something. "Hey Bry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry for pushing you away when all you were trying to do was help. I love you so much and I wish I could make it all better!" I looked up at him with so much sorrow and love and regret for hurting him. He smiled and kissed me softly, "Trust me Clara, everything is ok! You think I would try and leave you just because you couldn't express a horrible event happen to you. NO way I would let an amazing thing happen to me go!" He kissed me again and held my face. It felt amazing and seemed to last an eternity. I felt so much in love!! I didn't want him to let me go. He whispered, "You know, I don't think you'll ever know how much I missed these romantic moments!"
I smiled as he picked me up and put me in the car. We drove all the way home holding hands. We decided to move out of the apartments and move into a house together. We decided it seemed far more safer if we got a house and had a real security system that worked. I went back to work after a couple months off. They found Brody and were looking for evidence that connected him to Isabelle. I had an idea that might get her to confess so I finally got Dr. Blue to say I was fit after a couple of meetings. I was so ready o get back to work. Life was going on the up as far as I could see!
I woke up at 6am. I wanted to look good on my first day back. I wore new business casual pants, a loose layered shirt, I wore silver flats. I curled my hair and pinned it up. I couldn't do my make up cause my hand was still in a brace and I needed both hands. It was 7:30am when I was done getting ready and I yelled from the bathroom, "Babe are you ready to see me!" "Clar I you don't need to get ready and dolled up you look amazing!!" I smiled and walked out to the living room. He got up and kissed me, "I am so happy to have you in my life. You are so beautiful and amazing!" I smiled as he was in his chefs coat and sexy man bun! I laughed and kissed him.
       We got to our car and he drove me to work because my hand was still in a brace. I had an appointment for the doctor to see if my hand was ready to get it out of the brace and all ok. I got out and smiled and said to him before he left, "Thank you so much for never giving up on me!" "I do it out of love sweetie!" I was gushing and turned before he could see my rosey cheeks. I went in and got to my floor of my precinct. The elevator opened and I went to my desk. Everyone looked at me and the silence fell over. Everyone didn't take their eyes off of me, it felt weird. "Hey guys." I smiled nervously as I got to my desk and sat my things down. Then I saw Chief clapping at me. Everyone else started clapping and I felt so nervous. "Let's give it up to a woman that survived something a lot of us couldn't even imagine! Detective Clara Bean you are a hero!" He smiled and shook my hand. I smiled and was surprised at this. "Let's talk in my office Clara." All I could think is what now!
      We got in his office, "Dear Commissioner, It is in my greatest respect that I recommend Detective Clara Bean for the honor and hero award. She went through five months of something we see in a horror movie. I know her as a great amazing detective that has brought MANY people to justice, I also know we as a personal friend, I consider her like a daughter. She has helped me see the right way when I'm too stubborn and I have been there for her when her boyfriend was attacked. She deserves this award better than anyone in my precinct or the whole police force. I greatly appreciate you for reading this! Your best, Chief Alex Brown P.S. Clara is a big fan of you!" He looked up at me after reading a paper and was chocked up. I also was tearing up to, "Clar. I don't care if Brian gets mad at me for calling you that. But you deserve this award more than anyone I have known. You have been through hell and back. If you do not get this award I will go see him and make you get it myself!" I chuckle as I wiped my tears and hugged him. He hugged me back in a tight and comfy hug for a long time. After awhile he let go and coughed a little trying to let is pass that he had tears, "Now you get back to work." I smiled, "Yes Chief!" I saluted him and got back to work. I turned and said, "When was being a fan a crime!" I smiled and he laughed at the joke.