Chapter 25 Back To Reality

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Claire hated that their break away from reality was over. She would have been more than happy to stay in the small cottage away from the city tucked away with Tom and their little peanut, but sadly as she finished packing her bag she knew it had to end.

"I wish we could stay here forever" Claire sighed as Tom grabbed their bags.

"As do I love, but reality awaits" he laughed.

"Yeah yeah" she sighed and grabbed her bag off the bed following Tom.

Tom handed the bags to the driver and Claire climbed inside the waiting car. Tom climbed in next to her and they buckled up.

"When do you start your press tour?" Claire asked grabbing her purse and pulling out her phone.

"On Wednesday. So you have me for 2 days before, I head off. Then I am on holiday for a while."

"A month is so long" Claire sighed.

"I know love, but then I'm all yours."

"I know" Claire whispered.

"So I've already spoken to my publicist and he has already made the official announcement that we have been married."

"Wow, that was fast."

"I want everyone to know that I am off the market. I know it's a lot so soon."

"Not at all."

"Are you sure love? The paparazzi is going to get a bit crazy."

"I know it will be. We will be okay" Claire said touching her stomach.

"So when is the next doctor visit?" Tom asked looking at his phone.

"The end of the month. We will have the gender reveal. Will you be here?" Claire asked.

"I won't miss it" he smiled.

Claire smiled and put her phone up.

The drive back to the city was quiet and Claire enjoyed it. She had still had the rest of the week off to rest and enjoy what little bit of a honeymoon she had left with Tom. As they neared the apartment Tom cussed.

"Well that didn't take long" Claire laughed.

"Bloody hell" Tom growled.

The driver pulled up to the apartment and Tom turned to Claire.

"Are you ready?"

"As ready as I am going to be" she smiled.

Tom nodded and opened the door as the driver retrieved their bags. Tom extended his hand to Claire who took it as she climbed out of the car.

"Tom!! Tom!! "

"Is it true! Are you off the market!"

"Claire! How was the wedding!"

"When is the baby due"

Claire moved quickly following Tom as they made their way inside the apartment. Once inside Tom locked the door and turned to Claire.

"Well shit!"

"Shit indeed" Claire chuckled.

Claire grabbed her bags and made her way to the stairs.

"Love, I'll grab those. You don't need to carry anything."

"Tom I'm pregnant not broken" Claire laughed.

"I still prefer you don't" he said serious.

"Okay, if you say so hubby" Claire smiled.

"I do Wifey" he mocked.

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