That Perfect Stranger

Chapter 17

We finally made it back home, being successful without anyone seeing us. Tom started dinner as I had a relaxing bath after such a big day. Being bashed by an old lady in a book store and chased by the paparazzi.

Walking out into the kitchen after my bath, I smelt dinner straight away and new what we were having.

"Smells delicious!" I wrapped my arms around his waist as he stirred the soup. "How was your bath?"

I smiled and kissed his neck where he had three little freckles making a little triangle. "Very relaxing. It was nice to rest my legs and not run anywhere." He let out a soft "eheheh" as he moved away from me and pulled out two bowls and spoons.

"Do you want any help?" Shaking his head, he pointed over at the table. "You go sit down and i'll bring it over." I kissed his cheek and sat down over at the table.

Once we both started eating the delicious soup and toasted bread, Tom gave me a serious look. "So I got a phone call today." Straight away I looked up from my bowl, knowing what he was going to talk about.

"Don't tell me your leaving the country for something." He laughed and took a bite of his toast. "No darling. It's much better than that." I gently placed my spoon down, getting ready to listen to what he had to say.

"So I got invited to go somewhere. Um...somewhere...royal and it's for something very important." I nodded, wanting him to just get on with it and stop scaring me. "Um...i'm going to the Queens party and your invited."

I jumped out of my seat and screamed. "WHAT!" He stood up and grabbed my hands, trying to calm me down. "Yes. It's just outside the palace in the garden." I felt my heart racing as I tried to control my excitement.

This is unbelievable! I'm going to the Queens party where everything will be so...so...fancy!

"Oh god, what am I going to wear! I have nothing to wear and I don't have the money to buy another expensive dress!" He laughed and held on to my hands as I started to shake. "Darling, it's fine. I'll handle it. I'll get everything you need."

We both had just completely forgotten about dinner.

"When is it?" He gave me a worried look. "This Saturday." My mouth dropped and I started to freak out as I walked away from Tom. "SATURDAY! But todays Thursday!" He walked over to me and cupped both my cheeks, pulling me against him.

"Darling, calm down! I don't have anything either, i'm not ready." Straight away I relaxed. "You don't?" He gave me a calm smile and nodded. "Do you see me freaking out?" I lowered my head and shook it, feeling absolutely stupid now.

"Ok, so them calm down, love."

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I laid in bed and watched Tom get ready for bed. At the moment I could hear him in the bathroom brushing his teeth and giving his face a splash.

He casually walked back into the bedroom and looked at me from the side of the bed with his hands on his hips.

I smiled and rolled onto my side so I was looking at him. "What?" He shook his head gently with a small smile on his face.

"How are you so beautiful?" I shuffled across the bed closer to him, grabbing his hand and pulling him into the bed. "And how are you so handsome?"

We snuggled up to each other under the cover, tangling our legs in each others. "I love you." I smiled and kissed his nose gently. "And I love you too."

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Seeing that beautiful man sound asleep in the morning when the sun is out is the most gorgeous moment. His slow and steady breathing as he holds me in his arms.

He was just too perfect in this moment. I ran my fingers through his soft brown short hair, loving the feeling. His body was so warm and it fit perfectly with mine.

After a few minutes of laying there enjoying what I was seeing, his beautiful blue eyes opened and straight away he smiled. "Good morning." I smiled back as he pulled me closer. "Good morning. You look beautiful when your sleeping."