The Girl in the gilded cage (A Tom Hiddleston story)

New skills and a proposal

2 weeks later
*Malina*
I walk into the tent to find Tom and Joe in there. Tom is almost fully recovered and has been back for a week now. They haven't heard me come, so I sneak up behind Tom. "What are you doing ?"
"Shit ! Baby you scared the shit out of me. Nothing, we are doing absolutely nothing. Just talking. Joe is ready to get back to work. So that means I will have even more time on my hands. We were just talking about what I should do". He says looking like he is lying through his teeth.
I raise one eyebrow looking over him. "If you were doing absolutely nothing, can you explain me then what you are hiding behind you back Mr Hiddleston ?"
"Nothing.. my hands". He say looking very much guilty. The he sighs and pulls out his hands. "Joe was just showing me how to use these".
"You...Where...Throwing...Knives ?" I say punctuating every word with disbelief. I knew Joe used to be a imminent knife thrower in his younger days. "Why on earth are you doing that ?"
"I am getting bored. I needed something to do. And with Joe back on the job I kind of feel like I am doing nothing around here. I can't even do much work yet with my wrist and my head". He bite his lips lookin at the knives in his hands.
Joe jumps in. "The kid actually has a very good feeling with this. He could be really good with some practice".
"He does ? He could ?" I look at Tom with surprice. Well you learn new things about people every day. He looks at me slightly offended. "Hey no need to sound that surpriced".
"Sorry love. It's not that I don't believe in you. I had just never expected anything like this". I say, reaching up to run my thumb over his cheek and he turns his face to kiss my hand. "Let me see then".
"Uhh I have only been practising a couple of days.. so ..". He says looking at the knives again, like he expects them to answer. Joe smiles. "Come on Tom. Show her. I promise she wont laugh".
"Okay then". He turns to the imobile plate of wood were one of the practice dummies is tied to. His face gets very focussed and he breaths in deeply before throwing the knifes in very quick succession. I had to admit it has never done anything for me watchin Ioan perform his act. But watching Tom do it makes my pulse quicken.
He breathes out and flashes me a smile. "I think that went okay. I mean everything considered. I know they aren't close enough to the dummy, but well it is a start".
"A start ? Tom you have all knives actually in the plate. Not one has fallen out or missed, do you know how difficult that actually is ? And even more, you didn't hit the dummy either. No they are not close enough to the dummy or evenly spaced enough to perform with it. But that is hell of a lot more than a start". I say knowing I sound surprised.

*Tom*
I feel my cheeks go slightly red. "Oh it really isn't something special".
"It is and you know what Tom ? You don't have to be this gracious all the time. It is okay to be proud of yourself". She tells me, grabbing the collar of my shirt, pulling me down to kiss me softly. I am still not used to us being able to show our love.
I look at her, brushing a strain of hair behind her ear. "What do you say to a romantic dinner you and me tonight ? 6 o'clock behind my trailer ?"
"I would love to". She says smiling happily. She kisses me once more before leaving and I look after her. Joe chuckles. "She really have you hooked, line and sinker". I just sigh. "Yeah".
I hurry to my trailer to get everything ready. I have butterflies in my stomach. I mean I have alredy proposed to her, but I owe her to do it right and I owe her a ring. And some part of me is nervous she has changed her mind.

*Malina*
When I arrive at Tom's trailer I gasp. He has set a beautiful table and strung fairy lights between the trailers. In the middleTom is standing wearing a perfectly fitted tuxedo, smiling at me. I am happy I put on my best dress.
"Don't you look absolutely stunning my love". He says. Taking my hand and leading me to the table. "Thanks. Oh you look so dashing Tom. I just realised I have never really seen you dressed up. It really suits you".
I sit down and he pushes in the chair in. "I hope the food is okay. I admit I am not excatly the greatest cook". He says as he goes get our plates.
"You made this yourself ?" I look at the delicious looking pasta dish he has just put in front of me. He blushes as he fills my glass with rose wine. "Yeah. I wanted to do it myself.
"It looks amazing Tom. It really does". And it turns out to taste amazing too. Even though it is a bit difficult eating as Tom insist on holding my hand the entire time.
When we are done eating he clears the plates. When he gets back he stops under the twinkling lights and motions for me to get over to him. "What is it Tom ?"
He takes my hand in his and goes down on one knee. "Since I saw you the very first time I knew you were special. I just never knew how special you would be to me. I love you with all my heart. You are my soulmate, the one I want to spend my life with. I know you already said yes, but I wanted to do it the real way. So Malina will you do me the profound honour of becoming my wife when you feel the time is right ?"
I can't help giggling at his words. He is beyond adorable. I kiss him softly and whispers. "Yes Tom of course I will". He smiles the most beautiful smile and slide the ring on my finger. It is a diamond incrusted infinity sign with a heart intertwined in it. "Oh it is beautiful Tom". I kiss him again my heart feeling like it could burst from happiness.