A Little Break From Reality

Chapter 10

Jen's POV

Over the next few months, Tom began to get into character for his part as Loki in the new movie, Thor. He grew began to grow out his hair, and when it reacted the desired shoulder length, it was dyed to match the colour of the night sky. I had been with Tom for seven happy months now and even though he was busy with filming, he still made set aside time and made an effort to take me out and spend sometime together. We still had days out together and we persisted to act like complete idiots together. Every day with him was a different kind of adventure, as one could only begin to imagine. He was such an eccentric person, bringing a calming vibe with him everywhere he went and filled the room with such a relaxed atmosphere. Once we had been together for three months and after being certain that our relationship was going somewhere positive, did Tom and I admit that we did, in fact, love each other with every fibre of our beings. I had never been happier or more content with my life than I was at that precise moment in time. I could happily spend the rest of my life with Tom and not doubt him for even a second. He truly was one of a kind.

It was a Friday, the skies were overcast and the sun fought pointlessly with the clouds to make an appearance, Tom was on set, and I sat in our apartment working on my latest novel. While Tom was working, I used my time to work on my books, effortlessly meeting the deadlines. Tom had given me inspiration to write and I had started on an new series of books dedicated entirely to him. Tom had made the necessary arrangements to take me ice skating after he was finished on set. He was truly shocked when I had told him that I had never stepped foot on an ice rink and he had vowed that he would change that. To say the very least, I was terrified. I had very little balance as it was on dry land, let alone what I was going to be like on ice. I finished the chapter I was currently working and then slipped into the shower. Tom had told me to be ready by the time he returned home.

Tom's POV

I finished up on set and after bidding my farewells to my colleagues, I set off in the direction of home. I was taking Jen ice skating this evening. Ice skating seemed innocent enough to Jen, but she had no idea what I had planned for her this evening. I smiled dreamily to myself as I drove home. Jen was simply wonderful. She was such a character, so caring and considering. Such a gentle soul. She honestly was the best thing that had happened to me and I would do everything in my power to continue to make her happy. She deserved happiness, that was for sure. I simply could not imagine my life without her and I knew in my heart that I loved her and I would love her and cherish her for the rest of my life if she would allow me to do so.

“I'm home, my dear,” I shouted through the apartment. I wandered around the living room and kitchen looking for Jen.

“Hold on two seconds,” she replied. Her voice coming from the back of the apartment and I assumed she was still getting ready. I chuckled. I sat on the couch, relaxing into the soft leather. I felt so carefree.

“How do I look?” A quiet voice came from behind me. I turned around to see Jen standing in the middle of the hallway in a pair of pale blue jeans with a lovely cream blouse on. Her hair pinned back into a neat bun and her skin left natural. I couldn't help but stare.

“Beautiful,” I whispered, just audible for her to hear. She blushed and looked down. I got up and crossed the floor to where she was standing. I took her face in my hands, leaning in and allowing my lips to find their way to hers. The kiss was deep, full of love and when I pulled back slowly I saw the same emotion glistening in her eyes. I held my arm out to her and she wrapped her own arm around it. “Shall we?” And with that we exited the house.