From Rome with love (Book 4)

Knowing Tom to the core

*Maddie*
I call Tom in the car on the way to the hotel were we are going to have the party. I just need to hear his voice for a bit. He picks up quickly. "Hi cookie. How is your day going ?"

"Hi boo. It's going fine, but I miss you". It's so nice hearing his voice. "How are Your day going so far ?"

He chuckles softly. "Oh pretty good, I won in bowling..".

He is cut of by Tom Holland, leaning in close to the phone. "But I kicked his ass in the gocarts and in the dance off".

"Tell junior he did good, and please make sure he don't get drunk Tom. He is just a kid". I say.

Tom chuckles again. "Actually he isn't cookie, you mother him to much. But I promise to make sure nothing happens to him".

"Good boo and to yourself okay ?" I say softly. "What are you up too now ?"

"We are on our way to they place where the party is. I Think the plan is food, then a game of poker and then some fun, games, music, beer". His voice calms me as always. "And I promise, I won't drink much".

I smile to myself. "I trust you Tom.. have fun and I see you tomorrow. I love you boo".

"Love you too Cookie and have fun". He say, sending a soundly kiss through the phone, before ending the call.

When we arrive at the hotel we go to a huge suite with a jacuzzi in the corner. The room has been decked out for a party. There is a table set for dinner and two waiters ready to serve us.

At my seat at the table is a gift with a card, I open it and read it. 'Just a little reminder of our first unofficial date.. I love you beyond measure.. your boo'.

I quickly open the present inside is the cutest plush donkey and it takes me a second, then I start to giggle through tears, shaking my head. "Tom you softie".

"What is that about ?" Emma ask, looking at the teddie.

I quickly tell about our day in zoo in Rome and how Tom had told me the donkey and me had a lot in common. I never told him, but that was the moment I realised that I was falling for him.

"Oh it's so cute". Dahlia say, looking at the donkey. "Tom is just such a huge ball of fluff".

"He is". I must admit I have a hard time not crying, it's just so sweet and perfect.

The food is utterly amazing and everyone is talking happily. But I notice something. Asking Dahlia "Why are you not having wine ? You didn't have champagne earlier either".

"Well I am breastfeeding, and it goes in the milk, so I thought I better not". Her eyes is avoiding mine.

"Uh Uh, not buying that.. you could have had a glass or two". I look at her, she looks absolutely radiant. "You are pregnant again, aren't you ?"

She nod slowly. "I didn't want to take attention from Your wedding.. also I know you are trying, so.. I didn't want to make you feel bad".

"Oh sweetie, I would never feel anything beside happy for you". I tell her taking her hand. It so sweet that she is thinking so much about me. "Congratulations, Zac must be over the moon right ?"

"He is". She smiles so happily, and I choke down that little pang of pain I can't help feeling no matter how happy I am for her. "Thank you for being such a wonderful friend".

I hold out my arms, hugging her tightly to me. "Oh stop it. And you two deserve it".

After the food it is time for another game a quiz. Emma has apparently asked Tom a lot of questions and now I have to see if I know what he has answered.

"Question one, when we asked Tom what part of you he fancies the most, did he say a: Ass, b: Boobs or c: Eyes". Emma ask.

I smile, if they are all this easy then it will be a walk in the park. "C no doubt, eyes".

"Yeah, or as Tom said her beautiful deep and soulful eyes". Emma giggles. "Okay next question, what did he say was Your worst habit, a: Feeding Bobby threats at the table, sitting in Your lap, b: stealing the blanket or c: Eating in bed".

I bite my lip. "The feeding Bobby thing, a.. he hates that".

"Oh yeah, I am not going to repeat here what he actually said.. but he hates that". Emma say making everyone laugh.

"Honestly Zac does the same with Molly and I hate it too". Dahlia chuckles.

Emma reads on her card. "Okay question three, which is his favorite song ? A: you sexy thing by hot chocolate, b: Gimme shelter by the rolling stones or c: Shake it off by.. you know ?"

I almost choke on the last option and Dahlia literally spits out her water. I quickly answer. "B it's b".

"It is b.. okay now it gets fun.. where is the weirdest place you and he have got 'jiggy with it'?" Emma wiggles her eyebrows. "A: only ever in the bedroom, b: the kitchen or C: at Your work in the supply closet ?"

I blush badly. "C.. it was C".

"Oh you naughty hussy". Anni say grinning.

"It was my third night shift and he spend all day at the theater, he came to see me and.. Well". I hide my face blushing bad. When did I start blushing this much.. oh yeah all Tom's fault.

Emma shakes her head grinning. "No need to explain, we are all a bit kinky sometimes. Okay how did he describe Your kissing technique ? A: Like a flower welcoming the dew on a warm summer morning, B: like a vacuum cleaner or like c: a dead fish ? Why do I even ask ?"

"A.. A..". Everyone yells and I can't help giggling.. only Tom would describe a kiss like that.

"Almost done here.. and well you are acing it". Emma say, looking at the card. "What does Tom think is Your best quality ? A: Your kind nature and big heart, B: Your smile – it had him hooked from the first time he saw it or C: You're the only one that could put up with him".

I think for a moment. "A, I am sure it's a".

"Yup, Your kind nature and big heart, they way you graciously always put others before yourself and spread love in the world.. and I cut him of there". Emma says with a chuckle.

I smile to myself, so typical Tom, even though it sounds more like he described himself.

"Okay last question for the win.. what is his favorite movie ? A: Die Hard II, B: The Muppets Take Manhattan or C: Heat ?" Emma asks.

Okay this is to easy. "Well the dog is named Bobby for a reason.. C Heat.. and believe me he knows the entire movie by heart".

Everyone laughs and Emma put down the cards. "Oh yeah.. and you really know my brother. Now, let's party".