From Rome with love (Book 3)

Tom, the savage babarian

*Dahlia*
"Well hello my most handsome husband". I say, accepting the video chat from him, and gasp when I see someone else. "Maddie ? Why are you calling from Zac's phone".

The picture shifts a bit and Zac's smiling face appears. Then it turns back to Maddie. "Your husband was so kind to take me out to dinner since Tom was stuck doing interviews all day".

"So happy to see you. And well what can I say, my husband is a true gentleman". I say grinning. I love that my husband and best friend get along with each other.

"He surely is". She say, glancing at Zac.

The phone is pulled to the other side and Tom's face emerge. "And what am I ? A savage barbarian ?"

"I am sure you are not". I say with a giggle. "Hi Tom".

He flashes me a smile. "Hi Dahlia, you look stunning darling. Is the baby growing ?"

"She is, slowly but steadily and she is kicking up a storm, apparently she she has the energy of her father". I say with a grin.

"Good to hear. You better get Maddie back, she is starting to give me the stink eye". He say with a grin and I hear when Maddie slaps his thigh.

Maddie shows up on the screen. "I am so happy to hear too. But actually we mostly called to apologise in advance.. you might hear rumors about me and Zac and I assure you that they are not true".

"You and Zac ? As in..". I break down in giggles at the idea, I mean I know none of them would do that. "Mads, I would never ever believe that in a million years".

"Thank you sweetie". She says with a warm smile. "But we still felt we had to tell you and Tom ourselves. Actually Zac meant to tell the taxi driver that his beloved wife was at home and I was merely a friend. The taxi driver seemed to think I was much more".

I giggle. "Typical Zac, that big mouth tend to run of on him and he doesn't realise what comes out".

"Hey, I don't have a big mouth". Zac say, trying to get his face into the picture.

"Oh you don't ?" I say arching an eyebrow. "What about that nurse you almost made throw up telling in details about me throwing up or the poor couple at the restaurant moving to another table because you insisted on telling me about Molly's bad stomach in details".

I can hear Tom laughing and Maddie giggles to. Zac is putting on a very innocent face. "Uhh whoops".

"But you know what, that is one of the things I love about you". I say with a smile.

We spend about ten minutes talking, before Zac blows me a goodnight kiss and Tom then copying him, just to annoy Zac. Maddie saying they will come by Texas as soon as possible.

*Maddie*
I slowly run my fingers through the soft curls at the nape of Tom's neck. I love those curls so much. "Hmm Boo, I was thinking about something".

"And what was that cookie ?" He say, making a humming sound as I let my nails glide over his skin, my fingers combing his hair again.

"Hmm I kind of have three days of after we get home. I know you have to get home and start rehearsals on that play, but I was thinking I could swing by Texas and Dahlia on my way". I pull slightly on the curls.

He closes his eyes, breathing in sharply. "Not that I would ever say no, I actually think it is a marvelous idea. But you know I can't say no to anything when you do that".

I giggle, knowing he loves me playing with his hair as much as I love doing it. "I am going to miss you though. But I miss Dahlia too".

"And I will miss you cookie, a lot. But it is only a couple of days and I think Dahlia can really use a visit with Zac being away". He say, snuggling his face into my neck with a soft sigh.

"Yeah she must be lonely out there in Texas". I say as I keep combing my fingers through his hair, enjoying the purring sound he makes deep in his throat.

His hands slide to my behind kneading it like a baby kitten, actually he tends to do that when he really enjoys something, which is why I sometimes call him kitten.

*Zac*
I am so happy to have a wife who loves me and trust me completely, it makes me want to never let her down in any way, to be a better version of me.

After a long warm shower I throw myself on the bed and turn on the tv, finding some mindless tv show to watch, not really focused on it. I can't help imagining how life will be when little Stella arrive. There is so much I can't wait to show her.

I smile to myself, honestly this movie is kind of fun to do, but I just want to get back home to my wife, my little dog and my home. But it was nice seeing Tom and Maddie again. Those two are so headed for the altar, not doubt about it. I will see them again tomorrow evening at the premiere.

I wish Dahlia could be here with me, I haven't really had the possibility to show her of on the red carpet yet, with her being sick and everything and I would love for the World to see how truly stunning she is.

My phone plings and I pick it up seeing it is a picture from Dahlia. It shows her bare stomach, with her laying on her side and Molly snuggled into the bulge, looking very protective. The caption reading 'Three girls waiting for daddy to return'.

I have to admit the picture make me all emotional and I quickly type an answer. 'And daddy can't wait to get back to all his beautiful girls'.

I keep looking at the picture till I get a new answer. 'Sleep well my love, and remember to send me a picture of how handsome you look tomorrow at the premiere. I love you to infinity and beyond'.

'And I love you to the moon and back. I'll send a picture, at least you'll have something to laugh at. Sleep well, sweet dreams'. I write back, smiling to myself.

Seconds later her answer ticks in. 'Oh stop it. You'll look handsome and sexy as always and I will be proud to call you mine'.

I send my last answer. 'Thanks luv. Talk to you tomorrow'.