Tom and Desai are brought together by circumstance, friendship, and understanding of what each other really need from the other. A monster threatens their happiness, but they rise above to reach the pinnacle they both want and need. True love always...
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January – One Year Later
"I just have one more question for you, Tom," the female interviewer questioned with a big smile.
"Okay, sure, ask away!" He nodded and smiled back.
"There has been a bit of hubbub around this photo," she pulled a photo out of Desai and Thomas having lunch together at a small, what he thought had been, a secluded café. They had been sitting at an outside table, Bobby begging as usual – and Thomas was kissing her cheek, smiling like a teenage boy on his first date. He felt his cheeks warm as he rubbed the back of his neck and smoothed his hair then licked his lips. A sure sign he was nervous.
"We were wondering who the mystery woman is," the interviewer asked.
"Uhhh ... mmmm," his signature 'ehehehehehe' coming out as he searched for the words he wanted to say. Oh to hell with it! It was time everyone knew! "She is Desai Alexander, the single most gorgeous woman in the entire universe," he responded with a magnificent smile.
"Aww, that's so sweet! How long have you two been together?"
"A year this month, we met at my father's birthday dinner last year in London. She actually saved his life. Desai has made this past year the most amazing year of my life! She's supportive of me and my hectic schedule. She surprises me at work with homemade sweets and food for the entire crew! She's kind, generous, and honest, loves animals, and has a heart of gold. And hands down is one of the best cooks ever!"
The interviewer was very nearly ready to keel over she was so captivated with listening to him talk. "She's a ray of genuine sunshine. She's deliciously funny and silly and loves to have fun as much as I do. Since she's come into my life, I can't imagine what I'd do without her. She's my sunshine on my rainy days and I'm absolutely crazy about her!"
"Wow, so romantic!" She giggled girlishly making Tom laugh. "And you said her name is Desai Alexander?"
"Yes." He chuckled. "I know she's watching this right now so I'm probably in trouble." I love you, Desai! My one and only.
"Oh no!" She laughed. "We've ruined it for you!"
"I'm sure she'll be fine! I'll buy her some of our favorite sweets on the way home," he said as he waved his hand trying to play it off but was actually very nervous about Desai's reaction. As always, Thomas shook hands with the interviewer and thanked her before leaving.
His comment about buying sweets had been a bit of a joke but now, as he got closer to home, it did seem like a good idea. He had the driver stop in at their favorite bakery, they knew him here and when he asked for a selection, they knew what his and Desai's favorites were. As they neared the house, he began to rehearse his apology over and over in his head.
Finally, they pulled up to the house Tom paused before he reached for the box of sweets. He grabbed the box and quickly made his way to the front door. "Darling, I'm home!" He immediately heard her footsteps running down the stairs and towards him from the living room and he prepared himself.
