Claudia had just finished talking to Roland. The latter went home and Claudia went home. She was finally calm, even though she loved to have her friends close to her, she needed to find herself, to find her marks. She mounted the things Michael had left in the hall. The latter came out later, explaining that he had to go back to the office. While she was in the kitchen cleaning the glasses, Michael was already home. Claudia went to the entrance. Michael arrived with a big bunch of red roses.
C: Oh Michael ...
He approached her, put a hand on his back, pulled her towards him and put his lips on his. He then gave her the roses.
M: Welcome home sweatheart.
Claudia had tears in her eyes.
C: Thank you.
She kissed him in turn, and put all the tenderness she could. Michael was so relieved that Claudia finally came home.
C: They are beautiful.
M: I'm so glad you came back. I had to score my neck after a fortnight of waiting.
Claudia gave him a beautiful smile.
C: I'll put them in the water right now.
She put them in a vase filled with water and put them on the table of the dining room. She admired them for a moment. She turned her face to Michael who was with her.
C: Thank you again honey.
Michael did not look at the flowers, but rather admired his wife. When she turned her face to him he looked into his. He heard his thanks but the emotion was too strong and the happiness of having Claudia again close to him too big. He simply took her in his arms. He inhaled his scent, his perfume he loved time.
M: I'm so glad you came back. I missed you so much Claudia.
C: Oh you too.
They closed their eyes and remained in their embrace for several minutes. They detached themselves, stared at each other for a few moments and then kissed tenderly. Michael put a lock of Claudia's hair behind his ear and then smiled at him.
M: You have not forgotten that Denise and Franck are coming tonight ...
C: No, but why are they coming?
M: To be able to get together with friends, it's been a long time since that happened to us.
C: That's right, for once ...
M: It will be good for us to talk and have a nice evening with them. And then with Franck we wanted to celebrate your return home and your friendship between you two.
C: That's lovely ... thanks.
M: It's the least of things after all that you went through, I want that with your return, this evening is synonymous with a new start for you.
Claudia smiled at him.
M: I promised Denise to cancel if you felt too tired.
C: I'm fine Michael. I recovered well. This evening will be quiet, stress-free, calm. And I want to share that with them.
M: Okay.
C: But maybe we should prepare dinner and ...
M: No need I took care of everything.
What is it ? You? Do you make fun of me, huh?
M: No, absolutely not. I wanted to do you honor and take things in hand. For once, you'll have nothing to do, just enjoy, enjoy.
C: Thank you.
Michael replied with a smile full of tenderness. They both went out for a walk in the base, to get some fresh air, to meet each other. They walked hand in hand discussing days, weeks to come. Michael obviously concealed from him the surprise he had prepared with Franck and spoke to him mainly about his work. After an hour they returned and prepared for the arrival of Denise and Franck.