Part XXXIV: This Time
Jessie sat quietly on the sofa, dreaming endlessly of the things she would want to happen when they all go back to the United States. It already has been a month since the night she and Katie got back together. In the eyes of most people, they were still married. Most of the crew thought it was only typical for Jessie and Katie to have marriage problems. No one else found out of Jessie's little secret.
Tara has been civil towards Jessie. The blonde was surprised with the sudden change, but was also relieved. She didn't want people to hate her, for real. The reason behind it wasn't easy for Jessie either. She loved Katie with all her heart. The brunette seemed to prove time and again that amazing was far less of a word to describe her as a whole. In totality, the talk that Tara and Katie had gave way to a peaceful settlement for old feelings for the woman.
On their part, Jessie and Katie spent most of their free time together. They toured museums, parks, and national landmarks around Paris. Such a heavy fan of French cuisine, Katie often took Jessie to restaurants just to take a peek. They couldn't stay long. Fans were all over them wherever they go. Jessie didn't mind much as long as they don't take too much pictures. Once the blonde has felt it was too much, she would ask their bodyguards to remind them, that it is indeed too much.
Jessie didn't forget that she had to make amends with her legal spouse. Karen had produced copies of Jessie and Katie's marriage contracts that were signed and finally registered. The truth about their marriage was kept totally between the two and Jessie's lawyers. Tad, who was at the receiving end of Katie's emotional outbursts on the topic, didn't force the issue as long as Katie told him everything was alright. His friend's words were enough for him. No need to pry for more.
And although already mentioned that there was no need to re-marry again, Jessie felt they needed to. At least, between the two of them, it should be real. It was not because the blonde felt obligated to do it. It was because Jessie wanted something real for herself. Katie deserved a wedding wherein her heart was for it. So did Jessie. That Jessie did feel there was no one else in this world she'd rather be with. Even though intimacy wasn't a problem for the two, the lack of a proper marriage for her lover stressed Jessie from time to time.
Sprawling the thoughts on her head Jessie laid herself on the couch and stared at the ceiling. There were so many things, so many reasons for her lover to leave her and yet, Katie stayed. She thought to herself how lucky she was to find someone loving. She sighed, standing up, walking towards the window.
"She deserves it. I should do it for her." Jessie smiled touching the glass.
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"So that's the new line for this movie. I think it's good." Tara explained as she handed the Katie and August the copies of the new scenes.
Grace, Katie, Tara and August were having a talk over coffee. Jessie already excused herself knowing Katie would be a better judge on the changes in the story as well as the script. The changes surprised Katie most.
"I asked Grace to do that particular revision. It's just right don't you think?" Tara added sipping her cup of coffee.
"But I thought you wanted to finish the movie in Paris. I mean that's how you planned it on the original story." Katie replied with a hint of confusion in her voice.
Grace smiled and shot Tara a look who also smiled back.
"Love is everywhere Katie. Not just in Paris. Besides, I think that's how they should end up expressing their feelings. Grace made it so adorable." Tara cooed knowing pretty well that part had a particular inspiration.
"Fine. Just don't blame me for the expenses." Katie ran her hand through her hair, feeling defeated.
"Well, if your second honeymoon is your problem, I'm sure you and Jessie could come back anytime." Grace gave Katie a wink, making the younger woman blush crimson.
August, who was utterly clueless just continued to read the scripts.
"This is great. Did Jessie say yes to the bed scenes?" August looked up to see Tara and Grace giggle while Katie could hardly contain herself from passing out.
Good days are ahead. Definitely.
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Jessie smiled watching at the flower arrangements on their small table. She had requested gardenias and a bunch of white roses. She also asked for salad, water and a bottle of champagne for her and Katie.
Jessie thought that despite Katie saying that there was no need to make up for everything in their past, she still deserved more. This was just the beginning for Jessie. And she was already starting to feel good.
"Sorry I'm late… WOW!" Katie opened the door with a grin on her face.
She hurriedly walked towards the small table and examined the hearty meal Jessie has ordered for them.
"Looks yummy…" Katie smiled giving Jessie a kiss on the cheek.
She was about to pull away, but Jessie gently placed her palm on her cheek, pulling her closer. The blonde brought her lips to her surprised lover. As she placed tender kisses, Jessie mouthed the words "I love you" to Katie making her smile. They slightly pull apart, but ended up resting their foreheads against each others. Hearts feeling utterly complete but somehow Jessie knew this wasn't enough. She wanted to affirm her feelings. And there was no other time better than now.
"Marry me..." She whispered placing her head on Katie's shoulder.
The brunette pulled her closer, with a loving smile on her face. She gently ran her fingers through Jessie's long blonde hair.
"Jess… No rush… We don't want to make the same mistake again…" Katie whispered back.
Jessie flinched in her arms and didn't move. She seemed frozen in Katie's arms. Katie pulled away from her and bent a little to see Jessie with tears in her eyes.
"Oh no! No… It's not that I don't want to… I love you to death Jessie. Hell… I'M SO CRAZY ABOUT YOU! It's just… We really should take things slow… I don't mind…" Katie cupped Jessie's cheeks forcing the blonde to look straight in her eyes.
"I would marry you… In the future…" Katie added but it only made Jessie cry even more.
Bonehead. You're a bonehead Katie Singer…
Katie shook her head as she mentally scolded herself.
I'm doing it all wrong again. Why can't I make things right with her?
Jessie frowned as she watched Katie stand uneasy in front of her. She pulled away and wrapped herself with her own arms. She felt scared, unsure. She felt really insecure about not making Katie happy with the thought. She felt she let the brunette down again.
Bonehead Katie… Bonehead… Look at her… She feels bad about her proposal…
Taking a deep breath, Katie knelt down in front of Jessie and spoke.
"Jessica Sammler. There is no other thing in this world I would want except for the chance to marry you once more. But you and I both know we don't need to rush such. We ARE already married by legal rights." Katie smiled taking Jessie's hands.
The smile eased Jessie's uneasy. The smile meant they still want the same thing. For real.
"We just have to fix it. Find a way to do it again in the presence of the people we love. We still have work. Don't stress on it Jessie. My heart it yours to keep for all eternity. It is a vow I promise to keep till the day I die…" Katie stood up and walked to Jessie.
Jessie looked up to meet Katie's loving green eyes and couldn't help but smile. She couldn't say much. So she just smiled back.
A hand traveled behind her back, pulling her closer to Katie. She smiled and slowly closed her eyes as the brunette began her descent to place her lips against Jessie's. The kiss was slow and passionate. She could feel every curve of Katie's lips on hers. Slowly she felt Katie biting her lower lip. Sucking it then licking it slowly. The tongue gently asked for entrance which could never be denied. Jessie's response was throwing her arms around Katie's neck as the kiss deepened. They pull apart. Their lungs were completely starving from the lack of oxygen. They smiled still holding each other close.
"It's been almost half a year already…" Katie mumbled her breathing still rather labored from all the kissing.
"Tell me about it…" Jessie let out a sigh, her eyes wondering from Katie's eyes to Katie's lips.
"Aren't you frustrated…?" Katie's eyes were staring at Jessie's lips.
She was holding herself from the urge to pounce and strip the blonde naked. She loved Jessie and respected her. Although her hormones are already acting crazy, Katie controlled her emotions.
"You don't need to ask…" Jessie was now beginning to drown with her need to be touched and to touch.
"Should we do it…?" Katie was now at the verge of throwing away all their clothes and just get it on.
"I want to do it… Do you?"