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She felt the pressure on her body. The motor roared and overpowered all the other noises. She could feel the vibrations shaking the metal bird. She turned her head and saw the airport through the porthole. She could imagine Sara waiving goodbye with her latest bundle of joy in her arms. Tara smiled and closed her eyes. "What a vacation!" she thought, amused. The latest in Sara and Peter's family arrived five days after Tara landed in Ottawa. Gabrielle Tara was born on a beautiful and rare sunny morning and was welcomed with tears and laughs. Tara had fun to take care of her goddaughter. Sara was adamant: Gabrielle will need Tara and if Bobby was ready to jump, he could be the godfather. Tara accepted and started right away to spoil the little baby. Gabrielle Tara had the beautiful brown eyes of her father: not quite as chocolate fondue as Jack but a beautiful milk chocolate with golden speck. However, she inherited her mother's delicate features: she looked like an elf. Tara was sad to leave that early but promised to come back with Bobby for Gabby's christening, in two months.
Tara opened her eyes and watched the clouds becoming thinner and more scattered. When she left, it was another showery and cold day but it seemed DC was sunnier and warmer. She was happy to welcome that change of weather.
Yesterday, she called Bobby and he was so excited to see her. He refused to let her know if he found a solution to their work issue: however, by his tone of voice, Tara had no doubt that he had something in mind. She was excited to come back.
A little bird named Lucy told her that Jack had finally proposed. A broad smile lightened up her features and she was so excited to hear the details. Tara moved in her seat and thanked the heaven for her petite stature. These seats were not very comfortable and quite narrow. She pitied the tall man at her right: long legs, long torso, he seemed the only position comfortable enough was squirming all the time. He turned his head and smiled sheepishly to her. She smiled to encourage him and turned her head towards the porthole.
She missed Bobby and the simple thought of him brought a warm feeling in the pit of her stomach. Every night, he called her and they talked for hours. She had the impression they came back in time when she was a teenager: hours and hours of phone conversation. Her mother did not quite understand that habit and Tara giggled softly. Thinking of mother, she should call her to let her know that her only daughter was not single anymore.
Tara pouted and decided to wait. She was not particularly close of her mother, at her own dismay. She wished to could tell her mother everything but since her parents divorced, her mother built a wall around her emotions. Tara wondered how she would react to…Bobby. She frowned and her little nose wrinkled: Bobby and his temper and his softness…Bobby and his mesmerizing green eyes…Bobby and his passion. Bobby…she blushed as the thought of the man she loved continued to dance in her mind.
She felt the plane turned and tilted and through the porthole, she could see the city of DC: her home. She smiled as her heart decided to pound louder in her chest. She was only few minutes away to jump in his arms. She looked forward to smell him, to kiss him, to drown in his green eyes, to melt at the view of his dimples…
Tara sighed and snuggled her chin on her palm. She was delighted on the last days she passed with Sara and her growing family. She rested, laughed, cried, played the favorite auntie and she realized how much she loved Bobby. It was not only a feeling but a decision: she was ready to be loved, to give her heart to this man with no fear, ready to dream with him, not to be ashamed to cry with him and ready to stand at his side, no matter what life will throw at them.
She sighed in pure contentment and fastened her seatbelt. She was coming home, happy and in love. She was ready and excited to start a new part of her life…with Bobby at her side.
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He was pacing the floor. Laughs and sobs hit his ears in a cacophony. His eyes caught a glance of colors and movements. He could feel the feminine gazes lingering on his back but he ignored them. His heart played a tam-tam rhythm in his chest. His gaze was scanning the crowd, looking for her. He missed her so much. Every night, her musical voice filled his dreams but his soul was craving for her.
He missed her laugh, her luminous eyes, her teasing, her perfume, and the softness of her skin…everything that made her who she was…his Tara. A deep sigh escaped his lips when his eyes caught the glimpse of the arrival board. Finally, her plane landed. He approached the terminal and he leaned against a wall. He had a clear view of the sliding door. Momentarily, he closed his eyes and a goofy smile spread on his lips. He was so excited to tell her…to explain how Donna saved their team. Still, today, he couldn't totally believe it. He was still in awe. He understood why D felt in love in that woman during algebra study: she was smart, clever and determined.
Donna shook her head in dismay when her husband explained to her that the rule could not be really modified. Bobby observed how her dark eyes twinkled when an idea flashed in her mind. A smile slowly stretched on her lips and she lifted an eyebrow. Bobby tried to coax Donna to speak out but she kept her lips sealed tight.
Few days after they went back at work, D invited him in his office. He sat on a chair, crossed his feet together and drummed the armchair with dancing fingers. He observed D leaning against his desk, an enigmatic smile floating on his lips. He remained silent and Bobby wondered.
Jack and he were working on a fraud case and he didn't recall making any mistakes. Did someone complain? He tried not to let any emotions transpired but his impatience started boiling. He could see D taking pleasure to make him wait. A sigh escaped his lips. A soft chuckle rumbled out of D's mouth and Bobby frowned.
"You owe Donna an excellent bottle of wine", quipped the supervisor with twinkling eyes. Bobby leaned forward placed his elbows on his knees as a big smile spread on his lips.
"And why should I do that?" he teased as an idea formed in the back on his head.
"She finds a solution…a clever one I might add" he simply said with a laugh in his voice. Bobby was all ears.
"She was surprised that type of rule still existed today. She stated that today, more and more couples formed on workplace. Where else people can meet with the busy lifestyle we have, she said. She whispered me an idea and if you and Tara accepted, you might change some rule in that slow bureaucracy system" explained D, observing the evident excitement in Bobby's face.
"I already spoke with higher management and they agreed for this temporary experiment. They agreed that you and Tara remained in our team… as a couple. Of course, you will have some rules to respect. They want to see if love and work can co-habited together without making to much mess" said D
"You mean that Tara and I will be some sort of guinea pigs" quipped the tall Aussie. He liked the idea. At least, the team won't be broken. He would gladly sacrifice himself to allow Tara to remain in the team but…he would have missed the team so much. D went on with the project, with the rules and Bobby listened attentively. Tara will be so excited.
His thoughts came back to present as a gentle perfume tickled his nostril. He knew that scent: a mix of vanilla and fruits. Slowly, he opened his eyes and he met her some luminous gaze and a beautiful smile. She was standing there, her luggage at her feet. Her blond hair danced gracefully in her neck and she lifted her shin to drown her regard in his.
His heart jolted in his chest and his breath got stuck in his throat. He realized that he missed her much more that he thought. Every fiber of his being, of his soul craved for her. He needed her in his life. He needed her laugh when gloomy mood enveloped his heart. He needed her stubbornness when he could not see the light at the end of the tunnel. He needed the softness of her skin in the middle of stormy night. He needed her patience, her calmness, her logic during impetuous cases. Simply, he desired her.
Suddenly, a joyful laugh broke their silence and she jumped in his open arms. He thanked the heaven that a wall was behind him. He sneaked his nose behind her ear and breathed deeply. Her perfume overpowered his senses. He closed his eyes and enclosed his arms tighter around her.
"I missed you sunshine" he said in a husky voice. He placed her back on the ground and her eyes competed against the bright sun that was shining outside.
"Really?" she teased but his gaze answered her better than words. He leaned and imprisoned her lips against his. They tasted like watermelon. Noises of the airport surrounded them but they didn't hear them. Slowly, he detached himself from their embrace and he sled an arm around her waist. They walked out together, in silence, enjoying each other presence. Once outside, the warmth of the sun enveloped them and Tara stopped walking. Bobby looked at her and his heart missed a beat.
The ray of sun reflected on her hair, giving her an angelic look. Eyes closed, she enjoyed the warmness of the brightest star on her skin. After a few seconds, she gradually opened her eyelids and glanced at the man that stole her heart, years ago.
"I love you Bobby" she declared softly. She felt his fingers enrolling around her fingers. His green eyes became darker under the emotions that enveloped his hearth. A smile stirred slowly and his dimples made her heart did flip-flops.
"I love you more" he teased but serious in the same time. He caught her lips again. He felt whole again. She was his world. She was his love.
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