VPB chapter 17
Alfredo's Real Italian Restaraunt
(Harm's POV)
I show up at Mac's Rehearsal dinner late....(big surprise there, huh?lol) I allow myself to take in the atmosphere......the elegant tables, the flowers and their aroma, the violin player.....this was definitely a five - star restaraunt.
I look around for the party , spot them at a big round table at the back of the room, and make my way over to them. When I reach the table, I smile sheepishly and say "sorry, I'm late." Before taking the empty chair between Sturgis and Harriet. The Admiral smiles and good-naturedly says "If I had a buck for every time I heard that one...I'd.."
"..I know , I know ..I said smiling....you'd be rich." It was only then that I allowed my eyes to survey those gathered around the table....one person in particular. Her and Brumby were seated almost directly across from Sturgis and I. Man.....did she look amazing! She was wearing a burgundy silk dress with Spaghtti straps and low neck. The dress accentuated her skin tone, as well as giving us an ample view of her......(Is it hot in here or is it just me???)
I can't help but stare at her....Oh God, I love her. It's not even about her physical appearance, (BUT..if it were , it would be enough!!!!) .....It's her inner beauty. everything about Mac is beautiful.........
'Get ahold of yourself, Rabb.' I say to myself. (not out loud...in my subconscious.lol)
I watch her and Brumby's interaction...he has his arm around her, carressing her shoulder with his fingers. I don't think his smile could get any bigger. (he makes me sick) My eyes drift to mac....she is pretending to listen to the conversation...but her eyes show that she's a thousand miles away.
'Please be happy, Mac.' I plead to her in my head....'Because I CAN let you go.........just as long as I know that you are happy.'
I steal one more glance at her, and this time our eyes connect. As soon as this happens, I can't hear the loud laughter and the small talk anymore.....as far as I'm concerned,....we are the only two people in the room.
She's fidgeting with her straw wrapper on the table, and just kindof gives me a sad faraway look, before averting her eyes to Brumby to catch the last part of his joke. (Which, BTW I didn't think was THAT funny.)
I've never been so crazy in love with someone before.......The kind of reckless love where nothing else matters but that you are together. Not my career, not my job, nor my foolish pride meant anything to me anymore......when it came down to it....all that was left was her.....and she was all I needed.
From the very first moment we met, I knew that I'd never find another woman like sarah Mackenzie....and still over the years...she has been and has remained to be my dream girl. (Renee had been right on the money....)She's my everything...the biggest part of me.....A strong-willed marine, a great lawyer, My best friend, and my soulmate.....Who or what could be more perfect????
Mac has seen me through times, times... I didn't even think I could get through.
Our Bond is the strongest there is. After hearing all this....you may be wondering why I ever let her get away.......
Well, I'll tell you why.........I'm an a**.
I resist the urge to ask Mac for a few minutes alone outside......but, I can't......
...IF she's happy....then I'll be Happy ........for her.
The End for now
A/N: What will happen next???..........Will Harm ask for a few minutes alone with Mac?????? Will Harm get through to her????? IS Mac Happy??? And, most importantly..... can Harm be happy for her?????