Tribulations of Honesty – Part 11

I've been the needle and the thread
Weaving figure eights and circles round your head
I try to laugh but cry instead
Patiently wait to hear the words you've never said
Must Get Out, Maroon 5


Archie came home just as Teena was leaving, and as Lexie went to the bathroom he took advantage of the time alone to send her a meaningful glance.
Teena shook her head and tutted at him, " You are a silly man Archie MacDonald," she murmured, while searching for her missing lip-gloss, " Of course your brother had nothing to do with it. I'm pretty sure from our talk tonight that Lexie loves no one but you- and the whole Paul thing was nothing more than a passing crush."
" You sure?" Archie asked, just to make sure before the elated feelings of love and trust started to take over once again
" Short of a blood test I am positive" Teena smiled, " Now- is my devoted boyfriend waiting for me out in the car?"
Archie nodded, "Sure is"
Teena swung her handbag onto her shoulder and headed for the door, yelling over her shoulder for Archie to say goodbye to Lexie for her
" Teen" Archie yelled back
Teena turned around and gazed at him
" Thanks"
" No worries" Teena answered, than added on opening the door, "Just don't ever ask me to do anything like that ever again."

Lexie emerged out of the bathroom minutes later, and with a quick glance around asked
" Did Teena go?"
" Yeah, she said to say bye" Archie responded
" Oh okay cool" Lexie replied, and than went to clear off the living room table
" Lex" Archie sighed
" Hmmm" Lexie murmured, turning to look at him
" I'm sorry about the way I've been lately. You just gave me a bit of a shock that's all."
Lexie took in the depth in his brown eyes and knew that he was speaking the truth. She could see the emotion in his face just as much as she could feel it in her own heart.
" I know Arch, but I had to tell you."
Archie nodded, " I'm glad you did. I'm glad that you trusted me enough and were honest enough to tell me, even if it was a bit late and I reacted badly."
Lexie let a small smile escape her lips as he took the now empty plates from her hands and placed them back on the table, wrapping his arms around her increasing waist and pulling her closer.
" Thanks Lex"
" For what?"
"For being you, for being my wife, for being the mother of my children."
Lexie looked him in the eyes and placed her hand against the contour of his face
" Thankyou for staying with me."
" No problem. Anyway I would be kidding myself if I thought I could live without you."
Lexie raised her eyebrows and tilted her head to the side teasingly
" True- I mean who would do your washing, find all the things you loose and help run the business."
Archie grinned, "Actually I was thinking more along the lines of- who would make me laugh and make me feel like the luckiest man in the world to have such a gorgeous loving wife and one and a bit stunning little children."
" Oh yeah" Lexie whispered, " That too."
He beamed at her before leaning in and touching his lips to hers

As soon as forever is through, I'll be over you. Toto