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Naveen got into his car and started the engine. He picked up his phone and dialed a pizza place number. As he pulled out of his spot Vapino picked up.

"Pickup or delivery?"

"Pick up," He said as he stopped at the red light.

"What would you like?"

As the light turned green Naveen went to drive forward, unaware of a car that seemed to intentionally ignore their red light.

"Shit," Naveen slammed on his brakes and served the car to his left, and let the car speed by him. Taking a few deep breaths he watched the car until it passed then turned the car to the right and went straight.

"Im going to hear about this tomorrow," He muttered to himself as he went down the street.

"Hello? Sir, are you okay?"

"Oh yes, sorry. Hello," Naveen responded.

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"So, is there anything that you would like to share before the session ends?"

So far the couple had been able to answer all of the therapist questions with ease and confidence. They expressed where they wanted the marriage to lead and even said hopes about their future together. They were turning into the almost perfect couple that they used to be.

"I would," Naveen piped up. He took Tiana's hand and looked into her eyes just like they were taught to do.

"I love the fact that we can communicate so openly now," He started which made Tiana feel a pinch in her heart. "We haven't been able to talk much and I feel that it is partly my fault-"

"Naveen its-"

"Ah, let him finish. First lesson in listening, always let the person finish."

Tiana put her lips together and looked down, feinging shame.

"I do feel it's my fault. I haven't been around alot. I haven't been attentive to you. I admit, at first, I wanted to save this marriage because my pride was hurt. Also I didn't want to end up like my parents, luckily we didn't have a kid so they wouldn't caught in the mix," He stopped himself when he realized that what he said did not sound right. Tiana watched him begin to babble.

"I mean, not that I didn't want to have kids. It's just that we're lucky-no not lucky. Not what I meant-"

"Naveen," Tiana interrupted, ignoring the rule. She touched put her hand onto his, making his babbling stop. "I understand."

Naveen gave a breathy smile then lifted her hand to his lips. She blushed at his show of affection.

"Very good sharing, Naveen." The therapist said with a nod of approval. There was a silence in the room for a minute. Tiana took a deep breath and said that she had something to say as well.

"Ok, so when I wanted the divorce. I said that i didn't want to be married because I didn't fit into the royal life. But um, the truth is,"

'Don't chicken out, don't chicken out.' She thought to herself.

"I didn't feel safe being with you," She finally said.

'Okay, half truths work.' She reasoned.

"Safe?" He asked.

"Yes, I uh. I always felt like I was exposed to everyone's ridicule and their threats-"

"Wait, what threats?" Naveen interrupted.

The therapist did not chide him as he did Tiana. He did not want to stop her flow.

"Nothing serious. Just the threat of ruining your family, ransom notes about Ralphie. I was called your mother and the police to make sure that none of it was real." She quickly explained.

"But you never called me." He said, a tinge of hurt in his tonem

"No, I didn't." She said softly.

"And why not?"

"I didn't want to bother you." She began to explain. "I didn't want you to worry over nothing and you were always abroad, so I didn't want to come home only to have to go back out. Really Naveen, it was nothing." She finished.

"Tiana," He sighed, looking at their hands. "We're married. I did worry about you when I was away. Whether you were safe or if you were lonely, and there so many times when I wanted to come home, but I couldn't. I was always kept busy with something or another. I even wanted to call home but never got around to it. I'm sorry I wasn't there Tiana."

Tiana put her hand on his cheek, tears falling onto her cheeks. She smiled through them and kissed him. Naveen broke the kiss and kissed her hand several times.

"Well, in my book that's a good way to end a session." The therapist smiled and closed his book. "As you two know tomorrow will be our last session and that is if you want to take it." He offered.

The two were not really paying attention to him. The two were still in a sort of euphoria. The therapist laughed to himself, he has seen those looks before and always tried to get them out at that time.

"Okay you two. That baby that you were so lucky in not having is about to be conceived right now, so get out. Or I'll get my water bottle." He ruffled through his desk, showing that he was not kidding.

"Okay. Okay. We get it." Tiana smirked as she picked up her purse.

"Good," He nodded as he watched the two get up.

Naveen placed his hand on the small of her back and led her out of the office. The therapist had a hint of pride in his heart for Tiana. Even if were only a half truth, it was still a truth and he was proud of her.

"I ordered pizza from that place you like." Naveen mentioned as he walked Tiana to her car.

"You do know a way to a woman's heart, don't you?" Tiana laughed as she turned around to be face to face with him.

She leaned in and pecked him on the lips. Naveen smirked and followed her until their lips met again. At first the two were clumsy but then got into a rhythm. When the two finally ran out of breath they broke apart. The two smiled as they leaned their forehead on each others.

"Je T'aime, mon amour." He whispered.

"I love you too," She said aloud. For the first time, in awhile, the two were enjoying each other and just a couple.

"I dont want to leave you." Tiana confessed.

"I dont want you to go." Naveen replied.

"We'll see eachother soon though," Tiana sighed as she played with Naveen's coat.

"Yes, with us living together it seems likely that will see eachother." Naveen chuckled, placing his hand on hers. Tiana playfully hit his chest and looked up.

"Okay, then I will see you later." Tiana kissed his cheek then turned to get into her car.

"Sounds good." He opened her door then closed it. Naveen then went to his car and the two drove off. Without noticing, the same car that almost t-boned Naveen took a picture of the two, started the car and drove off.