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As Carly finished running her fingers through her hair for the last time, she heard the sound of an engine pull up in front of her house. And, unaware of his mission to the Ukraine in search of a secret long lost Autobot engine part, Optimus still made it to Carly's to take her to work just as he promised. Although, as Carly walked out front to greet him…she didn't expect the silent treatment, especially with what she was wearing, she expected anything but the silent treatment from Optimus. And because of that, she knew something was terribly wrong.

"Alright…what's up with the silent treatment?" Carly questioned as she stood in front of Optimus as she tried to get his attention.

"This isn't the silent treatment, I've seen that. This, is much worse. He's definitely pissed off about something if he's not even flinching with what you have on…I can't believe you wear that to work!" Lennox replied as he looked at her in bewilderment.

Leaning against the front grill of Optimus, Carly just smiled with Lennox's remark about what she had on. Carly just smiled while she pulled some hair back behind her ears in response to Lennox's observance.

"It's a strict dress code Will. I work for Dylan Gould who is CEO of Hotchkiss Gould Investments. Dylan also has an elite car collection in which I help him maintain…I just can't wear jeans and a t-shirt." She explained while leaning against Optimus.

Lennox didn't say anything because he's heard of Dylan Gould and his company before. In fact, he's been by the building where Dylan's car collection is and now it kind of made sense as to why Carly was dressed the way she was. The building looked like it was some sort of a star ship enterprise, but that wasn't the only thing that was flashy and expensive on that property. Just by driving by the building he's seen anything from Delahaye's to the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. He's also read about Dylan in local newspapers about winning prestigious awards at Pebble Beach with his priceless collection of automobiles. However for whatever reason, Lennox never really knew where Carly actually worked until now.

"I never knew you worked for Dylan." Lennox mentioned.

"Yeah…I've only worked for him for about a year now. I just kinda help keep things organized, make sure the restorations are on track, greet people as they come in…those kinds of things. I figured if I can be around cars…why not. I love it…its an interesting job…but its super fun!" Carly replied as she couldn't help but to glance down at her watch as she was shocked to find out that it was 8:30 and she started at 9:00.

"Crap…I'm gonna be late! Prime!…I hope your not too pissed to stop ignoring me? I hope you're ready to take me to work…I've never seen you this pissed off." Carly said to Optimus as she climbed into the cab as Lennox did the same as he got in on the other side.

And without saying one word to Carly, Optimus just drove away.

XXX

It wasn't even a half hour later when Optimus pulled up along side the building where Carly works for Dylan Gould. And parked right out front of the building was a silver Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. That car was about a $200,000.00 car and it was parked right out front. Carly has seen that car a dozen times, but Lennox has only seen it whenever he passes by the building. And he did have to admit that it was a beautiful car.

Indeed it was a beautiful car, a beautiful car that was more than met the eye.

"I still can't believe you work for Dylan Gould." Lennox replied as Carly started to climb out.

And, as Carly closed the driver side door, all she could do was smile over to Lennox…because in reality, she almost couldn't believe it either. She had been out of school for almost 2 years now. After graduating from one of the local art institutes, it took Carly almost everything she had to finally find this job. After going on several interviews and having only temporary positions, this was like a dream come true to finally get this job. It was so perfect in that she's doing everything she's gone to school for and she got to be around cars. She couldn't think of another job that could have been so perfect. In fact, at times she almost thought it was too perfect. Carly couldn't help but to think as she stared after the Mercedes then back over to Optimus, where Carly still couldn't figure out why he still wasn't talking.

"Man, I've never seen you this pissed off before. You're kind of starting to worry me Optimus. I hope everything is okay. Well, I guess I'll see you later." She told him as she proceeded to run her hand down the side of the hood to where she just let it fall off as she walked on past Optimus.

Without looking back, Carly just proceeded to walk up to the front door. If Optimus never said a word…it had to have been pretty serious for him to not speak…even to her. And, if she only knew how serious it was, Carly would understand. Optimus couldn't help but to think to himself as he was beginning to feel bad for ignoring Carly like he was. It wasn't her fault, she never asked to not be talked to. It was only fair for Optimus to explain himself, especially to Carly…his love. He couldn't help but to think to himself as he decided to change into his human form. However, he did so right in front of the Mercedes without thinking that, that car was more then met eye.

"Carly…I'm so sorry!" Optimus apologized as he took her into his arms as he grabbed her from behind.

"It's alright Optimus, I was just getting worried. I knew something was wrong for you to not to be speaking." Carly replied as she ran her pointer finger up and down his chest as she lovingly looked into his blue eyes.

"Well, to make a long story short…there was discovery of an engine part that belonged to the Ark, an Autobot ship that carried precious cargo that would have helped win us the war. I, myself watched it escape Cybertron. We learned that it was kept in human possession, which I almost couldn't believe. Everything that our human allies know about us have been shared with us…except this. But, for whatever reason this was never shared with us as it looked to be kept in secret possession. Obviously because it looked like Shockwave was the secret keeper of the engine part as well." Optimus explained as Carly fell rather silent.

She always did for some reason when Optimus talked about the war of Cybertron that ravaged their planet. She didn't know why she always fell silent when Optimus talked about the past, but for whatever reason…she just did. Carly couldn't help but to think as she reached the palm of her hand up to his cheek where she just lovingly rested it there.

"I'm sorry Optimus. I know it's hard for you to trust humans sometimes. This had to have been shocking news…"

"To say the least. Besides Sam and Lennox's team…you're the only human I'll ever trust…"

"Technically I'm no longer human anymore Optimus." Carly reminded him with a smile on her face.

"Right…but still…you're the only other being I'll ever truly trust. I love you Carly…and, I'm sorry for being so rude." Optimus replied as he cupped her face into the palm of his hands.

"It's alright Optimus…I forgive you. You don't have to keep apologizing." She told him as she just took his lips within hers in a short, but passionate kiss.

"I should be going. I'm already late." Carly told Optimus as she could tell Optimus knew that he was keeping her from her job.

"I know…and, I'm sorry…"

"Optimus, stop!..."

"Alright…don't forget about tonight…I'll finally teach you how to transform…"

"I'm looking forward to it." Carly told him anxiously as a rather flirty smile spread across her face.

Before actually walking through the front door, Carly looked back to only wave goodbye to Lennox and Optimus. Transforming back into vehicle mode, Lennox climbed in so that they could go back to NEST. However, while driving past the Mercedes…Optimus was totally unaware of what he just drove by…or rather what was hiding in plain sight the entire time Optimus talked about discovery of the engine part that belonged to the Ark. And the fact that Carly, the Carly who Soundwave has seen a million times at Dylan's complex was more then met the eye.

"Decepticons…we have location of Optimus Prime…and, his female partner. Pursue then both…"

PS: Hope this chapter made sense...