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Chapter Two – Good Night, My Love.

Kate's POV

After thirty minutes, I arrived in front of the building. I paid the cab driver, said my thanks and good nights, and went out. I breathed in the cool breeze of the night. I walked in greeted Ben the doorman with a smile, then I walked straight to the elevator. I pressed the button and waited.

My exhaustion is killing me inch by inch. It feels like forever waiting for her floor to come. I closed my eyes and imagined how in a minute I would be able to lay down and just rest. The ding signalled that I have arrived. The doors opened and I hurriedly went out got, got my keys in my purse, and went to the door. I'm finally home!

As I opened the door, I saw Rick lying on the couch watching a movie which I can't somehow figure what. Maybe my brain is just too weak to function. I smiled at him weakly and said, "Hey."

He went to my direction, and saw him opening his arms towards me. I met him halfway the room and flung my arms around him. It felt good. I breathed in and hugged tightly. The exhaustion is slowly wearing off. Rick indeed gives him comfort, and safety.

I rested my head on his chest and I feel him caressing my back. I hummed at the comfort of what he's doing. I snuggled and tightened the hug even more. I need that right now. Rick just brings relief, and I'm so happy that he's here.

"You tired, huh." I heard him say on top of my head.

"Yeah, so much. Stay here." I said with my eyes closed, savouring the moment.

"I will. Wanna move to the couch?" He suggested.

I hummed in approval and said, "But I don't wanna walk. So let's just stand here."

"Oh. Not a problem." He said, while I felt him lifting me, gesturing me to put my weight on him. I was about to open my mouth to tell him that he does not have to, but I am just too tired to argue so I gave in. I wrapped myself around him like a baby. I hugged tightly around his arms, and my head resting on his shoulder.

I kept my eyes closed and thought what a wonderful life I have right now. I have a man that stays with me no matter what, a family that loves me and cares for me, and a successful career that gives me the joy of what I really want to do. What is better than this? I know my mother's case is left unsolved but I have set my heart to leave that for a while. Now, I know that my mother is happy for me all along. And now, I understand that I will not let her down. But I will not set that case aside for long, soon I will able to solve that case and give my mother and the people justice. But not today.

Rick's POV

The door opened and an extremely tired Kate appears. I glanced at her and welcomed her with a smile. I stood up, and thought that a big warm hug would make her feel better. She walked across the room and met her halfway; I wrapped my arms around her and held her close. I breathed in the scent of her hair as I tighten my hug. Cherries, he thought.

I felt that she was really tired, so I lifted her up and carried her to the couch. I was surprised that she didn't argue. Maybe she's just really tired and didn't care. I laid her gently, her head on the pillow and allowed her hair to spill over the sides of the couch.

I glanced over her face and saw that her eyes are still closed. 'What could she be thinking right now?', I thought. I watched her breathing go even that signalled her comfort. I stared at her sleeping form and admired how adorable she is and heard her mumble, "Stop staring, Rick. It's creepy."

I let out a little laugh and said, "You're cute, when you're unconscious, you know. Oh, no, you're cute all the time. Beautiful even."

She smiled but her eyes are still closed. Oh, she's indeed so beautiful.

The couch was big enough for to fit them both. Like a can of sardines but just enough for them to rest and savoir the moment. He ran his fingers through her hair and played with it. He then spoke again, "So, did you finish your work?"

"Yes. I finished everything. Thank God!"

"Great. I have saved you some dinner if you want." I said.

"Yes. But a little later. Let's just rest for a second. Okay."

He then pressed a small kiss on her cheek and replied. "Okay."

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