Her Perfect Gift

I will just have to make sure that I focus on the positives of the Internet and not the trolls.

“Is this real?” I reach up and gently touch his face, allowing myself to feel the true happiness. “Are you sure?”

“Darcy, I want you to know my love for you is so strong that I would do absolutely anything for you. Whatever it takes to make sure that we have this family, because we sure as hell deserve it.”

“We do.” I might explode with joy; t

his is almost too much for me. “We really do.”

I rise up on to my tip toes, giving up the walls surrounding me and caving to temptation at last. This has been a long time coming, this feels like the proper first real kiss leading towards a future. I have thought that before, but it hasn’t been like this, this time it’s real, I can tell. This time, I know for sure.

Our lips crash together and all of the pent up sadness and frustration that has been building ever since I first learned that Seth Bishop was back in town, just before the Christmas carnival, simply floats away. None of that matters anymore, everything that we have been through in the past is irrelevant. It’s all about the future. Our future.

I wrap my arms tighter around his neck, pulling him against me, deepening the kiss. Immediately, everything inside of me reacts like crazy, all the electrical sparks shoot in every direction, it’s too much for me, but in the best way possible. I want to remain here, kissing him forever, but of course I need to pull back. I can’t get so wrapped up in Seth that I forget about my career. That was my mistake last time.

“I need to get back inside,” I declare regretfully. “I need to continue my booth…”

“Can I come with you?” he asks me excitedly. “I can help you, if you like?”

I don’t see any issues with that. Why the hell not? Sure, people might come over only to speak to him, but I’m sure that they will stay and get to know my products as well. It can work in my favor.

“Sure. That sounds awesome.” I take his hand in mine. “But just to warn you, there are journalists out there who want to know where you are, because you are missing at the moment.”

He shrugs and smirks. “Hey, if they are taking pictures of me, I will make sure that I am next to your make up. Then you will be in the media as well. Sounds good, doesn’t it?”

I can’t stop from tossing my head back with laughter. I am even more positive than ever before. This is going to be the best day of my whole life…

I am not proven wrong. As soon as we get back to the booth, people rush around me and talk excitedly. Some want to know me, others Seth, but it’s okay because it’s the commotion that I need. It brings more people because they want to know what the hell is going on. It’s a frenzy. Of course, there are photos taken of Seth because they have finally ‘found him’ since he has been missing, but he always makes sure that my makeup is in the mix. I can just imagine the hate fueled comments that will make their way on to the Internet, me making him leave Hollywood to sell my makeup. But I don’t care because I have Seth by my side.

The haters can say whatever they want. I feel much stronger, now that I am on my own territory, so I can handle anything. I’m certainly much less vulnerable than I was back in LA. I’m more me, I can hold my head up high, and show the world that I will not let them take me down, however much shit they talk about me.

Eventually, all the commotion around me attracts some agents from retail clients, who become interested in my products which is great. I get business cards and offers for meetings, which I am confident will lead to something incredible. I want to jump for joy.

I don’t though, I remain professional in front of my new clients, or the ones that I want to be my clients anyway. I need to hold it together, I can celebrate much later on.

To have Seth by my side through all of this is amazing. To have him wanting my success as much as I do is wonderful. I can see it in his eyes. I am honestly the luckiest woman alive. I can’t wait to show Seth the rest of my life here, starting with my apartment, even if it is a lot smaller than he is used to. Tomorrow, I’ll take him to the place that sells the best bagels and coffee, the Chinese takeout place that’s just around the corner… this is so exciting.

“You did so well today,” Seth gushes as he helps me to carry my stuff back home. I can’t wait to show him inside, and show him what else I have. “I can’t believe how far your makeup line has come.”

“I know, but you have to admit that you did help.” I let out a little giggle. “Having Seth Bishop on my arm was useful. You brought a lot of people over to see me, thank you very much for that…”

“Even if they came for me, they stayed for you. You were phenomenal. I can’t believe how proud I am.”

I smile from ear to ear, I can’t believe he’s here, that he still wants me, this is happening. I’m the luckiest woman alive.

“You want to come inside?” I pull out the key and unlock the door. “See where you will be staying?”

“I’m glad that you are okay with me staying, because I already checked out of my hotel.”

“Cheeky.” I shoot him a playful wink. “Come on then, let’s see what you think. But no funny business.”

He pats my butt as I shimmy through the door. “I won’t make any promises.”

Oh god, those words are incredible. They make me feel like I am losing my mind. This time, the dizziness that threatens to consume me is lustful and heady, thrilling to the bone.

I pull him inside and show him around quickly, but I have a feeling that he isn’t really looking around my home, he’s looking at me. I can feel his gaze piercing through my body, and I know what he wants.

Eventually, I give up the pretense that I’m not putting out, and I take him into the bedroom. I pull him towards me, no longer able to be apart, then we crash on the sheets together, already entangled in one another’s arms. We kiss passionately, frantically, desperately, like the time apart has been a lifetime rather than a few days. It has, in a way, because I was done with him, I had to be, I didn’t have any choice in the matter, so to be back here is wonderful. It’s a fresh start and a brand new life. Now, I get to keep him in my arms. This time it’s forever, because there is no way in hell that I am letting him go again.