Chapter 21

 

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When Padma pulled in the driveway behind Tyson’s jeep to drop off Gabrielle, Tyson was standing in the driveway anxiously waiting.

Gabrielle was giddy when she saw him. She jumped out of the car before Padma could come to a complete stop. She ran to Tyson, jumped in his arms, wrapping her legs around his waist, her arms around his neck, her lips pressed against his.

Tyson slid his hands up her blouse, placing them firmly against her back and kissed her while Padma and Lalita looked on.

After he’d gotten his fill, just enough to take the edge off, he looked her in the eyes and said, “Hi.”

“Hi.” She smiled. “I missed you.”

“Missed you too, baby.”

“Okay, lovebirds,” Padma said, getting out of the car. “I have to run.” She left Gabrielle’s suitcase next to where they stood. I have to take Lalita home.”

“Thanks for taking care of my baby, Padma,” Tyson told her.

“No problem.”

“See you later, Padma,” Gabrielle said. Tyson lowered Gabrielle until her feet touched the ground, picked up her bag and they headed for the house.

As soon as they were in the living room, he dropped her bag on the floor and kissed her again, walking forward while she took steps backwards to the bedroom where he’d been steering her, where he’d planned on making love to her.

 

A while later, they rested and he said, “I love you.”

“I love you, too.”

“So you had a good trip?”

“Yes.”

“Do I need to break anyone’s bones?”

Gabrielle grinned. “No. Dilvan was surprisingly on his best behavior.”

“Bet he was...”

“And you know what... I’m not afraid of him anymore.”

“Good. You shouldn’t be because you know I’d put a bullet in his head if he ever touches you again.”

“Tyson, stop it.”

“I’m so serious right now, darling. That goes for him or anybody else. You’re my wife and I’ll protect you with my life.”

“I know you will,” she said, turning to face him. She took a kiss from his lips and snuggled against his chest.

“Um...while we’re on the subject of Dilvan, let me get your opinion on something.”

“Okay.”

“So Heshan and Prasad are meeting with Dilvan to try and work out their differences.”

“Okay.”

“Do you think I should join them?”

“Ah...well they’re all your cousins and Heshan is your best friend.”

“Yep.”

“It may not be a bad thing.”

“Yeah, I just don’t want to end up in another fight with Dilvan. I might actually break his nose this time.”

Gabrielle kissed his chest and said, “Whatever you decide, I’ll support you one-hundred percent.”

“I know you will, baby. That’s why I love you.”

Gabrielle smiled, then closed her eyes, relaxed and satisfied in the arms of her man.