A vintage's touch: At the start of the year

A vintage's touch: At the start of the year

// I love these guys and am so happy that the year is starting so well for the two of them. 

xxxxxx

Arrow House, 1st of January, 11:45 pm

Silence, at last!

Mary rubbed her temples. She had kicked her shoes off and was leaning into the large leather chair in the living room. It had been an exhausting holiday season, the first she hosted on behalf of Tommy at his house. It had been exhausting because the children were at that very energetic and tender age that needed a lot of attention from the adults. It had been exhausting because the absence of some family members hurt some more than before. John was dead, Esmee had disappeared with his children so they weren't running around the house like they would have been when he was alive. Grace was dead too and they always made sure to pay their homage to her throughout the celebrations, as if she was still there and giving her blessings to the family.  Michael and his wife didn't come this year, given how tense the relationship with Tommy still was and because Michael wasn't there, Polly refused to visit. Instead, she called Mary and the two comforted each other. Mary managed to bring Tommy back to his life, to his family, to reality and he was able to participate in the celebrations. He was able to spend time with his son and other children, he spoke with Ada and he was even able to sit next to Mary and enjoy her singing, her laughter and the loving gazes she gave him. 

"Come on Mary, get up and join me to bed."

"I'm exhausted, Tommy. I don't think I would be able to stand up and walk." -She groaned and rubbed her temples a little harder."- "Maybe, you could help your woman and help lift me up?" -She asked, her voice carrying a little bit of hope in it. He considered her request and paused. -"Please?" -She asked again, pouting a little bit.-

His woman. She was his woman. If it was something Mary would be grateful for, it was the fact they finally confessed their feelings to each other. Certainly, it was during a moment of passion but she was lucid, in the moment, and true. Announcing it to the family during the holiday season brought some relief to Mary and Tommy. The elder Shelby would finally be left alone. Ada wouldn't try and snoop her nose in his business with Mary, Polly wouldn't try and lecture him about neglecting a good woman like Mary and Arthur wouldn't tell him that he was wasting this good woman away. Mary, on the other hand, wouldn't have to worry anymore. She heard it from him and it put her worries to death. Tommy loved her and she loved him and she was able to break the news to the family. Ada welcomed it with a hug and Polly heard it over the phone and welcomed it with a satisfied chuckle. It was such a relief. Tommy shook his head but walked towards her chair. 

"Aren't you such a big baby Mary?"

"Didn't you say that I have been working tirelessly to make the holiday season a success? Well... Since I have been working so hard, I think I deserve to have some help, come on... Carry me to our bed." -She clenched her fingers into fists and put her feet flat on the floor.- Tommy chuckled and once he was closer to her, he grabbed her arms and gently helped her onto her feet. She wrapped her arms around his neck and gently pressed her lips to his. "Mr. Shelby. Welcome to the new year."

"Mrs Colson.... Are you drunk?" -She wasn't that night but had been the nights before a couple times. Mary shook her head and pecked his lips again.- "So... I guess you are just very happy to see me."

"When am I not?"-She teased him, feeling his arms wrap around her waist to pull her closer to his frame-. "You make me happy.  Our home... our family... I am blessed." She yanked her head back so she could have a better view of his handsome face.- '"I know that we will be challenged during the year, but I am so happy to see that we will face any challenge stronger because we are together now." She then bit her bottom lip- "I love you, Tommy...Now...Forever...I'm eternally yours." -She pecked his lips again before she leaned her head against his chest. He brought his hands to her hair and pressed a kiss to the top of her head. he was content. He was comfortable. He was loved and he would bring her to their bedroom and would have a nice sleep together. 

-TBC-