[Conto] My Girl 
Autor: Gabs | Publicado: 2012-11-08T09:34:00-08:00




Link da música:&nbsp;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DppBhl4_fJc&nbsp;



Sexta Parte&nbsp;




After that
weekend, Theo was having trouble going through the week without seeing Spring. On
Wednesday, when she mentioned that she was going to do an audition for another
Musical close to his office, Theo suggested to meet her so they could have
lunch.&nbsp;



He was
anxious all morning and his coworkers noticed that and started picking at him.
His sister Nina had called earlier to see if he was available for lunch because
she was meeting a client close by; she was an accountant. Theo declined and
after losing the battle and revealing his plans with Spring, Nina picked at him
too. 



Theo
decided it was not his day when he saw Dale getting out of the elevator. He was
an engineer and their firms usually worked together. His sister met him through
Theo actually and even if he really considered his brother-in-law his best friend,
he couldn’t bring himself to be happy that he was there. 



He knew
Dale would catch up with the day’s gossip soon. 



Trying to
avoid some more probing, Theo went to a colleague’s table so they could study the
progress he had done with the condominium project. He checked his watch after a
bit, noticing it was still half an hour so he could meet Spring. When his
colleague called his attention, he apologized and focused back on his work. 



The sudden
rush of voices around made both men look up. Theo turned his head and noticed
that his coworkers were looking past the door. He looked that way and his mouth
fell open. Spring was in front of the elevators chatting with Dale and laughing.




She was
hearing high heels and a tight dark blue dress. Her hair fell over her
shoulders to her waist and for a minute Theo joined the others’ stupor and
stood there staring at her in an awe. She turned her head, saw him and smiled. 



Dale said
something else to her, and then started leading her inside. 



For the
glint in his eyes, he had already heard about the gossip. “Look who I found
here, Theo! You don’t have to gnaw your nails anymore!” 



Theo threw
a look at him while around everybody laughed, including Spring – with no shame.
She bided everyone ‘Good afternoon’ and received ‘Great afternoon’ in response. 



He went to
meet her halfway. “Hey. What are you doing here? Weren’t we supposed to meet at
the restaurant?” 



“The
audition ended early so I thought to come meet with you here. Is that okay?” 



“Of
course.” He put an arm around her waist possessively. “We can go.” 



“That’s
fine, Theo. I noticed you were busy. I can wait.” 



“I’ll be
fast.” 



She smiled.
“Take your time. Now, you didn’t kiss me hi.” 



He touched
his mouth to hers and there were a few whistles around. “Just ignore them.” 



Spring
caressed his cheek. “I’ll wait for you outside.” 



“That’s not
necessary at all. Plenty of room here, isn’t it right guys?” His coworker James
announced. 



“Plenty of
room.” The response came. 



James
approached and brought her hand to his mouth. “Go finish your deal, Theo. We’ll
take care of her.” 



“I don’t
think so.” 



James
grinned at Spring. “Seems to me your man is a bit worried. Maybe you can
reassure him? We don’t bite. Mostly.” 



In spite of
Theo growling, Spring was having fun. “I’m sure you’re all real gentlemen. I
will accept the invitation for company, but I can take care of myself.” 



Another
coworker said. “Pity.” 



Theo shook
his head and kept his arm around Spring. “I don’t like this.” 



She kissed
him again. “Stop fretting, they’re just being nice.” 



“And my job
is to guarantee that they won’t be extra
nice.” He grunted bitterly. 



James
inclined his head. “Cool down, Theo, we’re all red-blooded here. You can’t
blame a man for looking at a beautiful woman.” 



Theo
narrowed his eyes. “Can’t I? Try me.” 



Dale
chuckled. “Brother-in-law, who knew you’d be such a pain in the ass when
jealous, uh. Now that’s what we’re going to do. I’m going to take this beauty
here…” He circled an arm around Spring’s shoulders. “And keep her under my
careful watch. If one of them at least look at anywhere down her pretty face,
I’ll let you know. How is that sound?” 



“Can you
stop them from looking at her pretty face too?” Theo asked. 



Dale
grinned. “Not even God could do that, my friend.” 



“In that
case…” Theo sighed and grabbed Spring’s chin. “I’ll be super fast.” 



“Go, Theo.
You have already lost time.” 



“Come, my
dear. Come sit beside me and far away from these wolves.” Dale clutched her
shoulders. 



They went
to sit and Spring insisted for him to go on with his work. She didn’t want to
interfere at all. 



When Dale
caught her looking across the room to where Theo was, he smiled and said. “He’s
totally crazy about you. And as I’m his best friend, you must believe me.” 



Spring turned
her head toward him. “I’m crazy about him too.” 





*** 





“You’re so
cute when you’re jealous.” Spring murmured when they seating at the restaurant
and Theo still had the mad expression going on. 



He shook
his head and stared at the menu. “I’m not cute. And I was not jealous.” 



“Hun.” 



“Look.” He
snapped and she smirked. “I just don’t like having my colleagues dribbling all
over my girlfriend. Can you blame me?” 



“Am I your
girlfriend?” 



“Aren’t
you?” 



Spring
laughed. “That sounds so high school.” 



“Lover,
then.” 



“That’s
fine. I can do both.” She couldn’t bring herself to stop being amused by him.
“You’re truly something, Theo. You know?” 



He sighed
and took her hand. “I’m sorry, I was jealous.” 



“Really?
I’m shocked.” 



He gave her
a small smile. “Smart-ass.” He brushed her knuckles lightly, first with his
finger and then with his mouth. “I missed you.” &nbsp;



She melted.
“I missed you too, baby.” 



“And when I
saw you it got worse. What’s with the dress? I guess that was what got me
worked up. In both ways.” 



“I try to
put on an appearance for auditions. Did you like it?” Her smile was
mischievous. 



“I guess
you know the answer for that.” 



After
flirting a bit more, they finally ordered and soon they were eating. 



“What is
the Musical you did the audition for?” Theo asked after a while. 



“Hairspray.”




“Did you
get it?” 



She
shrugged. “I don’t know, usually they take a few days before calling. I guess I
did fine.” 



“Probably a
lot more than fine.” 



Spring
smiled. “Thanks.” She checked her watch. “How much time we have left?” 



“I guess I
can spare more twenty. Are you free this afternoon?” 



“Mostly.
Just not when I have to go to rehearsal. Today I’m free. Let’s have some ice
cream!” 



Theo
grinned to her excitement. “You look like a little kid.” 



“When it
comes to ice cream, I’m worse, pal. You’ll learn all about it. Let’s go now!”



She got up
in a hurry. 



*** 



They got
their ice creams. Spring had the chocolate one and Theo the strawberry one. He
put an arm around her waist as they walked and Spring moaned her satisfaction
while licking her cone. 



“Both of
your nephews are wrong. Ice cream is the best thing in the whole wide world.” 



He smirked
and threw her a provocative look. “I tend to disagree.” 



She
chuckled and nodded. “Okay. Second best.” She sighed in contentment and brought
her head to his shoulder. “Marvelous day, isn’t it?” 



“It is. I
have you right here with me.” 



“Oh, Theo…”




“Don’t say
the word starting with ‘c’ or I’ll scream, I swear.” 



Spring
laughed again. “See? You know you’re, I don’t even have to say it anymore.” 



“That’s not
it at all. I say the things I say because I want you to know how you make me
feel.” He stopped walking and she lifted her head to look at him. “I love you,
Spring Hurricane.” 



The smile started
in her eyes, the emotion almost exploding in them before her lips curved widely
showing white, beautiful teeth. Spring pushed her feet to the ground because
she really felt she was going to flow with the wind. 



“You do?” She
touched his cheek and grinned, wider and wider, until it seemed the whole
street was alive with it. “I thought… I was the one rushing with things.”&nbsp; &nbsp;



“If there’s
rush, we’re both responsible.” 



She laughed
aloud. Then in a surprising movement, she threw her ice cream in a garbage can
close by and did the same with his. Spring put her arms around him and kissed
him deeply. 



He was
grinning too. “You threw your ice cream away.” 



“Screw it.
I love you.” She kissed him again and damning the people around staring at
them, circled his hip with her legs. “Love you, Love you, Love you!” 



He started
laughing. “You know, we’re doing a PDA here.” 



“Holly
Goodness…” An old lady murmured disapprovingly while she passed by them. 



Spring
stared at her. “What? Have you ever loved someone? I suppose not as you don’t
know a thing about it!” 



“Let’s go,
Spring.” Theo put her on the ground again as the old lady went away throwing
them dirty looks. “Before we get arrested.” 



“We’re not
doing anything. Yet.” She grinned sinly.&nbsp;




“I don’t know
if I can control myself around that dress of yours any longer. And I have to go
back to work.” Theo kissed her forehead. “You could come to my place tonight.
Finish this chat of ours, you know.” 



“Well, I
could. You’re going to reward me?” 



He smiled.
“You can bet on it.” 



“Fine,
then. I will take the dress.” She winked. 



He couldn’t
help the chuckle and brushed a lock of hair from her face. “What are you doing
for the Holidays?” 



“Fourth of
July? I don’t know yet. That’s weeks away still.” 



“My mother
always throws this whole party for the relatives and everybody. Maybe if you
want to go? With your parents and all?” 



“I’d love
to.” 



“Great.
That’s a date then.” 



“That
certainly is.” She touched her lips to his and he hugged her. 



“I do have
to get back to work.” He said but didn’t let her go. 



“Yes, you
do.” 



“I don’t
want to. Take me back to your place and tie me to the bed.” 



Spring
chuckled hard. “God, Theo. I’m going to have this on my mind for the whole
afternoon. Come on, everybody has responsibilities. We’re going to see each
other tonight.” 



He shook
his head in misery. “Too far away.” 



She grabbed
his face, kissed him again and again. “I know, baby. But that increases the
emotion. Go now. I don’t want you to get in trouble because of me.” 



“One more
kiss.” He said and stole five ones. 



She was
grinning. “Missing you already.” 



“Am too.” 



“I love
you.” 



Theo
smiled. “I really like the sound of that.” He kissed her a last time. “I love
you. ‘Till tonight.” 



“Yes. See
you later, handsome.” 



He looked
so sincerely devastated as he walked away that Spring laughed to herself. 



She put a
hand to her chest and breathed deep. Spring considered herself lucky because
she was in a time of her life when things started happening at last, professionally
speaking. 



The
profession she had chosen was not a stable one and that’s why she knew that
there would be times when things would be really hard. She thought that maybe
the reason for her happiness toward the small things regarding her career was
exactly that. And she would need the satisfaction of those things when rough
times came. 



She had her
parents, yes, and her friends. The close ones and some that she met rarely, but
was very fond of. She had herself, of course, and her faith. But the different
factor was what the destiny had brought to her. Destiny, luck, God, she didn’t
know.&nbsp; 



None
satisfaction or happiness in the other aspects of her life could compare to the
feeling which the cute guy who had just walked away brought to her. And what it
represented. 





XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx 





Three weeks later. 



“Look, Aunt
Spring, look!” Kevin tugged at her dress impatiently to show his brand-new
airplane. “I can fly in it! Wanna see?” 



It would
have been nice to see him trying, but not actually safe. “Some other time,
maybe? You don’t want to miss the fireworks, do you?” 



“No!” He shook
his head fiercely. “Ok. Another time. I’m gonna show it to Lucy, she said she
wanted to see it!” 



The little
boy started after Spring’s mother with a purpose without a second thought.
Spring laughed after him, liking the boy more and more. 



Sue’s
backyard was full with people, chairs and food. Relatives, neighbors, friends.
Theo had forgotten to mention how crowded it would be. But she wasn’t really
surprised. Sue was the kind of person who appreciated a full house and a good
chance to please her guests. 



“There she
is.” George, Spring’s father, approached her with Travis by his side. “You will
not believe it! Travis has a small lake-house outside the city. He said he will
take me there fishing. Can you imagine it? I’ve not fished in…” 



“About five
years. You don’t let me forget that, Dad.” Spring said amused and winked at
Travis. “He won’t get out of your hair until you’ve fulfilled your promise.” 



“I can
handle it.” Travis smiled. “And it’s been a long time since I had a fishing
partner. I never could convince Sue to like it. Too much time in a single spot, she says.” 



“Women.”
George rolled his eyes unconscious to the fact that his wife had come up behind
him. “What do they know?” 



“Excuse me?” Lucy arched a brow. 



George
cursed and turned around with a I’m-the-love-of-your-life-don’t-you-forget-that
smile. “Hello, darling. What are you doing sneaking out behind people like that?
You could’ve given me a heart attack.” 



“If only I
was that lucky.” She said dryly and left. 



George
sighed. “See you later.” And went after her. 



“Your
parents are great.” Travis was clearly holding a chuckle. “Your mom seems to be
kind of tough, though.” 



Spring
grinned. “That she is.” She touched the beer in his hands and winked at him one
more time. “Careful. Sue has spies everywhere.” 



She turned
to leave, but heard him saying ‘Don’t I know it…’ Spring saw Theo playing with
Simon close to the back door. She was stopped by a few people along the way,
everyone wanting a piece of information on ‘Theo’s woman’, but eventually she
got there. 



Theo lifted
his head and grinned wickedly at her, while holding an
almost-blue-but-chuckling-Simon upside down. “Hi, baby. How are you?” 



“Very well,
thank you. Your Grandma asked me again if I had already picked the dress. She
insisted on saying that it had to be white, ‘other color won’t do at all’.” 



Theo
groaned. “Pressure everywhere. Sorry.” 



“For what?
She is a very gentle and giving old lady.” She maneuvered with a smile and
stared at now-blue-and-laughing-hard-Simon. “Holding up there, aren’t you?” 



The boy
struggled to breathe, but was that was the only struggling he did. “I made a
bet with Uncle Theo. If I can stay here until his arms get tired, I get to have
one date with you.” He paused for breath and added. “I’m gonna win.” 



Theo stared
at her. “See? Cheated by my own blood. You’re a gypsy, Spring. Charming all men
in the family.” &nbsp;&nbsp;



Extremely
pleased, Spring crouched down until her face was in front of his. “Tell you
what. If you quit now, I’ll leave Theo sleeping one night and elope with you.” 



“What is
‘elope’?” 



She fussed with
his hair. “Run away. That’s our deal: grow up, get a job and we’ll run away
together.” 



His eyes sparkled.
“I can get a job now. I’m big already.” 



“I know
that. You’re a bright, brave young man.” She kissed his cheek and stood up,
eyeing her man disapprovingly. “Let go of him, Theo. He’s already purple. What
kind of uncle are you?” 



“I’m just
fighting for my girl.” He said simply and eased Simon on the ground. “There you
go. Learn not to get into bets with me, boy.” 



Simon shook
his head and said to Spring. “I’ll get a job.” 



He ran into
the house screaming for his mother. 



Theo caught
her by the waist and kissed her. “I love you.” 



Spring
refused to be charmed. “Theo, he could’ve gotten hurt.” 



“No, I
wouldn’t let it happen. But I had to protect you, love. What if you decided he
was more suited than me?” 



Because he
had a serious look on his face, she laughed and put her arms around his neck.
“I would prefer an eight-year-old, of course. You didn’t stand a chance.” 



“Who knew?”
He grinned and touched his mouth to hers again. “I’m not taking unnecessary
risks.” 



“Oh, only
you, really.” 



When they
heard the noise, Theo tugged at her hand. “Come. It’s starting.” 



Everybody
had stopped what they were doing to watch. The Fourth of July fireworks lighted
up the sky like nothing else. Spring felt Theo’s arms around her and relaxed
while paying attention. She felt safe, loved and cherished. It was the best
Fourth of July she had ever had. All because of him. 



He shifted
behind her after a few minutes and she noticed that he had gotten tense. 



Turning,
she stared at him and he had a weird look. “What’s it, baby?” 



He watched
her for a bit and then breathed deep. “I’ve been thinking…” 



She started
to worry. “What?” 



“If you let
me explain.” He smiled sweetly and she nodded, looking scared. Suddenly Theo
wanted to laugh. “I thought that maybe you could consider my Grandma’s
babblings. And as it happens…” He searched quickly in his back pocket and came
up with a little box. Spring gasped. “I have this thing here.” He took her
trembling hand and put the box at her palm. “What do you say, Spring Hurricane?
Wanna pick the white dress?” 



She
couldn’t breath. She could not find the oxygen she needed. Spring stared
alarmingly at him and looked around. Everybody was staring at them. Every
single person. They must have known all along. They must have. 



“Theo…” 



“Open it.”
He suggested softly. 



She didn’t
have to. She knew what it was in it. Tiffany’s.
Those little red boxes meant only one thing.&nbsp;
She opened it anyway. The cute little ring winked back at her with its
single diamond sparkling. 



Spring felt
the tears bursting in her eyes. “Are you sure? We know each other a little more
than a month.” 



“Yes.” 



She felt
the panic rising with the certainty in his eyes. “What if you don’t like my
food? What if you get bored with the classic music I listen to in the morning?
What if I snore? What if…” 



“Spring.”
He brushed her cheek. “We already live together.” Then he smiled. “And I’m the
one who snores. Childhood problem.”&nbsp; &nbsp;



“But I
moved into your apartment a week ago. What if you change your mind? What if you
get angry with me when I’m between jobs and the money is short? What if…” 



“What if
you say ‘yes’ and we see about the rest?” 



She nipped at
her lip. “I’m not letting you go, Theo. Divorce doesn’t exist for me. Once said
and it’s for the rest of our lives.” 



“That’s
what I’m asking.” He looked at her with such intensity that she felt her bones
liquefy. “Marry me, Spring.” 



A tear
escaped her eye and she smiled. “Yes.” Then she laughed hard and hugged him.
“Yes, I’ll marry you!” 



“Oh. Thank
God…” Sue cried aloud along with her daughter Nina. 



They
kissed, and kissed, and kissed until someone screamed that he had to put the
ring on her finger to make it official. 



Theo
grinned at her. “True.” 



Everybody
watched as the ring slipped perfectly around her finger. 



She shook
her hand for everyone to see it. “It fits! How did you know, Theo?” 



“I measured
the size when you were asleep.” He kissed her cheek. “You sleep like a rock, by
the way. I had to take advantage of that.” 



She
chuckled. “You’re a slick one, aren’t you.” 



“Yes, I am.
Now come here again. I want to kiss my fiancée one more time before my mother
takes you away. She’s just waiting for you to shift an inch and she will be on
your hair about flowers, wedding list, dresses, and all this stuff you talk
about.” 



“You have
to participate in each conversation.” She announced grinning mischievously. 



Theo sighed.
“Baby, I don’t have the patience for this.” 



“And do you
think I have? But I don’t want to hurt my mother-in-law’s feelings, though. And
if I have to suffer, you’ll do it too.” 



He caressed
her back. “That’s a couple-thing, right? Sharing good and bad stuff.” 



“Exactly.
And you better be a great husband.” She kissed his neck and licked his earlobe,
making him groan. “And I’ll be the best wife.” 



“I’m sure
you will.” 



“Spring,
can you come here a second?” Sue asked impatiently, seeing that they wouldn’t
get apart soon. 



Spring
laughed. “Gotta go.” 



Theo kissed
her. “I’ll be right behind you. Promise.” 



“Hurry.”
She asked pleadingly, gaining a chuckle from him. “I love you, Mr. Coleman.”&nbsp; 



“I love you
too, soon-to-be Mrs. Coleman.” 



He watched
her approach his mother and then called her. “Spring?” 



She turned
around. “Yes?” 



“You got
two weeks. I can’t wait any longer.” 



Sue complained
that it wasn’t enough time, Nina rolled her eyes saying that men always wanted
to do things their way and Lucy shook his head, as if it was the most absurd nonsense
she had ever heard. Theo didn’t notice any of this. 



His girl
smiled at him, mouthed ‘I’ll do my best’ and threw him a kiss. Theo smiled
back. He would marry the most fascinating woman on the planet and he was lucky
she loved him right back. Everything was right with world. 



He was not
one of those people he considered normal-contented anymore. Steady job, steady
relationship, steady life. Spring was unconventional, loving and truly amazing.
There wasn’t any routine with a person who surprised you everyday. Contentment
was too tamed a word, too limited a feeling when she was involved. 



His love
for Spring grew each day; broke boundaries every time. And thanks to her, so
did his happiness. 





THE END&nbsp;