Good Night Hubby...

She was just finished with her shower and when she stepped out from the majestic bathroom, an enticing peony mixed with berries fragrance wafted to her nose that sent a tranquility to her soul. She was totally entranced with scent that she was almost didn't feel the exquisite floor of marbles underneath her feet. She danced towards the king-sized bed and threw herself on top of it with her arms opened wide.

"Ahh… serenity… tranquility… peaceful…and romantic…" she mumbled softly. She closed her eyes with a charming smile spread beautifully on her face. Her hands seemed to know what to grab when she took the bolster and hugged it. Eyes still closed as she cherished the smell and the image that popped into her thought at the moment.

She didn't bother about her bathrobe had drawn up, exposing her fair skin when she threw herself on top of the soft yet springy bed as she inhaled the scent deep into her heart and her soul. If she could have this feeling forever, she was more than willing to pay for it. Even if it means her life. Her heart.

"Jude…" this name glide sweetly on her lips that she suddenly felt so bashful and bit her lower lip. Just thinking about him, his masculine charms that got her heart hook for good, she really didn't know what should she do. She sighed in exasperation when the yearning and desires burnt her from within.

She was about to untie her bathrobe when suddenly her lips were sealed by a fiery kiss. Her eyes flung opened. She relaxed her senses when the familiar black orbs gazed into hers. Her cheeks turned three-parts crimson, but she didn't give it a damn. It felt good to be kissed and cherished.

She instinctively wrapped him in her arms and kissed him back. Jude had one of his hands at the back of her nape while another trailing down her curves that sent shivers of excitement down her spine.

She was about to help him with the shirt when suddenly the door banged to the wall.

"Uncle! I al… Uh…" The excited Jeremy was momentarily dumbstruck at the scene in front of him before he swiftly shut the door behind him with a loud bang and cursed himself for being so stupid. I should knock first, damn it! Uncle must be pissed off now that I disturb his sweet time with lady boss. Ah!!!

Back in the room, on the bed.

Rose sighed in exasperation as she grumpily shoved him to the side before she rolled to the other side and casually took off the bathrobe in front of him, wearing only her black lace bra and a sexy black-laced panty. She grabbed her satin night gown from the hanger and slid it to her body, covering everything from his naked eyes. While Jude could only gulp, looking at the her naked curves.

She turned to Jude with her arms crossed. It was obvious that she was not satisfied. She was fumed in mad, for God's sake. With her glaring eyes on him, he couldn't stop himself from chuckling. He stood. Slowly walked to her before he pulled her into his arms. He inhaled her scent. Feeling deeply emotional when he recalled the way she was once she stepped out the bathroom earlier.

She was so carefree. Seemingly enjoying her own sweet time. She might not realize that he was there, watching everything from the door. It was until he heard she called his name. Sweet and beautifully glided from her rosy lips with her eyes closed. He could discern it that she called his name wholeheartedly, it was a sincere feeling from deep within her heart. And he… going to make sure to protect her heart well.

"Let go of me," she struggled to free herself from his arms. Her chest heaved with uneven breathing.

"Honey, I won't let you go," he answered her coyly. Rose sighed.

"You are my woman, my only sunshine," he added. He took a step backwards, stared right into her eyes.

"Oh… okay…" her response was just that two words from her lips. She bashfully bit her lips and avoid the direct eye contact with him. No she couldn't bring herself to stare right his eyes. Not now, not today. She admit that she was afraid of being losing her heart… Jude was too good too be true. And she was afraid of that. And she yet to be able to remember every tiny bits of memories that she had with Jude. Was it really pleasant like what everyone around her claimed to be? She didn't know. And she needed time to find the truth. And she had something to do too… She needed to find John and Greg's murderers.

"Hey… are you okay honey?" Jude snapped her back to reality.

"Uhh… I'm okay. I just need some space at the moment," she quickly escaped from his arms and went out of the bedroom. She was almost bumped into Tony who was on his way to the study room next to master bedroom.

"Sorry…" she ran off in a flash of light towards kitchen leaving Tony bewildered. Jude stepped out of the bedroom and caught sight of her went to the kitchen. Some space? I will give you that honey, no worries… he sighed.

"Have you done all the things that needed to do?" Tony bowed his head slightly before reporting to him.

"Yes Captain. Everything is in check," he replied. Jude nodded his head and went into the study room with Tony trailed behind him.

In the garden.

Right after she escaped to the kitchen, Rose took a bottle of beer and walked to the hammock that she saw that evening. It was only then she realize her sprained ankle swollen even worst than earlier. Crap… It must because I ran just now. Damn! She cursed inwardly.

With the breezy evening wind and the starry skies above her, Rose leisurely lied in the hammock, her legs crossed with the beer in her hand. She slowly sipped her beer and watched the navy blueish skies.

I'll try my best to seek justice for both of you, Gregory and John. She whispered softly in the breeze as she made her vowed. Her face turned solemn and tears slowly made way down her cheeks. She closed her eyes and prayed for their soul to rest in peace and to guide and guard her while she uncover the mysteries.

A while later…

She slept soundly in the hammock when Jude approached her with a thick blanket in his hands. He sighed. He took the half-filled beer bottle from her hand and shook his head in helplessness.

"Oh dear… You wear a thin night gown without bother to put on sleeping robe and sleep soundly here?" He commented with desperation yet the lips betrayed his real intention when it smirked lovingly at the sleeping Rose. She was indeed too carefree. He trailed his fingers along her cheeks to her slightly parted rosy lips that beckoned him to kiss her.

He kissed her lightly before wrapped her with the blanket he brought along. He even settled himself next to her body. Sensing the super warmth from her side, Rose instinctively snuggled closer and hugged his body.

"Hmm… Jude… Good night hubby…" she mumbled softly in her dreams and a contented smile spread on her face.

In the meanwhile, Jude was stunned. Did she just call him 'hubby'? He blinked his eyes numerous times before he turned to the lady in his arms. Only God knows the feeling deep inside of him when she called him 'hubby'! It was fantastic! He was in the cloud nine! He tightened his arms around her to give her more of his warmth and together they drove to slumber land in his garden.