Part 4

"Morning, That was a wonderful way to wake up. Thank you."

"Oh I intend to give you that kind of greeting for the rest of your life, "Said Robin affectionately. She brought the small head to the nook of her neck and held her close to her heart.

"Deal," Muttered Rosie with shy grin.

"Do you feel better this morning, Sweetheart?" Asked Robin quietly as she stroked the soft blonde hair.

"Yes, Much…Um, I'm sorry I fell apart like that…"Fingers covered her mouth. She kissed them and pulled back smiling up at Robin. :I did it again, huh?"

Robin chuckled and nodded, "Yes, I want you to forget the words I'm sorry exists. If you ever do need to apologize for anything we will think of a more creative way for you to convey it," Robin said as she kissed each eye then her nose then her mouth with all the love and passion she had in her heart.

When Rosie was released to breathe she replied in a barely audible voice, "Deal."

Robin smiled and hugged her tightly to her, "Good girl. Now lets discuss something more pleasant. I have given us both the day off to recover so what would you like to do?"

"Stay like this all day…"

"Oh yes, Now that my love is something that follows my own hearts prescription for the day. Lets do it," Said Robin as she began to descend down the body with kisses all the way to where Rosie's body was beckoning her.

The sun was warming her skin as she was enjoying lying on her float on the surface of her pool. Robin's eyes were closed and she felt like she could drift to sleep but the rhythmic sounds of Rosie swimming brought the baby blues open again. Rosie was swimming the length of the pool doing very disciplined laps. Robin was enjoying watching the lean body move gracefully through the water. Her mind though was still going through a series of ideas of on how to deal with their problem.

She closed her eyes again and let her mind drift through some possible leads of who her suspects were and how they were able to do this undetected. She had to figure out who was trying to threaten the welfare of her precious one. She couldn't keep and eye on her 24 and 7 though she dearly would love to do just that.

There were only four people in the office that seemed to be possible to Robin's agile mind. As CEO she knew them all well and personally. The least likely was John Barry he was an assistant to the new accounts manger. He had a crush on Robin. She sighed and put some water across her stomach as she thought of the puppy dog looks he gave her everytime she came in to speak with his boss. He could be jealous of the obvious love between her and Rosie, but would this seemingly gentle man hurt sweet Rosie out of jealously? She shook her head and went to the next likely suspect.

Judy Curtis was an assistant to one of her vice presidents. She was very ambitious and had been one of the meaner people to Rosie during her time in the company even before Robin came home from Asia. She had wanted to be Robin's assistant for many years and she looked daggers at Rosie when Robin made the announcement at the staff meeting. But would she risk it all to do something criminal? Could she go that far? Another sigh was heard as she curled on her side and tried to relax as her mind tried to work out this bizarre puzzle.

Suddenly the pleasant feeling of a warm hand caressing her cheek interrupted these unpleasant musings. She opened up her eyes to meet smiling green orbs, "Are you going to sleep the afternoon away, Ma'am?" Asked Rosie with a big playful grin on her face.

Delighted by the tone Robin didn't open her eyes as she replied, "Yep. What on earth are you planning to do about it?" She asked in the same playful tone pretty sure she knew what Rosie had in mind.

"This," Said Rosie as she pulled down the end of the float toward her bringing Robin into the water with a splash. Robin was pretty sure what Rosie was up to and had braced herself and angled her fall to land right on top of the surprised blonde. She embraced her and kissed her deeply under water allowing her hands to explore and encouraging Rosie do the same.

When they both surfaced Rosie asked a little dazed, "Who surprised who?"

"Oh I wasn't surprised at all, but I did enjoy it thoroughly, "Said Robin as she carried the smaller woman out of the pool to a towel that they were sharing on the sundeck. Robin sat down cradling the smaller woman in her lap and asked, "Have you had some fun today, love?"

"Oh yes, more then I thought I could. I am still thinking about …things though…"

"I know, Sweetheart. So am I. It's not suppose to knock it out of her minds it was just suppose to distract us a little so we can handle it in a calmer manner."

"Well you are quite a distraction."

"Mmm, So are you, "Said the older woman as nuzzled the wet neck kissing her at the jugular making her squeak delightfully.

Suddenly Robin was aware of another presence on the deck she protectively pulled Rosie behind her as she turned, When she saw it was Louise her faithful housekeeper she sighed in relief. I am far too much on edge if I can't distinguish friends from potential threats, Thought Robin kicking herself mentally as she smiled up at her long time friend and employee. "Yes Weezie?"

Louise smiled at Robin, she was very happy she had finally found someone. She had so been alone for far too long as far as she was concerned, "Ma'am there is a couple of policeman here, They…"

"Its ok, I was expecting them sooner or later. Put them in the living room."

"Ok, "Said Louise but it sounded like she questioned Robin's decision to her sharp ears. She shook her head as she heard a nervous Rosie say, "Robin?"

"It'll be ok, Sweetheart. They just need to talk to us some more about yesterday. And I need them to do a little research for me too So this will be mutually beneficial. Come on. Lets go get presentable, " Said Robin as she pulled the smaller woman up and into her arms for heartfelt embrace. Then she led her up the back stairs so they could change for they're interviews.

Robin was leaning back in her chair in her office up stairs. She was carefully going over the personnel files of her suspects. She had already gone over the first two that she thought of at the pool. Now she was concentrating on the two most likely suspects.

The meeting with the police went well they made Rosie feel better and they showed them

both how committed they were to helping them find this person. Robin smiled to herself as she thought, It also helps to be a lifelong friend of the person in charge of the investigation. She chuckled at how he kept trying to look so professional, if Rosie wasn't so nervous Robin would have been very tempted to push some of the old boys buttons.

Now she was alone in her office going over her most likely suspects. She was also going to have her private detective do some digging on these people for her. She picked up the file of the one of the most likely culprits. Ice entered her blue eyes just looking at the man's name. This man had been a disciplinary problem since he first started with her company. If he wasn't so good at design on the computer she would have kicked his sorry ass off her staff long ago. Peter Salazar was a computer hacker and a genius. He was also the most arrogant, self-centered, selfish son of bitch it was her displeasure to ever come across. He had gotten into more fights during his two years with the firm both verbal and physical then all her other employees combined since she started the firm.

He had a lot of grudges against Robin. The biggest one is that he was on probation for punching out her Vice President of Sales. Another was that he had designed three different accounting programs that Robin was listed as owner because she had put up all the money and the facilities to make if possible for him. He was pissed because as the owner of the patents she was making a fortune on his baby. He had her on the carpet in her office threatening every sort of revenge. She had simply reminded him of his contract to her and that he wouldn't stand a chance in court.

Would he be sick enough to hurt Rosie to get to me? She closed her eyes and tried to think clearly, Could he be that crazy? God, I have got to figure this out! If this person tries another attempt on my Rosie I will lose it. She thought as she breathed deeply to calm her frail nerves. She opened her eyes and reached for a bright red sticker and put it on the file and then placed it with the other two on the side table of her desk.

Then she pulled out her last file, Candice Planes. This woman wanted to be where Rosie was so badly she could taste it. She had tried to get Robin's attention by any means available to her. She had made more passes at her then Robin could count. Robin always politely turned each pass down or ignored them completely depending on her mood. She was the vice president in charge of accounts and she was excellent at her job. She was also the lead bitch against her Rosie at the staff meeting she had watched and she was also the one who sent Rosie to Starbucks in tears the day they met.

Robin sighed, In a weird way Candice led me to my Rosie. If wasn't for her cruelty I would never have seen how brave as well as how smart and beautiful she was. She closed her eyes again and leaned back in her chair. I guess I should be grateful. It doesn't alter the fact that to my mind her jealously and cruelty makes her the most likely suspect.

She shook her head and put a red sticker on the file and added it to the others. She then got up and placed all four into her brief case for a meeting she was going to have tomorrow with her private detective. She also had the boys on the force looking into these people on the criminal end but she doubted they would find anything. She was always careful with criminal checks before she hired anyone. There was just too many dollars involved in her business not to be. She stretched and looked at the clock, She thought, Its time to find my little one she's been alone far too long this afternoon.

Rosie was on the patio by the pool she had Louise's little cocker spaniel puppy in her lap and she was lavishing it with affection. She was petting and kissing him while she was having an animated one-sided conversation with him.

"Oh God, Mario. What am I going to do? I've caused so much trouble for Robin. I didn't do anything and yet I am the cause. I love her so, I know you do too. I mean how can you not love her? She's wonderful. How could anyone not love her?"

"Easily," said an amused voice from behind Rosie, "So is little Mario keeping you company, Sweetheart?" Rosie's face was bit red at getting caught by Robin. It only added to her charm as far as Robin was concerned, she tilted her head with an indulgent smile on her face as she waited for a reply. Rosie looked up at Robin though her long eyelashes and said quietly, " Well he is a very good listener?"

"And I'm not?"

"Of course you are….I just didn't want to bother you….You're busy and I…."

Robin came over to sit beside her on the bench and said, "Ok Mario, Down. Scoot.

Go get your own girl,"She said to the obedient puppy as he went in search of his master and some treats. Robin scooped Rosie up in her arms and walked to big comfortable lounge close by. She sat down and cradled her love in her arms as close to her as she could. She cuddled with her and kissed her cheek.

"What am I going to do with you? How can I convince you that you are the light of my life? You are my soul mate. You are never ever trouble to me because you are my heart and I love you."

Rosie rubbed her cheek against Robin's" I do know that …I …just….well…."

"Well just remember that you can never disturb me. I want to know your problems. I want to know when your hurting or scared. I know most people in relationships aren't like that but I am. I love you." She kissed Rosie passionately. When she pulled back she kissed her nose and then licked it playfully, "See I can show you the same kind of affection that mutt can, can't I?"

Rosie laughed and hugged the taller woman, "Yes."

"Good, now do we have a deal?" She asked brushing her fingers through the beloved golden mane.

Rosie nodded and kissed her cheek, "Deal."

"Um…How about we go upstairs I want to continue this discussion in private, What do you think?" Robin asked as she nibbled a delicate ear and then kissed down to the neck where she began to suck gently at very vulnerable pulse point.

Rosie's head was thrown back and her eyes were closed and she was barely able to squeak out, "Please."

Robin scooped up her love and practically ran up the back stairs to their room. She wanted this to be one of their longer "conferences."

To Be Continued...