Perfect Date

Oliver walked to her door trying to slow his breathing and his racing heart. He had thought of her and of their upcoming date all day. Oliver was in love with this amazing woman. Shane took his breath away every time she looked at him with those blue eyes and smiled at him. He wanted to see that smile every day for the rest of his life. He knew he was ready, but the timing had not been right and you must trust the timing. He had feared opening his heart to her; giving it to her, after what he had been through. Oliver finally felt that today was the day. It seemed like just yesterday that they had met at that coffee cart. Oliver, still married was waiting for his wife to come home. Once she had they had decided to get a divorce. He had gone out and brought Shane a porch swing. Shane McInerney had showed him how to love.

With yellow roses in hand he climbed her steps two at a time. He rang the doorbell.

Shane has been awaiting his arrival all day she didn't think 7 was ever going to arrive. After changing her outfit 4 times, she had chosen a royal blue dress to wear, she wanted to look her best. Shane just had a feeling that tonight was going to be special. After what seamed forever the doorbell rang. She hurried to the door, pausing to check her hair in the mirror. Pulling her door open there he was as handsome as ever in his black suit, crisp white dress shirt and royal blue tie with matching pocket square. Oliver O'Toole made her knees go weak and the sight of him took her breath away her heart skipped at beat.

Shane McInerney was a vision, he hadn't thought she could be any more beautiful, but here she was standing before him taking his very breath away. Making it hard for him to not drop and ask her right then and there. He had to wait, hold it together Oliver he told himself. He wanted this night to be perfect.

"Hello Beautiful" Oliver said with a smile.

"Hello Oliver" Shane replied with a smile. "Thank you, you look very handsome."

"These are for you my dear Shane." Smiling he handed her the roses.

"Oh, they are beautiful Oliver, I love them. Come in while I put them in water, make yourself at home. She said has she headed into the kitchen, returning a few minutes later. "All ready, shall we go?"

Catching her slightly off guard he pulled her into his arms holding her tightly to him and kissed her. Sweeping them both up and into their own world where nothing else existed. The movement was so smooth and fast she hadn't seen it coming. Her head was spinning and her heart was so full of love for him, she didn't want to it end. They pull apart, still in an embrace.

"I love you Shane" Oliver said with eyes wet.

"I love you too Oliver" Shane replied with tears threatening to spill from her eyes.

Offering his arm, they headed to the car. He opened the car door slightly then the pause, pulling a red scarf from his pocket.

"Ms. McInerney, would you indulge me for awhile, I have a surprise."

Shane looked at him thought for a moment smiled and said.

"I will Mr. O'Toole."

He placed the scarf over her eyes helped her into the car and helped her with her seatbelt. Shutting the door, he walked around the car, opened the door got in and buckled up started the car and headed to the DLO.