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Thanks to everyone who R&R, your sweet words mean a lot, so keep them coming please. =D Thanks.
Well, here's chapter 2, enjoy.
Steph.
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4:30 that afternoon.
"Ok Mac, it's 4:30, time to hit the stores!" Stella exclaimed bounding into Mac's office, pulling him out of his chair. "But Stell, do we really have to?" Mac asked. "Yes, you promised, and remember you love me, therefore you do whatever I want to keep me happy..." She giggled sticking her tongue out at him. "Yes dear, I love you, but I hate shopping... Do I really have to come? Can't you take Lindsay? She'd be a much better shopping partner than me..." "No, I need someone to carry my bags, plus we need to co-ordinate what we're going to wear..." "Fine!" Mac gave in, "But you had better make it up to me somehow." "Oh I can think of a few ways..." "Oh, I like the sound of that..." "Good, but later, first off we hit the stores... Now come on!" She said grabbing his hand and dragging him towards the elevator.
"Why can't I find a spectacular dress any where?" Stella rambled, "I was thinking of something flowing and red, maybe backless and floor length..." "Well Hun, you know my opinion is that you'd look good in anything... I've loved all of the ones you've tried on already. Hmm, if you want my opinion. I think green would look good on you too. How about this one?" He asked picking up a beautiful emerald green, halter necked, backless ball gown. "Wow, that really is beautiful, I never knew you'd be such a great shopping partner." She replied smiling at him. "Thanks for putting up with me. I know you hate shopping, and I've dragged you into so many stores... I really am sorry." "That's ok dear, I know what this means to you, you just want to find the perfect dress." He replied, just as she spotted another dress she liked. "Oh I also love this red one, it's exactly what I'd pictured, the beaded bodice is beautiful... What do you think?" "Well Hun, like I said, you'd look beautiful in anything, but that is a nice dress. Do you wanna try it on too?" "Yeah... I love both of these, I'm going to try them on, but I think these will be the final 2, I promise." "Ok dear, whatever you think. Go try them on, don't forget to come and wow me." Mac replied, giving her one of his special smiles which he reserved for her. "Thanks again for putting up with this." She replied, kissing him on the cheek before going to try on the dresses.
Firstly she came out wearing the green one, she looked stunning, green was definitely her colour. Mac's jaw dropped when he saw her. "I take it you like?" She giggled. "You look... Wow... Gorgeous..." "Wow, the great Mac Taylor has been rendered speechless, it must look good." She giggled. "Oh trust me, if does!" "I really like it too. You have great taste. Ok, I'm just going to try on the other one..." She replied disappearing back into the changing rooms, leaving Mac alone with his thought. "If she buys that dress, I will never be able to keep my hand off her. No other man will be coming within a six foot radius of her..." Mac thought to himself. Just then Stella came back, wearing the red dress. "Wow, once again you look gorgeous Hun, red suits you too. What do you think?" "Well, I like it, but like you, I prefer the green one... Ok, yeah, the green one is the one. You'll be happy to know the decision has been made..." "Finally, I thought we'd never get out here." Mac laughed. "Hmmm... Maybe I'll try on that purple gown... It looked good too..." She teased. "No Hun, I think the green one is perfect... Plus, it's almost closing time, I don't think we'd have time." Mac argued getting worried that she wanted to try on something else. "Don't worry dear, I was just teasing, I'm definitely going to get the green one, it looks gorgeous, and after all, it left you speechless, so there must be something right with it." She laughed. "Well like I said, you always look beautiful, but there was something special about that dress. Now go and get changed, give me the dress, I'll go and pay." "No way Mac, it's much too expensive!" "I insist! After all, it was me who invited you, and who found the dress, plus, I want to buy it for you. I saw how happy it made you." "No, Mac, I can't accept it." "Stella, like I said, I insist... Besides, you know how stubborn I can be, I'm not going to give in on this one, so there's no point in arguing..." "Fine..." She replied, handing the dress over. "Have I told you how much I love you Mac?" "Well, it'll never get old, so one more won't hurt..." "Mac Taylor, I love you, thank you so much, you're the best boyfriend ever!!" She replied, throwing her arms around him, and kissing him passionately. When the need for air had arisen, they parted. "Well that was nice, and for the record, I love you too Stella. Well dear, you can go and get changed, while I go pay for this." "Thanks again Mac, you really are the best." She replied, before kissing him on the cheek and returning to the changing rooms.
"How does dinner at my place sound?" Mac asked. "That sounds great, but don't you think it's a little late?" "Well, it's only 9, but I mean you could stay if you wanted... Only if you want of course, I don't want things moving too quickly for you... After all, we've only been dating for a few hours..." "I know Mac, but I've known you for years, I know you'd never push me into anything, you're the perfect gentleman. I'd love to stay, if that's ok for with you of course." Mac's face lit up at this. "Of course it's ok. We'll have dinner, then we can chat, or watch a movie, or just go to bed, whatever you want, you can dictate the pace of this Stella." "Thank you, I trust you with my life, more than anyone else in the world. I know you'd never made me do anything I didn't want to. But first off, dinner, what are we having?" She asked as they arrived at his apartment. "I was thinking Spaghetti Bolognese, how's that sound?" "Delicious, one of my favourites, can I do anything to help?" "No, I've got it all under control." He replied, handing her a glass of wine, "Go watch some tv, I'll call you when I'm done."
"Stella, it's ready." Mac called from the dining room. "Wow, this looks delicious, and you've set the table with candles. You are so sweet." "Well, I wanted to make our first date special." He replied. "You're spoiling me Mac, first the dress, now this." "You're worth it. Come on, try the food." She took a bite, "Wow Mac, this is gorgeous, the best I've ever tasted, I never knew you were such a great cook." "One of my hidden talents, which very few people know about." He laughed. "Well you do know, I'm never cooking again, right?" She teased. "Well I'd be happy to cook for you my dear." Before long they had lost track on time, and were deep in conversation. Just then Stella looked at her watch. "Gosh Mac, it's almost midnight, I think it's time we were heading to bed, seeing as we both have work at 7:30 in the morning." "Sounds good to me." "Oh man..." "What the matter?" "I have nothing to wear in bed..." "Don't worry my dear, you can wear one of my t-shirts. You know where they are, right?" "Yeah... Thanks so much Mac, you're wonderful." She replied kissing him on the cheek. "That's ok, you can go get one, I'll clear all the dishes away, and I'll meet you in bed." "Ok, don't be too long dear." "I won't." He replied kissing her. Before they knew it, they were both in bed. "Goodnight Mac, thank you for a great first date, thank you for dinner, and even more for the beautiful dress." "Oh it's nothing dear, I'm glad you enjoyed your day." "I really did, thanks for putting up with me shopping too." She laughed. "It's ok, just as long as I don't have to do again anytime soon." He laughed. She slapped him softly on the arm, laughing too. "Goodnight Mac, I love you." "Love you too Stella, now get some sleep, we have an early start in the morning." He replied kissing her softly, after which she snuggled up to him, and he held her close. For the first time in a long time, both fell asleep quickly and slept soundly.
