Chapter 4

The Surprise Anniversary

Cody clicked the order button online. He had wanted to surprise Bailey for their anniversary. They always did something romantic, but nothing like what Cody had in mind. For the past few years he had saved up every bit of his money to surprise her. He knew she was going to be excited, she deserved it.

Bailey was a hard working woman, with three children, who she managed to care for every single day. She needed to relax to get away from the stress. Most of all she needed the alone time with Cody; they never had time together.

The next day the tickets had arrived. Cody raced to get the mail shredding open the envelope. Bailey was cooking as usual and the kids were busy with their homework. Cody held the tickets behind his back waltzing into the kitchen. He stood watching his lovely wife prepare their dinner.

Even after 24 years he thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world. She was indeed special in every way. Cody couldn't have been more excited to surprise her with these lovely pieces of paper he was holding.

"Hey sweetheart, do you have a moment?" Cody asked cheerfully. Bailey nodded putting up the spices into the cabinet over the sink.

"Yes, what is it lovely?" Bailey strolled over lying the dishtowel over the back of the chair. Cody smiled at her beaming. This surprise was indeed spontaneous; Bailey would never see something like this coming.

"So, can you believe our anniversary is next week? It has been the most amazing years of my life. Especially while spending them with someone as sweet as you." Cody kissed her sweet lips. He could taste her cherry lip gloss.

"Yes, I know hon. I am so excited; hopefully we will be able to have some fun." She winked jokingly. Lord knows she wasn't playing around though.

"Well I guarantee you we will have lots of fun, for an entire week." He pulled the tickets from behind his back revealing them to Bailey. She hugged Cody as her eyes widened with joy.

"Oh sweetie, thank you so much. This was just sweet of you to do. I can't believe that we're going to Paris, for an entire week, but with better intensions this time around."Cody nodded in agreement.

"Of course." He kissed her staring into those wonderful eyes. His mission had succeeded!