Ch9: Walk of shame? Oh hells, no! I'll take another first kiss.
The sunlight drifted through the curtains, and annoyingly, right in her eyes. Mindy stirred and woke up in bed, alone. She didn't hear a shower running. She saw a note on the nightstand.
"Damn, Danny, you'd better not back out on me," she said aloud as she reached for the note.
Hey, Min-
Went for a walk and to get you some clothes to wear.
Love,
Danny
It was weird seeing the word, "love" in Danny's handwriting, and she would treasure it always. She smiled and put the note in her purse. The thought of Mindy doing the walk of shame wearing either a sari or pajamas was not even a consideration for Danny, so he took charge. She hadn't thought about it until just now…..oh hells, no! She was getting too old for the walk of shame, especially since they never got past first base….thank you, Danny, for thinking of me.
He went to Saks and asked one the sales ladies for some help. He described Mindy's personality-colorful, warm, charming, and one-of-a-kind, and they helped him navigate through the sea of clothes until he found what he thought suited her. They even wrapped up everything as gifts so she could have the joy of unwrapping them. He also stopped by La Perla and bought her a beautiful bra and panties. He didn't need any help picking out what he wanted to see on her. He couldn't help but smile when he thought about her wearing lingerie, only to have him take it off again. Alright, cool it, Castellano, he thought. Focus. He headed back to the hotel, bags in tow.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the hotel door, Mindy was about to get out of bed when the door opened and Danny walked in, carrying several bags. Mindy looked over from the bed and gave him a bright smile. Danny looked at her and thought she just lit up the room with that smile. He walked over to her sitting on the bed, now just a little unsure if she was going to like what he bought for her.
"Good morning, Min. You looked so peaceful sleeping, so I thought I'd let you sleep in a little," he said as he bent down to give her a kiss.
"Morning, Danny. You shouldn't have, but it's so thoughtful of you," Mindy said as he sat down next to her and she rubbed his back.
"I hope you like it. I tried to picture your closet. I still can't believe you have a whole room that's a closet."
Danny handed Mindy the presents, one by one, and he found joy in seeing her rip open the package in anticipation and how her expressive brown eyes sparkled with delight. He was so in love with her from afar for so long. He wanted to be the guy Mindy showed off in front of everyone, he wanted her to light up just for him, he wanted to hear her scream his name in a moment of orgasmic ecstasy. He wanted to give her the world, and he would do anything, to make her happy.
"Oh…my…God….Castellano, you did well, my friend. Thank you, this was so generous and thoughtful of you! Also, I seriously underestimated your fashion sense. Maybe you don't need a lookbook after all," she teased him.
"I have no idea what that is, but I pay attention to details, Mindy," he paused, "when it matters to me. Why don't you get ready and we'll go out to lunch?" He didn't know what a lookbook was exactly, but he might google it later.
Mindy showered and got dressed: La Perla bra and panties, check. I know what we'll be doing after lunch, she thought with a sly grin.
She put on the the outfit, it was sooo her:
-An Akris tailored stretch cotton azul sleeveless print dress with a vibrant floral pink photo print around the band collar, nipped waist with black leather belt and pleated skirt with black color block band at the hem.
-Alexander Wang black sling backs with asymmetrical detail.
-Rebecca Minkoff studded quilted leather shoulder bag.
Mindy looked at herself in the mirror after putting on her make up. Damn, she looked good, if she said so herself! She walked out of the bathroom and strutted her stuff for Danny. He leaned back on the bed, arms behind his head, legs crossed at the ankles and smiled. She twirled, and he whistled at her. Mindy loved it.
Danny walked over to Mindy, cupped her face in his hands, and gave her a passionate kiss that left her weak in the knees. He caught her before she buckled and guided her towards the bed. There would always be time for grand gestures of love later, but they were enjoying the romance of another first kiss. They didn't make it out the door for lunch the first time, or the second time, but they eventually made it out to dinner.
