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Chapter Ten: Anticipation

After a long day of working out, practicing her in-ring skills, and taping Impact, Adrienne went back to the condo with the boys. She decided to get a quick nap in before her date that night with Chris but was unable to due to the boys' raucous and deafening voices filling the room as they were playing video games.

Needing time to unwind and relax, she decided to go and get pampered at a local spa. By the time she got back to the house, it was after six. To her surprise, the boys were gone, thus giving her time alone to get ready for her date with Chris.

She started by taking a shower, then got dressed afterward in a red satin tank top and black dress pants. Once she was dressed, she focused on her hair. She decided on something different and ended up straightening her hair instead of keeping it curly.

By the time she finished her makeup and sprayed on some perfume, the boys arrived. Just as she was beginning to put on her black stilettos, there was a knock on her door.

"Adrienne? Are you getting ready?"

"Yeah, Chris. I'm already done."

"Oh. Well, I still need to get ready. I hope you don't mind if you have to wait a while."

"No problem," Adrienne answered back. "I'll just go downstairs and keep Alex company until you are ready."

"Okay."

Adrienne got up and peeked out the door, watching until Chris walked into his room. Once his door was closed, she grabbed her purse and made her way downstairs to the living room. Alex was on the couch, watching TV.

"Well, how do I look?"

Alex turned his body toward Adrienne. She watched his jaw drop at the sight before him.

"I'll take that as a compliment."

"Damn!" Alex was taken back by her good looks. "You look hot! You know, if you weren't dating Chris, I'd try to make you mine."

"I'm sure you would," Adrienne chuckled. "But seriously. You don't think it's too much for a first date?"

"What are you talking about?" Alex shook his head in astonishment. "You look amazing! You look sexier with your hair straightened like that. It's going to be hard for Chris to keep his hands off you."

Adrienne rolled her eyes at Alex's remark and sat down next to him.

"So, what's on tap for you two tonight?"

"Something fun," Adrienne answered. "I don't like romantic first dates. I'm more about adventure and excitement."

"Well, from what Chris told me earlier, you two should have tons of fun tonight."

"Did he tell you where he was taking me?"

Alex nodded.

"You'll like it. Trust me. If you want fun and adventure, then this place is just for you."

Several minutes later, Chris emerged from upstairs, wearing a black graphic tee and blue jeans. And just like Alex, his jaw dropped at the sight of Adrienne.

"Wow," Chris was left breathless by her beauty. "You look stunning."

Adrienne chuckled before looking over Chris and biting her lower lip. She felt out of place with her fancy clothes on. Especially considering the fact that Chris was dressed as he usually was.

"I feel like I need to go and change. Something tells me that I'm a bit overdressed for where we are going tonight."

"You're not changing a thing," Chris pulled her in for a kiss on the cheek. "Besides, I want people's heads to turn and be jealous by the beautiful girl I've got on my arm."

Adrienne found herself smiling brightly at his sentiment. Chris really knew how to melt a woman's heart. There was no doubt about it: This was going to be the start of a beautiful relationship.

Chris held out his arm and watched as Adrienne took it.

"Well, shall we?"

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During the entire car ride, Adrienne tried to get Chris to leak some sort of hint as to where they were going. But Chris's lips were sealed shut until they finally arrived at their destination. Adrienne's eyes opened with awe at the sight before her. Rides, concession stands, and game booths were stationed all over the area. She turned her head toward Chris and beamed excitedly.

"Oh my God! Are you serious?!"

"Yeah," Chris smiled back. "Well, you said you wanted to have a fun date. And when I heard that the fair was in town, I decided that it would be the perfect first date for us."

"I love the fair!" Adrienne exclaimed as Chris turned off the engine. He got out and walked over to the passenger side to assist Adrienne. "The fair was the one thing I always looked forward to every year as a child. I always had the most fun at the fair."

"So I presume that I made the right decision?"

"You made the best decision possible," Adrienne looked deep into his eyes and smiled sweetly. Chris smiled back before taking her hand in his and leading her away.