Chapter 11: Spending time with Mrs Meade and a new fashion week

The next days, they had taken the habit of some things. If she was finishing earlier, she went to Mode to bring him home. He did the same when he was in the same position. They were both very serious in their work but also didn't want to sacrifice their strong relationship on the altar of work.

One month after Betty taking her new job a day in May, Claire told Daniel that she wanted to take Betty, Justin, and Hilda out an entire day one Saturday. Betty agreed. They began with shopping then with an afternoon at the spa. Claire made Betty buy several dresses and suggested they look at lingerie which made Betty blush especially when Hilda agreed saying that she could be proud of her boobs and ass and that the Suarez women had what it takes to bring a man to his knees.

But Betty loved to tease Daniel so sent him a few text messages with pictures attached to it.

"Mrs Meade made me buy an outfit that I am sure you will love." And she sent a close up picture of a bit of her bra.

Two seconds later, she sent another picture of a bit of her panties.

Daniel being who he was found it hard to restrain himself to go search for her, throw her on his shoulder, bring her back to his apartment, and make love to her all day long. He whined by text when he found himself without another picture for five minutes. Betty replied by gifting him with a front view of one of her bras. Daniel groaned. His imagination went in overdrive trying to imagine what would be the result of her shopping spree. He waited with impatience for her to return to him. He knew that his mother has decided to have dinner with Betty, her sister and her nephew. Then Hilda and Justin will join Bobby and Austin to a Broadway show. Daniel has arranged for them to have excellent seats and to meet the cast members afterwards.

Finally, Betty and Claire came back. As soon as he heard them come in, he ran to Betty, lifted her in his arms and kissed her passionately. Claire cleared her throat to break off their kiss while observing them with a wide smile.

"Claire, I had a great day with you. Thank you."

"You're welcome, dear. I also loved this day. We should do this again."

"Absolutely. I would love that."

"I will leave you two. Have a nice night."

"Thank you Claire."

When Claire left, Daniel looked at Betty.

"Now you are going to pay, Miss Suarez. To tease me so much demands retribution."

"You'll have to catch me first, mister!"

And Betty ran all over the apartment pursued by Daniel. Finally he caught her and kissed her ravenously. His hands ran under her shirt until he stopped.

"No bra?"

"I thought you deserved a reward after spending the entire day without me."

"You know me so well."

There was no more talking for the rest of the night.

Betty was the first that awoke the next morning. She turned to observe tenderly the man sleeping with his arms around her. His hair was messy and a peaceful smile was on his face. He was holding her very tightly against him almost as if he was afraid to lose her even in his sleep. He yawned and his blue eyes met her brown ones.

"Morning." He said his voice still a bit heavy with sleep.

"Morning."

"Did you sleep well?"

"Always with you."

They kissed and made love another time. After that, they took a shower together which led to another lovemaking session in it. After that, Betty prepared breakfast and resisted playfully when he pulled her on his knees. She spent the entire breakfast sitting on his lap while he was dropping small kisses all over her face and neck which made her moan.

They were expected for lunch at Claire's house. She also invited all the Suarez family as well as Elena who was visiting and of course Austin. Tyler, Amanda and Marc will be joining them. It was a wonderful time for all with lots of laughter and happiness. Daniel could see that his mother was delighted to have so many people enjoying her company. She has arranged for Betty to seat at her immediate right so she could chat with her. In fact, Betty quite forgot him since she was so absorbed in her conversation with his mother. He could see how much Claire loved Betty and that feeling was returned.

While Betty was talking to her family, Claire asked him to follow him to the kitchen to get the dessert. He guessed she had something to say to him.

"What would you like to say, mom?"

"When are you going to propose to her?"

"What?"

"Daniel, I adore this girl. Do you love her?"

"Of course I do!"

"So what are you waiting for?"

"I have thought about it. We have not talked about it. But it will come, mom. Be patient."

"All right but don't take too much time."

The months passed peacefully. Daniel and Betty had a few quarrels but soon made up. In August, Daniel asked Betty to move in with him. She agreed happily. Daniel put Molly's apartment on the market and they moved into a bigger apartment in Manhattan. Since Betty's magazine was doing very well, she was able to hire more staff and get a higher salary.

In September was fashion week and Betty was going as Daniel's girlfriend. Daniel has also arranged for Ignacio, Elena, Bobby, Hilda, Elena, Austin and Justin to attend. Betty wore a flattering purple dress with a small train. She has for that night left her glasses at home and wore contacts instead. Her hair was worn low. She knew he preferred when she left her hair flowing all over her shoulders. She also felt without knowing exactly why that this night will be special.

Daniel was nervous: He has arranged something special after the last show of the week. Daniel excused himself at the middle of the show and said he will be back. Betty wondered at his behaviour. When the last model stepped out as well as the tenth designer, Betty heard:

"Would Miss Betty Suarez please come on the runway?"

Betty glanced at Hilda and Justin who were as much as surprised as she was. Betty stepped on the runway and stood on the middle of the stage felling very embarrassed when she felt so much eyes upon her.

"Betty." She heard Daniel's voice and she whirled around.

Daniel was coming towards her with a really nervous expression and holding a bouquet of her favourite flowers.

"Daniel… What?"

"Please… Please… let me speak." She nodded.

"Betty, you are wonderful. You make me so happy. When I am with you, I feel complete. You love me, you understand me, you support me. It is all thanks to you that I changed into the man I am today, someone I am proud to be. I want to make sure that I make you as happy and fulfilled as you've done for me. I love you Betty and…" He got down on one knee and presented with a small velvet box while Betty gasped and her hands gripped her bouquet. "Will you marry me?"

"YES!" she shouted. "Yes! I will! Yes!" And tears of joy began to run over her cheeks. Daniel smiled widely and sprang up taking her in his arms and kissing her tears away before settling at her mouth. They barely heard the thunderous applause. They were in their private world. Daniel regretfully ended the kiss because of the lack of air. He put the ring on her finger.

Betty looked at the ring and smiled: "It is perfect. Exactly what I wanted."

They walked down the runway together.

"Let me pass. I need to get to my daughter." Ignacio's voice was heard. He was followed by the entire Suarez family and Claire with a smile fit to burst. Marc and Amanda were approaching also.

"Mija, I am so happy for you." Said Ignacio as he hugged his daughter.

"Thank you Papi." As she hugged back. "Did you know?"

"Yes, Daniel came to see me a week before to ask for my blessing. He asked me to keep it secret. Welcome into the family, Daniel."

"Thank you Ignacio." And the two men shook hands with large smiles.

"Come on Papi, let me hug my little sister." Hilda commanded. "I am so happy for you, Betty. Daniel is a wonderful man."

"Thank you Hilda. I know he is." She smiled at her fiancé who smiled back.

Betty was hugged by the rest of the family as well as Amanda and Marc. Amanda asked to be a bridesmaid at the wedding and Marc to be one of the best men.

Claire hugged her son. "I am so happy for you two! So happy!" Then she hugged Betty: "Thank you for giving so much love to Daniel. I love you, dear."

"I love you too, Claire. Daniel makes me so happy."

"And you just made my life complete." Said Daniel kissing her ringed hand tenderly. They went away under the flashes of cameras and hundreds of mikes being held to have a few words from them. They ignored it. Daniel's arm was around his fiancée's waist and hers around his.

They said goodbye to their friends and family and went back to his apartment where they made love until late in the night before falling asleep in each other's arms.