Uh, long break, sorry guys. Much longer than I had anticipated. It's been a long week of writers block, lack of free time and apartment searching. For those of you who didn't know I recently moved with my family (husband and two kids) to miami florida from Upper Michigan. It has been difficult and we are in a small room right now paying a lot of money to stay afloat. We do; however, have enough to get out into an apartment by the first of July. Thanks for the well wishes I know at least some of you are thinking, but please leave the reviews for what they are intended for, reviewing. Not saying don't leave one, but please leave a proper one, thank you. And to those of you who do, thank you so much.
Now, on to the story...
Minerva smiled at Severus as the waiter made his way up to their table. It was a quiet restaurant with dim lighting only illuminating from the glow of candle light on the tables and the reflections refracting off the walls from the chandelier hanging overhead. The waiter was a redheaded fit man with freckles glancing across his cheeks and the bridge of his nose. His green eyes glinted from the candle light and was dressed in a full tuxedo ensemble. There was no one else in the entire restaurant as Severus had requested a head of time for a private affair. This; however, he would never admit to Minerva.
"May I take your order my Lady?" The man asked in an elegant demeanor with a slight bow before putting a quill to a small notebook. Minerva stifled a giggle before taking one last glance at her menu.
"Yes, I'll have the Chicken Cordon on Bleu with a tray of cheddar biscuits and a side of loaded baked potato. Oh, and an appetizer of Mozzarella sticks." The waiter looked at her a little strangely at first, but continued to write it down. "Oh, and a caesar salad with hot bacon dressing." He nodded, clearly thinking that there was no way in hell this woman was going to eat all that.
"And for the mister?" He asked eloquently, half expecting him to recant half of the lady's order.
"I'll have the surf and turf and a caesar salad with thousand Island dressing and for an appetizer some jalapeno poppers." Severus and Minerva handed their menus over to the waiter who took them with a firm hand before leaving them to their conversations. Minerva looked at Severus who gave her a knowing look.
"So, baby that hungry already?" Minerva and Severus began to laugh, a rare sight indeed for anyone who would have happened by if it weren't for Severus buying out the restaurant.
"You know it has been almost five months Severus. That's the whole reason we came here." Severus gave her a silly look. He knew all too well how far along she was. He both welcomed the new arrival and was frightened of it. Not in the traditional sense, but because that he knows that this could be the last time he has left with the woman he has come to know and love so much. Severus was left a small fortune by his late mother and he intended on spending it freely on his wife and child to be. He knew deep down it was Albus's, but as far as anyone was concerned, it was his. As far as he was concerned, it was his child.
"I know, I was just jesting my love." Minerva's heart raced for a moment before she calmed herself. He had been telling her he loved her for quite some time now, but she just couldn't find it in her to tell him in return. It wasn't that she wasn't appreciative of him and what he was doing, it was just that it was difficult to form that type of relationship with a man with only a few months to live. Her face fell for a moment. Severus didn't fail to notice. "What's wrong my dear?"
"Just thinking." She replied in short and tried to force a smile. Severus instantly saw right through it.
"Don't put on a show for me love." Minerva's face fell again and she looked at the table.
"It's just... I wish I had more time." Severus's face fell as well. It was almost as if she had read his mind. His heart wrenched with the dread of losing her.
"We have all the time we need. Screw time, it is a harsh mistress that cannot be satisfied. Let's just enjoy the time we have with each other now." Minerva perked up a little and Severus's heart soared at the fact that she smiled again. If anything could stop a heart from beating it was her smile. Gods, she was beautiful.
"Your right." Severus smiled back at her and the waiter came by with the appetizers and some oolong tea. "Thank you."
"Your entrees will be out shortly. enjoy." The waiter bowed himself out.
"This place is really classy Severus. It must have costed a fortune."
"Nothing is too expensive for you my love." Minerva smiled as she took a small bite of her food. there was a lot to talk about. She was beginning to feel for him, but she wouldn't be around long. She decided to come clean and enjoy the last few months they had left together.
"Severus... Thank you." Minerva said with a smile. she couldn't bring herself to say it.
"Any time my dear."
I know I cut things short again... it actually took me a week to write this scene and be happy with it. I decided instead of going on and on about them eating food, i would skip to the next chapter where they would be leaving. Thanks for the reviews.
To be continued...
