~Kayla's POV~
After Niki left I went to work straightening out my house. I called my dad , and when he picked up I blabbered, "Hey dad, I was wondering when your coming home tonight, or if you are at all?" My dad, clearly busy said, "Kayla I'm not going to drive back into town. So I'll be staying with my friend. Sorry Kayla, but paperwork is piling up." I tried to sound somewhat disappointed, "Awe man, that's a bummer, but okay I guess you have to earn money for us anyway." He sighed, "Yeah, I have to go, but I love you." I repeated him, and fist pumped into the air after hanging up.
I couldn't stop cleaning, mainly because I wanted to impress Niki, but I also felt like my dad could use a break. After finishing the house I realized that there were two hours until Niki came over. I began to panic flipping through recipe books until I found a easy chicken parmesan. I began to cook an idea popped into my head. While the sauce heated and the chicken baked I dimmed the lights and ran outside to the small garden, and picked four to six flowers. Then ran back inside, stirred the sauce, and found a vase. I placed the vase in the center of the small round wooden table. I felt as though my work was nearly complete, yet I couldn't quite put my finger on what was missing.
I then realized how dark it would be, I hit myself in the head, come on think, "Candles!", I cried out with joy. Before I could run to grab them the timer beeped for the chicken which I removed from the oven. Then went on my hunt until finding to same sized and design of candle placing them on each side of the small bouquet.
Glancing down I realized I had about half an hour to spare. I went upstairs and chose the shortest, but cutest dress I had and did my hair. After that I received a text from Niki saying she would come in ten minutes, giving me enough time for the last touches. She would have a great surprise.