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CHAPTER FIFTYFOUR
(DPOV)
I spent half an hour getting ready for our date; I curled my hair into soft ringlets, applied my makeup flawlessly and changed into a purple, one-shoulder formal dress that I had purchased on our Seattle trip, along with my new Ferragamo shoes.
Jasper was watching TV when I walked in, but quickly turned his attention to me. He looked like a movie star in a designer suit with purple tie. I smiled and he smiled back. "You look breath-taking, Danielle," he said as he twirled me around to see the whole package. "Love the shoes."
I grinned. "Nice tie."
"Thank you; I figured I'd coordinate with my stunning girlfriend."
We went downstairs, where a Porsche was waiting for us. I raised an eyebrow. "Gotta arrive in style, darlin'."
"So are you going to eat tonight, Jasper?"
He nodded, "Yes. Not my favorite thing to do, but I want you to have this experience, so I'll be fine."
I reached over and squeezed his knee as he shifted the car. "Thank you Jasper."
"My pleasure." He tossed the keys to the valet and helped me out of the car. "We have a reservation under Whitlock," he told the maƮtre'd. The place was busy; especially considering it was a Monday night.
"Yes, of course. This way sir."
We were lead to a table, facing the kitchen. We sat side by side instead of across from each other. A server quickly made his way to us and introduced himself as Jonathan. After speaking with him, Jasper ordered each of us the seven course menu.
"Seven courses? I don't think I can eat all that, especially if I'm picking of your plate too," I whispered to Jasper.
He just smiled at me, "Don't worry about me; enjoy your dinner. I'm enjoying the scenery." He raised his eyebrows suggestively, making me giggle. Jonathan returned with our drinks and our first course, lamb tortellini. It was delicious. Our second course was fancy ham with eggs. The third course was tuna with risotto and the fourth was pheasant with mushrooms. Everything was delicious and I did pick off of Jasper's plate a bit. He was doing a great job of pretending to eat and it was nice to relax, especially after what had happened the night before.
The fifth course was bison with potatoes and turnips. I left the turnips. The sixth course was a "cheese course" and dessert was a chocolate banana mousse bar with chocolate sorbet. I ate mine and Jasper's, which didn't seem to surprise him.
"I can't believe I ate all that food! I mean, I know we've been here 3 hours, but still. I think I should feel bad about it or something."
"Don't. I wish I could have eaten it too; you seemed to really enjoy it. What was your favorite?"
I gave him a duh look, "Dessert."
He laughed, "Besides that."
"The pheasant. I'd never eaten it before; it was really good."
We thanked Jonathan for being such a great server and Jasper left him a handsome tip before we headed back to the Porsche. "Do you have a Porsche?"
"Not yet," he answered with a grin. "I only have my learner's permit."
We both laughed as we pulled up at the hotel. "I've had an amazing time with you Jasper. Thank you so much for bringing me here."
"You're welcome, darlin'. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself."
We headed up to our room and quickly packed. "Do you need to hunt before our flight tomorrow?"
Jasper shook his head, "I hunted last night after everything was finished; that's why it took me so long to get back to you. Why don't you try to get some sleep; we've got an early flight tomorrow."
"Alright." I quickly got ready for bed. "Will you stay with me?"
"Of course. Goodnight Danielle."
"Goodnight Jasper."
