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Title: "Unfaithful" Part 8
Author: Lynds
Author's Note: I know it's been a while and I'm sorry. But for you guys and
especially (Kiosha) I've got this part out...finally. Plus I wanted to get
this out before the holidays or at least near them. (So I'm CLOSE to the
holidays.there's still new years.) I hope you all enjoy and please please
send me feedback and let me know what you think about it. And before I
completely forget. (Which I shouldn't because you're all reading this
because of her...) HUGE thanks to Kiosha for everything, she's helped me on
this more then you can believe so thank you so so much, means a lot!
Thanks!
Summary: Leaves off right where part 7 ended.
Disclaimer: Not mine but...they're not DEK's anymore either!
"Unfaithful" Part 8
(Bobby's POV)
I brought Lindsay over to my apartment and she got her car so we could both
head to the office since it was early afternoon still. I made sure she had
gotten off safely and then I headed to my own office. I walked in and
everyone was very quietly working at their desks...almost...*too* quiet.
"Conference room, everybody...10 minutes. Bec my office now." I simply
stated and walked in my office only to have Jimmy follow me instead of Bec.
"I'm not a partner Bobby." I looked at him.
"Yeah and you're also not Bec but you came in here didn't you? I said
everybody. You're a part of this firm and you're going to be there." I was
frustrated and Jimmy was being...well he was being Jimmy. I watched him
walk out and Bec walked in closing the door.
"What's wrong?" She was sharing about the same tone I had with her when I
walked in.
"I want to talk to you about what happened at the Bar Association a few
weeks ago since I haven't had the chance to talk to you lately for whatever
reasons."
"Look, if you're going to take her side..."
"I'm not taking anyone's side." I interrupted her.
"Sure you aren't." She was sarcastic, Bec is my best friend but I was
getting pissed at her. I'm entitled to that.
"Look, what the hell is your problem?"
"She is my problem."
"What? Lindsay?"
"Gee you're smart." There goes the sarcasm again.
"I'm not allowed to be happy? Your problem is you don't want me happy?"
"Of course I want you happy but why her?"
"Because I love her."
"Oh please." She muttered under her breath but I still heard her. I stepped
forward.
"Why don't you respect me? Don't you think I've earned that?" She stepped
forward too.
"Bobby, what the hell do you think you're doing?" I didn't have an answer,
hell I didn't even know what she was talking about.
"Come again?" I asked.
"How can you let her come in here like this?"
"Why shouldn't I?" She didn't answer. We were both quiet for a long time.
"Bec, I don't want things to be like this between us. You're my best friend
and I need you to be happy for me please. And if you can't be happy please
just respect my decision."
"Why? How can I?" She sat down on the couch and I sat next to her.
"First, let me tell you that you don't know everything behind Lindsay."
"I know enough."
"Yes, well you guys all think you do but there's so much to her. She's an
amazing woman, and I love her."
"You really do, don't you?" I looked at her.
"Yes. I'm not lying; she's the most amazing woman I've ever met. I'm not
lying."
"I know." I was shocked.
"You...you do?" She nodded.
"If there's one thing I know more then anything about you it's that I can
tell when you're lying and I know right now you're not." I smiled. "So, if
you really do and want to be with her then I'll...I uh...I'll be here and
support you." I smiled again. She gave me a hug.
"Thanks Bec." She pulled away.
"So...tell me about this Lindsay Dole. You know besides the fact when she's
forty she'll be changing your diapers and visiting you in a nursing home.
Younger women never thought that was your type." I smiled and laughed.
"Well she's nothing like you all made her out to be. She came out of a
loveless marriage. Her husband treated her like the dirt he walks on. He
wasn't good to her and she deserves more then the best of the best." I
smiled just thinking about my girl. I told Bec all about Lindsay and her
awful marriage to that bastard. By the time I'd finished Bec was in tears
and hugged me.
"Oh Bobby, I'm so sorry."
"For?"
"For treating you and her the way I have."
"It's okay, well it's not okay but you know." She laughed.
"Yeah I know. Do you think she'll you know...want to see me. I want to
apologize to her." I smiled.
"I'm sure I can call her or something. Don't worry, I'll fix It."
"Thanks. So how serious are you guys?" I was quiet again and I reached into
my pocket and pulled out a box. I opened the box and showed Bec the 3.5
carat Tiffany engagement ring I bought for Lindsay. "Oh my god Bobby..."
She squealed.
"Shhh...You think she'll like it?" She looked at me like I was dumb.
"Are you crazy?" She swatted me playfully.
"She better because I'm going to be in the old folks home before I can
finish paying this ring off."
"Stop kidding, it's gorgeous."
"Who is kidding?" I laughed and ow! I got swatted again. "I know it's soon
but her and I've been together for a while kind of and I love her."
"This is great!" I laughed again and put the ring back in my pocket.
"Come on, I still have the rest of the firm to talk to." I stood up and
walked to the door. Before I opened it Bec called my name. I turned around.
"Yeah.?" She stood and smiled.
"I've got your back in there." I smiled.
"Thanks." I walked out into the office. "Okay everyone." I pointed to the
conference room and sat down in my seat at the head of the table while
everyone sat around me.
"What's this about Bobby?" Ellenor asked me before I was able to explain.
"I need to talk to all of you about Lindsay." I heard comments and
snickering around the table from everyone but Bec. She just sat there.
"Okay, quiet. Bobby's trying to talk." She chirped in and I smiled. I
mouthed "thank you" to her and look back at everyone.
"As you all know Lindsay's divorce was made final today and we're together
right now and we're happy. I'm sorry you all feel this is some stupid
fling, but it's not and I don't want to hear anymore about it." "Lindsay
and I are very very much in love and I hate when you guys are fighting. You
guys and her are my best friends and if you don't like her just because you
don't...fine, but if that's the case you'll still do what most people do
when they're around someone they don't care for. And that is, you'll
respect her and be courteous when you see her and she'll be the same way to
all of you, but I do happen to know she likes you all." I looked to
everyone...silence "I'm happy guys. I'm sorry if you think what I did was
wrong. Hell I know it was wrong and maybe I never should've done it but I
definitely do not regret it. Not for one second. All I'm sitting here
asking you is if you'd respect me and her. That's all, no more fights
please. Can you do that for me?" They didn't say anything. "Guys, if you
think I'm not and haven't talked to her already you're wrong. I have and
I'm going to more when I get home." They still stayed silent.
"It's just; you know something we never thought you'd do. I guess. Yeah, I
guess if we allowed ourselves to like her we would. We've just misjudged
her I guess. And I can't speak for the others but I'm willing to get to
know her." Eugene said quietly and I smiled. I looked around the table and
saw everyone but Ellenor nodding their heads.
"Ellie.? How about you.?" I was a little worried what she'd say.
"I don't know. It's not that I'm not happy for you because I am, it's just
I don't like her. It's not you or her it's just me. I can't explain it but
I just don't like her. I am happy for you though." She put a smile on her
face, I wasn't sure if it was a real smile or not but I nodded and smiled
to her anyways.
"That's all I can ask then. It's not like everyone is going to get along
with everyone in today's society."
"Is that it?" Bec asked.
"Yeah, one other thing." They all were still.
"What is it?" Bec asked.
"I'd like for all of us to go to dinner or something soon. I'm going to ask
Lindsay tonight, don't worry I'm buying." I waited for their responses.
"I can make it." Jimmy quickly responded along with everyone
else...including Ellenor.
"Great, I'll let you know more when I figure it all out." I stood up and
grabbed my stuff from my office. Everyone else went back to what they'd
been doing before. "I'm going to meet Lindsay for lunch; I'll see you all
tomorrow." I walked out the door and walked down to my car; I pulled out my
cell phone and called Lindsay.
"Lindsay. Kelt-uh...Lindsay Dole..." I smiled and laughed.
"You sure that's who I'm speaking too?" I couldn't help but tease her.
"Ha...ha...ha...yes, I'm sure it's her." We both laughed.
"Want me to pick you up and we can grab some lunch?"
"Well, I could meet you there and that way you won't have to come bring me
back to get my car."
"Okay. You've got the afternoon off?" I asked surprised.
"Well, I just has a meeting and I'm doing nothing but paperwork the rest of
the day."
"Fun." I said dryly.
"Oh yeah tons.!" I laughed at her sarcasm.
"So meet me at the First & Last Tavern in an hour?"
"Got yourself a date."
"Oh goodie, think I'll get a kiss and permission to walk you to your door
and *maybe* get invited inside for "coffee" too?" I loved giving her a hard
time.
"You're just too funny today aren't you?" I laughed. "Well, since you've
done a lot more then kiss me before we even dated and it's your house I
don't think I can object. It's not like I'm paying to live there."
"Yeah, I've been meaning to talk to you about that." I teased her again but
she stayed quiet. "I'm just kidding sweetie. I'll let you go." She laughed.
"Okay I'll see you in a bit. Love you."
"Love you too." I hung up and pulled out of the parking garage and stopped
at the florist on my way. I picked up a dozen red and white roses
(Lindsay's absolute favorite) and put in an order for 2 dozen to be
delivered to my apartment Saturday. I also put in an order for red and
white rose petals, I stopped at the mall and went to Bed, Bath & Beyond and
bought off white silk sheets. (Lindsay always went on about how much she
loved them.) After stopping there I went to Godiva chocolates and made an
order for two dozen of her favorite assorted shaped white chocolates. My
next stop was to Tiffany's where I got her the heart charm bracelet she'd
hinted she'd wanted for a while now. My last stop was Victoria's Secret.
I'd never actually shopped there for my girlfriends before. You know they
always went shopping. However, when Lindsay and I got together she brought
me in here a few times and I have to say I certainly enjoyed what I
saw.very much! So I decided to take another big step and buy something for
her. I walked in and tried not to act like I'd never done this before even
though I hadn't. I walked around trying to find things Lindsay would enjoy.
I didn't have to worry about getting something I'd enjoy because I would
enjoy anything. After picking out two very simple but sexy lingerie gowns I
paid and walked out very happy with my purchases for the day. I put the bag
in my trunk so she wouldn't see the bags. I got to the restaurant ten
minutes before Lindsay and ordered her some red wine. I ordered myself a
beer and was looking at the menu when I felt those soft lips I longed to
feel all day touching my ear.
"Mmm.I think I already know what I'd like." She mumbled in my ear. I turned
and gave her a quick kiss and then she sat across from me.
"I don't think I'm on the menu." I teased her, referring to her comment.
"I'll ask for a special order." She flashed me that 100 watt smile I loved.
"How was your day?" I asked as she picked her menu up.
"Eh.I'm enjoying it more here."
"Yeah, well I'm having more fun here then at work too." We both laughed.
After the waiter took our orders I reached across the table for her hand.
"I talked to the office today." I spoke breaking the silence. She pulled
her hand away and looked down. I tried to reach over for her hand again.
"Hey, it's okay. Everything is okay." She didn't look up at me. She kept
her head down.
"Look if you don't want to stay together I'll understand." I looked at her
shocked. I walked over to her side of the table and sat next to her. I
wrapped my arms around her and kissed her head.
"Not in a million years. I love you. The office is happy for us. We all
talked today and they all want to go out to dinner with us." She looked at
me.
"They do?"
"Yeah, I don't know when yet but all of us are going to go out for dinner."
I hugged her. "How's that sound?" She shrugged her shoulders. "That sounds
fun." I could tell she was excited but was also unsure.
"It'll be fun. It's going to be nice. I promise."
"I guess so. I'm hungry." I laughed.
"Me too..." I pulled away and went to get up to go to my seat again but she
grabbed my leg. I turned around and was worried a little. "You better watch
it; serious damage could've been done if your hand went an inch higher."
She laughed at me. "You do want kids with me don't you?" She nodded. "Well
then please be careful." I teased. She started laughing at me again. "What
do you need?"
"Sit over here with me please?" I smiled and sat next to her.
"I suppose." I sighed dramatically just to tease her. I was like that the
rest of our meal. After we finished we went home and spent the rest of our
day and well into the evening laying around and fooling around. After
months of hell Lindsay and I were finally being able to enjoy being us
without the worries of something or someone coming in the way of that.
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Two days later we'd all agreed on dinner next Monday since it was already
Thursday and I had plans for our weekend that were not going to be
altered..not if I had my way they wouldn't.and I was getting my way! I went
into the office late that day since Lindsay wasn't going in till noon I
decided to stay with her.you know just to keep her company.strictly
platonic. I swear! With a quick kiss and hug I was off to work.
"Hey everyone." I greeted them all in a very chipper mood. It's very unlike
me so I know they must've thought something was going on. What can I say? I
was having a good day.considering the majority of it had been spent in bed.
"Afternoon Bobby." I heard spoken around the office.
"Rough morning.?" Ellenor spoke up. I looked at her after collecting my
messages.
"Uh.yeah.I guess some would say that." I walked into my office and yes.yes
I do believe there was a bit of a skip.jump.hop in my step. I sat down at
my desk and walked back out looking for my file.
"Bec.I need the Jefferson's file." I looked up at her desk and noticed she
was gone. I looked around to everyone else. "Where's Bec?" Eugene looked at
me.
"She said she had to run an errand somewhere but should be back within the
hour."
"It's not break time." I spoke.finding it strange Bec would leave in the
middle of her work day.
"In case you've forgotten it's lunch time Bobby.she's on her break." I
looked at the clock.
"Oh.yeah.I forgot." I laughed at myself and walked back into my office
waiting for Bec to come back so I could ask her about her 'oh so organized
filing skills.'
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(Lindsay's POV)
I had just walked into my office after a late day deposition I had and I
was finally thankful I could sit. Not that I can complain.I mean I had just
had the whole morning off after all.and SOME morning I'd had! I was sitting
down and opening up the salad I'd brought from home for lunch when my
secretary beeped me over the phone. I sighed and pushed the intercom
button.
"Yeah.?"
"There is a Rebecca Washington to see you.should I send her in?" I
froze.why would she be here? "Lindsay.?" I shook myself out of it.
"Uh.yeah.send her in." I closed my salad and put it to the side of my
desk.so much for lunch. She walked in and I stood up ushering her to sit in
the chair in front of my desk.
"Hi." She reached her hand out to me. I politely accepted and smiled.
"Hi.this is a surprise." I had no idea what to say to her.
"Yeah.I'm sorry I'm coming in unannounced like this." I shook my head.
"Oh, not to worry.it's okay."
"Great.let me get right down to why I'm here so I don't waste more of your
time." I nodded my head urging her to continue. She sat back in her chair
and I did the same in mine. We were both sitting there in silence and I was
beginning to wonder if she was going to start or if we were going to be
sitting her all day. I leaned forward and was about to open my mouth when
she finally spoke. "I'm sorry." I looked at her confused.
"Excuse me?" I asked her.I really thought things were alright. Bobby had
told me so.I didn't know why she'd be apologizing.
"For the way I've treated you.I'm sorry." She stopped and before I could
speak she continued on. "I've done nothing but think about you and Bobby
and what Bobby said to me the other day and I realized just how badly I've
treated you.I didn't know about you or your previous relationship.I judged
you before I even knew you and that was wrong of me. I'm sorry." I looked
at her. "But as Bobby's best friend I owe it to you and to HIM to apologize
and as his friend I'm asking you if you'll give me the chance to get to
know you." I didn't know what to do so I just nodded. "I'd be more then
willing to get to know you if you'll be willing to get to know me." I was
still speechless.no clue as to what I should say.
"I'd like that.a lot." I smiled and she smiled. We were both leaning
forward in our chairs and she reached for my hand. I just rest it there on
my desk with her holding it.
"Bobby's my best friend and you're his too. I just hate seeing him hurting
when the two people that care most about him aren't getting along."
"Me too." I really didn't want to fight with her because I knew how much
her friendship with Bobby meant to him.
"I want to get to know you so we can be friends."
"I would like that." I kept repeating myself.I had no idea what else to
say.
"Besides once we've managed to complete that step then we can both team up
together and bust him when he's done something wrong.or we could just do it
for the hell of it." I laughed. "Nothing better then getting the
opportunity to bust his marbles." I laughed again.I knew I was going to
like her.
"I have to agree with that." She laughed and then got serious again.
"You're the most important thing in Bobby's life. He's never been in a
relationship like this before.if he tries to hold back or doesn't know
what to do.if he seems scared just.just hang in there and wait for him.
This is all new to him. He's afraid that the people who love him and who he
loves in return will turn away from him or that he'll end up hurting them."
"He could never hurt me."
"You know that and I know that but he can't get that through his thick
head." I giggled. "What I'm trying to say is.after his mom died which I'm
sure you know all about." I shook my head 'no.' "Oh.well, he his mom had
cancer." I nodded my head.
"He told me that but that's all he told me."
"He had to turn the respirator off." I looked back horrified.
"I didn't know that."
"Ever since then he either believes he hurts the people he loves most or
that God takes them from him. Either way.he thinks.in the back of his head
that people he loves most will end up being taken from him somehow in
someway. So if he ever holds back or doesn't open or it seems like he's not
opening up to you.don't take it personal; just take it as a sign that he
loves you so much and you are lucky. You're lucky because it takes a very
special woman to make Bobby open up and for him to let into his heart. He's
done that with you.he might hold back now and then but he loves you. I know
he does.you can tell.you should see the way he is in the office ever since
he met you. He hasn't lost his temper for uncalled reasons or snapped at
someone for no reason. He always has a special hop in his step now Lindsay.
And you.it's because of you." I had tears in my eyes. I could definitely
see what Bobby found so special in Bec.
"Thank you Bec." I smiled at her and stood up. I reached over and hugged
her. "I love him so much.and if I have to wait forever for him I will." Bec
pulled back and looked at me.
"I know you will but I don't think that you'll have too." I looked at her
confused.
"What do you mean?" She shook her head.
"Nothing. I have to go though.Bobby will wonder why my lunch break was so
long." I laughed. I walked her to my office door.
"Thank you for coming here." I smiled and hugged her again.
"I'm glad I came here. Take care of yourself and him.believe it or not he
needs it." I laughed.
"Boy do I know that!" We both cracked a smile and she took out a piece of
paper and wrote her number down.
"Here.call me sometime.you know maybe we could get together for lunch or
something." I gave her my cell phone number.
"Yeah.that'd be nice. Here's my cell phone number since you probably
already have Bobby's home number." She smiled.
"Yeah.thanks." We hugged one last time and she walked out. I walked back to
my desk.lunch forgotten. I smiled and gathered my papers for my deposition
in ten minutes. My stomach was hungry but I'd be able to hold off a little
longer.with that I walked out of my office prepared for my next
appointment.
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(Bobby's POV)
Bec finally showed up and before I had the chance to go out there she had
already walked her way into my office.
"Hey.I've been waiting for you. I don't understand your filing methods and
need help finding the Jefferson file." She rolled her eyes at me and walked
to my couch where my briefcase was sitting. She opened it up and sure
enough took out the Jefferson file. "Ah.maybe that's why I couldn't find
it." She laughed at me and I gave her a 'oh it's so funny to you isn't it'
look. She nodded her head and I walked back to my desk sitting. "So.where
have you been all day?" She gave me a funny look.
"What do you mean all day? You weren't here when I left this office and I
left at quarter to noon.
"Okay.okay; where have you been?" She sat on the couch and looked at me.
"I went to see her." I looked up.surprised.
"Lindsay.?" She nodded her head. "And.?"
"We're going to go for lunch sometime." I smiled. "You got a special girl
Bobby." I nodded.
"I know that." She smiled.
"Don't let her go."
"I'm not.trust me." She stayed in there and talked to me for a while about
Lindsay and I finally had to go to my stupid deposition which I WAS NOT
ready for.after sitting through the deposition I drove to the office and
decided to call it a day.it was four in the afternoon. Nothing wrong with
that.I drove home but stopped at the same florist I'd gone to the other day
to order Lindsay's red and white roses. I put in another order for yellow
rose petals also.knowing how much she loved them too. I wanted this to be
special and I wanted her to love it. I'd do anything to make it as special
as I could for her. After placing my order I went home and cooked us a nice
dinner. I had her bouquet of red and white roses displayed on the dining
room table and the candles all set. I set the table and the food was served
on the plates. It was almost six when I heard the front door open. I walked
over to her and smiled. She gave me a tired smile in return.
"Hey." She walked over and gave me a hug and kiss.
"Hey." I pulled back.
"I made us a nice dinner.come on." I led her over to the table and she
smiled and turned to give me a kiss.
"Thank you.oh.Bobby! My favorite flowers.!" She smiled and ran over to
smell them. "MMM.thank you baby." I was rewarded with another kiss.
"You're very welcome." We sat down and ate a very romantic meal and I got
up to clear the dishes. I felt her arms wrap around me while I was washing
them and she grabbed the towel and started drying them. "You don't have to
dry them.I can do it.you relax."
"No.I want to.it gives me an excuse to be near you." I smiled and gave her
a kiss. We were quiet for most of the time and I was trying to think of a
way to approach her about what I wanted to say. Finally I sighed which
apparently I'd been doing since I started the dishes because she stopped me
and turned me to face her. "Baby.what's bothering you?" She looked at me
worried.
"Nothing."
"Bobby-"
"Have you thought about us getting.you know.married?" I blurted it out. She
looked at me for a while before speaking.
"Well.yeah of course I have." I smiled.
"You have?" She nodded.
"But." My face dropped. "I don't know.I'm scared. You know.with everything
that's happened." I stepped forward and wrapped my arms around her.
"Yeah.but I'd never hurt you. I love you and you love me and.and we're
happy. Aren't we?" I looked at her scared.
"Of course we're happy!" She smiled and hugged me back. "I just don't know
if I am ready for marriage.again."
"Yeah but if we're engaged it doesn't mean we have to get married right
away."
"I know."
"Lindsay.I love you. I want to marry you." She pulled back and kissed me.
"I love you too and I want to marry you too.you know that." I nodded.did I
know that? She hugged me again. "Come on.let's go to bed.it's early." I saw
the look in her eyes and with the dishes quickly forgotten I picked her up
and ran to our room.
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I had everything set up.I was more nervous then ever but I was also more
ready then ever. The flowers covered the apartment. The new silk sheets on
the bed.the new lingerie I bought her was laying neatly on her side and the
candles were set in their places. Everything was in place. The candles were
lit, the music playing.dinner was set and all I had to wait for was my
princess. It was quarter to eight and Bec had promised to take her out for
coffee only so I could set everything up. At ten of eight I could hear her
coming through the front door. I was dressed in a midnight blue Ralph
Lauren sweater and kaki pants. It was in my pocket.snug and waiting for its
big presentation.
"Hey." I walked over to her and kissed her.
"Hey." She smiled. "I had the greatest time with Bec tonight."
"Really.? That's great sweetheart." I walked her over to the dining room.
"Another great romantic meal?" I nodded. "You sure are full of surprises
Mr. Donnell." She smiled and kissed me. We sat down and ate in silence.I
was looking into her eyes the whole time.bringing conversation only when
needed. After dinner we sat on the couch cuddled together.
"I love you." I kissed her neck.
"I love you too."
"I'll be right back you stay here."
"Okay.hurry back baby."
"I will." She smiled and I gave her a quick kiss before going into the
bathroom and lighting all those candles. I filled the tub up with warm
water and spread the three different kinds of rose petals in the water
which I'd filled with her favorite bath salts and bubble bath. I'd smell
like a girl but.it was worth it. I spread the remaining rose petals across
our nicely made bed and walked back out into the living room. "Come with
me." I reached my hand out to her.
"Baby.what's going on? Why have you made up the apartment and everything?"
I shook my head.
"Shhh.no questions." I led her into the bathroom and slowly undressed her.
I too undressed but hid it on the ledge of the tub so she couldn't see. I
hopped in first and reached for her hands to help her in.
"Bobby.I'm worried about you."
"Why.?"
"Because you're making up the apartment like this.you dressed up
tonight.there are candles everywhere. This is a lot.even for you." I gave
her an innocent look.
"I was in a romantic mood that's all. Nothing has to be wrong for me to
want to be romantic does it?" She shook her head.
"No.of course not." I smiled.
"Good.now come on and sit." She leaned against me and I wrapped my arms
around her. "I love you." She smiled and turned to me.
"I love you too." She kissed me deep and I turned her in my arms and
wrapped my arms around her waist. She started kissing my neck and shoulder
blades and my arms. She reached my finger tips and worked her way back to
my chest.running her hands over my arms, back and chest. I kissed her hair
and reached over the ledge for it once I'd had it in my hand I spoke her
name softly. "Hmmm." She continued to kiss me.
"Lindsay. please look at me." She looked up at me and gasped when she saw
the open box. "Now.I know you're a traditional girl so if you don't mind."
I stood up and got out of the tub.I got down on one knee and held one of
her hands. "I know you said you're scared and don't know if you're ready
for marriage but I love you and I can't promise it won't be scary.I can't
make you ready for marriage but there's one thing I do know and that's that
I'll spend everyday for the rest of my life proving just how happy we can
be. I love you Lindsay and if you want to wait till we get married we'll
wait. I'd wait forever for you.I love you. Please Lindsay.will you be my
wife?" She had tears running down her face.she looked so beautiful in the
candle light.flickering and reflecting off the water. I looked at her
nervously and waited for her answer. I didn't want to say anything.I
reached the hand out that was holding hers and wiped her tears away. She
held onto my hand resting on her cheek and let a few more tears fall.alls I
did was rest my hand there and waited for her answer.like I said.I'd wait
forever if I had too.
End of part eight.
Title: "Unfaithful" Part 8
Author: Lynds
Author's Note: I know it's been a while and I'm sorry. But for you guys and
especially (Kiosha) I've got this part out...finally. Plus I wanted to get
this out before the holidays or at least near them. (So I'm CLOSE to the
holidays.there's still new years.) I hope you all enjoy and please please
send me feedback and let me know what you think about it. And before I
completely forget. (Which I shouldn't because you're all reading this
because of her...) HUGE thanks to Kiosha for everything, she's helped me on
this more then you can believe so thank you so so much, means a lot!
Thanks!
Summary: Leaves off right where part 7 ended.
Disclaimer: Not mine but...they're not DEK's anymore either!
"Unfaithful" Part 8
(Bobby's POV)
I brought Lindsay over to my apartment and she got her car so we could both
head to the office since it was early afternoon still. I made sure she had
gotten off safely and then I headed to my own office. I walked in and
everyone was very quietly working at their desks...almost...*too* quiet.
"Conference room, everybody...10 minutes. Bec my office now." I simply
stated and walked in my office only to have Jimmy follow me instead of Bec.
"I'm not a partner Bobby." I looked at him.
"Yeah and you're also not Bec but you came in here didn't you? I said
everybody. You're a part of this firm and you're going to be there." I was
frustrated and Jimmy was being...well he was being Jimmy. I watched him
walk out and Bec walked in closing the door.
"What's wrong?" She was sharing about the same tone I had with her when I
walked in.
"I want to talk to you about what happened at the Bar Association a few
weeks ago since I haven't had the chance to talk to you lately for whatever
reasons."
"Look, if you're going to take her side..."
"I'm not taking anyone's side." I interrupted her.
"Sure you aren't." She was sarcastic, Bec is my best friend but I was
getting pissed at her. I'm entitled to that.
"Look, what the hell is your problem?"
"She is my problem."
"What? Lindsay?"
"Gee you're smart." There goes the sarcasm again.
"I'm not allowed to be happy? Your problem is you don't want me happy?"
"Of course I want you happy but why her?"
"Because I love her."
"Oh please." She muttered under her breath but I still heard her. I stepped
forward.
"Why don't you respect me? Don't you think I've earned that?" She stepped
forward too.
"Bobby, what the hell do you think you're doing?" I didn't have an answer,
hell I didn't even know what she was talking about.
"Come again?" I asked.
"How can you let her come in here like this?"
"Why shouldn't I?" She didn't answer. We were both quiet for a long time.
"Bec, I don't want things to be like this between us. You're my best friend
and I need you to be happy for me please. And if you can't be happy please
just respect my decision."
"Why? How can I?" She sat down on the couch and I sat next to her.
"First, let me tell you that you don't know everything behind Lindsay."
"I know enough."
"Yes, well you guys all think you do but there's so much to her. She's an
amazing woman, and I love her."
"You really do, don't you?" I looked at her.
"Yes. I'm not lying; she's the most amazing woman I've ever met. I'm not
lying."
"I know." I was shocked.
"You...you do?" She nodded.
"If there's one thing I know more then anything about you it's that I can
tell when you're lying and I know right now you're not." I smiled. "So, if
you really do and want to be with her then I'll...I uh...I'll be here and
support you." I smiled again. She gave me a hug.
"Thanks Bec." She pulled away.
"So...tell me about this Lindsay Dole. You know besides the fact when she's
forty she'll be changing your diapers and visiting you in a nursing home.
Younger women never thought that was your type." I smiled and laughed.
"Well she's nothing like you all made her out to be. She came out of a
loveless marriage. Her husband treated her like the dirt he walks on. He
wasn't good to her and she deserves more then the best of the best." I
smiled just thinking about my girl. I told Bec all about Lindsay and her
awful marriage to that bastard. By the time I'd finished Bec was in tears
and hugged me.
"Oh Bobby, I'm so sorry."
"For?"
"For treating you and her the way I have."
"It's okay, well it's not okay but you know." She laughed.
"Yeah I know. Do you think she'll you know...want to see me. I want to
apologize to her." I smiled.
"I'm sure I can call her or something. Don't worry, I'll fix It."
"Thanks. So how serious are you guys?" I was quiet again and I reached into
my pocket and pulled out a box. I opened the box and showed Bec the 3.5
carat Tiffany engagement ring I bought for Lindsay. "Oh my god Bobby..."
She squealed.
"Shhh...You think she'll like it?" She looked at me like I was dumb.
"Are you crazy?" She swatted me playfully.
"She better because I'm going to be in the old folks home before I can
finish paying this ring off."
"Stop kidding, it's gorgeous."
"Who is kidding?" I laughed and ow! I got swatted again. "I know it's soon
but her and I've been together for a while kind of and I love her."
"This is great!" I laughed again and put the ring back in my pocket.
"Come on, I still have the rest of the firm to talk to." I stood up and
walked to the door. Before I opened it Bec called my name. I turned around.
"Yeah.?" She stood and smiled.
"I've got your back in there." I smiled.
"Thanks." I walked out into the office. "Okay everyone." I pointed to the
conference room and sat down in my seat at the head of the table while
everyone sat around me.
"What's this about Bobby?" Ellenor asked me before I was able to explain.
"I need to talk to all of you about Lindsay." I heard comments and
snickering around the table from everyone but Bec. She just sat there.
"Okay, quiet. Bobby's trying to talk." She chirped in and I smiled. I
mouthed "thank you" to her and look back at everyone.
"As you all know Lindsay's divorce was made final today and we're together
right now and we're happy. I'm sorry you all feel this is some stupid
fling, but it's not and I don't want to hear anymore about it." "Lindsay
and I are very very much in love and I hate when you guys are fighting. You
guys and her are my best friends and if you don't like her just because you
don't...fine, but if that's the case you'll still do what most people do
when they're around someone they don't care for. And that is, you'll
respect her and be courteous when you see her and she'll be the same way to
all of you, but I do happen to know she likes you all." I looked to
everyone...silence "I'm happy guys. I'm sorry if you think what I did was
wrong. Hell I know it was wrong and maybe I never should've done it but I
definitely do not regret it. Not for one second. All I'm sitting here
asking you is if you'd respect me and her. That's all, no more fights
please. Can you do that for me?" They didn't say anything. "Guys, if you
think I'm not and haven't talked to her already you're wrong. I have and
I'm going to more when I get home." They still stayed silent.
"It's just; you know something we never thought you'd do. I guess. Yeah, I
guess if we allowed ourselves to like her we would. We've just misjudged
her I guess. And I can't speak for the others but I'm willing to get to
know her." Eugene said quietly and I smiled. I looked around the table and
saw everyone but Ellenor nodding their heads.
"Ellie.? How about you.?" I was a little worried what she'd say.
"I don't know. It's not that I'm not happy for you because I am, it's just
I don't like her. It's not you or her it's just me. I can't explain it but
I just don't like her. I am happy for you though." She put a smile on her
face, I wasn't sure if it was a real smile or not but I nodded and smiled
to her anyways.
"That's all I can ask then. It's not like everyone is going to get along
with everyone in today's society."
"Is that it?" Bec asked.
"Yeah, one other thing." They all were still.
"What is it?" Bec asked.
"I'd like for all of us to go to dinner or something soon. I'm going to ask
Lindsay tonight, don't worry I'm buying." I waited for their responses.
"I can make it." Jimmy quickly responded along with everyone
else...including Ellenor.
"Great, I'll let you know more when I figure it all out." I stood up and
grabbed my stuff from my office. Everyone else went back to what they'd
been doing before. "I'm going to meet Lindsay for lunch; I'll see you all
tomorrow." I walked out the door and walked down to my car; I pulled out my
cell phone and called Lindsay.
"Lindsay. Kelt-uh...Lindsay Dole..." I smiled and laughed.
"You sure that's who I'm speaking too?" I couldn't help but tease her.
"Ha...ha...ha...yes, I'm sure it's her." We both laughed.
"Want me to pick you up and we can grab some lunch?"
"Well, I could meet you there and that way you won't have to come bring me
back to get my car."
"Okay. You've got the afternoon off?" I asked surprised.
"Well, I just has a meeting and I'm doing nothing but paperwork the rest of
the day."
"Fun." I said dryly.
"Oh yeah tons.!" I laughed at her sarcasm.
"So meet me at the First & Last Tavern in an hour?"
"Got yourself a date."
"Oh goodie, think I'll get a kiss and permission to walk you to your door
and *maybe* get invited inside for "coffee" too?" I loved giving her a hard
time.
"You're just too funny today aren't you?" I laughed. "Well, since you've
done a lot more then kiss me before we even dated and it's your house I
don't think I can object. It's not like I'm paying to live there."
"Yeah, I've been meaning to talk to you about that." I teased her again but
she stayed quiet. "I'm just kidding sweetie. I'll let you go." She laughed.
"Okay I'll see you in a bit. Love you."
"Love you too." I hung up and pulled out of the parking garage and stopped
at the florist on my way. I picked up a dozen red and white roses
(Lindsay's absolute favorite) and put in an order for 2 dozen to be
delivered to my apartment Saturday. I also put in an order for red and
white rose petals, I stopped at the mall and went to Bed, Bath & Beyond and
bought off white silk sheets. (Lindsay always went on about how much she
loved them.) After stopping there I went to Godiva chocolates and made an
order for two dozen of her favorite assorted shaped white chocolates. My
next stop was to Tiffany's where I got her the heart charm bracelet she'd
hinted she'd wanted for a while now. My last stop was Victoria's Secret.
I'd never actually shopped there for my girlfriends before. You know they
always went shopping. However, when Lindsay and I got together she brought
me in here a few times and I have to say I certainly enjoyed what I
saw.very much! So I decided to take another big step and buy something for
her. I walked in and tried not to act like I'd never done this before even
though I hadn't. I walked around trying to find things Lindsay would enjoy.
I didn't have to worry about getting something I'd enjoy because I would
enjoy anything. After picking out two very simple but sexy lingerie gowns I
paid and walked out very happy with my purchases for the day. I put the bag
in my trunk so she wouldn't see the bags. I got to the restaurant ten
minutes before Lindsay and ordered her some red wine. I ordered myself a
beer and was looking at the menu when I felt those soft lips I longed to
feel all day touching my ear.
"Mmm.I think I already know what I'd like." She mumbled in my ear. I turned
and gave her a quick kiss and then she sat across from me.
"I don't think I'm on the menu." I teased her, referring to her comment.
"I'll ask for a special order." She flashed me that 100 watt smile I loved.
"How was your day?" I asked as she picked her menu up.
"Eh.I'm enjoying it more here."
"Yeah, well I'm having more fun here then at work too." We both laughed.
After the waiter took our orders I reached across the table for her hand.
"I talked to the office today." I spoke breaking the silence. She pulled
her hand away and looked down. I tried to reach over for her hand again.
"Hey, it's okay. Everything is okay." She didn't look up at me. She kept
her head down.
"Look if you don't want to stay together I'll understand." I looked at her
shocked. I walked over to her side of the table and sat next to her. I
wrapped my arms around her and kissed her head.
"Not in a million years. I love you. The office is happy for us. We all
talked today and they all want to go out to dinner with us." She looked at
me.
"They do?"
"Yeah, I don't know when yet but all of us are going to go out for dinner."
I hugged her. "How's that sound?" She shrugged her shoulders. "That sounds
fun." I could tell she was excited but was also unsure.
"It'll be fun. It's going to be nice. I promise."
"I guess so. I'm hungry." I laughed.
"Me too..." I pulled away and went to get up to go to my seat again but she
grabbed my leg. I turned around and was worried a little. "You better watch
it; serious damage could've been done if your hand went an inch higher."
She laughed at me. "You do want kids with me don't you?" She nodded. "Well
then please be careful." I teased. She started laughing at me again. "What
do you need?"
"Sit over here with me please?" I smiled and sat next to her.
"I suppose." I sighed dramatically just to tease her. I was like that the
rest of our meal. After we finished we went home and spent the rest of our
day and well into the evening laying around and fooling around. After
months of hell Lindsay and I were finally being able to enjoy being us
without the worries of something or someone coming in the way of that.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Two days later we'd all agreed on dinner next Monday since it was already
Thursday and I had plans for our weekend that were not going to be
altered..not if I had my way they wouldn't.and I was getting my way! I went
into the office late that day since Lindsay wasn't going in till noon I
decided to stay with her.you know just to keep her company.strictly
platonic. I swear! With a quick kiss and hug I was off to work.
"Hey everyone." I greeted them all in a very chipper mood. It's very unlike
me so I know they must've thought something was going on. What can I say? I
was having a good day.considering the majority of it had been spent in bed.
"Afternoon Bobby." I heard spoken around the office.
"Rough morning.?" Ellenor spoke up. I looked at her after collecting my
messages.
"Uh.yeah.I guess some would say that." I walked into my office and yes.yes
I do believe there was a bit of a skip.jump.hop in my step. I sat down at
my desk and walked back out looking for my file.
"Bec.I need the Jefferson's file." I looked up at her desk and noticed she
was gone. I looked around to everyone else. "Where's Bec?" Eugene looked at
me.
"She said she had to run an errand somewhere but should be back within the
hour."
"It's not break time." I spoke.finding it strange Bec would leave in the
middle of her work day.
"In case you've forgotten it's lunch time Bobby.she's on her break." I
looked at the clock.
"Oh.yeah.I forgot." I laughed at myself and walked back into my office
waiting for Bec to come back so I could ask her about her 'oh so organized
filing skills.'
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
(Lindsay's POV)
I had just walked into my office after a late day deposition I had and I
was finally thankful I could sit. Not that I can complain.I mean I had just
had the whole morning off after all.and SOME morning I'd had! I was sitting
down and opening up the salad I'd brought from home for lunch when my
secretary beeped me over the phone. I sighed and pushed the intercom
button.
"Yeah.?"
"There is a Rebecca Washington to see you.should I send her in?" I
froze.why would she be here? "Lindsay.?" I shook myself out of it.
"Uh.yeah.send her in." I closed my salad and put it to the side of my
desk.so much for lunch. She walked in and I stood up ushering her to sit in
the chair in front of my desk.
"Hi." She reached her hand out to me. I politely accepted and smiled.
"Hi.this is a surprise." I had no idea what to say to her.
"Yeah.I'm sorry I'm coming in unannounced like this." I shook my head.
"Oh, not to worry.it's okay."
"Great.let me get right down to why I'm here so I don't waste more of your
time." I nodded my head urging her to continue. She sat back in her chair
and I did the same in mine. We were both sitting there in silence and I was
beginning to wonder if she was going to start or if we were going to be
sitting her all day. I leaned forward and was about to open my mouth when
she finally spoke. "I'm sorry." I looked at her confused.
"Excuse me?" I asked her.I really thought things were alright. Bobby had
told me so.I didn't know why she'd be apologizing.
"For the way I've treated you.I'm sorry." She stopped and before I could
speak she continued on. "I've done nothing but think about you and Bobby
and what Bobby said to me the other day and I realized just how badly I've
treated you.I didn't know about you or your previous relationship.I judged
you before I even knew you and that was wrong of me. I'm sorry." I looked
at her. "But as Bobby's best friend I owe it to you and to HIM to apologize
and as his friend I'm asking you if you'll give me the chance to get to
know you." I didn't know what to do so I just nodded. "I'd be more then
willing to get to know you if you'll be willing to get to know me." I was
still speechless.no clue as to what I should say.
"I'd like that.a lot." I smiled and she smiled. We were both leaning
forward in our chairs and she reached for my hand. I just rest it there on
my desk with her holding it.
"Bobby's my best friend and you're his too. I just hate seeing him hurting
when the two people that care most about him aren't getting along."
"Me too." I really didn't want to fight with her because I knew how much
her friendship with Bobby meant to him.
"I want to get to know you so we can be friends."
"I would like that." I kept repeating myself.I had no idea what else to
say.
"Besides once we've managed to complete that step then we can both team up
together and bust him when he's done something wrong.or we could just do it
for the hell of it." I laughed. "Nothing better then getting the
opportunity to bust his marbles." I laughed again.I knew I was going to
like her.
"I have to agree with that." She laughed and then got serious again.
"You're the most important thing in Bobby's life. He's never been in a
relationship like this before.if he tries to hold back or doesn't know
what to do.if he seems scared just.just hang in there and wait for him.
This is all new to him. He's afraid that the people who love him and who he
loves in return will turn away from him or that he'll end up hurting them."
"He could never hurt me."
"You know that and I know that but he can't get that through his thick
head." I giggled. "What I'm trying to say is.after his mom died which I'm
sure you know all about." I shook my head 'no.' "Oh.well, he his mom had
cancer." I nodded my head.
"He told me that but that's all he told me."
"He had to turn the respirator off." I looked back horrified.
"I didn't know that."
"Ever since then he either believes he hurts the people he loves most or
that God takes them from him. Either way.he thinks.in the back of his head
that people he loves most will end up being taken from him somehow in
someway. So if he ever holds back or doesn't open or it seems like he's not
opening up to you.don't take it personal; just take it as a sign that he
loves you so much and you are lucky. You're lucky because it takes a very
special woman to make Bobby open up and for him to let into his heart. He's
done that with you.he might hold back now and then but he loves you. I know
he does.you can tell.you should see the way he is in the office ever since
he met you. He hasn't lost his temper for uncalled reasons or snapped at
someone for no reason. He always has a special hop in his step now Lindsay.
And you.it's because of you." I had tears in my eyes. I could definitely
see what Bobby found so special in Bec.
"Thank you Bec." I smiled at her and stood up. I reached over and hugged
her. "I love him so much.and if I have to wait forever for him I will." Bec
pulled back and looked at me.
"I know you will but I don't think that you'll have too." I looked at her
confused.
"What do you mean?" She shook her head.
"Nothing. I have to go though.Bobby will wonder why my lunch break was so
long." I laughed. I walked her to my office door.
"Thank you for coming here." I smiled and hugged her again.
"I'm glad I came here. Take care of yourself and him.believe it or not he
needs it." I laughed.
"Boy do I know that!" We both cracked a smile and she took out a piece of
paper and wrote her number down.
"Here.call me sometime.you know maybe we could get together for lunch or
something." I gave her my cell phone number.
"Yeah.that'd be nice. Here's my cell phone number since you probably
already have Bobby's home number." She smiled.
"Yeah.thanks." We hugged one last time and she walked out. I walked back to
my desk.lunch forgotten. I smiled and gathered my papers for my deposition
in ten minutes. My stomach was hungry but I'd be able to hold off a little
longer.with that I walked out of my office prepared for my next
appointment.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
(Bobby's POV)
Bec finally showed up and before I had the chance to go out there she had
already walked her way into my office.
"Hey.I've been waiting for you. I don't understand your filing methods and
need help finding the Jefferson file." She rolled her eyes at me and walked
to my couch where my briefcase was sitting. She opened it up and sure
enough took out the Jefferson file. "Ah.maybe that's why I couldn't find
it." She laughed at me and I gave her a 'oh it's so funny to you isn't it'
look. She nodded her head and I walked back to my desk sitting. "So.where
have you been all day?" She gave me a funny look.
"What do you mean all day? You weren't here when I left this office and I
left at quarter to noon.
"Okay.okay; where have you been?" She sat on the couch and looked at me.
"I went to see her." I looked up.surprised.
"Lindsay.?" She nodded her head. "And.?"
"We're going to go for lunch sometime." I smiled. "You got a special girl
Bobby." I nodded.
"I know that." She smiled.
"Don't let her go."
"I'm not.trust me." She stayed in there and talked to me for a while about
Lindsay and I finally had to go to my stupid deposition which I WAS NOT
ready for.after sitting through the deposition I drove to the office and
decided to call it a day.it was four in the afternoon. Nothing wrong with
that.I drove home but stopped at the same florist I'd gone to the other day
to order Lindsay's red and white roses. I put in another order for yellow
rose petals also.knowing how much she loved them too. I wanted this to be
special and I wanted her to love it. I'd do anything to make it as special
as I could for her. After placing my order I went home and cooked us a nice
dinner. I had her bouquet of red and white roses displayed on the dining
room table and the candles all set. I set the table and the food was served
on the plates. It was almost six when I heard the front door open. I walked
over to her and smiled. She gave me a tired smile in return.
"Hey." She walked over and gave me a hug and kiss.
"Hey." I pulled back.
"I made us a nice dinner.come on." I led her over to the table and she
smiled and turned to give me a kiss.
"Thank you.oh.Bobby! My favorite flowers.!" She smiled and ran over to
smell them. "MMM.thank you baby." I was rewarded with another kiss.
"You're very welcome." We sat down and ate a very romantic meal and I got
up to clear the dishes. I felt her arms wrap around me while I was washing
them and she grabbed the towel and started drying them. "You don't have to
dry them.I can do it.you relax."
"No.I want to.it gives me an excuse to be near you." I smiled and gave her
a kiss. We were quiet for most of the time and I was trying to think of a
way to approach her about what I wanted to say. Finally I sighed which
apparently I'd been doing since I started the dishes because she stopped me
and turned me to face her. "Baby.what's bothering you?" She looked at me
worried.
"Nothing."
"Bobby-"
"Have you thought about us getting.you know.married?" I blurted it out. She
looked at me for a while before speaking.
"Well.yeah of course I have." I smiled.
"You have?" She nodded.
"But." My face dropped. "I don't know.I'm scared. You know.with everything
that's happened." I stepped forward and wrapped my arms around her.
"Yeah.but I'd never hurt you. I love you and you love me and.and we're
happy. Aren't we?" I looked at her scared.
"Of course we're happy!" She smiled and hugged me back. "I just don't know
if I am ready for marriage.again."
"Yeah but if we're engaged it doesn't mean we have to get married right
away."
"I know."
"Lindsay.I love you. I want to marry you." She pulled back and kissed me.
"I love you too and I want to marry you too.you know that." I nodded.did I
know that? She hugged me again. "Come on.let's go to bed.it's early." I saw
the look in her eyes and with the dishes quickly forgotten I picked her up
and ran to our room.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
I had everything set up.I was more nervous then ever but I was also more
ready then ever. The flowers covered the apartment. The new silk sheets on
the bed.the new lingerie I bought her was laying neatly on her side and the
candles were set in their places. Everything was in place. The candles were
lit, the music playing.dinner was set and all I had to wait for was my
princess. It was quarter to eight and Bec had promised to take her out for
coffee only so I could set everything up. At ten of eight I could hear her
coming through the front door. I was dressed in a midnight blue Ralph
Lauren sweater and kaki pants. It was in my pocket.snug and waiting for its
big presentation.
"Hey." I walked over to her and kissed her.
"Hey." She smiled. "I had the greatest time with Bec tonight."
"Really.? That's great sweetheart." I walked her over to the dining room.
"Another great romantic meal?" I nodded. "You sure are full of surprises
Mr. Donnell." She smiled and kissed me. We sat down and ate in silence.I
was looking into her eyes the whole time.bringing conversation only when
needed. After dinner we sat on the couch cuddled together.
"I love you." I kissed her neck.
"I love you too."
"I'll be right back you stay here."
"Okay.hurry back baby."
"I will." She smiled and I gave her a quick kiss before going into the
bathroom and lighting all those candles. I filled the tub up with warm
water and spread the three different kinds of rose petals in the water
which I'd filled with her favorite bath salts and bubble bath. I'd smell
like a girl but.it was worth it. I spread the remaining rose petals across
our nicely made bed and walked back out into the living room. "Come with
me." I reached my hand out to her.
"Baby.what's going on? Why have you made up the apartment and everything?"
I shook my head.
"Shhh.no questions." I led her into the bathroom and slowly undressed her.
I too undressed but hid it on the ledge of the tub so she couldn't see. I
hopped in first and reached for her hands to help her in.
"Bobby.I'm worried about you."
"Why.?"
"Because you're making up the apartment like this.you dressed up
tonight.there are candles everywhere. This is a lot.even for you." I gave
her an innocent look.
"I was in a romantic mood that's all. Nothing has to be wrong for me to
want to be romantic does it?" She shook her head.
"No.of course not." I smiled.
"Good.now come on and sit." She leaned against me and I wrapped my arms
around her. "I love you." She smiled and turned to me.
"I love you too." She kissed me deep and I turned her in my arms and
wrapped my arms around her waist. She started kissing my neck and shoulder
blades and my arms. She reached my finger tips and worked her way back to
my chest.running her hands over my arms, back and chest. I kissed her hair
and reached over the ledge for it once I'd had it in my hand I spoke her
name softly. "Hmmm." She continued to kiss me.
"Lindsay. please look at me." She looked up at me and gasped when she saw
the open box. "Now.I know you're a traditional girl so if you don't mind."
I stood up and got out of the tub.I got down on one knee and held one of
her hands. "I know you said you're scared and don't know if you're ready
for marriage but I love you and I can't promise it won't be scary.I can't
make you ready for marriage but there's one thing I do know and that's that
I'll spend everyday for the rest of my life proving just how happy we can
be. I love you Lindsay and if you want to wait till we get married we'll
wait. I'd wait forever for you.I love you. Please Lindsay.will you be my
wife?" She had tears running down her face.she looked so beautiful in the
candle light.flickering and reflecting off the water. I looked at her
nervously and waited for her answer. I didn't want to say anything.I
reached the hand out that was holding hers and wiped her tears away. She
held onto my hand resting on her cheek and let a few more tears fall.alls I
did was rest my hand there and waited for her answer.like I said.I'd wait
forever if I had too.
End of part eight.