Elise rushed around her hotel room trying to get ready for her date with Randy. She had strewn her clothes all over and had tried on several different things. She looked at her watch and shrieked when she realized that Randy would be there any minute. She hurriedly picked out a black skirt that had a slit up the side and a jade green top that was strapless. She put them on and added strappy black heels to complete the outfit. Elise then put on some perfume and earrings and was satisfied that she was ready. There was a knock on the door and Elise took a deep breath before answering it.
"Hey" Randy said when Elise opened the door. "You look really good". He looked her up and down and smiled at her. Elise blushed a bit before taking in his appearance. He had changed into a blue button up shirt that the sleeves were rolled up on and a pair of black slacks.
"You look good too" Elise said, kind of dazed. Randy offered her his arm and they left.
Finally I was getting out of the hospital from hell. I was dressed and sitting on the bed waiting on John to come back with my wheelchair. He had taken it out to air up the tires and all and was taking his sweet time getting back. I was pulled from my thoughts by him coming back.
"Alright wheels are all inflated, car has gas in it, I put some pillows in the backseat so you can lay down too" I looked over at John with a smile. He had thought of everything, so sweet. He came over and gently lifted me from the bed and into my wheelchair. I stopped him before he fastened my seat belt, doing it myself. No need in overkill. John smiled at me in understanding and went behind me to push my wheelchair. I leaned back and enjoyed the ride, putting my head on John's firm stomach.
We got out to the car and John helped me into the backseat. I laid back on the pillows he had piled back there and made myself comfortable. John made sure I was comfortable before putting my wheelchair in the trunk and getting into the driver seat. He started the car and drove off at a slightly slower speed than he would usually go.
"Honey you can go the speed limit" I said with a wry smile on my lips. John looked at me in the rear view mirror and smiled back.
"I just don't wanna hurt you too much" he said, I had to fight not to say aww. He was so sweet. All of a sudden John hit a bump, cursed and pulled over to the side of the road "are you ok?" he asked turning around and looking at me with concern.
"I'm fine baby it was just a small bump" I said brushing it off.
"But it wasn't just a small bump. They could have said there would be a bump and I could have avoided it" John looked annoyed with the road crews of San Antonio. "I mean come on if people are in pain and go over these bumps..." I stopped John's tirade by leaning up and kissing him on the lips.
"Honey, baby, darling I love that you care so much but baby I'm fine" I looked right into his clear blue eyes that betrayed the emotions he felt about everything that had went on "you don't have to baby me or smother me with attention. Just act like nothing went on. It's just another day ok? Cause I'm fully recovered and as soon as I get my stitches out then I'll be going back to work. That's only 10 days away and really its only a technicality Vince told me I had to be stitch free before I returned to work and all. So let's just take it as it comes ok? Now let's go back to the hotel now cause I need a nap". John blinked at me, not really believing that he was blowing everything that happened off. Instead of arguing though he started driving back to the hotel.
"Ok open your eyes" Randy said smiling over at Elise. Elise did as told and gasped at what she saw. Randy had brought her to a beach that was desserted and set up a picnic. He sat her down on the blanket he had sat out and sat across from her.
"Oh Randy this is beautiful" she said looking at her surroundings. Randy smiled at her, handing her a plate after he put some of the food he had brought onto it.
"Yes you are" he said making Elise blush. They sat there a while, talking and eating. Each opened up about their life and told things they didn't ever think they'd discuss with someone they hadn't known all that long but also they felt they had known each other forever. "Let's go for a walk" Randy said standing up and, holding out his hand for Elise to take before pulling her up. They walked down the beach, continuing their conversation. It felt easy for them to talk, almost as if it was the most natural thing in the world. A house a few yards away had music streaming out the windows and Randy asked Elise to dance. It changed to a slow song and Randy took Elise in his arms, slowly swaying their bodies to the soft tune. Elise laid her head on Randy's shoulder and smiled, she felt content in his arms and never wanted to leave.
Elise looked up and found herself staring right into Randy's bright blue eyes. They got lost in each other's eyes and the world stopped for them. Elise found herself pulling Randy's head toward her own. She was unaware of what was going on until she felt his lips on her own. It was like a burst of fireworks inside her body. She felt alive, happy. Elise wrapped her arms around Randy's neck and leaned into his body.