"New Love Found"
Disclaimer: See chapter 1
A/N: Takes place a week after previous chapter. Thoughts are in italic. Please R&R! No flames please!
Chapter 7 – Amanda's Date
Amanda found herself wanting to talk to Kyle, just to hear his voice, so she called his house number and the phone was picked up after three rings. They talked on the phone for three hours and Amanda found herself wanting to see him again, so she asked him if he would like to go for a meal sometime, just the two of them and Kyle agreed. They agreed on 7pm that evening. They said goodbye and hung up.
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At 5pm, Amanda went for a shower. After her shower and she was back in her room, she called Jade in from Neil's room and Kira in from her own room. When they came in, they asked her what was up and she told them that Kyle was picking her up at quarter to seven as they were going out for a meal at 7pm.
Kira noticed the time and said, "Well, its quarter past 6 now, Mum. That only gives us 30 minutes to help you get ready. When you've chosen your dress, Jade will do your make-up and I'll do your hair. If we're not finished by then, I'll send Neil down to the door."
"Thanks, Kira. Thanks, Jade."
"No problem Amanda."
After watching Amanda put several dresses against her, Jade said, "Amanda, this one is perfect for you."
"Yeah Mum. It shows off your slim figure."
The dress that they chose was a black halter-neck with gold chains running down the back. Amanda put it on and sat down on her bed. Jade started doing Amanda's make-up and Kira did her mum's hair.
They noticed the time and noticed that it was twenty to 7 and Kira said to Amanda, "Mum, I'll get Neil to answer the door as I'll still be doing your hair at quarter to 7." So Kira went to her brother's room and knocked on the door and entered.
"Bro, when the door goes in five minutes, can you answer it and tell Kyle that Mum will be a couple of minutes?"
"Sure Sis."
Kira then left to go and finish her mum's hair.
At quarter to 7, Kyle knocked on the door and Neil answered it.
"Hi. You must be Kyle."
"That's me. Your name is?"
"Neil. Come on in by the way."
"Thanks. Is your mum ready?"
"She should be by now. I'll just shout up to my sister, Kira, to see if she's finished."
"OK."
"Kira!"
"Yes, Bro?"
"You finished up there? Kyle's here for Mum!"
"She's on her way!"
When Amanda came down the stairs, Kyle saw how beautiful she looked.
"Mum, here's your coat."
"Thanks Neil."
Kyle offered her his arm and she took it. He guided her towards his car and opened and closed her door for her.
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They arrived outside the restaurant and Kyle shut the engine off, then got out his door and went round to Amanda's side and opened her door for her and helped her out of the car. He then closed her door and locked the car.
They walked inside the restaurant and were shown to their table.
They sat down opposite each other and talked.
"You look beautiful Amanda."
Amanda blushed and said, "Thank you. You don't look so bad yourself."
Just then, the waiter came to take their orders. When they had given the waiter their orders, they continued talking.
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Towards the end of the meal, Kyle reached across the table and took Amanda's hand.
When they had finished their meal, Kyle paid the bill and asked Amanda if she would like to take a walk by the riverside and she agreed.
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They had walked down by the riverside for two hours when Kyle said to Amanda, "It's getting pretty late. Maybe we should go. You don't want Neil and Kira worrying, do you?"
Amanda laughed and said, "No, we don't."
"Mand, do you mind if I call you "Mand"?"
"No, I don't mind."
"Mand, I have taken quite a shine to you and I really like you. I was wondering, would you like to be my girlfriend?"
Time stood still for Amanda as she thought to herself, "He likes me! Should I say yes or what?" She said, "I'll think about it and let you know when we get to my house."
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When Kyle pulled up outside her house, he shut off the engine and got out. He then opened up Amanda's door for her and helped her out the car. He then closed her door, locked up the car and walked her to the front door.
"I've had a wonderful time tonight, being with you. Now, how about my answer?"
Amanda thought to herself, "It's been 14 years since Bri's death. I think I should move on. I know that he'd want me to and not mope around all the time." "I've had a wonderful evening as well, Kyle. About your answer, you want me; you have to accept Kira and Neil as well. We are a package deal."
"Of course I'll accept them. Mand, I really like you. I am keen to get to know them better."
Amanda smiled. "Well, it's settled then. I would love to be your girlfriend."
Kyle then cupped her face gently and kissed her on the lips and left.
