Chapter 20
It's the next morning and Chester's alarm is going off, Chester looks over to see Manny still peacefully asleep next to him in their bed as he looks at her and smiles. He quietly gets out of bed trying not to wake Manny.
Manny (groans): Where you are going?
Chester: I'm sorry honey I got to go to the station for just a few hours then I'm all yours for 2 whole weeks
Manny (smiles): I do like the sound of that, all mine for 2 whole weeks.
Chester: Well, you better enjoy it, because I have a lot planned for us on this trip
Manny: Oh, do you now?
Chester: Oh, I do princess.
Manny (flirtatiously): Well, what do you have planned? Because I have a few things planned for you too baby
Chester (flirty): Oh, Is that a fact?
Manny: Mhhm. Just wait until I have you all alone in our room
Chester: Why do I have the feeling I'm going to be late for the station?
Manny gently pulls Chester back in bed
Manny: (Smiles) because you are
Manny begins making out with Chester in their bed.
Chester: I love you so much babygirl
Manny: I love you more baby.
Chester: As much as I would love to stay in bed and have my way with you, I unfortunately have to get to the station
Chester gets up, Kisses Manny goodbye and leaves for the station. Meanwhile back at the house, she starts packing for the trip, when her producer calls.
Manny: Hello?
Tommy: How's my Artist?
Manny: The studio better be on fire or something, cause I'm not coming in today.
Tommy: I just wanted to see if you've gotten anymore songs written
Manny: No, I haven't Tommy.
Tommy: This album is not going to write itself, Manny
Manny: You don't think I know this Tommy?
Tommy: I'm just saying.
Manny: I'm getting ready to go on a nice 2 week vacation with my boyfriend, while I'm gone I'm not doing any writing or work while I'm on this trip. He and I have been through a lot lately and we need this trip to unwind and relax.
Tommy: I get it-
Manny: Really? Because If you did, you wouldn't be hounding me the day before I leave about the damn album! I'm sorry but It'll get done when it gets done. I will work on songs when I come back
She hangs up on him and turns on her radio and goes back to packing.
Manny: Ok I need to get my makeup packed, I have to get the lingerie packed before Chester gets home.
A few hours later, Chester calls
Chester: What are you doing baby?
Manny: Packing for our trip. Are you done with work?
Chester: I'm leaving the building now,
Manny: Good, come home to me, baby. I miss you
Chester: I'll be home soon Princess. I love you
Chester hangs up, a few minutes later he arrives home.
Manny: Hey baby
Manny kisses Chester as he walks in the door
Chester: Hi Princess, did you get much packing done?
Manny: A little after I yelled at Tommy (chuckles)
Chester: What did Tommy do?
Manny: He was bugging about if I had any new songs written, and I told him I'm getting ready to go on a getaway with my boyfriend for 2 weeks and while I'm gone, I'm doing any songs writing or any work and I hung up on him.
Chester (smiles): That's my girl.
Manny holds Chester's hands and looks at him
Manny: Words cannot describe how much I am looking forward to this trip with you, you, and me 2 weeks out in Niagara Falls, no work, no- never mind I don't want to jinx it. The point is, we need this trip away.
Chester: Yes, we do honey. I promise we will have the best time together. No drama, no nothing will keep me away from 2 glorious weeks away with my girl. Come on let's finish packing and load up so we can leave tomorrow.
They continue packing when Manny's Playlist plays an old favorite song of hers, "Truly, Madly, Deeply" by Savage Garden
Manny: Oh my gosh I used to love this song!
Chester: Dance with me
Manny: Right here?
Chester grabs Manny as they dance in their bedroom to Truly, Madly, Deeply.
Chester: Is it possible to fall for more in love with you?
Manny: It is, because I'm falling more in love with you, right in this moment.
Chester Smiles as he dances with Manny.
Chester: I love you Baby. I know I say it a lot, but you are the greatest thing that ever happened to me.
Manny: Aww that's so sweet
The song ends, he kisses Manny.
Chester: Come on honey we got to finish packing.
Manny: Ok, I got shoes, my make-up, and the essentials, pj's, jeans, tshirts, do I need anything else?
Chester goes in the closet and picks out this beautiful strapless blue dress and an elegant off the shoulder blue dress
Chester: You look amazing In these dresses, you should pack them too babe
Manny: I couldn't agree more honey
Manny packs up the dresses and helps Chester finish packing
Chester: All packed babe?
Manny: Yea, come on lets go throw the bags in your car so we don't have to in the morning.
They take all the suitcases to Chester's car and then gets in bed for the night.
Chester: By this time tomorrow night, you and I will be beginning the best 2 weeks away, we will ever have
Manny: Sounds amazing, I can't wait
Chester kisses Manny's forehead
Chester (softly whispers): Goodnight babygirl, I love you so much.
Manny (groans) Goodnight baby. I love you
Manny falls asleep peacefully in Chester's arms with her head on his chest he looks at her sleeping and smiles, remembering how lucky he is to have Manny in his life and how grateful he is for her.
