Thank you so much for all the reviews and for sticking with the story. This has been a fun experience. I'm also writing Chapter 5 tonight. It will be the entire date. It should hopefully be uploaded tonight. Thank you for being patient.
Eliza's POV
I could hear my alarm clock blaring in the background as I was brushing my teeth. "I don't even know why I still still set that thing," I think to myself. "I'm always up way earlier then in goes off." My nerves were very present this morning. This was the day that Arizona Robbins and I were gonna go on our first real date. The other night at the bar was amazing, and the steamy interaction we had at her place afterward was mesmerizing. I wasn't even upset that she got me hot and bothered and then stopped. There was something different about Arizona. She made me feel something in the pit of my stomach that I had never felt before. It was scary, but absolutely amazing. I finished brushing my teeth, and headed to my closet to get dressed. I searched and searched trying to find the perfect outfit. I wanted it to be equal part sexy, and equal part class. I mean I was going to be wearing this at work, introducing clients all day. It had to be respectable, but I also wanted to give Arizona a taste of what could possibly be coming tonight, if we played our cards right. I decided on a tight knee length black pencil skirt, with a silk v neck purple blouse, some nude heals and a black cardigan. I went back to the bathroom fixed my hair in sexy curls, and put some make up on. Today is going to be such a good day.
I got to work about 30 minutes later. I stopped at the local coffee shop on the way in and picked up Arizona her favorite coffee and a blueberry scone. In the short time I've worked for her, I have already noticed that she never really has time for breakfast. I walked in the office ad flicked the lights on. I was the first one there as usual. I placed Arizona's coffee and scone on her desk and headed to mine to start up my computer and get ready for the day. Usually I relax a little before starting up when I get there early, but today was different. The sooner I started on paperwork and making phone calls, the sooner I would finish and the sooner we could hopefully go on our date. We were going to this nice French restaurant that Arizona swears by. Apparently they make the most amazing French food, and have the best wine. Not ten minutes into my gaze at the computer I am distracted by bouncing golden locks approaching me. That woman's beauty radiates through the entire building. She is wearing the sexiest pant suit I have ever seen with an emerald green top that hugs in all the right places. She is stunning.
"Eliza, how are you this morning." She asks me while batting her eyes.
I stare at her for a few minutes, taking in more and more of her beauty. "I'm wonderful, how are you this morning Arizona?" I try to put on a sexy smile and talk in a husky voice, hoping she would take notice.
"Just wonderful, excited about tonight?" She asks with a wink and a smile.
My heart melts a little more, and I can hear myself stuttering. " . Yes, so excited." I let out a small chuckle. Oh god. I probably just looked like and idiot. Get yourself together woman. She just smiles at me and turns around to walk to her office. I follow her with my eyes to see what she thinks about the coffee and scone, and little note I've left on her desk. She picks up the note and reads it:
Arizona, I know how busy you get in the mornings. I thought I would pick you up some coffee and a little something to eat on my way to work this morning. You know, breakfast in the most important meal of that day. I can't wait for our date tonight. I just know it's going to be beautiful just like you.
-Eliza Minnick
I saw a smile come across her face as she opened the bag with the scone and took a bite. Just as I turn my attention back to my computer, the phone rings.
"Arizona Robbins office, how may I help you."
"Uhm, Did she get a new secretary? Okay, well I need to speak to Arizona please." A womans voice came through the phone, almost in a demanding tone.
"Yes, mam, this is Eliza, I am Ms. Robbins new secretary, may I ask who is calling.?
"This is Calliope Torres, Arizona's ex-wife, and I need to speak to her right now."
Ex-wife? I think stunned. Arizona never mentioned that she was married. I mean, not that it really had an opportunity to come up. We mainly talk about me the times we're together.
"Uh, yes mam, I will connect you right away." I put the phone on hold and walk into Arizona's office.
"Uhm, Arizona, There is a Calliope Torres on the phone with you. She says she is your ex-wife, and she sounds really angry. I wasn't sure, do you want me to connect her."
"NOO!" I hear Alex yelling from the next office. "DO NOT CONNECT HER!" Alex walks out of his office and over to my desk. "What line is she on?"
"Line 2." I say now completely confused about what is going on.
Alex walks to my desk and picks up the phone and begins talking to Calliope.
"Eliza, please come in and shut the door."
"You were married?" I blurt out? Shock still in my voice.
"Yes, I was and if you come in and shut the door, I will tell you about it all."
I walk in slightly hesitant, and shut the door. I sit down on the couch, still confused about what is actually going on.
"I was married for 5 years to Calliope, we were together for 7 years. She was my first love, and it ended very badly. She was an surgeon and Grey Sloan Memorial. It ended because she cheated on me. One night I came home after being gone for a week. I had several meeting at the capital, and was just ready to be home and sleeping in my bed. I walked into our beautiful house that we had made together, and found my wife, fucking a homely red head head on my couch. We tried therapy, but ultimately she decided that she wanted to run away with Penny, a women almost half her age, and not even a certified surgeon yet, to New York, and start her new life. Well, apparently the good young sex and hot nights only lasted a few years, because she showed back up on my door step about 4 weeks ago begging to come home. I told her no. I was done with her, and moving on with my life. She didn't take it well. I had to change my locks, change my phone numbers everything. I didn't tell you about her yet, because things with us are so so new, and I didn't want to scare you away. I'm so sorry. I hope that you decide to still give me a chance."
I couldn't help but smile. There was something about Arizona being completely vulnerable that just drove me crazy, and made me like her even more. "It's okay Arizona. I understand. That is a really hard situation, but it's okay. It's pretty obvious that you no longer want to pursue that relationship, and that is all that matters to me, that what you want is this right here, and if so, we can move on with our plans, and I'll show you an amazing night that will take your mind off of everything else. "
I could see the shimmer in her eyes start to come back as she gave me the biggest smile I've ever seen displayed on her beautiful face. "Thank you Eliza. I can't wait to take you out tonight," She leaned in and gave me a quick reassuring peck on the cheek.
The rest of the day seemed to drag on. I was anxious to go to dinner, and get to know her even better. There was mystery in her past, and that intrigued me. Arizona finished her last call with a client as I waited for her at my desk. Alex, and Jo, and the interns had already left for the day. It was very quiet except for the low tone of the beautiful blondes voice coming from behind shut doors, and closed blinds. Her office was able to be very closed and secret, and I cant say that I haven't thought about the things we could do to each other in there. As the thoughts crept back into my head, my arousal pooled. I tried to shake the thoughts out of my head, but they kept returning. Damn, this is going to be a long night I thought to myself. Maybe if I play my cards right it might end up with my beautiful boss in my bed. I know we were taking it slow, but I couldn't but think about it, even if the scenario was unlikely.
"Hey beautiful, you ready to go?"
The words quickly brought me from my day dream. "Uh, yes, so ready."
She grabbed my hand, and we walked out the building to her car. "I've been looking forward to this afternoon ever since our sleep over the other night." She says to me
"Me too, me too." I say, turning to her and grabbing her face to place a small sensual kiss on her lips. The tingly feeling began to form again in the pit of my stomach. What is that, I thought to myself. Never in my life of dating women, and sleeping around, have I ever felt this feeling. It was so unfamiliar, but so comforting at the same time. I could get use to this feeling.
The drive to the restaurant was filled with small talk. The occasional endearing glances. Holding hands, and drawing patterns with our thumbs on top of each others. I was so anxious. Anxious to be in her presence, anxious to see where the night could go. Before I realized we were pulling up to the valet at the most beautiful building I had ever seen. The outside was dressed with beautiful flowers, dim lights, and other accents that made the building seem unbelievably romantic. She hopped out of the car and headed to my side to open my door before handing the keys to the valet worker.
"Arizona, this place is beautiful." My mouth was open, starring, as I took in the beauty.
"Wait until you see the inside." She says, grabbing my hand and pulling me into the restaurant.
She was right. The inside was even more beautiful. The walls were painted to look like a mural, and the soft fabrics that draped the windows, and lined the tables were soft peach and cream tones. Beautiful flowers and white candles filled every table.
"Ah, Miss Robbins, table for two today?" The hosted said in a French accent as she greeted us at the door.
"Yes Francesca. I brought a guest today." She says pulling me into her to show me off to the hostest.
"Ah, beautiful, right this way."
The hostess leads us through the restaurant, onto a balcony that has only 3 tables. The rails are lined with twinkling lights, and beautiful flowers. There is soft romantic music playing in the background, and it seems there is no one else occupying the space with us. Arizona pulls out my seat so that I can sit down and proceeds to her side of the table. She orders some wine, and turns to look at me. The mix between the moonlight and the candles dancing off of her milky skin is heaven. My heart skips a beat as she puts her hand on top of mine and smiles. This is going to be an amazing night.