Chapter 11

The Dinner Date

Mac got ready to go pick up Stella; he had on his best outfit and his best aftershave lotion. He was picking her up at home tonight this was going to be a night he hopes she would never forget.

When he gets to Stella's he shuts off the car and gets out to walk up the sidewalk he was trying to figure a way to ask her to stay the night with him; for he didn't want to push her but he would love to spend the night and let her wake up in his arms in the morning. Oh well I'll just play it by ear and see if the opportunity presents it self, so he knocked on the door.

When he walks in Stella walks out and he speechless at the moment then when he got a hold of his tongue he told her she was gorgeous tonight Stella just smiled at him.

Mac looked at her and said ' don't mean to rush but we do have a dinner engagement to get too and my mom doesn't like me to be late" and at that moment Stella bent over and kissed both her babies and told" them that grandma would be reading to them and she see them tomorrow after work." While she was saying good-by to the kids Mac got her mom to one side and told her "that Stella would be late coming in he had a big evening planned for her, but he take good care of her."

Just then Stella turned around and asked, "What are you two talking about so quietly?"

"Nothing" Mac said. Ready to go Stella?

"Yea, now kids are good for grandma!"

The drive to Mac's parents home was a short one but all the way there Mac was still hoping to get to ask Stella if she spend the night with him.

He walked around and opened the door for Stella. And just then his parents came out to greet them. Mac introduces Stella to his parents and everyone else at the party.

The dinner menu consisted of cold cuts and hot dogs. They had soda pop, club sodas for those who wanted it.

The reason for the party was to honor his dad's work; he'd gotten a raise in rank for a job well done. After dinner Mac and Stella sat and talked with his parents for a little while and then Mac made a motion to go. He bent over to kiss his mom and dad good-by and he sees them later.

They walked to the car and on the way to the car Mac looked at Stella and asked her "how about a movie?"

"Sure that sounds like a lot of fun" Stella replied.

"Good then it set we'll go see Lake House" Mac said.

Stella couldn't believe her ears; then she looked at Mac and asked, "How did you know I wanted to see that movie?" It was the one I wanted to see also. This sounds like a lot of fun.

"Then it set; we'll go take in a movie" Mac said.

Mac and Stella walked to the theater talking about different things, Stella was telling Mac how Frank (x-husband) ran out on her when she was pregnant with Gabby. Mac was saying he had never made it far enough with his wife before the dear lord took her home so being around her kids is a wonderful experience, one that he wouldn't mind doing more often. Just then they reached the theater and Mac pays for the tickets and they walk in to find their seats.

Once they were set Mac asked Stella "do you want anything?"

Stella said, "Just a soda I'm still full from dinner."

"Okay, one soda coming up" Mac said. "Diet coke," right Mac said.

"Yes Stella replied and then she gave Mac a beautiful smile."

Mac returns with their sodas just as the movie was starting.

Just as the movie was really getting to the scary part Mac notices his soon to be girlfriend (he hopes) wasn't a horror flick person for she was gripping her seat; so Mac put his arm around her. The movie was getting scarier and just then Stella let out a scream like she was sixteen years old and as long as Mac kept his arms around her she felt safe. Just then their lips met and they kissed for the first time, this was the first since the two rapes by Joe but this one stirred up a lot of feelings she thought were long gone and so did Mac it made him feel like he was back in high school they both realized how much they were falling for each other but were afraid to admit to the other one for feel of rejection. They didn't say anything for the rest of the movie and when it was over they were quiet for a while walking back to the car.

Then when they were in the car Mac asked Stella "what happened with your boss? How long did he get?"

Stella looked at Mac and told him "Joe got sent to prison for life without any chance of parole and the company is my." Now let's change the topic okay? "Sure Mac said." "What do you want talk about Mac replied?" "Let's start with our kissed in the theater." Stella replied to Mac.

"Okay Mac said." This was kind of awkward for Stella cause she never had these kinds of feelings but she's going to take the chance and face what is said.

Stella started with "Mac I'm going to be very honest about that kiss and I hope you don't take it the wrong way." But that kiss brought up a lot of feelings I thought were gone and just then Mac jumped in and said I know what your saying cause I'm feeling it too! Just then she smiled and so did Mac. Now what do we do about it we can't act like it never happened and just then Stella reached over to kiss Mac while they were sitting still.

Mac looked at her and suggested they go to his apartment to finish this talk so they weren't interrupted and Stella agreed.

Once they were in the apartment and Mac suggested she get comfortable so she kicked off her shoes and sat down on the couch Mac came in with a cup of coffee for them and sat beside her to talk.

Stella went first "I think I'm falling for you."

Mac told Stella the same thing and the two were in each an embrace that no one could break for they had found their true love.

After the conversation Mac asked her if "she was ready to go home yet?" "Not yet Mac in fact if you don't care I like to stay the night with you?"

"Mac told her it was fine with him as long as she was sure!"

Fine I'll go get my bag out in the car and then I'll call mom to tell her I'll see her in the morning but we'll have to be there before my kids get up. Sure thing my sweetheart I'll set my alarm clock for whatever time you want. Fine out the door she went and she was back with her bag before he knew she was gone.

She made the phone call to her mom and told her to let her know she be staying with Mac over night. They say good night I love you then hang up. Stella looked at Mac and told him "I'm all yours tonight!"