"Valentine's day was only a few days away, and Ben had been planning something special for Ciara."

"Ben; had arranged everything; Bo would be staying; with Doug and Julie while he and Ciara spent the night at the cabin."

"Ben had only told his plans to Shawn and Julie and made them swear they wouldn't say anything to Ciara."

"Ciara was walking through the square with Bo when she ran into Allie."

"Hey, how are you?"

"We are great just taking a little walk around the square."

"Allie looked at Bo in his stroller and smiled at him."

"So Valentine's Day is; in a few days; do you and Ben have any plans?"

"Nope, we will probably just order Chinese food and have a quiet night together."

"That sounds nice."

"What about you and Chanel?"

"I'm not sure we haven't talked about it; probably; just stay in."

"Well, whatever you do, I'm sure you will have a good time."

"I should probably get going and put him down for his nap."

"He's already asleep Allie said as she looked at Bo."

"Ciara and Allie just laughed and then said goodbye."

"When Ciara walked into the apartment, Ben was just putting lunch on the table."

"Hey, babe, I was just about to call and see where you were."

"Sorry, I ran into Allie in the square, and we talked for a bit; I'm just going to put him down, then we can eat."

"I'll take him."

"Ben took Bo and put; him down for his nap. A second later, he; came back out to grab Bo's bear."

"Ben's phone started to ring on the table; she saw it was Shawn and picked up."

"Hey, bro, what's up?"

"All Ciara heard was a dial tone she hung up and put the phone on the table."

"Ben came out a second later and joined Ciara at the table."

"Your phone rang, and I answered it; it was Shawn, but when I said hello, he hung up."

"That's weird."

"It is my brother who never hangs up on me, did today; any idea why he would do that?"

"Maybe he didn't mean to call me."

"Maybe, or maybe you are keeping something from me."

"Just call him back and see what happened."

"Okay, give me your phone, and I'll call him back."

"Ben handed his phone to Ciara; she unlocked it and called Shawn back."

"Hey man, I just tried to call you, but Ciara answered; I have the stuff you wanted; you can pick it up later."

"Hey, bro, I was calling to see why you hung up on me, and now I have the answer, goodbye."

"So what did he say?"

"He said that; he has the stuff you wanted, and you can pick it up later."

"What stuff is he talking about, Ben?"

"I was looking at the bike the other day and noticed that it needed a few new parts, so I ordered them, but the guy would only hold them for so, long then I got slammed at the garage, that's why I was late last night, so I had Shawn pick them up for me."

"Why didn't Shawn just tell me that on the phone?"

"I wanted to surprise you once it was all fixed up."

"Aww, baby, that is so sweet."

"Ciara finished her lunch and brought her; plate; over to the sink."

"Ben sat at the table and let out a breath, he hated lying to Ciara, but he wanted to pull off this surprise."

"I'm going to go pick up those parts from Shawn; I'll be back in a little while."

"Okay, tell my brother I say hi."

"Will do, babe, bye Ben kissed Ciara, then left the apartment."

"Ben arrived at Shawn's and knocked on the door."

"Hey, Ben, come in."

"Here are the rose petals, her gift, and the chocolates."

"Thanks, man; I was so slammed yesterday I didn't have time to pick this stuff up. If Ciara asks, I was picking up parts for the bike; that's why you called."

"Okay."

"It was the first thing that came to my mind; she was asking questions, and I had to come up with something quick."

"Do you think she believed you?"

"I think she did."

"So when are you setting this all up?"

"The morning of, Ciara has to go to the office, so; I will drop Bo off with Allie, then head up to the cabin and get everything ready; on the way back, pick Bo up; Ciara should be home by; 3, then I will tell her I have something planned for us."

"Well, if you need help, just let me know."

"Thanks."

"Are you sure you want to go to the cabin; there is no service up there; won't; Ciara, want to check on Bo?"

"If anything happens, you will be there to tell us. I told Julie to call you, and you would come to get us."

"Of course, I would."

Valentine's Day

"Ben was the first one awake he got up, took a shower, and got dressed."

"When; he was; finished, he got Bo ready, then made him a bottle and started breakfast for him and Ciara."

"Ciara walked into the living room and saw Bo sitting in his high chair and Ben standing by the stove cooking bacon and eggs."

"Good Morning."

"Good Morning, my love, are you hungry breakfast is almost ready."

"Ciara walked over and kissed Bo, then walked behind Ben and wrapped her arms around him."

"Happy Valentine's Day, babe."

"Ben turned off the stove and faced Ciara; he leaned down and gave her a kiss Happy Valentine's Day to you."

"They continued to kiss until Ben broke away and said breakfast is getting cold."

"Ciara laughed and brought their plates over to the table."

"Are you still going to the office today?"

"Yeah. Alex messed something up, and now I have to fix it."

"Is this guy a tool or something; it seems like you are always cleaning up his messes."

"He's something."

"So, what do you and Bo have planned while I'm at work?"

"I have to go to work as well."

"I thought you had today of; who is going to watch Bo?"

"I got the call while you were sleeping; I only have to go for a few hours; Allie said she would watch Bo for us."

"That's nice of her; are you going to drop him off because I have to leave as soon as I get dressed."

"Don't worry; I will drop him off on my way to work."

"Thanks, babe; I have to go; get ready before I'm late."

"Ciara came out 10 minutes later, ready for work."

"Okay, I have to leave, but I will see you; later, around 3?"

"Sounds good; I will see you then."

"Ciara kissed Ben, then said goodbye to Bo."

"Bye baby, you be good for Allie, okay I love you."

"Ciara kissed Bo, grabbed; her briefcase, and headed for the door."

"Bye, babe."

"Ben dropped Bo off with Allie and then headed for the cabin; when he got there, he made the bed with fresh sheets and scattered the rose petals all over the bed and floor."

"Ben set the flowers on the table along with the chocolates and made sure the candles were on the counter."

"Once he was finished; setting up the cabin, he headed back home."

Titan

"Ciara was sitting at her desk working on a client's transaction when there was a knock at her door."

"Come in."

"I have a delivery for Ciara Weston."

"That's me."

"The guy passed Ciara the flowers; she thanked him and told him to have a nice day."

"Ciara looked at the card on the flowers; it read: Happy Valentine's Day to my beautiful amazing wife I love you so much, love Ben."

"Ciara set the vase of flowers on her desk next to the picture of the three of them."

"She sent a quick text to Ben saying: Thank you for the flowers, baby, they're beautiful; I love you, see you soon."

Apartment

"Ben felt his phone go off in his pocket and pulled it out; he saw Ciara's text and smiled."

"He was about to reply when there was a knock at the door."

"Hey, Allie, thank you so much for dropping him off."

"No problem; were you able to get everything set up for tonight?"

"Who told you?"

"Julie let it slip when I ran into her in the square; she told me she was watching Bo for you tonight."

"Shawn and Julie were the only ones I told."

"I think it is sweet and romantic, and I will tell you this she has no idea you have anything planned; we talked the other day, and she thinks you guys are just having a quiet night in, so this will really surprise her."

"I hope so; she deserves this; she works hard and takes good care of us; I want to give her a night of romance in our special place."

"Ciara is very; lucky to have you."

"Thanks."

"Well, I should get going; I hope you guys have a great night."

"Thanks, Allie; have a good night."

"It was almost 3:30 when Ciara walked through the door."

"Bo was playing on the floor; he had just woken up from his nap."

"Ciara walked in, bent down to kiss Bo, then sat next to Ben on the couch."

"She kissed his cheek and said thank you for the flowers, baby, they're beautiful; I sent you a text; did you get it?"

"I did; I was going to text you back, but I got bust cleaning up; I'm sorry."

"So, what did you want to do tonight?"

"I; actually have something planned for us."

"Really, and what would that be, Mr. Weston?"

"It's a surprise."

"Well, what should I wear."

"You can wear whatever you want."

"I have everything planned; Bo is spending the night at Doug and Julie's, and you; and I; are going to have a romantic evening just the two of us."

"That sounds amazing."

"While you are getting ready. I'm going to drop Bo off."

"Let me play with him for a; little while; I haven't seen him since this morning."

"I told Julie I would drop him off around 5:30."

"While Ciara was playing with Bo, Ben went to pack his bag."

"Ben then went to the bedroom to pack a bag for him and Ciara."

"Ben grabbed the cabin shirt from the drawer and put it in the bag."

"He; came; back to the living room and packed up Bo's playpen, then brought everything out to the car."

"Alright, Bo is all packed; everything is in the car, I'm going to drop him off, and you can go, get ready."

"Ciara hugged and kissed Bo told him to be a good boy and that she loved him, then handed him to Ben."