Chapter 11
Kim's point of view
It's Monday and that means Jared's going to be here any minute to pick me up. Carlie is over doing my hair and clothes again with the help of Katherine. Today I'm wearing white skinny jeans, a green v-neck long sleeve shirt, and black wedges. Carlie knows where I'm going because she begged Jared to know so she could dress me appropriately. My hair's curled down my back and I have a little makeup on.
"You look great, now don't go near Avery," Carlie says and I chuckle.
"Thanks Carlie, I owe you," I say hugging her.
"No problem, just don't mess it up," she says.
"I won't," I say.
"You look beautiful Kimmy!" Katherine says.
"Thanks sis," I say smiling and hugging her. I hear a car approach and smile. I grab my black clutch and we all head downstairs. Carlie fixes my hair and a knock at the door stops her. She grins up at me and squeezes my shoulder. I go over to the door and open it, revealing a handsome Jared.
"Hi Jared," I say smiling.
"Hi Kim, wow you look amazing," he says and I blush.
"Thanks, come on in," I say opening the door more. He comes in and I shut the door.
"Jared you know Katherine and Carlie," I say motioning to my best friend and sister-in-law.
"Nice to see you ladies again," he says.
"I'll go get Josh," Katherine says and heads down the hallway.
"My brother wants to talk with you, I'm sorry in advance for anything he says," I say and he chuckles.
"Don't worry," he says.
"Ah Jared, it's good to finally meet you," Josh says coming into the room.
"It's good to meet you too sir," Jared says shaking Josh's hand.
"Well I would just like to speak with you for a moment," Josh says and I get nervous. Josh please don't blow this for me!
"Yes sir," Jared says and smiles at me. I give him a light smile and watch them leave the room.
"I'm going to head out but call me tomorrow!" Carlie says.
"Will do," I say and she leaves. I tune into the other room and try to make out what they're saying.
"So you want to take out my little sister," Josh states.
"Yes sir," Jared says.
"Well you should know I'm very protective of her and don't want anything or anyone to hurt her," Josh says.
"I don't either," Jared says. I smile at his comment.
"I know you do, but if she comes home crying don't think I won't track you down," Josh says.
"If she came home crying I would track myself down," Jared says and Josh chuckles.
"I know you're a good boy Jared, just be careful with her," Josh says.
"I will, I can promise you that," Jared says.
"Good, I think we're done here," Josh says and opens the door.
I hurry to the couch and act like I was watching TV. Josh and Jared come out and I stand up.
"Everything okay?" I ask.
"Fine," they say.
"Ready to go?" Jared asks.
"Yep," I say.
"You might want to grab a jacket," he suggests.
"I'll be fine, trust me," I say and he still looks worried.
"Have fun you two," Katherine says coming into the room.
"But not too much fun," Josh says and I blush. I glare at him and he chuckles.
"Bye, don't wait up," I say.
"Be safe," Katherine says and I nod. We head out the door and Jared takes me to his truck.
"So where are we going?" I ask.
"Surprise, but I have something for you," he says and reaches into his truck. He pulls out a flower bouquet and I smile.
"Lilies, you remembered," I say.
"Of course, I could never forget," he says and I smile.
"Let me go put these in the house," I say and he nods. I quickly go back inside and give the flowers to Katherine who will put them in water. Then I hurry back outside and Jared opens the passenger door for me. I smile and thank him. I get into the truck and he shuts the door getting into the driver's side. He starts up the truck and heads down the streets onto the freeway. He takes my hand and I smile.
"So what did my brother say to you?" I ask even though I heard.
"He just told me not to hurt you, or I'd be getting a visit from him," he says and I nod.
"I'm sorry about him, he's really protective," I say.
"I can see," he says.
"Well I'm just glad he didn't say anything too embarrassing," I say relived.
"He just cares for you, I know I will do the same when my sisters start to date," he says and I chuckle. Oh that will be something!
"So what's at this surprise?" I ask trying to get the answer.
"Food," he says.
"Well that narrows it down!" I say and he chuckles.
"Just be patient," he says.
"But that's boring," I say and he chuckles.
"Paul's not happy about owing you his service," Jared says and I smile.
"I told you they would win," I say.
"You did, I should listen," he says.
"You really should, it'll save you a lot of trouble," I say and he chuckles.
"He's just glad we're on break so he doesn't have to work for you in front of the whole school," he says and I smile evilly.
"We'll see," I say and he glances at me.
"What do you have up your sleeve?" he asks.
"You'll see," I say.
Jared's point of view
Watching her smile evilly makes me love her even more. She really is one of a kind, and I'm happy she's my soul mate. I hope she doesn't freak out when I tell her. I don't plan on telling her anytime soon though, I want her to think I'm normal. I really hope she doesn't like of me as a monster, even though I am one, but I'll never hurt her.
"We're here," I say as we pull up to La Bella Italia.
"La Bella Italia?" she asks.
"You said you liked Italian so here we are, an Italian restaurant," I say and she smiles I get out and open the door for her.
"Thanks you," she says and gets outs. I take her hand and we walk inside.
"Welcome to La Bella Italia, how many?" the hostess asks.
"Two," I say.
"Right this way," she says and leads us to the seating area.
"Will this do?" she asks pointing to a table near the back. I look to Kim and she nods.
"Yes thank you," I say. I pull out Kim's chair for her and she sits down. I take my seat and the hostess hands us our menus.
"Your waitress will be right with you," she says and leaves.
"Do you come here often?" she asks me.
"Not really," I say.
"I've never been, what's good?" she asks.
"Everything," I say and she chuckles.
Kim's point of view
A few minutes after the hostess leaves our waitress appears.
"I'm Kelli and I'll be your server this evening," she says.
"What can I get you?" she asks and stares right at Jared.
"I'll have water and the manicotti please," I say glaring at her. She writes it down not taking her eyes off of my soul mate!
"And for you?" she asks sweetly to Jared.
"Um coke and the extra-large Hawaiian pizza," Jared says and she nods.
"Anything else?" she asks.
"Um ya please leave my boyfriend and I alone," I snap. She finally looks at me and frowns.
"I'll be right back with your order," she says and leaves. I sigh and turn to Jared. He has a grin on his face and makes me blush.
"Did you really mean that?" he asks.
"What?" I ask.
"You want me to be your boyfriend?" he asks and I blush. Oops.
"Yes, I mean if you want to," I say and he takes my hand and kisses it.
"I wouldn't want it any other way," he says and I smile.
"Here are your drinks," Kelli says coming back. She places Jared's on the table and goes to set mine down when she "accidentally" falls and spills the glass on my pants and shirt.
"Oh my I'm so sorry!" she says lying and then leaves. I growl and try to dry myself with my napkin.
"Are you okay?" Jared asks me.
"Fine," I grumble.
"I'm sorry our dates have been ruined," he says.
"It's not your fault, I just hope she doesn't spit in my food," I say and he smiles.
"Don't worry I'll make sure that won't happen," he says and I smile.
"Well I don't think I'll be coming here again," I say and he chuckles.