Chapter 25
Kim's point of view
I feel the sun streaming down on my face but I'm not as warm as normal. Confused I open my eyes and find Jared gone. I sigh and roll over to find a vase of roses, a teddy bear, and box of chocolates on my bedside table. Smiling I get up and see that there's a card. I pick it up and read it.
My beautiful Kim,
Sorry I can't be here this morning but I have somethings to do before tonight. I love you so much and am so glad to have you as my girlfriend and soul mate. You're the most beautiful girl I have ever laid eyes on and so much more. I hope you enjoy the teddy bear, chocolates, and eleven roses. I'll be at your house at five forty-five so be ready to go.
Love Jared
Smiling but confused I look over to the roses. Why would there be eleven roses? I count them and see that there's eleven. Hmm strange. Why did he say he'll be here at five forty-five? He knows I'm babysitting Avery. Oh well. I smell the roses and smile thinking what a lucky girl I am. I eat one of the chocolates and then go take a shower.
After my shower I change into white capri jeans, a light pink t-shirt with Minnie and Mickey mouse kissing by the Eiffel Tower, and light pink converse. I curl my hair and put on lip gloss. I head downstairs smelling eggs. I find Josh cooking and Katherine nowhere to be found.
"Where's Katherine?" I ask and Josh turns around to face me.
"She's in bed, I told her I'd cook today," he says and I smile.
"Aww you're such a good husband," I say.
"Well I try," he says and I chuckle.
"Well what are you making your dear wife?" I ask.
"An omelet, freshly squeezed orange juice, and toast," he says.
"Sounds good," I say.
"I can make you one too if you want," he offers.
"Nah I'll just make a smoothie," I say.
"Okay," he says.
"But do you need help?" I ask getting out the frozen fruit.
"Nope," he says. I put frozen strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries in the blender and then start to blend them into a smoothie. When completely blended I pour it into a glass cup.
"Oh I forgot to tell you Avery is going to stay with Katherine's parent's this weekend so you're free," he says.
"Really?" I ask.
"Yep. so now you and Jared can go out or do whatever," he says and I smile.
"Okay, thanks," I say and he nods heading into his bedroom to give Katherine her food.
I wonder where Jared's going to take me tonight. The beach? A fancy restaurant? La Bella Italia, I hope not? I wish he told me so I would know what to wear! Maybe Katherine knows. I walk down the hall and find Katherine heading into Avery's room to put a sleeping Avery down in her crib. I go over to the doorway and wait until Katherine's out of the room to ask her.
"Do you know where Jared's taking me tonight?" I ask and she smiles.
"Yes I do," she says.
"Where?" I ask.
"It's a surprise but I can help you get ready," she says and I nod as we head into my room.
An hour later, five forty, I'm ready. I have on an off the shoulder red velvet dress with a black wrap, and black with red six-inch heels. My hair's in a braided bun with some sparkly pins. I also have on smokey eye shadow, red lipstick, red nail polish, a red heart necklace, my promise ring, red garnet earrings, and some of Katherine's perfume. I look amazing! I hope Jared thinks so too.
"Oh my gosh Kim you look amazing?" Katherine says grinning.
"It's all thanks to you," I say.
"No darling you're beautiful, what I did was just emphasized it," she says and I smile hugging her.
"You better get ready to go," I say looking at the clock.
"Oh right," she says and heads downstairs. I look in the mirror again and smile. I never thought I'd look like this.
"Kim we're getting ready to go!" Josh yells.
"Okay, I'll be down in a minute," I yell back. I grab my clutch and head downstairs. When Josh sees what I'm wearing he freezes and his eyes widen.
"Where did you get that?!" he asks.
"Katherine gave it to me," I say.
"It doesn't fit me anymore but it fits her like a glove," Katherine says coming out of her room with Avery.
"I don't think you should be wearing something like that," he says.
"Josh," I groan.
"Josh honey Kim's a big girl and she can wear that, end of discussion," Katherine says and I smile.
"Fine," he huffs and goes to out the bags in his car.
"We're going to drop Avery off at my parent's house so you don't have to," Katherine says.
"Okay, thanks," I say.
"Have fun kiddo," she says and I nod.
"You too," I say and she smirks walking out of the door.
"But I don't want to be an aunt again so soon!" I yell and she chuckles but blushes. I watch them drive away and then close the door. I sit on the couch and see that it's two minutes till seven. I take a deep breath and calm my nerves. I don't know why I'm so nervous. It's just a date. But what if it's more? No Jared wouldn't push me and we're not ready for that at all! The doorbell rings making me jump slightly. I get up and answer the door. Jared stands there dressed in suit. He looks really good in a suit!
"Wow you look unbelievable," Jared says looking over me. I blush but smile.
"Thanks, you look great too," I say and he smiles.
"This is for you," he says showing me a single rose.
"The twelfth," I say taking it and smelling it.
"Are you ready for a romantic night?" he asks with a smile.
"Always," I say smiling.
We've been driving for and hour and a half and have just arrived in Seattle.
"What are we doing here?" I ask.
"You'll see," he says. Five minutes later we're pulling up to a fancy restaurant.
"We're eating here?!" I ask shocked.
"Yep," he says smiling.
"Jared I would be fine eating at a home or somewhere less extravagant," I say.
"No Kim, it's Valentines day and I want to do this for you," he says taking my hands.
"Are you sure?" I ask.
"Absolutely," he says.
"Okay," I say and we walk into the restaurant.
"Name?" the hostess asks.
"Cameron," Jared says.
"Right this way," she says bored. We follow her and end up at a nicely set up table.
"Your waitress will be here momentarily," she says and leaves.
"This place is...extravagant," I say.
"It is," he says. We look at the menus and come up with what we're going to order when our waitress comes over. She better not flirt with Jared or I'll punch her right here and now!
"Hi I'm Viola and will be your waitress this evening," Viola says.
"What can I get you?" she asks.
"I'll have the salmon with steamed broccoli, and mashed potatoes with water please," I say.
"I'll have the spaghetti with meatballs and a Dr. Pepper please," Jared says.
"The food will be out in a few moments but I'll get right on the drinks," she says taking our menus and leaving.
"I like this place," I say.
"And why's that?" Jared asks.
"She didn't flirt with you," I say and he chuckles.
The food was really good and so was dessert. We got a slice of cheesecake and a brownie, which were heaven! But I'm starting to wonder how much it all was. We're in the truck now heading back to La Push.
"Jared how much did tonight cost?" I ask.
"Kim don't worry about it," he says.
"Jared please tell me," I beg.
"More than I could afford," he says.
"Then how did you afford it?" I ask.
"My dad helped," he says.
"That was sweet," I say.
"He wanted to make sure I was giving you a great Valentines day," he says and I chuckle.
"Well I'll have to thank him," I say.
"You're not repaying him," Jared says.
"And why not?" I ask.
"Because we're gentlemen and that's what we do, girls don't pay," Jared says.
"Fine," I sigh.
"Good," he says. I yawn and he chuckles.
"Don't fall asleep just yet, we have one more stop," he says.
"Where are you taking me now?" I ask.
"It's a surprise," he says and I nod.
When we enter La Push Jared turns to go to the beach. So what's at the beach? We park in the empty parking lot and get out. I take my heels off and leave them in the truck. Jared takes my hand and leads me down the empty beach. The moon's out and looks like my birthmark. The ocean's calm and soothing. I close my eyes and move closer to Jared.
"Tired angel?" he asks.
"Just a little," I say.
"Well you can lay down now," he says and I open my eyes to find a blanket spread out with rose petals and candles all around it.
"Oh Jared, it's perfect!" I say smiling. I hug him and kiss him lightly. We lay down on the blanket close to each other and look up at the beautiful starry night sky.
"This is the best Valentines day I've ever had," I say looking over at Jared.
"Well it's not over yet," he says smiling. He gets something out of his pocket and opens it.
"Oh," I say looking at the beautiful necklace. It's two ruby hearts interlocking on a silver chain.
"What do you think?" he asks.
"It's wonderful, thank you," I say and he smiles putting it on her me. His fingers brush over my birthmark and kiss it.
"You're the perfect boyfriend!" I say and kiss him.
After kissing and looking at the stars Jared takes me home.
"I had a really great time Jared, thank you," I say smiling.
"I'm glad you enjoyed it," he says.
"You know you spoil me too much," I say.
"Do you not enjoy it?" he asks.
"No I enjoy it," I say with a smile.
"Then it's not too much," he says and pecks my lips.
"Are you staying tonight?" I ask.
"I'll be back in a few minutes, I just have to go home to prove to my parents that I'm home," he says.
"Okay, I'll see you soon then," I say turning toward the door.
"Not so fast missy," he says and pulls me against him and kisses me. I moan and wrap my arms around him. His hands go to my hips and gives me a little squeeze which makes me moan again and he smirks.
"If you do that you'll never leave," I say after the kiss. He chuckles and pecks my lips once more before departing saying he'd be back in a few minutes. I smile and head inside. What a great day!