CHAPTER 20
FEBRUARY 14, 2014 5:21 PM
After their training session was over, Allie took a shower and put on her pajamas. When she went into the kitchen, she spotted her Soldier sitting at the table. She walked over to the refrigerator and stared at the calendar that was posted on the wall next to it. It took her all day to realize that it was Valentine's Day. Written on the date of the calendar, it was Renata's night off and her father had a meeting in an hour. Allie and her Soldier were completely alone. She took out her Bluetooth speaker from the living room table, turned on the power button, and set it down on the kitchen counter. She took out her smartphone from the pocket of her p.j. shorts. As she connected her phone to the speaker, she put the songs on shuffle and began to prep her dinner.
I'll be seeing you
In all the old familiar places
That this heart of mine embraces
All day and through
Allie stopped her chopping as the voice of Billie Holiday filled the kitchen. She looked up at her Soldier. When they made eye-contact, she couldn't tear her eyes away from him.
In that small cafe
The park across the way
The children's carousel
The chestnut trees, the wishing well
She put the knife down and walked over to him. This was her favorite song and she never had to chance to dance to it. It was the perfect opportunity. So, why not with her Soldier? She was nervous to ask him, but the impulse was too strong for her to ignore.
I'll be seeing you
In every lovely summer's day
When she approached him, Allie offered her hand out for him to take. He furrowed his eyebrows together.
In everything that's light and gay
I'll always think of you that way
"Dance with me?" she practically begged.
I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
To her surprise, her Soldier stood from his seat. She bit her bottom lip and gingerly wrapped her hand around his. He blankly stared down at her as she lightly pressed her body against his. He took his metal arm and rested it on the small of her back. Then she took her right hand and rested it on his shoulder blade. They kept their other hand wrapped around each other's as they slowly danced together.
I'll be seeing you
In every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll always think of you that way
I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you