Chapter fifteen; Dates and proposals.
Hehe, something tells me u guys are gonna misunderstand the title.
"I can't come up and greet him why exactly?" Rosaline questioned confusedly. Jo rubbed her temples as she tried to think of an excuse she didn't want Henry to meet a part of her family just yet. She want to stay in their bubble they have created over the past months just a little longer. Even if she knew it was selfish.
"Because we've only been dating for a little while who says that we're not going to break it off." Jo lied trying to get her sister off her case.
"Are you going to break it off?" Rosaline questioned confusedly.
"No!" Jo said as her eyes widened. "Are you nuts?" She asked as she realized her lie just completely backfired.
"Then what's the issue?" Rosaline deadpanned. Jo sighed before answering. She was absolutely positive that her sister was a complete pest even when she was 31.
"Well, there has been some recent things that have happened and we need to sort it out…" Jo didn't finish. She was interrupted by a loud squeal.
"You're pregnant?!" Rosaline asked her mouth a gaped. Jo blushed immediately after that statement.
"No! I just want him to myself a little while longer, because once you get to know him, Tony will want to too. Then we'll never have alone time." Jo stated with a sigh. 'Then there is also the little detail of our Immortality.' Jo thought to herself.
"Yeesh, you could've said so in the first place." She teased while rolling her eyes. "I know exactly what you mean. I would also want to keep a British gentleman away from Tony. The last time he met one of my boyfriends I found him the next morning in the shower completely hungover and with underwear on his head." Rosaline snickered at the memory.
"And yet you married Mark anyways." Jo said as she shook her head.
"Exactly." Rosaline said before she shewed Jo away. "Now get. You can't keep him waiting too long. I wouldn't even think of something like that if a British hottie was waiting in bed for me." Jo blushed at her sisters statement and got out of the car.
"I'll see you next Friday." Jo said with a smile. Rosaline rolled her eyes teasingly and answered.
"Yeah, yeah. Now get." Rosaline repeated. Jo waved her off as she drove away from the curve. After her sister was out of sight Jo made her way into the antique shop. Henry gave her a spare key a few months back, so she could come to his apartment whenever she liked.
"Henry, Abe? I'm back. She said as she made her way through the dark shop. The son had already set and for some reason most of the lights were shut off. It wasn't that late she thought as she checked the time on her cell-phone. It was 6:15 to be exact. She made her way to the kitchen where a very dim light was shining. Most likely candles, but it was bright enough to see clearly. As she set foot in the kitchen she stopped in her tracks. Henry was sitting at the table reading one of Shakespeare's books while he was surrounded by candles. When he lifted his head he smiled brightly. There was a bottle of expensive wine on the table and there was something marvelous cooking on the stove. Jo tried to say something, but her mouth was completely dry.
"I have to apologize, Jo darling. If I heard you come up I would've greeted you with open arms, but I unfortunately lost track of time." Henry said a bit embarrassed. Jo smiled at him at took a step closer.
"If I'd known you'd go all out on your surprise, I would've dressed for the occasion. I don't exactly fit the bill. Jo said as she referred to her clothes. She loved that he spoiled her from time to time and it helped that he was an absolute romantic.
"Nonsense, you look beautiful, you always do." Henry said as he sort of scolded her for thinking so lightly of herself. Jo blushed at his complement. Henry took a step closer. He was hovering above her now. "I wanted to start the evening with apologizing for what happened. I am truly sorry that you have to suffer the…" Henry didn't get to finish because Jo smashed her lips into his. He was shocked at the sudden contact, but melted into the kiss. She was the first to break off after a few minutes of intense kissing.
"Stop apologizing. I'm upset about my immortality situation, yes. I'm devastated that I'll have to watch my sister and brother and their families pass away, but if it means you won't have to be alone anymore, I'd take that chance with a smile." Tears rolled across Henry's cheeks as he took in her words. He cupped her right cheek and snaked his free arm around her waist.
"Then I assume there is no need for me to worry that you're going to take off and run as far away from me as you possibly can?" Henry questioned with hope in his eyes.
"You can be so paranoid, you now?" Jo said as she gave him a soft quick kiss. "Now what is the surprise that warrants so much candles." Jo said as she took another look at the breath taking sight.
"I was recently thinking some things over and I have a proposal. Why don't you move into my apartment?" Henry asked with a smile. Jo's head shot up to his eyes again and looked him in the eye. "I know it's rather early in our relationship and you sometimes need your space from a man like me, but I have realized that…" Henry couldn't finish, because Jo smashed her lips on his again. This time he was prepared. Henry broke off the kiss and smiled brightly at her.
"I think that answered your proposal." Jo said as she walked to the dining table. Henry followed after her and pulled out the chair allowing her to sit. He quickly made his way to the stove and picked up the lid on the pot. An amazing smell of spices and spaghetti graced Jo's nose.
"I believe it does, darling." Henry said as he dished the spaghetti and placed it in front of her. He sat down with his own bowl and looked at her. He took every inch of her in as she dug into her dinner. He smiled brightly as her head shot up in surprise and her beautiful brown eyes went wide with wonder. Even if they've been dating for months, he could always get that reaction out of her with each of the meals he prepared.
"Oh my gosh, Henry. This is amazing!" Jo proclaimed. Henry's smile grew before he placed his fork in the bowl.
"Why thank you, Jo. I believe that it has more flavor than some take-away pizza." Henry said with a teasing smile. Jo narrowed her eyes playfully at him.
"Where's Abe tonight?" Jo questioned before she took another bite from her spaghetti. Henry smiled at her slyly before he answered.
"I allowed him to go to a poker game with on of his army comrades. I usually don't like letting him go since he only returns home at one in the morning, but since tonight his a special occasion I agreed. Some things a son should never hear his father do." Henry stated as he grinned coyly.
"Henry, you immortal bastard." Jo said as she playfully faked being vivid.
"Yes, darling?" Henry faked innocence with a smile.
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