Chapter Five- Dinner
I have secured our second and third date. So I stop by the office to check on how things are going in the family business. My dad wants me to check on the local grocery store tomorrow and go to the New York Hotel next week. I try to convince him to send my brother instead because the idea of leaving you right now is scary. I wish I could bring you with me but that would be too much too soon. I finally convinced my dad to send Brian.
After leaving the office, I go to the store to pick up a few things for dinner tonight. Hamburger patties, american cheese, hamburger buns, frozen french fries, and a small strawberry cake. Not the most glamorous meal but something easy I can cook. The store looks well staffed and stalked, so my dad was worried over nothing.
I give Sasha the night off when I arrive at home. I put up the groceries. Then I ordered a pizza for Penny. She eats a few slices of cheese pizza while we watch some tv together. I helped her take a bath. Put her in some purple pajamas, brush out her brown hair, and help her brush her teeth.
I walk her to her pink girly bedroom. She gets into bed, while I turn on the tv so she watches Frozen, one of her favorite movies.
"Daddy is going to have some company tonight. If everything works out maybe you can have a mommy again," I said looking into those blue eyes of hers. I was doing this more for Penny than myself.
"Sasha can't live here forever and be my mommy?" she asks, yawning.
"Sasha loves you very much. But no she can't stay with us forever. I am going to find someone else to help take care of you though. I promise," I said, kissing her head.
"Is she pretty?" Penny asked curiously.
"Very pretty. You are going to love her. Goodnight princess," I said, turning out her light and making sure her night light is on. She tells me goodnight and I go get ready for you to come over. Shower, Obsession for men cologne, brush my brown hair, and change into jeans with black button down shirt. I hear you knocking on the door and let you in.
You are wearing the same jeans with a pink top. Shane has already found out about having to move to Savanna. He messaged you this update on your Facebook. I know you are bothered by this news and I am sure you will be talking about him soon.
For someone who is supposed to be a casual sex partner, Shane consumes your thoughts.
"Hey," she says, finally walking inside.
"You look really nice. Pink is your color," I said taking her in. She is wearing a different perfume tonight. Smells more like cotton candy.
"Thank you. I have finished all my school work for the week and am exhausted," she says, sitting down on the brown leather sofa. I see she has brought a bag with her that she puts down on the floor. Maybe it's an overnight bag?
"So all classes done?"
"One test left before we go to the concert tomorrow," she tells me.
" I am sure you will do great. I already cooked the food, so we can eat in the kitchen if you like," I said, trying to be a good host.
"Can we go upstairs and lay down in bed afterwards? I really like someone to hold me,"she says in a baby voice.
"Anything you want," I said knowing that he probably broke up with you.
"Could I stay all night again?I will try my best not to run into your daughter," she asks, walking into the kitchen.
"Yes, sure," I said, surprised that my plan worked so quickly. I was glad Shane accepted the promotion in Savanna. I was even more excited that he had already told you about the move already. I figured he would put off trying you for at least a few more days.
You eat only half of a cheeseburger, drink some wine, and eat a few french fries. I know you are heartbroken by this news but in time you see this was for the best. Best for Shane. Best for you. Best for us.
After dinner we quickly walked upstairs. You put on a pair of white and pink cotton pajamas that are so cute I want to take them off.
"Would you like to watch a movie?" I asked as we got into bed. This is your second night in my bed. I am so ready to make love to you, like Shane did on Sunday morning.
I am ready to do more than touch you and kiss.
"What about Dirty Dancing?" she suggested and I know that I have definitely earned boyfriend status.
"I'll turn on the movie and you can relax," I promise her.
"Distract me some? Kiss my neck? Something?" she whispers and I am more turned on than before. I kiss your neck, breasts, and lips while you lay down on the bed. I am fighting the urge to try to make love to you. I am willing to wait for you to ask me to. I know you will once Shane is really truly gone.
So I somehow found a way to stop myself. You kiss my lips before telling me goodnight. I watch as you fall asleep. I open up your phone seeing text messages from Shane. I read the last messages that apparently upset you.
Shane: You should understand this move is for my career. I can't stay here and be your fuck buddy because it's easier for you. I have to live my life. I have never lied to you about what type of relationship we have. You've been pushing me for marriage and commitment for years. Now you are unsure because some random rich guy is giving you attention ? I do want you to move to Savanna as my girlfriend. But I don't plan on getting married anytime soon. So if that's what you need to be happy then you should try to find someone else.
Andrea: You are right. I need to find someone who wants the same things as I do. I loved you Shane. I still do but I have decided to move on with my life. Marriage is important to me. If you won't marry me after six years, you never will.
Shane: Good luck with Richie Rich.
So now I know she is the one who actually ended the relationship. I put her phone back in her purse, then pulled her into my arms. I sleep so calmly with her in bed.
I feel accomplished about how quickly I removed Shane from your life. I already decided I would buy his house once he puts it up for sale. The sooner he is four hours away the better, I think. Ideas of buying your apartment building or work place enter my mind as well. I would do whatever I needed to Andrea. You, me, and Penny would be a family.