Chapter 16 : Surprise Reveal

Ella:

I open the door to see Joe standing beside his priced red Ford Fiesta wearing a classic white shirt and grey trousers. His shirt is slightly open to highlight the dragon tattoos from his favourite movie series “Fast and Furious”.

Two passersby on the footpath stop in their tracks. Their pupils dilate for a few seconds when they see me open the door and descend down the stairs. I was totally loving the attention although I only wanted it only from Joe for tonight.

I shyly smile walking towards him as I notice him gaping at me like never before..

“Oh there you are, you look absolutely amazing” he kisses me passionately and I respond with equal fervour. “Let’s celebrate, shall we?”Joe whispers as he opens the car door for me.

This was the exact reaction I was expecting! I liked how nervous he got when he just saw me...normally on most days, he would be this talkative extrovert who displayed a lot of swag.

I still remember when he walked up to me the first time we met and said, “Hey beautiful, you’re gonna be my girlfriend some day”

A loud horn brings me back to the present. I quickly sit in his car and watch as he puts on his seatbelt and inserts the key in the ignition.

“By the way happy anniversary”, I looked at him lovingly.

“ Awww looking at you dressed like this, I almost forgot, Happy anniversary baby!!”. He smiled and kissed me on my cheeks.

We reach our favourite Italian restaurant near Times Square. This was also where Joe took me out on our first date. The place boasted of a cozy quiet atmosphere and chic ambience alongwith wholesome authentic pastas, pizzas and raviolis.

The warm and friendly hostess leads us to our corner table. I sit down and watch the surroundings. There were couples and families indulging in conversations and banters chatting away, relieved that it was the weekend. The city has a completely different vibe especially on Saturdays; all the clubs, bars and restaurants packed to capacity bustling with life.

The hostess comes along asking for our meal choices. I ordered the restaurant’s famous duck ravioli and Joe ordered osso bucco with Chardonnay.

“So where is the surprise which you promised!?” I ask him, my eyes dancing with excitement.

“This girl has absolutely no patience, Here you go!” He took out a tiny box which had a bow on it and passed it over to me.

You bet!” I replied as I tore the gift wrapping paper and opened the box to reveal a pair of red lacy bra and a thong which had a bow made out of ribbon.

“Will I be surprised when you reveal your present tonight?” hinting at untying the bow which held the thong together.

I hid my disappointment as I was expecting a promise ring instead of naughty lingerie. Maybe it’s time I stopped being a prude and experienced actual physical pleasure.

I wink at him saying, “Wait and watch!” This girl is about to go wild ;p