When I Find You

Chapter 9

After my embarrasing morning, things seemed to get brighter around the house. Birds were chirping outside and little rays of sunlight beemed through all the windows of the house. It seemed more free, more relaxed today.

We were all sitting down in the living room watching T.V. "Hey guys can we do someting today?" They all turned their heads toward me.

"What do you mean." Ian said.

"Well today is such a nice day and were siting here watching T.V. Lets go somewhere." I responded.

"Ok well what do you have in mind." Ian said. Suddenly the boys looked completly shocked.

"Whats wrong?" I asked.

"Nothing. Its just that Ian doesnt really allow us to go anywhere for fun." Ian shot a cold stare at the boys and looked back at me. I decided to keep talking before he changed his mind "How about the park? We could have a picnic." Ian shook his head yes and I jumped up in joy.

"Ok! I'll pack the food. You guys go get ready." My smile reached my ears. I was so happy that today could be a day of no drama. Just a fun, relaxing day. I ran to the kitchen while the guys ran their rooms, they were as excited as i was, maybe even more.

"I'll help you pack the food." Ian looked towards me. I nodded 'ok'

We walked into the kitchen and I began pulling out different ingredients from the fridge.

"'OK, You can make the sandwiches, I'll make the potato salad, and we can make the grilled chicken over there."

"Aye aye captain." He saluted me and began making his sandwiches.

"So lets play a game." I said. He froze for a moment and said "what?"

"Ok its called Truth." I replied. "You ask each other questions and we both have to answer and whoever doesn't answer looses."

"Ok, you start." He said.

"How many girlfriends have you had?" I grinned.

"2 Serious ones and about 3 other ones. I was actually about to marry one of them."

"What happened?" I asked.

"She only wanted my money." He said quietly. "ok what about you?"

"Just Blake." I smiled, but it was a fake smile. The only man I ever loved just wanted my money.

"Well at least we have something in common." I laughed, and he laughed with me.

"Ok my turn...ummm... have you ever done something you regret?" He asked.

"No." Ian looked at me confused, so I explained "Well first of all I like to play it safe and second of all, I'm a planner. I think about things before I do them." I paused for a moment. "Sometimes I wish I didn't. Sometimes I wish I could just do and not think. It gets a little bit boring when you plan out everything you want to do." Ian looked at me for a moment and then answered.
"Well I've done something i regret." Ian looked at me... And smiled. It was weird. I stared back at him looking confused "what have you done?"
"A lot.... Ok your turn" He was on his third sandwich and I was still mashing the potatoes.
"You know you ARE supposed to answer the questions completely. But I'll let this one slide." Ian chuckled at my comment and we continued the game.

"Do you think you will ever find your true love? " I asked him. "Do you think there is that one perfect girl out there waiting for you. Like your soulmate?"

"Wow. Now that's a question.... Well I believe that one day I will find someone. And she will have flaws. She'll have a lot. But I won't care because I'll love her and her flaws. I think that a persons flaws are what makes them who they are. And as for soul mates. I don't believe in them. I don't think your destined to meet anyone, you fall in love and you work hard to maintain a relationship." He sounded so romantic. That's all I could think. Suddenly the images from my dream were surfacing into my mind once again. Why was this happening to me? Why was he so charming? When he explained his feelings, I could see the truth in his eyes. I know it sounds cliche but everything just felt right.