Forever Love

Chapter 28

"Gary?"

"Yes?"

I put my coat on as I saw Gary bouncing down the stairs, looking at me expectantly.

"When do we have to leave tonight?"

"Uhrm...about six?"

I nodded "Okay, plenty of time then. You sure it’s okay if I go and get my hair and make up done? I don’t want to be too over the top...you know you’re the star not me."

He rolled his eyes "Honey. You are my wife. I mean you could go without make up and in a bin bag but if we get the chance to dress all up I want you to have the chance to relax and let it all get done. So yes it’s fine. More than fine actually. Now go and relax, you deserve it. Do you have your card?"

I nodded "Yup. All settled. Well, see you later then."

I quickly kissed him "Love you."

"Love you too."

I got into my car and started the engine. I was a bit amused as suddenly they were talking about tonights brit awards show and I realized that I wouldn’t be sitting in front of the tv dressed in jogging bottoms munching crisps like I had done for years and years but instead walking down the red carpet with my husband, being all dressed up, attending the show in person.

"Who will we see tonight?"

"Oh so many fabolous stars, for example Take That, who are nominated for Best British Group AND will be performing."

"Ahhhh how exciting, love myself a bit of those gorgeous boys."

I smiled to myself and pulled into the parking space of my usual hairdresser.

"Hello!" I smiled as I entered the salon.

"Hello Mrs. Barlow, welcome!"

I playfully rolled my eyes "How often do I need to tell you not to call me Mrs. Barlow but simply Clara?"

"Sorry. Now, what are we doing today?"

I sat down "Well, we’re off to the brits, but I don’t want anything too forward. Maybe do some waves for the hair and then some make up?"

She nodded "Sure. You are such a lucky lady you know?"

I blushed "That I am. And I wouldn’t trade it for the world."

An hour later we were all finished and I was really pleased with the outcome. I paid and drove back home.

We still had about half an hour left before we needed to leave which was enough to dress.

I opened the frontdoor and could hear the shower running upstairs. I put my coat off, when suddenly our babysitter, Lena came into the hallway, James in her arms "Hello Mrs. Barlow. You look lovely."

I smiled "Thank you love. Hello."

I lifted James from her arms, cuddling him to me before giving him back to get dressed. "Oh, Lena, you know where the food for James is right?"

She nodded "Yes and don’t worry I know how much and how to prepare it."

I smiled, she was such a nice girl "Good. If you are hungry yourself or anything help yourself."

She smiled "Thank you."

I went upstairs and changed into my dress and heels, finishing the look with some jewelery.

Just as I was finished Gary came out of the bathroom, dressed in nothing but his black CK-briefs, his hair all styled to the side as usual, his stubble trimmed to perfection.