Secret Life of an American Teenager

3. Dinner and a Tour

Ricky
"We're on the way" George said on the other end of the phone
"Okay, thank you again" I said before saying my goodbyes and hanging up

George was driving Amy to restaurant while I got everything situated. He closed the entire restaurant so I could have this night.

Honestly I don't know what I'm hoping for after tonight, like is this just a friend thing, do I actually have feelings, is she going to stay, I really don't know. Im not trying to get my hopes up either because Amy's kind of unpredictable.

I took these last couple of minutes to look over the place, everything was pushed out the way except one table and two chairs. I repositioned the candle on the table before glancing down at my phone. George sent me a message that he was arriving so I walked outside.

I seen his black Lexus truck pull up and I could see Amy face turning red through his tints. I opened her door and helped her out the car.

"You look beautiful" I said looking her over

She had on a pair of heels and a dress that hugged her body perfectly.

"Thank you so much George" I said to him once again
"No problem, let's try not to have a repeat of band camp" he said giving me a stern look

I chuckled before placing my attention back on Amy.

"Im glad you could make it" I said walking her into the restaurant

I gave her a huge hug once we walked inside.

"Amy I just want to apologize..."
"Let's just enjoy ourselves" She said cutting me off

We walked to the table that was set for us and I pulled out her chair, helping her get situated before walking over to my seat.

"So I want to congratulate you in person" She smiled
"Oh yeah, thank you so much"
"How does it feel to be CEO" She asked me
"Well it's only been about 24 hours" I said glancing down at my watch

She chuckled sipping the glass of water that was waiting on the table for her.

"Any big plans now that you're CEO" She asked
"Um well I am working with the marketing team to further expand the franchise..." I started but she cut me off
"No not business plans, personal plans you know like a big purchase or maybe vacation. You just scored a huge role you have to reward yourself" She said
"Well I got this watch" I said flashing her the cubic zirconia on my wrist
"Oh geez Ricky" She rolled her eyes
"I already have everything, I drive a decent car, I take vacations around Christmas with my parents , and the apartment above the butcher shop just got renovated"
"Yeah John told me, he showed me around on FaceTime it looks really nice"
"Well how about after dinner I could show you around in person"

Instantly after saying it I regretted, it sounded more like 'Im trying to get in your pants' than 'Let's catch up'. Thankfully before I could further embarrass myself Jaime the waitress came over.

"Hello Ricky, and you must be the lovely Amy I've heard so much about. I'm Jaime Im going to be taking care of you all tonight, can I start you all with some drinks" Jaime asked

"I'm okay with my water" I told her

She flashed a quick smile at me before looking over at Amy.

"I'll take the Long Island ice tea" Amy requested
"Alrighty, and any appetizers while you're waiting" She asked
"Buffalo boneless wings" Amy said
"Coming right up" Jaime said before walking off

I couldn't help but grin, Amy hates boneless wings but I know she only ordered them because they're my favorite.

"And to answer your question I'd love an in person tour of the apartment"

...

I arrived to the apartment with a slightly inebriated Amy. I was carrying her heels, wallet, and phone as she stumbled up the butcher shop stairs.

We arrived to the hallway leading to the apartment and she looked around.

"Wow so much as changed" She said sounding a bit more like herself
"Yeah" I said unlocking the door

I pushed the door opened moving out the way for her to walk through.

She stood in the middle of the door frame, I guess she was taking it all in.

It was a lot that had changed since the last time she was here, Mr. Boykewich had it expanded 800 more square feet by moving the butchers storage unit. We've had new flooring and updated appliances installed, new furniture, and the walls freshly painted.

It was a huge project, but afterwards it started to finally feel like a home.

"It looks really good in here" She said finally walking all the way through

Amy
It kind of hurt me, the little apartment over the butcher shop wasn't the little apartment over the butcher shop anymore.

I left and never looked back and now I feel like I've missed so much.

I swallowed the lump in my throat and walked around the living room.

"You picked out the furniture" I asked surprised at how well everything looked
"I had a little help but for the most part it was all me" His voice said from behind me

I stopped in my tracks when the bookcase in the corner caught my eye. I took a few steps until I was centimeters away from it.

All my books where placed neatly on the top shelves.

"Why do you have all these" I turned to him and ask
"I read them"
"All of them"
"Yeah, you know I've always been your number one fan"

I looked into his eyes feeling every emotion possible.

I couldn't help it, I walked closer to him and he didn't hesitate wrapping his arms around my waist and kissing me.