A Saviour

Twelve

The only person Kate would have trusted to leave Belle with was Jessie and she didn't arrive back from her in-laws until late Sunday evening so that was out of the question. After a long conversation on the phone with Johnny on Friday evening, it had been decided that their first date wouldn't be as spectacular as Johnny wanted it to be, however it was nice, and normal. Kate had offered to host, seeing as going out with a child was out the question and going out in public just the two of them would cause ripples too. She planned to cook dinner for them both and then if Johnny had his way he planned to make her feel insanely good in the bedroom after.

On Saturday afternoon, Johnny was incredibly nervous. His children had left for the weekend at their mothers and therefore the house was ridiculously quiet. He had already ransacked his wardrobe in the hope of finding something to wear. The woman was only 14 years his junior, but even still he didn't want to dress like an old man. He found some black dress trousers, a crisp white shirt and added his usual accessories, he slicked his hair back and added his paper clip earrings before drenching himself in Dior Sauvage.

Kate was having a similar afternoon, she had cleaned the apartment until it sparkled, and had prepared one of her mother's famous recipes, which was now slow cooking in the oven. Belle could sense her mother's anticipation because she acted out on more than one occasion resulting in the woman becoming extremely flustered. She fed her daughter dinner, and tidied that away before beginning bath time. Kate hadn't even started getting ready herself yet which panicked her even more when she noticed the time. Once Belle was in her pyjamas and semi ready for bed, Kate speedily showered, washed her hair and began to blow dry it. She placed Belle on her bed whilst she sat at her vanity table drying her hair. Pulling faces at her daughter to keep her entertained, even the mother couldn't help but giggle. "Oh Belle.. you have no idea what Mumma is getting into do you? Tonight I'm having a date with Johnny Depp.. a date, an actual date. I've not been on a proper date since college." Belle of course had no idea what was being said and didn't understand her mother so just began to babble. Kate kept chatting to her though. "And Johnny said just because we are staying in, doesn't mean I can't dress up. So I'm gonna wear that dress." She pointed to the dress that was hanging on the wardrobe door. "Remember Mummy bought it last year, on the proviso I would wear it one day, well I guess now is the day." Kate finished her hair, and then began her make up, she kept it soft, subtle but glam. She liked dressing up and enjoyed being girly when she had the time, which became less and less now she was a mother. Finally she donned her black dress and some black heels, she added a silver necklace and the silver bracelet her parents gifted her for her 21st birthday and carried Belle to the living area.

After checking on the dinner she decided to play some music and let Belle continue playing on the rug. She had her dolly with her, the two were nigh inseparable already, and a few other bits scattered about but Kate was pleased her daughter hadn't completely trashed the apartment after her big tidy and clean up today.

It got to 7pm, and Kate sat on the couch. Her knee was bopping up and down and she was incredibly anxious, she hadn't had a date in just over 10 years, not a proper one anyway, anything with her ex no longer counted in her books. She stared at the clock for what felt like forever but finally there was a knock on the door. Kate stood up so fast she nearly toppled over in her heels, Belle ran to the door like usual, and her mother scooped her up. She opened the door and was excited to see Johnny looking extremely dapper with a bouquet of red roses and a bottle of wine. Kate bit her lip, he was incredibly sweet and she could tell by his half smile he was nervous too. "Hey.. come in." Kate said as if he had never visited prior. Johnny entered the apartment and shut the door behind him. The woman put Belle down and slowly turned. "HOLY FUCCC fudge." Johnny said when he saw Kate and then the child lingering beside her. The woman smirked and smiled at how he didn't want to swear in front of her child. "You look insane." He said and Kate smiled patting down her dress. "Wow, thank you. You look rather handsome yourself." Johnny smiled before handing the flowers and wine over. Before Kate could thank him, Belle wrapped her arms round Johnny's leg. "Hey you... you look beautiful too munchkin." He said bending down. Belle smiled and was happy to spend more time with her new friend Johnny. The three of them made their way into the living area and Kate began putting the flowers into a vase. "Johnny, you really shouldn't have. These are beautiful. Thank you." "You're welcome. I'm glad you like them." "I do, very much. I love having flowers around. It reminds me of my mum." Johnny smiled as he bent down to play with Belle. "Can I get you a glass of this?" Kate said pointing to the wine he had bought. "That would be lovely but only if you're joining me?" The woman smiled and turned to grab two wine glasses out the cupboard.