A GIRL LIKE ME

•Chapter 14

Jayde was overly excited to be going to Bali with Julian , she just knew she was going to have a good time. They'd be staying for five days at The St.Regis Bali Resort— Jayde just knew Julian had to spend over $10,000 for this trip. All Jayde had to do was get her hair done— which she decided to get boho knotless box braids, nails and toes and a fresh kitty and eyebrow wax.
She packed light , because he told her they'd be going shopping when they land.

"You look like a damn kid right now. Ain't stop smiling since we got on this damn plane." Julian laughed at how Jayde was smiling from ear to ear and it hadn't left since. " I'm just so happy and I can't believe you Ju. How much did you spend on this trip?" She asked holding his hand after they put their seatbelts on.

"Don't worry bout that mama. You just look sit back and look pretty while I do all the spending. I got another surprise when we land so be ready." He grinned at her knowing that she'd get even make excited. Jayde loved surprises.

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Once they checked into the resort , they got their key and headed to their part of the resort.

"I want you to close your eyes until we get there." He told Jayde —there was another surprise that awaited her. "I'm going to trip on all these stones if my eyes are closed Julian."

He picked her up bridal style and she squealed , "Keep 'em closed mama."

Julian opened the door and placed her back onto her feet still making her cover he eyes. "You ready?" He asked her.

She jumped up and down with anticipation. "Yes! Yes I'm ready. Can I open my eyes?"

"Yeah."

Once Jayde opened her eyes , she was almost brought to tears. He had the bedroom filled with red roses petals that covered the floor and bed, 200 balloons—each one had a one-hundred dollar bill tied at the bottom of them. There was a bouquet of white roses on the dresser and next to that were two Chanel bags and a box.
There were four boxes on the bed; Christian Dior, another Chanel, and two large Louis Vuitton bags. "Oh my— Julian! You shouldn't have." Jayde said walking around looking at all the decorations and gifts he showered her with.

Her feet trailed through the rose petals almost bursting into tears. "That's not all Jay. Come here." He said pulling her closer , pecking her on the lips. "I been knowin' you for a while and a nigga can't lie, I think I'm in love wit yo ass. You a badass mom and have a beautiful soul I can't stay away from. I know you think I been contemplating on makin' it official but I just wanted the timing to be right. So ima take this opportunity to ask you right here right now, Jayde Aniya Ali would you like to be my girlfriend?"

Tears filled the brim of her eyes before they started streaming down her face as Jayde was lost for words. She was still stuck on all the roses, gifts and money, but did listen to his speech carefully still roaming the room. "Yes. I would love to be your girlfriend."

He picked her up and planted kisses on her cheek and then her lips. "I love you mama."

"I love you too." She said back wrapping her arms around his neck.

Jayde was crying too much to even open her gifts but she eventually did.
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Later that night , they decided to go to El Kabron Bali, which was a seafood restaurant that sat on a beautiful oceanfront. Julian made sure they sat where they could see the sunset.

"Day one has been so perfect. I can't believe I'm finally your girlfriend. I was wondering how long you were gonna have me waiting." Jayde playfully said , holding up the promise ring her got her.

He took her hand and kissed softly. "I'm glad you officially mine. You know what that mean?"

"What does that mean?" She asked raising her eyebrows.
"You liable to have my baby. I'm not using condoms no more Jay. I wanna feel that shit each and every time."