Her Perfect Half

Chapter twenty-two

Maximo Diaz

I was sitting in my father's office. The room is tense. I couldn't believe it. Kiarra thought I didn't love her. I mean, yes, it's true that I haven't talked to her since she came.

But I don't want anyone to find out about our secret relationship. I hope Kiarra is not mad at me. Ugh, who am I lying to? Of course, she is furious at me.

I have to apologize to her, but the right way, the Diaz way. Whenever my mom was mad at my dad, he would go all out for her. It might not look like it, but they love each other dearly.

So, I need to make a grand apology to her. Maybe 1,000 roses will show my love for her. And a necklace with the infinity symbol. Showcases that I'll always be there for her.

Forever and ever. And maybe dinner. As a finale. Oh, I'll also get Kiarra a card. Should I make it funny or lovely? 'I'm sorry for acting like an asshole since you came here.'

Sounds better than: 'I'm sorry for not being there for you when you needed me most.' Yeah, I'm writing the first one. She'll love it. It's a good thing she has a sense of humor.

I quickly excuse myself from the room so I can text her.

'I'm coming back in a few hours. Start getting ready. We're going somewhere special.'

'Only me and you or?'

'Me and you only. Also, don't tell my mom. She'll find a way to screw things up.'

'Your mom won't do that. Also, how am I supposed to go out looking like I'm about to go to a full-on princess party without her noticing?'

'Sneak out the window.'

'I'm not doing that while wearing a dress!'

'Okay, I'll make sure she won't see you.'

'Okay, let's pretend your plan works out. What are we supposed to do with your brother and father?'

Why do you have to make things more complicated than they have to be? Really, you need to know how to shut your mouth at times.

'I'll figure it out, don't worry. Now please get ready. I love you. ❤️'

She left me on seen. Oh, I messed up big time. She didn't even like the message. This night has to be perfect. I'll mess it up. I'm fucking stupid. Okay, Maximo, think.

'I heard you're taking Kiarra on a date. Is it true? Do you need help?'

Kiarra told her. Ugh, she'll screw up everything. What will I do then?

'Okay, so first off, I asked your father and brother if they want to go to dinner, and they said yes. You two will be alone. I made a reservation for the farthest away restaurant, so nobody from your father's people will see you. You know where Apetir is, right? I looked at some cute jewelry. There are some dainty earrings. It's the only jewel I can think of that won't be noticeable. They're from Luminos. Go there and get them. Also, get flowers.'

She sends me a picture of the earrings. They're gold. She only wears silver. Well, hopefully, they have these earrings in silver, or else I would have to choose another pair.

But I'm impressed. This woman knows everything. I quickly like the message and tell her, 'I love you.' Before I run to my car, I go to Luminos first. That's the best and also the most expensive place for jewelry.

Only the best for her. I'm in front of the store. Now, let's hope that the earrings are there. I was having a conversation with the woman about the earrings. They don't have them in silver.

So, I spend twenty minutes deciding between butterfly earrings or bow earrings. Kiarra hates insects, so I get the bow once. Hopefully, she likes them.

Next, I go to a flower shop. The guy doesn't have 1,000 roses. Amazing. A 100 will work. I'm the worst boyfriend ever. I also grab a card and a teddy.

This will be a long day.

Just want to mention that the restaurant and jeweller are both fake. I made them up. 🥲