Degrees of Desire (gxg, txs)

chapter forty three

-Diana

Isabella is truly terrible with surprises. She quite literally would not stop talking about what I had planned. She always tried to sneak in little questions just to see how I'd respond.

I may have led her to believe we are doing something small at my house but it's actually quite the opposite. She doesn't know that yet.

I have everything ready for tonight. I was finishing last minute touches on my outfit before I went to go pick Isabella up. She insisted on driving but I think that would defeat the purpose of the whole thing.

I told her I'll cover Valentine's day and she can plan my birthday, which is next week. That made her happy so we compromised.

I picked up my wallet and keys before heading out the door. I pulled my phone out of my pocket and texted Isabella saying I'd pick her up in 10 minutes.

Isabella: I'm already waiting at my door :)

She's adorable.

I get in my car and made my way to her.

When I was thinking about Valentine's day, I already had this day planned out at least a month ahead of time. Isabella is very open about certain things that she likes and wishes to experience one day.

One evening, I remember we were lying in bed. We had just finished watching a movie and she began to talk about all the things she wished to do in life.

She mentioned the types of things she would love to do and the places she would love to go with me. I had to make those wishes come true one way or another.

I pulled in front of her house and I see her skipping towards the car with a huge smile on her face. She had a huge bouquet of red roses in her hand. My favorite.

I couldn't help but reciprocate the smile to her. She is so amazing.

She opens the car door and hands me the bouquet of flowers before getting in.

"Happy Valentine's day!" She exclaims with a huge smile on her face.

"Hello, darling. Happy Valentine's day." I chuckled. "Thank you so much. These are gorgeous." I smiled as she leaned in to kiss me.

"You're welcome, baby." I cringe slightly at the name but I secretly love it. She can't know.

Isabella had on the black dress I had bought for her birthday. It was a silky backless dress. She had in black heels with a matching black purse which I also had bought her. I love buying her things.

"You look so beautiful." I looked her up and down, trying to take it all in.

Her hair was curled, something she doesn't do too often, and she had a bit of makeup on. Isabella never needs any of that to be beautiful. She's naturally perfect.

"And you look extremely hot." She smirks.

I had on a pair of black trousers with a black top and a black blazer to go over it. I had on my black heels to pair everything together. I guess you could say my favorite color to wear was black.

"Thank you, sweetheart." I waited for her to put her seat belt before driving off.

"So what are we going to do?" She smiles.