Let the church say Amen.

22.

Erica Monique Campbell:

Kierra and I sat at the table that I booked for us at this fancy restaurant, she was impressed and she couldn't stop awing the place and the stunning view.

But for me? My eyes were focused on someone else, she looked so good in her date night outfit and I desperately wished I could have her right on this table.

I was happy that she didn't reject my invite since she wasn't feeling all too well , she was just as excited as I was.

We had the potato leek salad, then had the crispy skin salmon... Kierra didn't feel like eating more food so we went straight to dessert after not wanting to eat too much.

"Stop staring at me Monique" Kierra blushed as she took a sip of her Shirley temple, I didn't even notice I was staring at her for her to notice.

"How's the pudding?" I ask her avoiding her complaint , and she looks down at her plate.

"Sweet... it's a lot of sugar" she giggled, and I nodded.

"You have- you have somethin-" she said then she got up her chair a bit and her hand moved closer to my face.

It was as if everything was happening in slow motion, Kierra wiped something which was probably the caramel off that was closer to my mouth... I felt her soft touch on me.

And she looked at me prolonging the moment, as we stared into each other's eyes, "Move in with me" I let out bluntly.

Kierra then quickly moves, takes her finger out her mouth as she slowly sat back down. " Uh... " she mumbles.

"I don't know... or marry me then so you can move in with me but you don't have to , it's no pressure... you know what? Forget I said anything " I let out after my ramble.

Why am I so- Lorddt , I am embarrassingly being me right now. Kierra had the same expression on her face and I couldn't read it... she wasn't making this awkward situation any better.

"Let's finish our dessert so we can head back" I say to her after moments of silence, waiting for her to say something .

But she didn't, so I dismissed the topic.

Was living with me that much of a terrible idea? I know I just blurted it out but it's really what I want... for the love of my life to be with me always.

I woke up next to Kierra this morning and I felt so blessed, like God favored me , he loved me so much that he sent her my way and I don't ever want to wake up without her.

We continued to eat silently, and the waiter who helped us this night came in to bring me the cheque.

After I paid, we then quickly left the place and went outside, I handed the valet my tag and be quickly went out back as Kierra and I waited for the car.

She then slipped her arm in mine, and I looked at her and she gave me an awkward smile which I returned.

It wasn't as comforting because I was still scared but it was something...

The car then came round, and I opened the door for her... "thanks" she said to me lowly , and I nodded my head.

Then I felt a flash , and I could tell Kierra felt it too but as I looked back there was nothing which I found weird closing her door I went around the car to get to my side.

As I drove Kierra was on her phone, doing what seemed to be texting , music softly played in the background and I couldn't help but wonder what was going on in her head.

I hope I didn't scare her away, but it's weird because I know Kierra wants to be with me, her reaction wasn't as assuring to me and it caused me to ovrthink things.