Valentine's Day...
I absolutely hate Valentine's Day.
Always have, it's such a 'romantic' cliche.
Sterling tried to come up with something romantic and sweet but I just do not like Valentine's Day. Or at least I thought I didn't.
Valentine's Day 2013
I woke up to a big surprise..
¤ Flashback ¤
My eyes open. Sunlight shines through my blinds. I roll over to check my phone. The sight I see once I roll over surprises me so bad I screamed. A huge teddy bear, pink roses, and one huge box of chocolate was sitting in the corner of my room. I walk over and open the note sitting in the roses.
"Dear Honey bear,
Happy Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day for me never meant anything. Well until I fell in love with you. Today is about celebrating our love. Look in your closet. I'll pick you up at eight. I love you.
Yours Truly,
Sterling."
Whoa. Before I can comprehend what is happening I find myself looking at a black dress. The dress is absolutely stunning. It's an elegant v neck, mid thigh, slim dress. Another note is inside.
"Dear Honey bear,
So you've found the dress, I hope you like it. There's another gift waiting for you in the hall. I love you.
Yours Truly,
Sterling."
Wait more? In the hall a box with yet another note waits for me. I open the box. Black Louboutin's sit inside. After letting the thought of owning Louboutin's settle, I open the note.
"Dear Honey bear,
You've now found the shoes to pair with the dress. But that's not it. Head to the bathroom for your next surprise. I love you.
Yours Truly,
Sterling."
How can there be more? As I walk into the bathroom a small rectangular box greets me. I open it to find a diamond necklace from Kay Jewelers and another note. He has spent too much money on stupid Valentine's Day already why is there another note. The note reads.
"Dear Honey bear,
I hope you love the necklace. It's to match the diamond earrings. My last thing for you is downstairs in the kitchen. I love you.
Yours Truly,
Sterling."
I don't know whether to be pissed or okay with it. He knows I hate everything that has to do with the cliche of Valentine's Day. The gifts, chocolate, sappy love lines, all of in makes me sick. It's just another day to waste your money making someone feel loved by buying things not showing with actions from just you, yourself. The 'holiday' is just ridiculous.
I walk to the kitchen hoping to see him standing there. Just so I can smack him then kiss him for being such a sweet idiot. But he isn't. I find coffee and heart shaped doughnuts on the counter with the last note.
"Dear Honey bear,
I can't wait to see you tonight. I love you.
Yours Truly,
Sterling."
He's really a romantic genius but I don't want to do this big fancy thing, whatever it is. I put the doughnuts to the side and grab a granola bar instead. I'm not happy about this.
~~~~
Sterling is here to pick me up. He walks to my room. Only to find me laying in my pj's.
"Honey why aren't you ready? "
"You know I hate Valentine's Day. And all the money that goes into it. I don't need a day or expensive gifts to know how much you love me. So I'm not going to go. "
"The dress is because you've wanted a new formal dress. The shoes are because you don't own heels. The necklace is to match your earrings because you have no matching jewelry sets. Tonight is a formal night out which is why I got you all of it. Not because of Valentine's Day. "
"You listen more than I thought. Alright give me one minute I'll get dressed to go."
"I'll be waiting downstairs."
Within 15 minutes I'm dressed with my hair down straight and light makeup. I walk downstairs to meet Sterling.
"You look beautiful."
"Thank you, let's get this night started."
We go to a nice restaurant first. It has excellent food. Second we walk The Streets of Jazz. The music is captivating. Lastly we drive to Stargaze Peak.
"It's truly beautiful tonight, thank you for doing this."
"Of course. I know you dislike Valentine's Day but it's just another day for me to show you my love. And an excellent reason for me to take you on a nice date."
"You're right, I guess Valentine's Day isn't that bad."
"Yes!!"
"What?"
" I knew you'd come around."
"Shut up!"
Sterling cups my face and kisses me passionately.
"Let's get out of here."
We get back to his place and race to his room. As soon as we get there our shoes and coats are off. Our kissing is sloppy yet satisfying. He unzips my dress. I pull off his shirt. Soon enough it's nothing but skin. He lays me down trailing my body with kisses. My body is hitching, craving more. I want to feel him, I want him close to me. He never fails to give me what I want.
¤ Flashback Ends ¤
The night was painful but full of pleasure. I still have all the gifts. However I never touched the chocolate. The roses died and I gave the teddy bear to my cousin for her birthday. My mind was changed about Valentine's Day. It ended up being one of the best nights of my life. Except for...
