We arrived at the Lasko clear one of the most elegant restaurants in town. Our car comes to a complete stop, my boyfriend Brian of 6 years looks at me. We unbuckled our seat belts and step out. I opened my door and the breeze swiftly hit my right foot as I stepped out, my black wedges clicked on the ground assuring me, I was secured to step out completely. My boyfriend comes to my side and sticks out his hand helping me out, I looked at his hand. Big and chubby, his fingers firm waiting patiently for my hand. I accept his request and stepped out. I closed the door behind me while I fixed my black tight dress and blue long cardigan. We walk out of the parking lot, taking my boyfriends hand; interlinking our fingers. The air was a little chilly so I held on to him, making me feel warm and secure. His hand left mine, it felt cold as the breeze hit my
hand. He passed his arm over my head placing it on my waist.
'Are you cold baby?' He proclaimed looking down at me, showing me his pearly whites.
'A little' I replied looking up and smiling back. I gave his lips a small glance, giving him a soft yet meaningful kiss.
We walked side by side, his left hand around my waist; my right hand around his. He looses the grip on my waist and grabs my hand leading me into the restaurant. I looked at my boyfriend, his hand reaches out for the gold door firmly gripping the handle, as he pulled the glass door, that held a sign 'Welcome to Laskos Clear' the sign slowly moving to the right.
'Go on, ladies first' I heard his deep calmly voice, snapping me out of my thoughts.
His hand fully pointing to the entrance, I smiled and thanked him walking in. I walked through the doors looking around I've only been here twice with my girlfriends and family. I looked around stunned by all the decorations. The room had a pale peach color, the lights dimmed down, candles lit, hearing small clicks the silverware hitting the plates. Couples smiling, laughing and some even kissing. I took some few steps and stopped.
'Hi welcome to Lasko's Clear, I'll be your waitress for the night. My name is Bell, do you have a reservation?' She asked looking down at her book waiting for the name.
I looked at Brian tilting my head, he looked down and back up fixing his eyes on the girl and smiling.
'Yes reservation for too' he smiled looking at me.
'Names please'
'Oh umm hmm Yes, Romero. Brian Romero' he replied clearly his throat and nodding his head.
'Ah yes Table for two right this way' she pointed for us to follow behind her.
I sat down in the chair, Brian had opened for me, I tucked the dress and cardigan under my bottom and say down, taking my cardigan off and hanging the sleeves on the chair. I thanked him while he took 3 steps to go sit on his chair, we faced; face to face. I smiled as the girl lighted up the candle starting at it while the flame slowly appears. She handed us to menus.
'Ring the bell when your ready to order' she walked away her hair bouncing up and down.
I looked at the order and see what appealed to me. I finally had my choice a stake well cooked, smudered with onion, a side of mashed potatoes, and green vegetables. I sit my menu down and stared at my boyfriend. Something seem different about him, he looked a little nervous, he kept checking the time and shaking his left leg rapidly.
I glanced at him one last time and finally blurred out the question.
'Brian, baby are you okay?' I asked resting my right hand on his left making him turn his head rapidly at me he looked confused for a second and smiled.
'Oh my god baby you scared. I'm fine just thinking about our future' he replied rubbing his thumb up and down my hand making me feel comfortable.
'What are you thinking about?' I tilted my head waiting for an answer
'I'm thinking about the day, I get to see you walk down the isle. You In a beautiful long white dress, a vail covering your beauty from my sight. Waiting for you to finally say 'I do' and get to hear those 6 words. 'You may now kiss the bride'. The day we finally have our first baby. Meeting our baby boy/girl. Loving her/him and watching our kids grow up. You and I getting old, watching our kids get married and taking care of our grandchildren, but most importantly growing old with the love of my life. You.' He replied confidently, the sparkle in this eye glowing. That beautiful smile getting wider.
'I think about it too baby, and a lot trust me. The future holds a lot for us but let's be patient' I softly replied smiling.
We ring the bell, our waitress walks towards our table and takes our order. She walked away with the two folders on her hand making at least 2 stops before arriving to her destination.
'Baby, we need to start making plans for summer' My boyfriend blurred making me look at him.
'What do you want to do?' I asked taking a sip of my hot unsweetened green tea.
'What ever my princess wants to do' he held my hand and looked at me.
'Hmm how about we go to Puerto Rico, and my home town Guadalajara, so you get to see what I lived when I was younger?' I asked
'Sounds amazing, can't wait to spend summer with my lady' he reached over the table and pulled my face closer giving me a peck on the lips.
Our orders got to our tables. I heard the sizzle from my plate, I picked up my silver ware and started eating. I didn't take long before my food was gone. My boyfriend finished his and we both giggled and looked at each other
'I guess we were both hungry' I said patting my tummy a little.
We gathered our stuffs and paid our bill. He paid even though I wanted to, he didn't let me. Next date is on me. We walked out hand in hand to the car, we got in turned on the car, turned the heat up a little since it was thirty-two degrees outside. I laid my seat back a little and relaxed, on the thirty minute drive back to our apartment. To feel more secure I held on to his hand; he brought it up to his lips and kissed it before putting our hands back into their original position.
