1000 Paper Cranes

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

"Baby~ Are you back from work yet?" Lay said as you were still in your office. "Sorry! I'm still at work." You replied quickly looking around to see if anyone was nearby. You had quite a high rank in the company, but you still have to keep it professional and not let anyone see that you're answering non-work related calls.

Lay: Can you get off work early? Please?

You: You know I'd love to, but I can't tonight!

Lay: Aimee-ah~

You: You know I can't resist when you ask me like that.

Lay: Exactly why I used it against you. C'mon please~ you know I never ask for it unless I'm desperate. You bit your lip and looked around to see if your boss was in his office. He had a green light on his doorknob, which means he's in, If he's not in. means the light will be red.

Lay: Aimee~?

You: Alright, I'll be home by 8:00 pm.

Lay: 7:00 pm.

You: 7:30 pm.

Lay: 6:00 pm.

You: 7:15 pm and that's as early as I'm going to go, trying to push your luck? Lay?

Lay: It's all because I want to spend time with you more!

You: Hey, what can be so important tonight?

Lay: You'll see~ I love you~ Bye~

You: Okay, Okay, I love you too. Bye.

*Beep*

Your boss agreed to let you off work early; he even told you that you could take a day off for tomorrow since business in the company was really good. You knew he'd let you off early, but the part where you get a day off tomorrow was another thing. You got into the car and drove home. Just as you reached the doorstep, the door opened and you didn't even take your keys out. You looked up and see Lay smiling at you with his perfect, angelic smile. He pulled you in and closed the door tight. "What's so special about tonight?" You asked as you walked towards the living room to toss aside your bag and coat. There wasn't a reply; in fact, Lay was nowhere to be found. You got up and walked into the kitchen, since he didn't reply to you. Just as you opened the fridge door, you felt arms circling your waist, causing you to shrug your shoulder and closing the fridge door instantly. You turned your head slowly and Lay was resting his chin on your shoulder.

"Happy 1000th day anniversary baby." He said as he swayed from left to right. Swaying you along with him. You turned around and your arms automatically went around his neck and his arms were still around your waist.

"Is that why you wanted me home tonight?" you asked as he stared into your eyes. He nodded and leaned over for a kiss.

You wondered what was going on; he blindfolded you immediately after the kiss the two of you shared. He held onto your hand, pulling you up the stairs. He was leading the way but stopped suddenly. You still didn't know where he was taking you, all you know that it's upstairs. You hear the door squeak open and he said "You can take the blindfold off sweetheart." You slowly reached for the knot of the blindfold and untied it. As you opened your eyes, you blinked in disbelief. The room was filled paper cranes. Dangling from the ceiling. Placed nicely by the windows. Rows of cranes on the shelves. A shape of a heart made by paper cranes on the bed.

"Watch this." Lay said as he walked in, pulling you in and closing the door. He switched on the lights by the windows and you could see paper cranes stuck by the window spelling out "Happy 1000th Day Anniversary Aimee-ah"

"How many are there here?"

You questioned him, as you stared into his round, sparkling eyes.

"Exactly, a 1000 cranes"

"And what do you wish for?"

"You to be mine forever"