I hurry home and change out of my uniform. I look out the window and see Ivan pull up. Ugh I grumble trying to put my shoes on. I walk into the living room and tell Courtney and Brad that I am heading out with Ivan and not to wait up. Courtney smiles, waves and lays her head back down on Brad's shoulder. I walk out the door and head toward Ivan. I hurry home and change out of my uniform.
"You like to keep me waiting, don't you?"
"I'm sorry, I had to change."
"Stop apologizing." Ivan kisses me on the cheek and helps me into the truck.
"So where are we going?" I ask.
"It's a surprise.
We drive off. And at first we are pretty quite. My mind is wondering off as to where he could be taking me. I don't think I can even guess.
Ivan decides to break the silence. "So how was work."
"It was ok. The people staying on the 6th floor are pretty messy. But I'm sure you want to hear about that." I chuckle.
"Ah there it is again." He smirks.
Of coarse I blush. "I don't think I told you, but your eyes are incredible, along with your smile, your dimples, your body, well all of you."
For the first time since I've been around him he had the biggest smile on his face and my heart melted. He reached over and took my hand in his.
"No one has ever said anything so nice to me, ever. Thank you beautiful."
"No need to thank me. I'm only repaying the compliments you've paid me."
We drive about 5 more miles down the road and he pulls into a long driveway. The house at the end is beautiful, it's a log house with a wrap around porch and large beautiful Windows.
"Ivan! What is this place."
"This my dear is my house. I built it with my own 2 hands. Brad and I just finished building it, which is how I came to just moving to town."
"It's absolutely gorgeous! I can't believe you built this."
"I went to school for architecture. I visited with Brad last summer and fell in love with the town. Within 2 days I had this plot of land purchased and drew up the designs. Within a week I started building."
"I'm impressed. You and Brad did a great job."
"Thanks love. Brad was living with me until recently ha."
"Awe I'm sorry. Courtney stole your little boyfriend from you." I joked.
He playfully nudged me and winked. He parked the truck, got out and walked around to my side and helped me out. He put his arm around me as he led me inside. The inside is just as beautiful as the outside. It's all wood, the floors, the walls and the ceiling.
"So you now live here all alone."
"Yes ma'am." He answers."it's quiet but I don't mind it too much."
He leads me into the dining room where he has dinner laid out on the table. I think he knows me all too well. Prosciutto, spaghetti, meatballs and salad.
"Wow the food looks amazing Ivan!"
"Well let's eat!"
After we ate, he served canolli's. They were delicious.
"Did you make all this food?"
"I told you Ella....I can make anything out of anything."
"I think you sir have found a way to win my heart."
