Maybe I'm Amazed~Threequel to I Wanna Be Your Man~

Chapter 16

Alice's P.O.V

August 10, 1970

A month has passed since we moved back to London. Dad was out of the hospital now. It was important that he stay home for at least a month. Dad was upstairs sleeping. Mabel went out to do some shopping and she decided to take the kids with her. Paul was out running a few errands. I was sitting on the couch with Martha's head in my lap.

"I didn't realize how much I missed London, Martha. I love Scotland and our farm but London has a special place in my heart. It's where Paul and I got married and it's where my girls were born" I said. Mabel then walked in with the kids. Martha got off of me and went over to go and greet them.

"Alice, can you come with me into the kitchen please? I have a surprise for you" Mabel said. I followed her into the kitchen.

"What is it mom?" I asked. She handed me a bag.

"This is for you" Mabel said. I grabbed the bag and reached inside, pulling out a dress. It was blue and gold. Along the neck line, there was black lace.

"It's beautiful" I said

"I want you to wear that tonight" Mabel said

"Are we going out?" I asked

"You and Paul are. You've been spending all your time here at home I think it'd be nice for you two to have some alone time with each other. I talked to Laura and she wants you two to have dinner at the restaurant. She's going to plan something special for you two" Mabel said

"Thanks mom" I said

"No problem sweetie. Now let's get you all dolled up" Mabel said

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Mabel started curling my hair into perfect ringlets. As she did so, we talked to get to know each other a bit more.

"So you went to beauty school?" I said

"Yeah. I never finished though. When I became pregnant with your sister, all my priorities were on her" Mabel said

"I never would have thought you'd be a beauty school dropout" I said

"Well I am. There, your hair is done" Mabel said. She combed her fingers through my hair to loosen some of the curls.

"You look beautiful. Now it's time for the make up" Mabel said

"Paul doesn't like it when I wear make up. He says he hides my natural beauty" I said

"Well he's going to have to suck it up for one night" Mabel said. She started to apply my make up. When she was finished, she looked at me with a smile.

"You look so beautiful. When Paul sees you like this in that dress, he's going to be speechless" Mabel said.

"Thanks" I said

"I never told you this before, but you look a lot like Bessie. She was a beautiful woman" Mabel said. I heard the door open from downstairs.

"Paul's home. You put the dress on and I'll meet you downstairs" Mabel said. She kissed me on the forehead and left the room. I then grabbed the dress and changed into it.

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When I went downstairs, I saw Mabel and Paul talking on the couch. Ethel was sitting in Paul's lap as he brushed her hair. Mabel was holding Mary.

"Paul?" I said. He averted his attention from Ethel to me. He went wide eyed and his mouth was wide open.

"Wow... You're stunningly beautiful" Paul said. I blushed and smiled.

"Thank you Paul" I said. Ethel turned her attention towards me as well.

"Mommy! You're really pretty!" Ethel said

"Thanks, baby girl" I said. I looked back at Paul and he was still staring at me like a love struck idiot. Wait, he's been one since the day we first met.

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Mabel insisted that we walked to the restaurant. As she said, it was a romantic looking night out and we shouldn't waste it. She wasn't wrong.

"I miss just us being alone sometimes" Paul said

"I do too" I said

"I mean I love having the kids around, don't get me wrong" Paul said

"I understand Paul. Don't worry, we'll get more alone time when they go through that rebellious teen phase" I said

"Our girls won't be like that" Paul said

"I hope not" I said. I felt a chill so I shivered a bit.

"Are you cold, love?" Paul asked

"Maybe a little bit" I said. Paul took off his jacket and wrapped it around me.

"Better?" Paul asked

"Won't you get cold now?" I asked

"I'd rather be cold than let you be cold" Paul said. I smiled at my husband. He grabbed my hand and laced our fingers together. We walked in silence, just enjoying each other's company. I looked over at Paul. I bit my lip as I took in his features. Everything about him is perfect. His hair, his eyes, his eyebrows and those kissable lips. He's absolutely gorgeous.

"Like what you see, love?" Paul asked

"I do. Very much" I said. Paul looked at me and winked. Then he looked me up and down.

"You're going to drive me crazy tonight" Paul said

"How so?" I asked

"You in that dress. It shows off your sexy curves, and it shows off your legs. Your sexy, long legs" Paul said

"So you love my legs then do you?" I asked

"I do. Although, I think I love being in between them more" Paul almost growled in my ear. We then stopped walking so he could kiss me. I could tell how turned on Paul was just by the way he kissed me.

"Slow down Paul, we have all night" I said

"You're right. We should make tonight last" Paul said. We started walking again.

"What do you think Laura planned for us?" I asked

"I don't know but she probably wanted to make it special. Even if we just had a plain dinner, it would have been special because of you being with me" Paul said

"I feel the same way" I said. We kept walking until we finally got to the restaurant. Laura was waiting outside for us.

"There's my favourite couple, well other than me and Arthur of coarse, but never mind that. I have a special night planned for you two all thanks to the romance expert herself" Laura said, with a smug look on her face and pointing to herself. I couldn't help but smile and roll my eyes. I can't wait to see what Laura threw together for us.