Antique House - Book One

Chapter Six - Rendez- Vous With Fate

 Once they were seated and buckled in. Jobe proceeded to drive in the direction of the deli. He wanted her to think they were heading there and at last moment he would insist on "going for a drive."
He wanted today to be special for her no matter what she decided.

Melinda gently took Jobe's hand in hers as he was driving - it felt so natural and yet it still sent sparks through her spine. She had to admit to herself that she was falling for him hard and fast, which on one level scared her but also felt so natural.
As they approached the deli, Jobe suggested a little drive to tour the area. Melinda was curious as to why but she trusted him and thought it may be fun pretending to be a tourist and agreed.

Driving around, Jobe kept her on her toes as he would talk about the houses and guess their values. Once they got closer to the restaurant, he mentioned he had a surprise for her and asked her to close her eyes. At first was too curious and kept probing for hints before she would close her eyes but Jobe was patient and would only answer with a simple phrase "hints ruin element of surprise."

Realizing that she would not get any clues as to what lay ahead; Melinda finally decided to play again and closed her eyes.

"What was he planning, she wondered to herself quietly. Patience and spontaneity had never been her strong suites, but she would try her hardest to play along as she could see the excitement in Jobe's eyes and did not want to ruin it for him.

Upon arrival at the restaurant Jobe further instructed Melinda to keep her eyes closed as he parked his truck and then guided her out the truck and through the doors of restaurant? Seeing his arrival, the hostess escorted them to the table and assisted Melinda on sitting down.

Once she was seated she was allowed to open her eyes and when she did, she was in awe of the elegance and beauty in the atmosphere. He had brought her to one of the finest restaurants in town and also the hardest to get into as they are always full.

"This place is beautiful, Jobe! How did you get a spot on short notice, this place is always full to capacity?" She asked in awe as she looked around and noticed all the full tables.

"It is my secret to know my lady besides if I told you I would have to kill you!" He chuckled and winked at her. "A man has charms too, you know!"

His smile almost lit up the room and Melinda couldn't help but be in awe of this wonderful man in front of her.

"However you did it, thank you for bringing me! This place is so beautiful!" She exclaimed excitedly.
She was amazed by the elegance and simplicity of this perfect little restaurant - its ambience was so majestic and serene. The aromas that filled the air were so intoxicating s that you could taste the food without even eating anything.

"This is the place I would love to own and run someday, "she thought to herself.

She lit up the room with her smile and excitement when she opened those beautiful brown eyes of hers. He could feel the emotions radiate from her as she looked around the restaurant and then into his eyes.

It was magical and captivating to watch the surprise unfold through her expressions and eyes.

"I am so glad you like it and approve" Jobe said as he leaned over to give her a kiss. "I wanted this night to be special for you no matter what the outcome about where to go from here!"

"That is so sweet of you, but any day we spend together is special to me. This is incredibly wonderful of you to plan this" she said smiling at him from across the table.

After they had ordered their meal, Melinda and Jobe started to discuss the decision about whether to rent the house. Both of them had been filled with anxious excitement.

"This is going to be a big change if we go through with this and I do not want you to feel pressured in making a decision, Melinda" Jobe said in a sincere tone.

He wanted to be sure that she was not feeling rushed, pressured into making a decision. It had to be right for her and the choice must be hers without any stress and pressure.

Melinda silently listened to Jobe as she gathered her thoughts and tried to form in her head what she wanted to say. His concern for her was so genuine and touching that she had to fight back tears. No one except her grandmother had ever showed her so much love and concern. She could sense the love he had for her that was yet to be expressed verbally. This fact alone made her choice seem so right and easy to make and she was so excited to tell him.

"I have given it a lot of thought in the last night and I have to follow my heart in this matter. My heart is telling me that this was meant to be and that this house is perfect," she said smiling "I say we go for it! What do you think?"

Jobe gathered his thoughts and took a deep breath, he was ecstatic that she said she wanted the house. "I want the same thing you do sweetheart and I say we go for it too" he said with a genuine smile and sparkle in his eyes.

He was beaming with excitement as he saw the emotion in her eyes and he ordered champagne from the server. It was going to be a special start to a new chapter in both of lives and cause for celebration.

The two were so excited about what would lay ahead for their future and how their relationship would progress.

Noticing the time, Melinda mentioned she needed to get back to the office and finish up loose ends from her presentation. They got up after finishing their meal and went to pay, thanking the waiter for excellent service.

Jobe dropped Melinda off at the office and went to prepare his next surprise for her. He was going to make this evening unforgettable for her.