Love & Secrets (Hartbig)

Ch.9 I Love You?

Mamrie's smile widen. She knew Grace had feelings for Hannah, she was so excited for her friends for a second. Then realized the predicament Grace was in. "What are you going to do? Are you going to tell her? What about Chris?"

Grace sighed before she spoke, "I don't know I guess I am just going to stay with Chris and not interrupt Hannah's thing that she has with Ingrid, they are good together."

"Yes but the two of you would be better. The two of you would be so cute and then I would be an official third wheel." Mamrie exclaimed with excitement in her voice.

"No!" Grace proclaimed, " You can't say anything it's just not going to happen. We have to act like nothing is going on. She can never know how I feel."

"Ok, ok, I won't tell her ever though I think you should. I won't tell a soul."

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Zack grabbed his paper-work that needed to go to the main office. For the past few days all he has thought about was Mamrie. He knew that this was the last day he could say anything if he was going to. He had to find the right timing. All of this was going through his mind when he turned the corner and ran into the exact person that was distracting him and dropped all of the papers that were in his hands. 

"I am so sorry Mamrie I didn't mean that, I should look where I am going, are you ok?" Zack blurted out all at once.

Mamrie knelt down to help him pick up his papers as Grace snuck around them and walked into the studio.

"So Zack, it was nice working with you these last few weeks I am sorry we didn't get to know each better." Mamrie stated as they stood up papers in hand.

She haded him the last couple of papers and he spoke. "Well if you want we could get to know each other better."

"What do you mean?"

"Do you want to go on a date with... me?" It doesn't have to be a big deal but we could get dinner just the two of us and we could." Zack kept rambling on so Mamrie grabbed his arm as she smiled.

"I would love to."

"Great how about tomorrow?"  He asked.

"That's great I will see you at 7."

He grabbed the rest of the papers and continued on his way. She walked back into the studio with a big smile upon on her face. He made his way to the main office to drop off the paper-work. He couldn't stop thinking about Mamrie and their date tomorrow. 

...

Everyone who made this movie possible gathered together five minutes after five. They all finished the last details, they did a couple retakes and touch ups. They gathered for one final meeting. 

"I just want to thank  everyone for everything  they have done to make this movie possible. I just wanted to so thank you because I know everyone can't make it to 'Skipps' tonight. So here's to everyone and everything they have done." Gill spoke with enthasim and started shaking people's hands and giving them hugs. 

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Hannah looked in the mirror she knew it was time for her and Ingrid to go to Skipps . She was excited and nervous all at the same time she didn't know how she was going to react tonight even though it was her idea. Everyone was on board even Ingrid, she thought what she was doing was great. But how could she do this. She felt like she was going to sweat through her gray button down shirt. Hannah took a deep breath and walked out of the bathroom. Ingrid was standing in the hallway with a black dress. She looked stunning and Hannah didn't know what to say. 

"You don't like it, I should have went with the blue one, or am I to dressed up I could put some pants on. " Ingrid rambled as she made her way into her room to search in her closet. 

Hannah grabbed her arm and pulled her close and grabbed her head with her other hand as she whispered. "You will be doing no such thing. You look absolutely perfect." 

"Are you sure?" Ingrid asked. 

Hannah started walking forward causing Ingrid to walk backwards pushing her up against the wall. 

Hannah grabbed Ingrids hair as she moved in and kissed her passionately. Indrid's hand made her way to Hannah's back and pushed her chest into her's. Their, kissed lasted for a minute until Hannah realised to breath and speak. 

"Does that answer your question?"

"Yes, there is no doubt that I choose the right one." Ingrid smiled talking about more than just the dress. 

Hannah returned the smile as she leaned over to grab something in the dresser. "I wanted to give you something to show exactly how much you mean to me." Hannah pulled out a long box. Ingrid's smile widen as she grabbed the box from Hannah and opened it. Inside was a silver necklace  and a heart on  the end of it. Indrid kissed Hannah and spoke, "Hannah this is amazing I love it, I love you." 

Hannah froze for a second it was the first time Ingrid said that she loved her. Hannah responded with hesitation "I.. love you.. too." She helped Ingrid put the necklace on, it looked absolutely beautiful on her. Hannah stood there as Ingrid kissed her gave her a hug and rushed out of the room to finish getting ready. 

Hannah knew she loved Ingrid but it wasn't the same way for how she felt about Grace. She brushed her feelings aside and got her wallet and keys to get ready to go. 

...

Hannah and Ingrid were the first ones at the restaurant besides Mamrie at Skipps. They rented the room in the back for this special evening. Mamrie was wearing a black and white polka dot dress running around setting up mason jars with candles in them as centerpieces. When she set the last one down she noticed Hannah and Ingrid standing in doorway looking at all the decorations. 

"It's beautiful, you did an amazing job Mamrie." Hannah stated as she held Indrids hand and walked to the center of the room. 

"Please, look at the two of you, you both look great. Come on your just in time can you help set up the banner before everyone gets here especially before our guest of honor arrives."

The three of the finished set the room up as people slowly started to arrive. Chatter filled the room until Mamrie got a text on her phone. 'Were parking the car we will in a couple of mintues.'

"Everyone quite down in time."

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-T