Oh Love...

Chapter 4: Making Plans

*THE NEXT DAY*

Carrie's POV

I pulled the covers over my head as the light shone through the crack in the curtains. I stretched and laid in bed for a couple minutes...I immediately thought of Brad. I start imagining what I would do if suddenly there was a knock on the front door and I opened it to see Brad. Yeah, that probably won't happen! I get up and decide to go downstairs and cook breakfast. I finish eating and the house is quiet. Ace was sleeping on the sofa and I sat down next to him and switched the TV on. Boring, boring, ooooh! Reba was on. I love this show!

I watched Reba for about 2 hours, that show never failed to make me laugh! I glance over to see that I left my window open and my neighbor is staring at me like I'm crazy. Yes I'm laughing hysterically by myself, don't be jealous!!! By now my neighbors must think I'm some kind of weirdo. I always have my music up loud and I sing at the top of my lungs and dance around with a hairbrush!

I switch the TV off and put my iPod on my dock. I slide through my playlists to find my morning song and grab a hairbrush off my dresser and start to sing into the mirror. If there was a camera in my house, someone would have some serious blackmail!

Carrie: "I love yooooooouuu!"

I begin to sing when I hear my phone ringing. Who could that be? I pick it up, it was an unknown number.

Carrie: Hello?

Unknown: Hey Carrie, it's Brad!

I froze for a second. I didn't expect him to call so soon!

Carrie: Oh hi Brad! It's so nice of you to call. What's up?

Keep it cool, Carrie, keep it cool. Don't say anything stupid.

Brad: Are you free tonight?

Carrie: I couldn't be any more free than the country we live in!

WHY did I say that? Oh my gosh that had to be the worst joke ever. I place my hand over my face. I could hear Brad laughing. He probably thinks I'm an idiot...

Brad: Okay, great! I made plans for us tonight if you're in for it?

I smiled from ear to ear.

Carrie: Of course I'm in...

Brad: That's great! I have something to do right before so I'll have one of my drivers come to pick you up, 7 o clock sharp, alright? He'll take you to meet me.

Carrie: Okay! Sounds great. I'll see you soon!

Brad: See you soon! Bye now!

Carrie: Bye!

Brad and I are going somewhere tonight...is this a dream? It has to be! I can't believe it! I wonder where we're going? Do I wear something fancy or casual? I don't want to dress fancy and go somewhere casual...he'll think I'm a diva or something! I'll try to find something that's suitable for both occasions. He said he wanted to go out to dinner so I'll dress for dinner and hope for the best! I searched my closet and pulled out my short gold sparkly dress. It was perfect! I had plenty of time to waste, it was only 11am. Hmmm...what is there to do? I decided to clean up the house, feed and give Ace a bath, go to the store and watch a few movies.

5:00 PM

Time went by so fast, it's already 5! It'll take me about an hour or so to get ready but just in case I lag I need to take a shower now! I get in the shower and get out twenty minutes later. I pull out the blow dryer and start drying my hair. I pulled the dress, shoes, and jewelry out and laid them on my bed. I used the towel to dry myself off and I slipped all my things on. Now that I had everything else on besides my shoes, I decided to fix my hair. I left it down and curly, I wasn't feeling an updo. I put on a little bit of mascara and eye shadow and I strapped my heels on and walked out of the bedroom, shutting the door. I glance down at my phone, it's 6:30 already! Brad will be here in 30 minutes! I tried thinking of anything else I needed to do before I left. Should I bring other shoes in case we go somewhere after? Nah, I'll probably be fine. I remember to fill Ace's food and water bowl and then I sit on the couch and wait. Twenty minutes later my phone rang.

Carrie: Hello?

Driver: Hi Carrie, this is Brad's driver. I'm outside in a black SUV.

Carrie: Alright! I'll be down shortly.

I hung up the phone, kissed Ace goodbye, and walked out the front door to the car. The driver was already outside holding the door open for me.

Driver: Hello Carrie. You look very nice tonight!

Carrie: Hi! Thank you so much.

Driver: I'm going to take you downtown to meet Brad, I hope you are ready!

Carrie: I'm more ready than ever!

I hop into the back seat and we drive off. I still have no idea where we're going. I hope it's for dinner because that's what I dressed for. Hopefully I didn't overdress. I guess we'll find out! I wonder what we're going to do. What is he wearing? Brad in tux? Yum. I smiled to myself. My heart starts to flutter again like last night when we met. I couldn't help but think about him.

Driver: Here we are Carrie.

Carrie: Great!

Driver: I will escort you inside now.

Carrie: Okay. Thank you so much.

Driver: Take care.

The driver got out of the car and opened the door for me. I got out and stood in front of the building. An Italian restaurant? How fancy! I'm so happy I dressed for the occasion. Where is Brad? Was he inside?

Carrie: Brad? Brad? Where are you?

Maybe he was already inside? The only thing I could do is walk in and see. I opened the door and walked inside. It was very quiet and empty. There was absolutely no one here. What in the world? Did the driver take me to the wrong place? I walked around and the only thing I could hear was the clump clump of my heels. I walked around the corner and saw a corner booth decorated in flowers. I began to walk over when I saw a figure appear out of the darkness. It was Brad.