The next thing I know is that he's smiling and sticks out his hand to shake mine. “Does this mean that you approve of me dating Britt?”
“Yes, but remember if you do anything to hurt her I will hurt you.”
“Yes sir, I understand sir.” I couldn't help but break out into a giant smile. I'm the happiest guy in the world. When Britt came out of the bathroom she was wearing a vibrant red dress. It was innocent to her parents but, driving me wild. Red really made her blond hair and blue eyes really pop. Britt looked wonderful I have never seen her look so elegant. Wait but why is she wearing the dress. “Britt why are you wearing a dress?”
“OH didn't my daddy tell you that were going to a fancy french restaurant.” What I can't afford that!”
“Oh don't worry my dad is paying for it this time.”
“Oh why thank you sir I will pay you back when I can.”
“OH no that wont be necessary I’ll just take it out of your paycheck.”
“how thoughtful.”
“Slade by the way starting tomorrow your getting a pay raise.”
“Why thank you sir I really do appreciate it.”
“No need to thank me you kids run along now and remember no car dates.” What no car dates how are we supposed to go on dates with out a car? “But dad how are we going to get to the restaurant by horse back?”
“NO but close, your going to be riding in a carriage.”
“Wow dad you really got this hole royalty thing down.”
“Yes I do now a good friend of mine will drive you two to the restaurant.”
“Who?”
“You'll see” When Britt and I went out to the carriage, we saw Britt's brother Phill driving. Now I was scared for my life. I know the history between Britt and her brother and it is not pretty.
Britt's POV
When I saw that Phill was the one that was driving us to the restaurant I was stricken with fear. Never in my life did I think that he could drive a team of horses. “Phill what are you doing here? You can't drive a pair of horses!”
“Actually I can I just learned how to fat ass.” I saw Slade tense up. “Slade its ok we've been quarreling like this forever since we were kids. Just let it go.”
“No I wont let It go”
“Slade please just this once. I dont want this special night to be ruined.” When I looked up I saw some snow starting to fall. “Slade look its snowing. Its finally December and there is snow on my birthday and for a late celebration of our anniversary.” I couldn't help but but break into a smile. “ That's right its December 7th,happy birthday/anniversary babe.”
“Thanks, now I feel bad because I didn't get u anything.”
“You being alive is all I need Britt.”
“Aww Slade that's so sweet”
“Come on you guys are so lovey dovey I could vomit at any second.”
“Thanks for ruining the moment Phil.”
“No problem glad to do it at anytime.” I rolled my eyes and got into the carriage. “Slade you asked my dad about the french restaurant didn't you?”
“I can not tell a lie to the one I love. I did ask him to help with the reservations, yes.”
“Oh Slade your so wonderful!” Slade leans towards me and whispers “ I know how to ride a horse and after this dinner I will teach you how to ride.” My eyes opened wide like a little kid on Christmas morning. I guess my happiness is contagious because Slade couldn't help but smile. On the way over to the restaurant we snuggled. When Slade and I arrived at the restaurant I couldn't believe how beautiful and fancy it looked. “Oh Slade this is wonderful.” When we reached the hostess, the hostess had a funny accent. Slade started talking to him in French and I had no idea what he was saying to the guy. Slade looked at me with apologetic eyes. “Britt I know this night was just supposed to be just us but the people that I worked for when I was in the music business want to talk to meabout something. I'm so sorry.”
“No, Slade don't apologize its ok I’ll come with you to this meeting.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes I'm sure.” I walked over to the table with Slade where he was having this meeting. I recognized one of the people sitting at the table. It was my high school friend Jessie. “Hey Jessie what are you doing here?”
“I'm here for my reasons witch I won’t bother you with.”
“Oh you won’t bother me with those details.” I could feel the tension in the air.
“Well Mr. Xiong Mrs. Xiong I would like to discuss something with you.”
“With all due respect sir I am not married to Slade, I am only his girlfriend and I hope one day that we will be married.”
“Well beg my pardon miss...”
“Brittney, Brittney Powell.”
“Ah, what a beautiful American.”
“Thank you, now what is it that you wish to speak to us about?”
“Ah Slade you have a great girl here don't let her go. She'll make a great business partner, straight to the point.”
“Thank you sir.” I could tell that Slade was glad that he had brought me along to this meeting.
“Now let’s get down to business, my lover here suggested that you and Slade sing a duet together.” Eww did he smile at Jessie when he said lover? Wow he’s like what 35? I looked over at Jessie in surprise and said “You suggested this?”
“Yes Britt I did and I told you that once I got into the music business that I would do something in your favor.” I did not like the way she was smiling at Slade.
“Slade what do you think? Do you think we can do it?” I gave him my puppy dog eyes.about something. I'm so sorry.”
Slade knows how much it means to me to sing a duet with him. “Of course Britt” Then Slade kissed the top of my head. “Well thank you Mr.….”
“Mr. Shang my lovely.” I saw jealousy flash in Jessie’s eyes.
“Thank you Mr. Shang. You can send the contract over to this address so my lawyer can look it over.”
“Of course.”
“And make sure that it’s in the English language please and thank you.”
