Innocence

Chapter 3

  
        I introduced my mom and Aiden and they talked while I went upstairs to make sure I had everything. I really hoped my mom liked him. I went downstairs and I was sure I was ready for this date.

“You ready?” He asked

“Yes. Bye mom see you later.” I said taking a deep breath

“Alright y'all have fun and be careful because y'all know how the ghetto can get sometimes” she said

“Alright I'll have her home around 8:00pm.” Aiden said

“Okay sweetie.” Mom said closing the door.

We walked towards his car. He opened the door and I felt fancy. Kind of like those girls in the movies. He got in the car and vegan driving.

“So where are we going?” I asked

“Well I was thinking we could go downtown to a fancy restaurant then go to navy pier.” he said.

I've only been to navy pier once and that was for a field trip when I was younger.

“That sounds fun.” I said a little too enthusiastic.

He laughed a little and said

“I really love downtown especially the lake. I've always loved the sound of the waves it's so peaceful. Last time I went was with my old man.”

“That sounds really great. Where is he now,if u don't mind me asking?” I didn't know if that was a good question to ask but I did anyway.

“He passed a few months ago.”he sounded a little down.

“Oh, I'm sorry to hear that mine died as well, how did yours die?” I said.

“Cancer. What about yours?”

I usually don't tell people about my dad but I felt comfortable with him because we have this in common.

“He was shot when I was 14.It was the worst thing I ever seen.”

“Oh wow you saw it? I can only imagine how traumatized you where.”he said sympathetically.

“Yea but I'm okay because I have my mom and brother.”

“Yea I have my mom and sister.”

By this time we were about get off the highway. We kept talking and laughing and he's not what I expected. He's funnier and more caring than he seems when he's around his friends.

We pulled up to this fancy restaurant and it wasn't that packed. We got our seats and ordered and we talked and ate. It was really fun and I wasn't nervous anymore. He kind of reminded me of my dad.

We went to navy pier and he had a lot of money and bought me a cute teddy bear. It was so cute and I will cherish it for a long time.

“Hey do you want to go to the lake? We have about another hour and a half.” he asked

“Sure I'd like that.” I said

We got to the lake and laughed and joked around. Then he grabbed my hand and I got butterflies in my stomach. I looked at him and smiled. We continued walking and we stopped and he looked into my eyes and I looked into his. I felt something that I can't really describe, it was like I never wanted the moment to end.

“I really like you Amanda” he whispered.

“I like you too,Aiden.” I whispered then smiled

Then he put his warm hand on my cheek and gently kissed me. I was in total shock but I still kissed back. This was the best day of my life.

“Alright, let's get you home.” He said

When we got back to my house he walked me to the door.

“ I really hope we could do this again. Also I was wondering if you would like to be my girlfriend.”

“Of course” I said. I reached up and kissed him again then I walked in the house. I waited till he drove off.

“Mom! Where are you I have to tell you about this date.”

“I'm in the kitchen and Keisha's here we just can't wait to hear about your date.”

I went upstairs to get in my pajamas.I walked in the kitchen and Keisha was doing my mom's hair. That's just classic Keisha, always trying to do somebody's hair.She wanted to have her own salon one day. She was really good at it and she did nails too.

I sat at the table and told them everything and they were happier than me and my mom was squealing like a little girl. It was really funny because she always said she's in on today's “young people stuff ”.

“So mom do you like him.” I asked curiously

“ Oh yea I really like him. You know he reminds me of your dad a lot.” She said.

“Yea I noticed that too.” I said

I really loved my daddy and anything that made me feel close to him I try to keep as long as possible. I could tell that's me and him were going to be together a long time