Blind Date

Anniversary Date

"How much have I got in there?"
"In your special account sir?"
"Yes."
"You have one thousand and twenty dollars held back."
"Can I add another fifty?"
"Of course sir. If I may, you must have one happy Lady, bringing all this home. Why do you do as a living?"
"I'm a veterinarian."
"Oh..." She goes quiet, "Transaction made, have a nice day sir."
"Thanks." I wait for my proof and I drive off.

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"You have got to be kidding me!" I run around frantically, trying my best to decide if I'm looking okay or not. "What do you think?" I finally stand still and pose.
"Umm." Kyle hums.
"Come on. I have fifteen minutes before he'll be here!"
"You're the one who wanted to wait so long to get ready!"
"Just tell me what you think!"
"Kinda looks like you're trying too hard."
"Trying too hard?" I straighten out the bottom of the dress, which I am now told is blue, not purple. "Trying too hard is what I need."
"And why is that?" Kyle hops back onto my couch and continues playing his video game.
"Because Matt is a high standard man."
"And you're not?"
"I'm not a man, that's for sure." He laughs and I continue putting on my jewelry.
"I can't believe it's been three months.." Kyle pauses the game, "Already!"
"I know." I grab my clutch and place on my heels. I sit down next to Kyle and grab the remote I put down to get dressed.
We play until Samson starts barking at the door.
"Matt!" I screech and jump up. I run as fast as I can in my heels to the door and open it in one big swing.
"Happy anniversary Grace!" He comes in and hands me a stuffed bear, and a heart shaped container of chocolate.
"He's in his sweats."
"Kyle." Matt greets him and they smack hands.
"No, seriously, he's in sweats. Like I can see his Superman underwear poking out the back."
"I don't know about my underwear, but I promise I'm not in sweats." I place my hands on his chest, gripping the fancy collar, and I kiss his lips tenderly.
"I'd wear sweats if you did." He murmur when we part.
"Kyle is just trying to pick on me." Matt directs his comment towards Kyle as he walks away. "And I know you would."
"Yeah, yeah." He sighs, "Go live it up, go smooch down the hallway. I'll be here to hear it all from her when she gets back." I squeeze Matts hand before I walk over to Kyle and I kiss his cheek.
"Love you."
"Love you too."
I grab my clutch and Matt's hand and he directs me out the door.
"What's been going on with him?"
"He's having girl issues." I sigh, he can't find 'the one'; what he calls her."
"I'm sure he will."
"Try telling him that."

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"So this little girl, who wants the turtle, fails the adoption test.. But I suggested she comes by everyday and I teach her something new to learn."
"Wow." I take a sip of my wine before twirling my alfredo noodles. He chose Galos, an old Mexican fancy restaurant. He pretty much held my hand across the table the entire time we ordered. "So, I take it you like kids?"
"Yes. Of course I like kids. How could you not like kids?" He muffles a laugh and I join in with him. "Do you like kids?"
"Yes," I almost hear him sigh with relief. "But I don't think kids like me.."
"Oh come on, kids have to love you." He grabs my hand, and I feel the warmth.
"Most of them are scared of me."
"I'm sorry, Grace."
"I've dealt with it my entire life. Even adults are shut off by me."
"I'm not; you don't have a disease." He kisses my hand and then goes back to eating. "You're so beautiful, I have no idea how people are not drawn to you."
The evening continued and we danced on the floor. After we ate and danced for an hour or so, we decided to take a walk on the town. The endless talk that has made me marvel him continues through the night. He romances me, and even plays around; he is a wish come true.
"Why do I keep feeling like I'm going to look up from a chapter book, and this will all be me reading a Nickolas Sparks romantic novel?"
"Well, don't worry; I plan on never waking you."
"How are you not taken?" I lean on his shoulder, as we walk down the sidewalk.
"I am."
"Before me." I playfully punch his arm.
"Uh, I don't really give myself up like that. I've been in relationships, but I usually don't let anyone in as much as I have you.."
"Really? Why?" I squeeze his hand harder.
"They usually don't care... I have bad taste." He  laughs, but I can tell it was forced.
"So do I; you're not alone." I stand straight and kiss his cheek. "So tell me about them." I release my firm hold and just hold his hand.
"About my previous relationships?" I nod, noting him to continue. "You want to hear about my past relationships..?"
"Yes." I laugh.
"Why?"
"Because I want to know; it's part of you."
"But all you need to know is that you're the best one." He kisses my forehead and I blush.
With perfect timing, my phone rings, resulting with me jumping out of fear. I reach into my purse and grab my cellphone, pulling it to my ear.
"Hello?"
"Is this Grace Allen?"
"Yes..? Who is this?"
"I am an Tony Jones.. I am with Kyle. It appears there may have been a little incident.. You are his emergency number, correct?"
"Yes, I am, but what do you mean; what's happened?" I stop and cover my mouth.
"Kyle has been hit by a car."
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