I haven't been on a date in three years, so I am pretty excited. Leah has chosen the dress from my closet that I will wear on my date. Seth is in the living room with Paul, waiting for me to get dressed.
"Here are some cute heels and pearl earrings." Leah says softly and hands me the shoes.
I put the heels on and the earrings. Leah puts the necklace my dad left me when he died around my neck, to top off my look. I brush my naturally straight hair and I stand up.
"I'm ready, Leah." I say with a bright smile.
Leah steps out of the room. "Gentlemen, I for you a girl who hasn't been on a date in three years! Janelle Miley Milton!"
I walk slowly into the living room and both guys' jaw drop. I twirl around and they both stand.
"You look hot!" Seth blurts before throwing his hands over his mouth, and blushing a deep red.
I burst out laughing and Paul pats Seth's shoulder. Paul grabs my car key and I follow him outside. I get into the passenger's seat and I fasten my seatbelt.
"Are you ready?" Paul looks over at me when he asks that.
I look back at him. "Yes, I'm ready."
Paul starts the car up and pulls out of my driveway. Anne is standing on their porch with a smile on her face. Paul waves at his mother before driving on towards Port Angeles. He pulls into a pretty Italian restaurant.
I order baked chicken Parmesan and Paul orders chicken Alfredo. He has a coke to drink and I drink a sweet tea. I stare into Paul's eyes as I eat my amazing Italian dish.
"This is amazing." I smile.
Paul grins. "I talked to your grandma Milton, she told me you liked Italian food."
I blush. Grandma Milton would tell Paul that, wouldn't she. She has been waiting for me to go on a date for three entire years. Chanel's dad raped me on mine and his first date. He was a horrible guy and is in a grave. He was killed when he was driving drunk; he was hit by a semi on the drivers side of his car.
Paul takes my hand after he lays out bill. He walks me out to my car before he drives to a floral boutique. He walks in and brings me out a bouquet of red roses. He drives me home and kisses my hand.
"Have a good rest of your day." Paul kisses my cheek.
I walk inside and kick my shoes off. Leah grabs a vase for the roses and sets it on the kitchen counter. I sit on the couch beside Seth and I snatch the remote from him. I skim through the channels while Seth helps clean the house up for Chanel tomorrow.
I grab my cell phone and I dial Esme's number and I press the green 'call' button.
"Hi, Janelle." Esme answers the phone happily.
"How's my girl?" I ask with a smirk plastered on my ace.
"Funny you ask." She chuckles. "She is asleep at the moment. I made her some chili earlier. De smeared all over herself, and got all in Rosalie's hair. Rosalie grew to love Chanel. Emmett played tag with her. Then Edward played her a lullaby, and now she is napping."
I giggle. "She is a wild child, but she is good."
"Oh yes, Chanel is very well behaved." Esme coos. "She just likes to make a mess wth her food. But she is only 3."
I smile. "I raised her the best I could."
"Essie! Is that mommy?" I hear Chanel ask tiredly in the background.
"Yes, Chanel, its mommy." Esme coos.
"I want go home today." Chanel coos.
"Alright." Esme soothes. "Janelle, Chanel wants to come home today."
"On my way." I say.
I pull on some sneakers and I sneak out the door. Seth and Leah are talking about their patrol schedules now that he imprinted on Chanel.
I knock on the mansion door when I make it to the Cullen's in Forks. Rosalie opens the door and lets me in. She is going on about how well behaved Chanel was. Chanel sees me and she comes running.
"Mommy!" Chanel exclaims after I pick her up. "I had fun."
"I'm glad." I pinch her little cheeks. "Seth is at the house."
"Seth!!!!" She exclaims excitedly.
Esme chuckles before we leave the house. I fasten Chanel into her seat and I get into the drivers seat. I start the car up and I see Emmett watching us from the door.
I pull up to the house and I notice Seth on the porch with his arms crossed. I smirk as I step around the car to Chanel's door. I set her on the ground and she takes off running towards Seth.
"Sethy!!!!" She squeals.
"Hey Chanel!" Seth says happily.
Seth picks Chanel up and he smiles at me. He carries her inside, me right behind him. Leah has made spaghetti for supper. Seth puts Chanel into her high chair and makes her a plate of spaghetti. She eats a handful and throws a bunch of noodles in Leah's hair. Leah smiles at Chanel as Chanel puts on an innocent face and eats her noodles and sauce.
"She is a sweetie." Leah says when she gets out of the shower.
Chanel is coloring in her Barbie coloring book. Leah sits with he and watches the master at work. Seth has went home, Chanel is content because she had a blast with Esme and the other Cullen's.
Chanel crawls in her bed when she growls tired. I tuck her in and I watch her fall asleep. I kiss we head before I go to my room. I change into some pajamas, beginning to feel uncomfortable in this dress the more I wear it.
I remove my jewelry before I check my email. I have no new emails so I close it off. I climb into my bed and I stare at the ceiling. Today was my first date after three years of being a single mother. I had a good day, I have to admit it. I am bringing Chanel to play with Claire tomorrow; Emily says she gets Claire for the week.
I roll over and face the wall with the window. I close my eyes and I soon drift off to sleep.
