My Only Love

Chapter 8

          Kate was on pins and needles waiting for her date. So this is how it felt like. The first impression stage wanting your date to like you. She checked herself for the nth time in their living room mirror liking what she saw. She wore a white floral dress with spaghetti straps with the back cut low. It's material figure hugging just slightly above the knee. It was demure yet sexy. Her honey blonde hair framing her face the layered cut did wonders on her as it cascaded beautifully on her shoulders. She had a slight tinge of makeup but her cheeks were flushed, emerald eyes expectant.

The doorbell rang and Kate's hands felt clammy with nervousness. She answered the door on the fourth ring as her gaze fell on Ryan feeling a bit shy almost blushing.

Kate? he asked almost looking shy himself. Or someone else?he smiled warmly. Kate noticed how his eyes grew chinky eyed making him look adorable even if it was the first time she set eyes on him.

Kate managed a laugh. I'm she and you're Ryan right?

He smiled widely then. Yup Tim's friend. He looked at her openly liking what he saw as he appreciatively looked at her still smiling.

I've got to hand it to Tim he chose the best blind date this time. Shelly raved about you and I can see why. he complimented his eyes never leaving her face.

Flattery will get you everywhere. she replied back teasing him as Ryan laughed good naturedly.

I'll bind you to that. he replied back grinning as they both smiled at each other.

She ushered him in as he handed the roses to her an array of exotic flowers that went with it. They were about a dozen from one of the most expensive florists in Boston. Kate was touched and liked Ryan instantly.

I little something for you. he said almost shyly. Hope you like flowers.

Kate could only gush in delight. Thank you Ryan for being so sweet. This is beautiful!

As Kate observed him she liked what she saw. He was about 5'10 medium in built. His shoulders wide against his dark brown suit and crème colored long sleeves dress shirt. Brown tones fitted him perfectly accenting his chestnut brown hair that was neat and trimmed. He really had nice eyes hazel ones fringed with the longest lashes wasted on a guy. But Kate loved his eyes reminding her of Richard Gere's eyes that got chinky eyed when he smiled. He didn't have the strongest charm as that of Nate but he had his very own appeal.

Kate introduced him to her mom who appeared in their living room without a smile on her face. Ryan was well prepared handing her flowers too.

Please to meet you Mrs. Peterson Ryan offered his hand in greeting but her mom was cold ignoring his outstretched hand much to Kate's dismay. Ryan looked embarrassed his face turning red.

Hope you'll like the flowers mam. Ryan tried to show respect for her mother.

But her mom was adamant. Even the flowers Ryan handed over her mom barely looked at it. Kate could only feel horrible as she looked at Ryan apologetically who gave her a slight smile.

Ryan sighed deep inside. Kate's mother hated him for what reason he didn't know. This was a first for him considering all mother's love him. They even wanted their daughters to be paired off with him. So much for trying to impress her mother. He just hoped Kate didn't feel otherwise.

Kate was clearly embarrassed at her mom's behavior. She had to put some sense into her head. For a mother she was acting really very immature.