Just thought of making it.”
“That’s good for me” She gave me a sweet smile. “Let me change into something comfortable and then we can enjoy them with the wine. I brought some along with me,” she shouted while running to the bathroom.
I quickly took out the cupcakes from the oven and packed them in a lunch box. I packed the pasta in another box and put both things together along with the wine bottle. I wanted to change into jeans before she got out of the bathroom.
“Why are you changing? Aren’t we going to watch TV and eat the delicious cupcakes of yours?” she asked as she entered the bedroom.
“Well, we are going out to the nearby park.”
“Ohh, why?”
“Just because.”
“Cool.” She smiled. She looked exhausted, but she didn’t complain. She quickly changed into a nice skirt and a white blouse in just less than five minutes. She didn’t even apply any makeup; she actually didn’t need any makeup, she looked prettier just as she was. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with happiness when she saw me holding the picnic basket along with the bottle of wine.
“What is so special , baby? Is it my birthday today?”
“Is it? I really don’t remember when it is.” I chuckled.
“And that will be last day of your life on this poor earth.” She giggled.
“Come on, there is something waiting for you below.”
“What? I thought the picnic is the only surprise,” she replied in that cherished sound that I loved. She sounded like beautiful tones from heaven.
“Just follow me.” I walked down and took her to the van and handed her the key. “It’s for you.”
A r ainbow of colors passed through her face. Amusement, surprise, cheer, happiness; everything was glimpsed in her expression. She couldn’t believe it at first. She touched the car, opened it with the keys, checked inside and then looked at me with eyes light with amusement. “What is this, Nathan?”
“It’s your gift , babe. And you are driving us to the park so we can have a cool night out.” I smiled.
“But why? What happened that you bought me this expensive car?”
“It’s not that expensive. Don’t worry about the price, just hop in and drive me. I’m so hungry right now,” I complained.
“Thanks a lot Nathan. You are such a babe.” She jumped on me and wrapped me in a bear hug. I almost fell back, but could manage to stand somehow.
“Relax babe, you can save th at for tonight.” I chuckled.
“I can’t express how happy I am right now.” She screamed and then started checking the car.
“Sorry it’s a used one.”
She looked at me. I thought she didn’t like it.
“Are you kidding, Nathan? This is more precious than a new one. This is my first car and a gift from you. I’m not going to let anyone use this. This is my sweetheart from now on.” And she hugged the car. “I even love this more than you.” She winked.
“That would be the last day of this car.” I raised my eyebrows. But then we both ended laughing hard with each other.
Chapter 16
Eva
When Nathan told me about the surprise, I thought he had bought something for me and kept it in his car. But I didn’t imagine that it would be a car. Though I couldn’t believe it yet, I was happy for what he did for me. But then came the guilt. Only two days ago, I used all of his money accidently and almost broke him. How did he buy this one, then? First I thought he might have sold his own, but this van wasn’t in the parking and his car was there. That option is closed. How did he, then?
We enjoyed our evening in the park and drank a lot. Driving that minivan back home was a pleasant experience. I was eager to show it to Chloe.
“Tomorrow , I’m driving it to school.”
“Sure babe. It’s yours. You can take it wherever you want.” He smiled and kissed me in the van.
“Thanks a lot again, sweetheart.” I kissed him back.
When we entered the house, he went back to his workroom. “Sorry, Eva, I have to finish some
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