My excitement kept growing. This was so big, I couldn't hide my grin even if I wanted to. I better open my mouth, and...
"Well...?" asked Sir with a smile already forming in the corner of His mouth. He read my face as soon as I stepped through the door but wanted me to say it out loud.
"They were impressed! Can you imagine? I'm going to have a little exhibition!" I felt like jumping but instead, I was just bouncing on the balls of my feet as Sir stepped in front of me and held my shoulders, smiling wide. I stopped bouncing, but my eyes sparkled with excitement as I looked back at Him.
"No, you're going to have an exhibition. Not a little exhibition... don't talk yourself down, baby." He pulled me close and kissed me, then with our noses and foreheads touching, He continued. "You are amazing. I'm so proud of you." My heart swelled and I couldn't help but smile as I brushed my nose against His.
"Thank you..."
"What are you thanking me for? It's all you, you dingbat! But I tell you what... why don't you go home and pack an overnight bag and I'll pick you up at 5:30?" I looked at Him with a bit of a surprised expression, but He just smiled back.
"Overnight... what are you planning?" I asked as my lips curled shyly upwards.
"Wouldn't be a surprise if I told you, baby, now go on, you haven't got that long! Oh, and make sure to bring your black shoes, the ones with the straps!"
I could feel my face was red, but I was grinning. Just what was He planning? I love how He's full of surprises and I know He gets creative with things. All a part of His charm. He knows how to make me feel the most special person in this world.
***
I still had no idea where we were going. We left the town, and I was watching the slowly darkening trees passing by, feeling butterflies multiplying in my stomach. We kept chatting about random things like we normally do, but I noticed He carefully avoided the subject of what tonight might bring.
We finally pulled up by a big, old-looking, but fancy building, its bricks looking even more red surrounded by the russet and amber tones of the foliage illuminated by the autumn sunset. It was such a beautifully serene scene, making me forget to talk as I looked at it in awe... and realised that it was a hotel.
"Oh wow..." was all I could muster as I got out of the car, trying to take it all in.
"My lady...?" Sir stepped next to me, offering His arm and I accepted...
"Well, thank you, "dahling"! Not every day we walk together in a posh way..." I grinned "I better leave profanities behind too!"
"Absolutely, or I might have to put you over my knees!" He grinned back as we were walking towards the entrance. "Or... I might just fuck some manners into your pretty mouth..."
"Oh, don't fucking tempt me...!" I responded cheekily, enjoying our little naughty banter as we stepped inside the hotel.
"Oh no! Now you leave me no choice, my lady, I will have to!"
"Oops..." I looked at Him, showing my flushed dimples and put my index finger to my lips, looking cute. It was a move He always liked and made Him smile. Just a little playful gesture to juxtapose my devious mind with innocent looks.
The interior of the hotel matched my expectations of the outside perfectly with its warm tones and beautifully designed furniture. Our room was complete with a generously sized bath and a king-sized bed by the window, looking out at the hotel's park... and it seemed like it also came with a short-sleeve, A-line black dress with a zip at the back and a sexy, black and red lace lingerie set complete with stockings and suspenders. I looked at Sir, puzzled...
"How..."
"I may have been planning this for a while and was going to do it regardless of the gallery's response."
My eyes widened; my heart swelled... I felt so much appreciation, gratefulness, humbleness, and the luckiest person on the planet. What did I ever do to deserve this? I hugged Him tight, my face buried in His neck, taking in His scent to make sure this was real and not just a dream.
"Thank you... really... thank you" I finally said, sealing it with a kiss.
"Hey, don't you go mushy on me, young lady!" He responded, but I knew He appreciated my reaction. "Anyhoo, we better get ready for dinner!"
I couldn't wait to try my new outfit on, but I decided to unpack while He was having a shower, and then I followed suit. Coming out of the bathroom, I found Him already dressed, in smart casual style, but with a shirt. Men... they don't take long to look and smell good, and I do envy that! He was sitting in an armchair facing the bed, watching me get ready, seemingly lost in some sweet thoughts.