I took her to the garden. It was located behind a beautiful old cottage that we were renting for the weekend. It was only our 2nd date.
But I knew when I first met her that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. It was the way she looked, the way she spoke, the way she smelled.
Our first date consisted of pizza and us staring longingly into each others eyes wondering what the future held for us. Maybe I'm a dreamer, but when the most exquisite door opens, you have to walk through it.
So, today, a week from pizza, we wound up on the coast. The cottage had risen from behind a bend in the road and told us it was time to stop. We discovered the inkeepers cottage on the opposite side of the street down a long driveway, and paid him for our stay.
What would we do with a weekend together? I thought.
We walked into the small cottage hand in hand and looked around. It was incredibly cozy. There was a fireplace. (I knew the heat would feel good in the evenings, being close to the shore) A small bathroom through one door off of the living area, and a small kitchenette compete with stove and fridge. The floors were wood, and a beautiful furry white area rug lay in front of the hearth. There was a big soft loveseat in the center of the room, made of red velvet. It couldn't have been any more perfect, or romantic, for that matter. I think we were both a little shocked about what we may have gotten ourselves into.
Quickly I led her out the back door to the garden. The old door swung open and creaked, revealing heaven. It was beautiful. It seemed
like a cross between a Monet painting and an oriental garden. We strolled hand in hand, till we reached the bench that sat center in the sea of flowers. I could not name all the different types of flowers. I knew she could. The area was highly secluded with tall trees growing all around the perimenter.
What would we do with the weekened together? I thought, again. She leaned in and put her head on my shoulder. We sat quietly enjoying the serenity.
We'd actually known each other for a few months, before we got the nerve up to ask each other out. She had long red hair, beautiful brown eyes and sexy lips. I loved the way she looked, and her silly wonderful disposition. She was like one of the beautiful flowers in the garden where we sat.
The more I saw her the more I fell in love with her. We were artists, and part of an art group that met each week. I thought her art was amazing. I could tell by viewing her work that there was so much more to her than met the eye. I was willing to dive into her soul and relish each corner of her inner being. Every little inch, every nook and cranny, everything, that
made her tick. I wanted to discover her past. I wanted to discover what made her happy, what made her cry...what she liked...and what made her laugh. Fortunately for me, "I" made her laugh.
I gripped her hand harder and continued, lost in thought.
Once we were younger and full of what we thought the world should be...what a relationship should be. We both learned over time, that regardless of how much polish you spray on reality, it really depends what's underneath, when you wipe it away.
We both knew if things would have been different, a long time ago. Well....things..would be different now.
So anyway, we started finding excuses to be together. "Can you come help me hang my art for the show?" "Would you draw a hand for me?"
"Could you sign in and help me find something on the internet?" "Can we celebrate my art sale?"......."Can we be together, more often?"
I remember the 4th time we met up at class, I told her in a joking fashion, I wanted to get in the shower with her, and I think we both blushed. and then we breathed...shocked, silently...knowing we had started to cross a line.
The 5th time we saw each other, we found a closet and kissed. Our lips fit together perfectly, and the momment ended to soon.