“Why can’t you tell
me where we’re going? Are you going to kill me and deposit my body into the
Puget Sound?” she grumbled.
“It’s a surprise,
baby. Stop being such a grump,” I said with a lopsided smile. “Enjoy this. Be
grateful I didn’t blindfold you.”
“You wouldn’t!”
Bella exclaimed. “Edward!”
I just laughed as I
opened the door to my Volvo. Bella slipped inside, sticking out her tongue as
she got into the passenger seat. I chuckled. I backed the car out of the spot
and left the parking garage. I threaded my fingers with Bella’s and drove us to
Pike’s Market. I had planned on purchasing the ingredients for her birthday
dinner while we were here.
“Pike’s?” Bella
asked, excitement evident in her voice.
“Yep. You’re going
to help me plan your birthday dinner. Everything that we get here today, I’ll
use to cook your meal tonight,” I smiled. “But first, I need some coffee. I was
up very late working on dessert. Fancy some Starbucks?”
“Like going to the
first Starbucks?” Bella squeaked.
“Yep. You’ve never
been and I’ve always wanted to go, so why not kill two birds with one stone,
yeah?” I asked. She smiled widely and nodded enthusiastically. “Come on, my
love. I need caffeine!” I parked the car and we walked, hand in hand, to
Starbucks. I ordered a Venti Café Americano with two extra shots of espresso.
Bella got a grande caramel macchiato. We sat down on an extra large chair and
sipped our drinks. I lightly ran my hand down Bella’s arm, kissing her
periodically while we relaxed in the Starbucks. We were relaxed, happy and in
love. Life couldn’t get more perfect than what I had right now.
“I love you, Edward,”
Bella murmured. “Thank you for making my birthday something special and abiding
by my wishes.”
“I’d do anything for
you, my Bella,” I said as I kissed her temple. “I love you, more, baby. So
much, Bell.”
She smiled and kissed my lips sweetly before
nestling further against my chest.
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