HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!!!

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When Laura got home later that day, her mom spoke to her about jeff stopping by and the conversation she had with him. And most importantly the reaction Avery had when she met him. Laura was happy to know that Jeff had come to see her mom to make things right. Avery’s reaction, however, surprised her a lot. It was unlike her. Even the few occasions her dad, Morris Blankson, had come to see her were disastrous. She just started screaming like a banshee. That was one of the main reasons he stayed away. “Who am I kidding? He stays away because he’s a deadbeat and for some reason his own flesh and blood knows that.”

Two days after, a package was delivered to Laura. It contained her favourite chocolates, a teddy bear for Avery and a note that read, “Would you have dinner with me?”

“So, would you?” he repeated at the entrance of her office startling her a little because she knew everyone had left for lunch.

“Oh my gosh! Jeff, you scared me!”

“Sorry but you didn’t give me an answer though”

“Yes, I’ll have dinner with you. When?”

“Tonight”

“Tonight?! That’s too soon.”

“Why?”
“I need to give my mom a heads up”

“I’ll take care of that”

“Well, okay then. We’re having dinner tonight.”

“Great! Be ready by 7pm” he said with a wave and he was gone as quickly as he came.

When he left, she placed a phone call to her mom.

“Hey, mom”

“Hey, baby. What’s wrong?”

“Oh, nothing. I just want to check in and also let you know that JEFFASKEDMEONADATEANDISAIDYES” she spoke quickly

“Laura Marie Anderson, what on earth did you say? I didn’t catch a thing.”

She sighed, “I said that Jeff asked me on a date and I accepted”

“That’s alright, baby. He already asked me if he could and I said yes”, she laughed

“Really?! That’s great, mom! Thank you. How’s my baby doing?”

“You mean my baby? She’s fine. She’s over here playing with some toys Jeff brought over for her”

“Mama, she’s my baby” Laura groaned and her mom laughed.

“That’s all you heard?”, her mom asked.

“Yes, Mom. What else did you say?”

“I said that Jeff brought Avery some toys that she is currently playing with”

“Really? That’s great, right?”

“Yeah because they spent some time together before he left to come and speak with you. She likes him a lot”

“I love that”

“So, this date? Where is it taking place and what are you wearing?” her mom asked

“I don’t have an answer to any of the questions you just asked mom” Laura groaned

“Good. I can help you with the last bit. Jeff bought you a dress”

“He did what?!”

“Stop with all that yelling. I’m old but definitely not deaf, Laura”

“I’m sorry, mom. But you were saying?”

“you heard me. Don’t let me repeat myself. Your entire outfit for the date is here and ready. You just need to put it on”

“He really took care of everything. And how did he know my size?”

“Because he asked me and I told him. Sue me”

“Okay, mom. Calm down. Kiss my baby for me and bye” she laughed and hang up.

Jeff came over a little earlier than expected so he could spend some time with Avery as Laura got ready for the date. He knew she was going to love the outfit he picked for her. The dress was her favourite colour. He was coming back to the living room with Avery after getting her some water to drink when he saw Laura descending the stairs. She looked divine in the midnight blue off-shoulder knee-length dress. With every step, the slit in front of the dress exposed a bit of her leg and that drew his attention to the shoes she had on. She was wearing red heels and red was his favourite colour. And he loved what she did with her hair. She let her curls loose. He loved how they framed her face so perfectly. Her makeup looked very simple and natural and the red lips were definitely calling out to him.

“You’re going to drool all over yourself” her mom said alerting him that his mouth was wide open.

“Ah, sorry” he cleared his throat

“Laura, you look beautiful”

“Thank you, I feel it too. And you’re one to talk”

“No, I am going to be the luckiest man in the restaurant tonight. I am with the most beautiful woman in the world” he said which made her smile.

“Thank you and I am luckiest woman to be with such a sweet man. I’m definitely going to be envied at the restaurant”

“No, I-”

“Hush, both of you. Just get going already” her mom said with an eye-roll as she took her granddaughter from Jeff

“Bye, mommy’s baby. I’ll be back soon, okay”

“Bye, princess. Bye, Mrs Anderson”

“Avery say bye mommy, bye Uncle Jeff” Mrs Anderson said waving Avery’s hand.

“See you later, mom”

They arrived at the restaurant, A Taste of Heaven.

“Wow, I have heard so much about this place. I have never been.”

“Good because that makes two of us. Let’s go”

He got down and helped her out of the car while the valet parked the car.

The approached the maître d, “Good evening, reservation for Porter, please” he said

“Good evening, Mr and Mrs Porter, welcome to A Taste of Heaven. Your table for two is ready. If you would please follow the gentleman next to me, he will take you to your table.”

“Thank you”

They got seated at their table. And their waiter acme over.

“Good evening and welcome to A taste of Heaven. I will be your waiter for the evening. My name is Josh and this is the menu”

“Thank you, Josh. I am Jeff and my lovely date here is Laura. We have actually never been here before so what do you recommend.”

“That’s lovely. Tonight, be prepared to be wowed. You will be having the Chef’s Treatment”

“Oh, I have heard all about it” Laura said excitedly

“What is that?” Jeff asked

“Everything will be specifically chosen by the chef based on the clothes we have on. He uses that as a personality test to curate a special dining experience for the patrons.” Laura explained

“That sounds intriguing. I think it’s safe to say that is what we want, right Laura?”

“Yes, we’ll be having the Chef’s Treatment”

“Okay, then. I’ll be right back” and they nodded