When I woke the next day there was a note on the counter from Nathan.
Kristina,
I headed into work early to ensure I was home early. Get ready to head out. Vinny has all of the information. He’s picking Jenna up then heading back to get you. He’ll have something for the two of you to eat to tie you over till lunch. I hope you have a great day. Enjoy girls day and I will see you at home later.
Love,
Nathan
That put a smile on my face. He was always so thoughtful no matter how much of a hard time I gave him. I quickly ran upstairs and got dressed. When I came back downstairs Andre was waiting inside the doorway for me.
“Ready to go Miss. Thomas?”
“Let me just grab my phone and I’m good to go.”
Like yesterday he escorted me all the way downstairs. This time to the waiting limo. Vinny was standing in front of the limo door waiting for me. When he saw me he opened the door and tipped his hat. “Good morning Miss. Thomas.”
“Will you please call me Kris?”
“Afraid not.”
“That’s what I thought you’d say. I had to try.”
I got in and Jenna was already there with the biggest smile I’ve seen on her face in a while. “This is awesome, Kris.”
“I know. Nathan sure went all out huh?”
“Definitely though I needed it. With taking. care of my parents and worrying about my dad I could really use a day to just relax.”
“That’s the plan.” I bit into the bagel that was waiting for me. “First things first. Let’s find you a dress.”
“Absolutely.”
We rode in style to the dress shop she chose. We enjoyed our bagels and some girl talk. “By the way, you need to find a dress as well. I know for a fact you don’t have one to wear for the wedding.”
“You know me too well. Okay anything in particular?”
“Nope, just nice but casual and comfortable enough. It is a beach wedding so we don’ want too much material.”
“True, how about something knee length but flows out nicely.”
“Sounds good to me.”
When we arrive at the dress shop we are helped by an attendant right away. We spent the next two hours trying on dress after dress. We sipped champagne and had a blast. I sent Nathan texts with me in some of the dresses I was considering. He’d give his opinion of course. I felt bad for distracting him at work when I knew he had a lot to do but I couldn’t resist.
Nathan: You’re driving me crazy baby. You look sexy in all of those dresses. All I want to do is take them off of you. But I hope you are having a good time.
Kristina: That wasn’t really the plan but I’m enjoying your torture a bit now. But yes I’m have a great time. Thank you.
Nathan: Anytime baby. Just let them know what dress you pick and they’ll send me the bill.
Kristina: Okay see ya later
Nathan: Later minx
I finally settled on a light blue knee length dress. It had spaghetti straps as I don’t trust strapless dresses. It was silk but thin enough that I won’t suffer too much in the heat wearing it. The bust is a sweetheart neckline with beading along the top. The skirt flows out nicely giving it that ballgown feel without having to have a ballgown. It’s the one dress I didn’t show Nathan. This one is going to be a surprise.
Jenna picked a strapless gown that flowed longer than mine but not all the way down so it wouldn’t get ruined. The bust of hers was covered in crystal beading. The skirt flowed out nicely like mine it just had a couple more layers underneath to give it a fuller ballgown look. Mike was going to go nuts when he sees her.
We went to pay for her dress and let them know which one I was going with. “You’re all set.” The attendant informed us.
“What?”
“Everything is billed to Mr. Stone. You are good to go. Congratulations on your wedding.”
“Thank you.” We both looked at each other stunned.
“I knew he was paying for mine. I had no idea he instructed them he was covering yours as well.”
“Well, I appreciate it. I thought I was going to have to put it on several credit cards, but it would have been worth it.
“It sure would have. I’m starving. You?”
“Famished. Let’s get lunch and please tell Nathan I said thank you. I will also but I don’t want to wait that long.”
“Of course.”
Kristina: Jenna is beyond grateful and says thank you.
Nathan: She is most welcome. No doubt she will make a beautiful bride no matter what she wears but she deserves to feel like a Queen on her special day.
When we got into the limo I showed her the text he sent back. “He’s a keeper.” She said.
“I agree. He actually asked me to move in with him.”
“Oh really?” She said with so much excitement. “Please tell me you said you would.”
“I said I’d think about it.”
“Really? Why?”
“We’ve been going through a bit of a rough spot and I thought it was too soon.”
“What happened?”
“He’s overwhelmingly controlling and domineering. And I’ve been struggling with having him want to control every aspect of my life.”
“Oh, I get that. Let me ask you this. Is it everything or just in the bedroom?”
“Everything.”
“Do you mind it in the bedroom?”
“I never thought I would. You know after Eli, but with Nathan it’s…different. I don’t know what it is or why but I find it hot.”
“It’s because you trust him. That can make all the difference.”
“I guess that makes sense.”
“He says I need someone to take charge take all the pressure off of me.”
“That does make sense. Let me tell you this. I have had patience who have been through similar situations as you and they found that it works better for them. They feel lighter and don’t worry as much. I think he makes a valid point.”
“But I hate it. I like being able to make my own choices.”
“I know and I get it. Answer this though. Do you find that when he commands in a certain way you are more likely to comply?”
“Sometimes but I also can’t help but defy him when I feel he’s taken things too far with it.”
“It’s who you are. I do think he’s on the right track with you. But I think the two of you need to have a serious discussion about it and set some boundaries and keep the lines of communication open.”
“I can do that.”
“Then I think you’re on the right path. It’ll be good to discuss together with your therapist. He can help with some insight.”
“Okay, I’ll bring it up to Nathan.”
“I have no doubt he’ll be willing to.”
“I don’t doubt it either.”
We arrived at this little Italian place for lunch. We both had a salad and shared a pizza. The check never came and I knew Nathan had already taken care of it. Vinny had to have been letting him know where we are at every stop. Normally I would be annoyed but for some reason I found it endearing. Maybe I was getting use to him and his ways.
Our next stop was the spa. The perfect way to end a girls day. We pulled up in front of Oasis which was a newer spa. I have no doubt he had everything already pre planned for us. When we walked in we were greeted right away. “Miss. Thomas, Miss. Clarkson, follow me.”
We both got a deep tissue massage which felt heavenly. That was followed by a facial. We also got manicures and pedicures. This was new for me. I wasn’t use to this kind of pampering so I was out of my element. Normally I would have turned down the facial and pedicure but seeing the look of pure relaxation and bliss on Jennas face I just went along with it. She was enjoying herself so much. And since she was a sister to me soon to be anyway I couldn’t deny her this.
When spa day was done I could see her glowing. I’m so grateful Nathan had offered this. I’m also glad I didn’t choose to fight him on it.
“I don’t know about you but I’ve had a long day and I’m ready to go home and be with my man.”
“I’m one hundred percent with you on that one. I do have some thanking to do for everything Nathan has done today.”
“You get him girl.”
We dropped Jenna off at home first. “I’m guessing we’re heading out on Friday night?”
“I believe that’s the plan.”
“Okay, see you then.”
“Bye.”
I couldn’t wait to get home. Home, that feels weird but right. I’m not going to tell him yet but I think it’s where I want to be and where I belong. He is my home and I couldn’t wait to be back with him.
When I walked in the door he was right there waiting for me. “Hey, baby, how was your day.”
“Wonderful, thanks to you.”
“You know I’ll do anything I can to put that smile on your face.”
“I don’t deserve you. But I’m sure glad I have you.”
“That’s where you’re wrong, baby. You deserve me, it’s me who doesn’t deserve you. But I’ll do anything I can to keep you by my side.”
“I don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon.”
“Does that mean you’ll move in?”
“Before I say yes or no I’d like for the two of us to have talk to Eric together. There are some things I need to work out.”
“Anything you need, anything you want. You got it. We can see him tomorrow if you want”
“We can?”
“Absolutely. I’ll just give him a call and let him know.”
“Okay, tomorrow it is. Then we fly out Friday night? To get ready for the wedding.”
“Yeah, I’ll have Vinny pick everyone up and meet us at the airport. We’ll take my jet. It’s more comfortable than flying with an airline.”
“You’re too good to me.”
“You’re good for me.”
“I should be saying that to you.”
“Let’s not worry about that. Why don’t I order something for dinner while you go change into something comfortable then we’ll sit at the coffee table in the living room and watch a movie while we eat.”
“Sounds good.” While I got changed he ordered sub sandwiches and chips.
“I figured something light would be better tonight.”
“That’s good.” We ate and watched mindless television just enjoying each others company and this is what I like most. For the first time in a while I felt relaxed.
