My Best Friend's Brother

16: Date Night

Marie

Even though today is a Sunday, I woke up super early. Like around 6. For an hour I just lay in bed and was lost in my thoughts. I'm excited yet nervous about my date tonight. The kiss was magical, it's everything I dreamed kissing Karter would be like. The butterflies just exploded in my stomach. After Karter had left, I talked to Emily and told her everything she was really happy and told me not be nervous and the date would be fine.

After breakfast I start thinking. What am I supposed to wear? Where will we be going? Should I wear jeans or should I wear a dress? Should I let my hair up or down? Casual or Fancy? Should I call Karter and ask him if I should dress casual or fancy? Shoul-my thoughts were interrupted with knocking on the door.

I looked at the time and it was around 9 am. I wonder who it could be. I open the door to be greeted by Grace, "Hey S. I thought we could have a girl’s day!" I hug her so tightly, "I was just about to call you G! I need your help!" Her face turns into a worried expression.

"Are you okay M?" She asks.

"So basically, Karter kissed me last night and asked me out. So, I have a date with him tonight at 7. I'm so nervous, I don't know what to wear!" I say.

"Wait!" Grace says and starts smiling ear to ear, "He finally asked you out? Wait you kissed what was is it like?" She asks.

I start smiling immediately, "He did. It was amazing! It was everything I dreamed it would be like!"

"Aww M! I'm so happy! Now come on let’s get you dressed." Grace says.

"I seriously don't know what to do. Call Karter, ask him if it's fancy or casual! You do it!" I suggest.

Grace nods and takes out her phone. "I'll be right back. Just stay here and breathe!" She says and walks outside the room to talk to Karter.

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After about 15 minutes Grace walks in still on the phone, "Yeah okay, I won't. Thanks, Haz. Don't be so nervous, Okay Bye!" Grace says.

So, Karter said something Fancy-ish, so a dress for sure and Grace decided to straighten my hair and let it down.

It was around 6:40 and I was fully dressed. I'm wearing a sleeveless black and white dress that reaches a little below my knees. It has laced up cut outs from my boobline till my mid-thigh. My hair is straightened and pulled back. I'm wearing black high heels with the dress and my makeup is very basic. "You sure I look alright?" I ask nervously.

"M. You look gorgeous. Now I have to head out. Have fun on your date. Don't do the nasty on the first date. I'll call you in the morning for more details okay?" She says and gives me side kiss and smiles and heads out.

Hopefully Karter would like my dress.

Karter

Everything has to be perfect today. It just has to. I'm wearing a brown suit with dark brown box patterns with a black shirt. I look at the watch and it's 6:30 so I grab my car keys and head to Marie's.

At exactly 7:00, I knock on her door. Within a minute Marie opens the door and my mouth is left open at her beauty. She was wearing this black and white dress. She looked beautiful, sexy, perfect, amazing.

"Hi" she says shyly.

I lean forward and kiss her cheek," Hey. You look absolutely breathtaking. Wow." I say.

She blushes, "You look really handsome" she smiles.

"Thank You. I love it when you blush" I say causing her cheeks to further redden.

I extend my hand out for her, "Shall we?" I ask. She grabs my hand and steps out closing the door behind her.

We walk downstairs to the car hand in hand, I open the door for her and start the car.

"So where are we going?" Marie asks.

"A restaurant called Clos Maggiore" I respond.

"That's the most romantic restaurant in London!" Marie exclaims.

"I know. It's not far away either." I say.

"How'd you get a reservation so fast?" She asks.

"Well I know people”, I smile at her.

Soon we reach the restaurant and head inside. The manager sees and us and walks over to us with a smile. "Hello, how may I help you?" He asks.

"We have a table reserved under Allan." I say.

"Oh, right this way Sir!" He says and orders a waiter to take us there.

We go to the secluded area of try restaurant where I had booked a table for us. We take a seat as the waiter leaves after handing us menus.

"Karter. This place is beautiful and seems really expensive, why'd you have to do this much? Marie asks.

I place my hand on top of hers which is on the table and speak, "Marie, you're worth every penny. Now stop." I say which causes her to smile.

We order our food and start talking.

"So, is that record deal offers still available?" Marie asks.

Immediately an ear to ear smile is on my lips, "It always will be for you. Have you made up your mind?" I ask.

"I actually discussed it with a lot of people, including my parents and thought about it. Singing has always been my passion and my dream. Even my first tattoo was a music note" she raises her right wrist showing me her tattoo. "So yes, I'd like to give it a try. I mean if it works out" she adds.

I smile at her and squeeze her hand assuring her,"M, you're insanely talented. It will work out don't worry. If you can take a day off from work tomorrow, we can record a demo of yours tomorrow. We'll also need to find you an agent and a manager and an entire team really."

She smiles at me, "I think I can tomorrow. Karter, thank you so much. You've helped me out in numerous ways and I don't know how I could possibly be able to thank you"

"How about agreeing on going on another date with me soon?" I ask.

"Yes, Of course. I'd love to" she smiles.

"Did I tell you that you look beautiful tonight? Cause you do!" I exclaim.

Marie hiDavid her face in her hands. "Stop. I think you're just doing that to make me blush" she says.

"Maybe." I smirk.

The rest of the dinner went great, we went the entire time talking and laughing. It was amazing. By the time we finish it's almost 9 so we head back to Marie's.

As we reach her apartment and she's about to open the door, she turns around and smiles at me.

"I had an amazing time tonight Kar. I'd love to do this again. I would invite you to come inside but that would probably indicate that I want us to do the nasty. So, I guess I'll see you tomorrow?" She asks.

I move closer to her and wrap my arms around her waist, "Yes you will see me tomorrow and our second date will be soon as we don't worry love. It's alright I'm not in the mood of the nasty anyways, tomorrow is Monday" I say with a smirk.

Her arms wrap themMves around my neck, "I wasn't offering Allan, if I were, you'd probably be all hyped up and excited" she smiles at me.

"Yeah you're probably right!" I confess.

We both lean in and our lips touch. Once again, I can see the fireworks in the back of my head. Our lips move perfect against each other. Her lips taste like strawberries and chocolate, probably from the Davidert we had. We both pull away to catch our breath. Our foreheads touching, we look into each other’s eyes and smile.

"Thanks again for tonight" Marie whispers. I unwrap my hands from her waist as releases hers from my neck. She turns the other way to unlock the door.

She once again turns around and peaks my lips. "Goodnight Kar" she smiles.

"Goodnight M" with that she closes the door and I turn away.

I literally cannot wait until I can call her mine, cause this woman will be the death of me.