Smiling back, I responded, “I do have a surprise for you, ma chérie. However, you’ll be able to see it tomorrow.”
“Robert!” She groaned in frustration, but I just snickered.
“Don’t worry, baby girl. We have the entire weekend, and you will undoubtedly see your surprise tomorrow.”
“Alright.” She grumbled, adding, “I’ll be waiting for you here.”
“Make yourself at home and do whatever you want.”
“I will.”
“Would you like me to get you anything on my way back? If you want, I could go grocery shopping. You like cookies, so I'll buy some and more treats.”
“No, don't bother yourself with that. Just return in one piece. Alright?”
“Okay, baby. I'll see you soon.”
“See you soon, too.” She said curtly, and she hung up the phone with those last words.
I tossed my cell phone back into the
