The Mafia Son's Wife

Making it Official part 1

Damon left and I just could not contain myself. My emotions were everywhere. I was excited, nervous, scared all at the same time. I was going on an official first date with the man I love, and he loves me too. I was dancing around my house just full of excitement. Then I remembered I needed to call Jerri and tell him the good news. I just could not stop smiling. Nothing could ruin this mood I was in. I called Jerri and told him everything, leaving nothing out. He asked what are you going to wear? Then I panicked, I did not have anything to wear. Jerri told me to Ross and I will help you pick out the perfect outfit. Thank goodness Ross was walking distance from my house. I was there in ten minutes. I was searching for a dress when Jerri arrived.

I was able to find what I was looking for and rushed home to get ready before Damon arrived. I did not want him to be waiting on me. I wanted to spend every moment with him when he came. I got dressed and Jerri helped me with my hair. I did not particularly like make-up, so I just wore a lip stain and very light eye shadow. I was ready and nervous with my stomach doing flips. Jerri tried calming me down so I would not sweat through my deodorant and have wet stains under my armpits. He said you should have a drink to calm your nerves. I looked at him and said. You know, I don't drink like that. I will have a glass of wine with dinner and let that glass last all evening until we are ready to leave.

When the knock came at the door, I swear my heart jumped up and landed on my feet. Jerri said. You go wait in the room and I will get to the door. When I call, you will come out and make an entrance. I thought that was brilliant. I was pacing in my room waiting for Jerri to announce that Damon was here. I felt like I was waiting forever. Then I heard Jerri calling out to me. I quickly took a deep breath and walked out. Damon's eyes lit up like he had just gotten the best present of his life. I smiled and walked over to him. Damon said You look absolutely stunning. I did a curtsy and smiled. I kissed Jerri goodbye and told him he could spend the night or lock up when he left.

Damon gave me his arm, I took it, and we walked out to his car. He opened the door and held it for me, and helped me with making sure that my dress was all in, then he closed the door. Damon went to the driver's side and came in, and soon we were on our way. I asked, where are we going? He said be patient. I said to him everything went well with Francesca. He said yes, and that was the only conversation we would have about her for the rest of the evening. I agreed. He turned on the radio and the White Flag by Dido was on. I said. I love that song. He turned it up a little and I found myself singing along with the radio. Damon stood glancing at me throughout the ride to the restaurant and smiled, because I could not hold a turn to save my life.

We arrived at Mastro's Ocean Club, in the Woodlands. The ambiance was beautiful. Damon ordered wine and I had a glass, which I plan to nurse for the duration of the evening. I ordered the Norwegian Cold water Salomon and Damon had Filet Mignon. Our meals came quick and it was delicious. Service was great! We also had cheesecake and ice-cream for dessert, which we shared. After dinner, Damon decided to take me for a walk on the Waterway. We walked hand in hand like young lovers do. I was on cloud ten. When we got to the Alex Sutton Family Bridge, he stopped, and turned to me. Looking at me intensely. I asked, was something wrong? He did not answer. I was puzzled. He let go of my hands and ran his hand through his hair. At that time, I was thinking he was having second thoughts about this, about us.

I said to Damon, You are scaring me. He turned to look at the water and looked back at me. I told him I think we should head back, and I began to walk back in the direction of the car. He followed me not saying a word. We got back to the car, he clicked it open, and I opened the door and got in. When Damon entered the car and started the engine, I immediately turned on the radio because I was not sure what was happening, and I did not want to hear bad news after a wonderful dinner. I just might throw up all that I have just eaten. We did not speak on the ride back to my house. Needless to say, it was extremely awkward. We arrived at my house, I turned to Damon and said thank you for a lovely evening and quickly jumped out of the car and headed for the door. Already holding my keys in my hand, I hurriedly unlocked the door and ran inside and locked the door behind me.

As soon as I entered the house, I rested my back against the door and slid down to the floor, knees to my chest and buried my head in my knees and interlocked my hands behind my head. I had a huge lump in my throat. What the hell just happened? I was clueless as to what happened. I played the entire evening in my head to find something I had done that was upsetting to Damon and came back with nothing. I was heartbroken. This thing between Damon and I had ended before it even began, I thought to myself. Then, of course, here came the tears because my emotions were all over the place. I had a heavy heart and my eyes could not hold it in anymore.

After what felt like forever, a knock came at the door. I was not in the mood to answer. There was no one I wanted to see or speak to at that time. I did not know anyone but Richard, Jerri and Damon. Jerri, would use his key, or he would call me. Damon just left, and he would not be coming back so soon after what just happened. I do not think that Richard would show up unannounced. Nevertheless, I will not be answering the door. The knock came again, and I stayed in the same position, internally telling the person to go away. It could not be anyone I wanted to speak with at that moment. I do believe they have the wrong house. This is not the first time someone has knocked on my door and needed to be at the house across the street or the one next door.

Then the voice came. Christi, open the door, it's me Damon. My head shot up instantly. I ran to the bathroom to clean up my face. Then I thought, why should I open the door for him. He ruined a perfectly good evening. He is always making me cry. Maybe we should just stay away from each other. I thought to myself. Then the knock came again. I need to talk to you. I did not want him to see me crying, so I cleaned up my face and headed to the door. When I opened the door, Damon looked disheveled. I gave him a questioning look. He said, Can I come in, please? I stepped aside and he went in. He stood a few steps from where I was standing, me still holding the door open. He said, Are you going to close the door? I sighed and shut the door.