Enshrined love

Chapter 17

Nate's POV

I'm a sweating mess I have been over the details of tonight's date trying to make sure its the best date possible for my girl. I know it's her first so the pressure is immense. Throughout the last week I noticed that she loves the simple things, she prefers experience over expensive. I know I have the money and I want to spend it on her but today as our start I'm going for comfort to ease her into our relationships after all I plan on asking her to be my girlfriend by the end of the night. Yeah I know it's a bit too fast but then again when you know you know and trust me I know. I want tonight to be different and special part of the reason why is because I really don't want it to look like the first date I had with Hannah instead I want this date to set a tone for the easy going, comfort feeling and loved filled relationship I want with Zoe. I want it this date to represent me and her. I'm not one to be flashy. I like to find essence in things. I want them to mean so much more than the price they are worth, yes I'm willing to spend but I want her to remember more than anything leaving no room for her to reject being my girlfriend. I surfed the net since Thursday searching for a perfect date idea. They have great ones on the internet don't get me wrong however I realised if I wanted it to be meaningful I needed to ask her friend Kate for ideas, so sucking in my big boy pants I cornered her on Friday in between our classes. She gave me her favourite movie (pretty woman) and told me to make it light. Yeah not really helpful but still something. It was only during the class before lunch did I get an idea. I know my girl enjoys nature, judging by how stoked she was that day of the party when we were watching the sunset. This led me to decide on taking her to my dad's sea side restaurant, meaning I had to suck up to my dad for him to allow me to have the restaurant all to myself for 3 hours at most on a Sunday night causing him to lose some money, however when he heard the reason and after I showed him the picture of Zoe I secretly took in class last week he folded and I couldn't be more happier. My mother helped me plan out the menu for the night which was sea food inspired paired with appropriate non-alcoholic drinks for each course.

The room is set and everything is prepared I'm just need to get myself ready and go get my girl. After taking a shower an drying my hair like my mom told me "apparently wet hair is not a thing anymore" well that's according to my mother at least. Today I'm wearing black chino pants paired with similar colored polo shirt and black sneakers. My face is clean like I always keep it. My arm is adorn with my favorite black Rolex watch. I look good and simple enough.

I'm grateful my mom is not home when I get downstairs, that woman is mama bear and would definitely embarrass me and I need none of that for now. I'm greeted by my dad reading his news paper while drinking his afternoon tea. He wishes me good luck and I'm off to Zoe's house to pick her up. Me and Zoe we have talked about our families before I know she lives with her mom and her dad has since passed. I know her mom is a nurse at the same hospital my mom works at. I haven't asked my mom if she knows her or not but I'll be happy to meet her one day. I pull up at the security gate, offering my ID before being allowed to go in. I had texted Zoe when I left home because I know how ladies like to take their time getting ready, I just wanted her ready by the time I reach. Our "reservation" is at 6.As I approach I look around at the house numbers printed on each house since hers is 10 and I don't want to get lost. I make a turn coming up to another street when my eyes caught a site of her standing by her drive way in a long black tight dress. I can see she looking down oh her phone typing away as I stop my car next to her catching her attention. I move to get out of the car. I'm all smiles so is she. "Hey Zoe' I say opening my arms wide aiming for a hug. "Hey Nathan" she says as she smile back moving towards me as she falls into my embrace. I close my eyes tight savoring the sweet moment before letting her go and holding her at arms length. I take her in looking at all she is. She's gorgeous. "You look beautiful" I praise watching a brush of pink ascend her face as she shy down looking at her feet. I take this as the moment while she is lost. I lightly tilt her face up and land my lips on hers for a soft quick stolen kiss. This makes her more flushed and she is cute. Stepping away to open the door and usher in. I get into my driver's seat then drive off. I'm usually not as bold as to steal kisses but I feel with Zoe I'm confident enough to besides her pink plump lips were calling to me and for her I'll always respond to her calls. Our drive to the restuarant was comfortable even though I could tell she was excited she was also nervous and kept asking where we were going and I just kept saying some where nice which was not really an answer as she put it. I pulled up to the restaurant's underground packing, opening a door for her then lead her to the elevator, pressing for ground floor. The elevator came to a stop and I pull her out holding her hand in mine as she intertwined our fingers together. God I love this feeling I'm getting from touching her. The elevator opens out to the main restaurant however our setting is by the beach side which is on the opposite side. I gently walk my girl towards it. "My lady, Mr Harris" the general manager greets "Hi Paul" handing him my hand to shake. I've know Paul for as long as I can remember. He is also one of dad's friends. "This way please" Paul guides and we follow. Taking a right turn giving view to the sea at large I hear my girl gasp in astonishment. Yep I hit it on the bulls eyes and this is just the beginning. Paul walks us to our table pulling out a chair for Zoe before leaving to get us drinks. From our seat we are able to see the beach against the mountain side. There is no body at the beach as it is secluded. The breeze can be felt as we are directly on its path "Nathan this is amazing" Zoe squirmed. "I'm glad you like it but I think you will love the food more" Seeing the look on her face as Paul set our drinks in front of us, I continue. "Don't worry everything is alcohol free and pre-ordered. All you have to do is just relax and enjoy the experience" I say taking a chunk of my own cocktail. I see her visibly relax. I watch her look around in wonder and I know this night will be for the books.