“DONE!” I snatched my purse, turned off my computer, and took a final glance at the items on my desk. It was late for a Friday, but I was saying goodbye to this place for a solid nine days. I had to make sure I dotted all my “I’s” and crossed my “T’s” before setting my out-of-office and beginning my staycation. Bliss.
I had enough time that evening to finish some blog-related things, prepare for the launch of Studio30 Plus, make dinner, clean up, and pack before Bryan greeted me at the door.
“Well, hello there, sexy,” I managed to blurt out before he reached for my waist and kissed me in the door frame. It had been entirely too long since our last rendezvous. Our opposing schedules completely suck sometimes. “I’ve missed you,” I cooed into his ear. I poured him a drink and made my way into the bedroom to finish my packing. “What’s the weather supposed to be like tomorrow?”
Rainy. Cold.
But I held onto hope that it wouldn’t be so bad.
Saturday morning came and held with it the promise of a day overcast and chilly but light on rain. This I could deal with. Our drive was minimal and we had a few stops to make along the way. I played DJ and thought about how necessary a trip away from Hoboken was for us both.
“It’s okay, Charlotte. I know this is one of your tests,” he smiled.
WHAT? No way! Where did that come from?
But maybe it was.
I wanted to know how we would get along on our first trip outside of Hoboken city limits. What if we suck as travel companions? What if he packs more than I do? What if we get tired of one another? All questions that had foolishly raced through my head the moment he said he wanted to take me away for my birthday.
We reached the vineyard for an afternoon of wine tasting. Bryan had a plan. An itinerary. Though it wasn’t set in stone because we’re both relatively lax when it comes to these things, I had to hand it to him… he booked a beautiful and romantic bed-and-breakfast and knew of a good vineyard to take me to. We sampled wines, dessert wines, bourbon, and I tried some sangria. We shared a delicious portabello mushroom sandwich, made eyes, and listened to the folk musicians who played to a small crowd of local and out-of-town happy drunks.
I didn’t hesitate when he invited me to meet his family on Easter. He’s coming with me today to sit at his very first Passover seder, so I felt it was only fair… and I was excited about the opportunity to see where he comes from. He’s had ample time with my family over the past six months and everyone likes his company. There’s no reason to think his family won’t take to me, too.
I’m ready.
We returned back to my apartment Sunday afternoon after some errands, settled in to watch Celebrity Apprentice, and ordered takeout.
That evening, still drunk with happiness and leftover wine, I was finally able to say what had been on the tip of my tongue for quite sometime. But I said it with absolute certainty, deliberately dropping the “when I’m ready” part I couldn’t help but slip in any time the topic had come up in conversation.
“I’d like you to move in with me.”
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!
XOXOXOXOXOXOX.
I think that about sums it up! LOL!
Love it! Congrats!… and yes we all have those tests, is part of getting to know each other…
And? And?? Did he say yes?!?
AND…???
Apparently I’m not the only one who’s wondering what the response was???
Congrats!!!!
Lol! Nice cliffhanger! Yay! I love that you’re meeting Bryan’s family this weekend. Glad you had a great time. Happy Passover to you and the family! Xoxoxo
SHUT UP!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a feeling, since he’s been hinting at it that he is over the moon excited! This is awesome news on this Good Friday! Now the fun part begins..packing. ;-D Happy Easter/Passover and I can’t wait to hear more about how he reacted. xoxo
Whoa! What!?Holy Cow! I’m so excited for you! Way to leave us hanging!
And as an aside, email me and tell me what vineyard you went to?
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!! I’m so excited for you guys and this next big step! 🙂 Moving in! <3 That'll definitely help with the opposing schedules. I hope you have an amazing weekend. Happy Easter!
Wow! Your title said it all — ready! Good for you. I am wishing you all the best.
🙂
Traci
NO.
A cliffhanger.
BUT the joy in which you’ve written this post makes me think I’m going to love Part II.
Love watching your life from here, my dear friend.
WOOOTTTTT!!!! Can’t wait to hear what he said!
What?! WHOA!
But so, so, SO exciting!!!
OMG. Woman, what did he say?
Wow. I am happy the trip and the bigger picture are all going so wonderfully for you.
I may soon need to stop reading this blog. The amazing love may be too much for my lonely heart to handle!
But not before you tell us what he said!!!! 🙂
Wow! That’s very exciting!
SQUEEEEE!! So…
How awesome! Glad you found someone who makes you so happy. Cant wait for another post from you that reveals what he said in response!
Hope ya’ll had a great Passover!
I can only say that I love reading this love story of yours! I almost feel like I am getting snippets of a beautiful, romance novel. So happy that you have found something so wonderful!
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!
First of all, this was so exquisitely written. I adore the way you set it up and the movement of the post. This might be one of my most favorite pieces you’ve ever written!
Also, SO EXCITED FOR ALL THE THINGS TO COME! Can’t wait to read on what happens next! Wishing you all the best, always! XOX
I just read this over again now that I had more time to savor your words. Your wine & b and b experience sounds divine. I l felt like I walked into a moment of your life here.
And I’m so very happy for you.
This cliff hanger is killing me….. So what did he say???? Man he must really love you!!! You better hold onto that guy… He sure sounds like a keeper 🙂