“Wow, you really know how to eat,” she said, laughing.
“So, I’ve bought you some clothes as well.”
“Oh, you have.”
“Yeah. It’s nothing much. Just a pair of jeans and a shirt. I saw you admiring them a couple of days ago. I figured you could use them to head to the lake.”
“What if they don’t fit?”
Eli smiled. “They’ll fit.”
“You’re very … confident.”
“I know you.” He leaned over the counter. “Trust me about that. I know what you want.”
“Even if I don’t know it myself?”
“Pretty much, babe.” He took her empty plate.
“I’m going to head up and get dressed.”
“Okay.” Leaving the kitchen, she made her way up to his bedroom, where she found a wrapped package on his bed.
Removing his clothes, she flipped open the box, and changed into the designer jeans, and shirt. When she looked in the mirror, she loved the way they molded to her curves. She didn’t feel fat, or frumpy. In fact, she felt sexy.
She was pinning her hair atop her head when Eli walked in.
“What do you think?” he asked.
“I like them.” She walked toward him and wrapped her arms around his neck. “Thank you so much.” Going to her toes once again, she pressed her lips against his.
He groaned, reaching to grab her ass, and pull her close. Her body heated under his touch, and she wanted another birthday present from him.
Fingering his shirt, she started to work on the buttons. He caught her hands.
“Not today?”
“Why not today?”
“Because I want you to be ready.”
“I am ready.”
“I’m not rushing you, babe. No matter what you say.” He pressed another kiss to her lips.
She was ready, more than ready. At first she hadn’t trusted him because of the other girls he’d been with. Talking with Rachel and Mary, they had convinced her that he was a changed guy, and she saw it herself, too.
“You’re not rushing me.” Holding her hand up, she flashed him the engagement ring. “I’m ready.”
“What if I’m not?” he asked.
“This isn’t your first time,” she said, completely confused.
“No, it’s your first time, and I want to be ready for that.” He sank his fingers into her hair, holding her steady. “I want to make your first time so explosive, and amazing, you can’t even think straight. Give me time to make it perfect.”
“How do you always say the nicest things?”
“Simple, I know what to say to make