With almost two weeks alone, Beth thought that her and Jon were better than ever. They had reached a point in their relationship where she felt she could talk to him about anything and he seemed to feel the same with her. Their mini vacation was filled with lots of music, many friends, multiple winery tours and priceless time alone.
They would often sit on the deck of whatever hotel they were at and just read together, or they would talk. But every minute that they had, that they could, they spent it together. Conversations involved the twins, Jon's kids, Jon's career and the career that she missed having.
They decided that after their vacation with the kids, she would go back to work doing what she loved to do. She was a risk taker and she missed that aspect about her life. Living on the edge with other people's money was a thrill for her. She lost from time to time, but it wasn't often and it wasn't very much.
The flight back to New Jersey wasn't very long. As soon as they landed in Monmouth County, they headed straight for the house.
Jon arranged it with his mother to get the kids from Dorothea and bring them over in the morning. He wanted one night at home with Beth, alone. He was being selfish and he knows it, but it was their first night back home and Jon wanted them to have the night together.
He had planned a hot bath for her and just some pampering. He feels that she deserves it and wants to make her feel as special as he can. He loves her and he sometimes wonders if she has any idea how much. She tolerated SO much for him and because of him, he knows there isn't anyway to repay her for her love, honesty, loyalty and her compassion.
He can't imagine life without her and he just wants her to know that he appreciates all of her sacrifices and that he supports her, whatever she decides in their life together.
Upon entering the house, they can smell Italian lingering from the kitchen. Beth thought that was a little odd, because there wasn't supposed to be anyone there. With Jon and Beth gone, there was no need for staff at the house. "What's going on?" Beth asks Jon as they set their bags on the stairs, kicking off their shoes.
"What do you mean, going on?" he replies, with a smile on her face.
"Who is here cooking? What are you up to?"
Jon laughs, "I have been with you, how could I be up to anything?"
"Who's here?" she asks, with her smile on her face, that makes him warm inside.
He puts his arm around her, leading her toward the dining room and says, "I just had Maria come and throw something together. I'm pretty sick of eating on the road - thought you might like a home cooked meal." They round the corner into the dining room and Beth's breath is taken away.
The table is set for two. A white linen table cloth covered the mahogany dining room table. Rose petals were scattered all over, with two candles lit in the middle of the table. She sees a bottle of champagne chilling on ice and she looks at Jon. "This is beautiful, honey." The room is lit by nothing but the candles, so the ambiance has been set.
Taking his hand and running it down her back, reaching her butt cheek, he gives it a pinch and says, "Sit down. I'll go get dinner." He pulls out her chair and she sits down. Pulling her chair to the table, Jon bends over and kisses her on the top of her head. "I'll be right back."
A few minutes later, Jon reappears with a huge plate filled with cheesy spinach manicotti. Beth's mouth starts to water as soon as she sees it. The smell was powerful, but when she seen the source of the smell, she knew it was going to be great. Maria knows what Beth likes and she's certain that it's made the 'Beth' way.
Dinner was wonderful. Jon and Beth ate a great meal and had many laughs. They loved being back home and to share a meal before life resumes in the morning, meant the world to Beth. "Can we take a walk?"
"Of course. Should we grab a sweater or a hoodie?" he asks, getting up from the table. Taking a step in her direction, Jon pulls her chair out and she stands. Upon standing, Jon embraces her and professes, "I truly love you, Beth Ann."
"I love you too. Thank you for such a wonderful dinner and surprise." she moves in and kisses him on the lips. He can't help but pull her closer. She jokes, "If you pull me any closer, I'll be behind you."
Grabbing sweatshirts from the luggage they left on the stairs, they leave the comfort of the house to take a walk along the river. Hand in hand, they talk about how excited they are for the vacation that they have planned with the kids.
"I was doing some reading, I think we should take the kids to Disney in Paris, what do you think?" Jon asks her, wanting her two cents on the location.
"Paris would be cool, but this time of year?" Beth questions him, only because it's fall in the US and a yacht ride over there might not be the best idea.
"Yeah, why?"
"Well babe, it's chilly here now and if we take the yacht over, the trip may not be all that great. I was just thinking it was too late in the year for that direction." she explains herself to Jon.
"We could just fly over there and hang out in Europe for a few days. Maybe backpack, bike ride and do all of that fun kid stuff. The kids will want to be by water. Warm water." taking her hand and pulling it behind his back, she's forced to look him in the eye. With a quick kiss, he adds, "I want to see you in your bikini again."
"I can top that. I want to see you naked." she releases his hand and starts to run away, toward the house. "Last one in has to be on top."
What she said clicked with him as he started to follow her, with a slow jog. "I don't care where I am, as long as it's IN you." he catches her as she opens the door. "Shit, you win."
Beth stops in the doorway, not letting him pass. He plays 'left, then right' with her for a minute, but ultimately just decided to pick her up and carry her upstairs. She laughs and plays all the way up to the second floor, smacking him on his ass, trying to tickle him with the end result of being dropped on the bed.
Amen
Dinner was very romantic but I my favorite part was the walk by the water.
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