Dancing with a Star

The driver escorted me to a beautiful restaurant called Valentino Santa Monica and I stepped out, immediately getting hit with flashing cameras.
“Are you here with Niall?”
“You look great, Evelina.”
“Are you and Niall dating?”
I just kept my head down with a smile on my face, continuing my walk into the restaurant which thankfully had security.
Upon entering, I was greeted by a hostess.
“Please follow me to your table.”
I followed her to the end of a small hallway and then we turned right where she opened up a curtain to a small room. I didn’t see Niall in any of the tables, so I knew our walk was not over. I just hope it was soon, my feet were starting to ache from these heels.
Finally, she opened another curtain and Niall was sitting in a private room by himself. She let me walk in and then closed the curtain, giving us privacy from the rest of the restaurant.
He met me halfway and gave me a quick peck on the lips, which I then took note of his outfit. He was wearing exactly what he wore in the History music video, including the glasses.
“Well, how was your ride here?”
“It was great! The driver was really nice and let me jam out the whole way here, ignoring my awful singing skills.”
He laughed, making me smile.
We then made small talk and cracked jokes until the waitress walked in, looking bug-eyed at us.
“Um. Sorry for your um wait,” she stuttered.
“Oh. It’s no problem.”
“Wha-what can I get you to drink?”
“I’ll have a glass of water, please,” I said.
She nodded and wrote it down. Niall also ordered a bottle of the best wine, which she had to card us both for, which is completely understandable. She then left and said she will be right back with our drinks.
“I think she recognizes me, what do you think?”
“I’m not sure.”
He smiled and then she returned, pretty quickly with our drinks.
“What can I get you two to eat?”
We ordered and then she left to give the kitchen our ticket. We waited for our food while laughing and goofing off.
“I’m going to the ladies’ room. I’ll be right back.”
He nodded and when I stood up, the little bit of wine I drank came back to me.
I wasn’t drunk, not even tipsy. I was just a bit buzzed, meaning it was time to hang up the wine glass.
When I got back the food was just being delivered, so the waitress was still there.
“I hate bother you both when I’m sure all you want to do is eat, but could I please have a picture?” she asked.
Niall smiled and nodded, standing up. I was fully ready to take the picture, except she handed the guy who helped her bring out the food her phone and walked over to me. I was shocked.
After the picture, she left us to eat, occasionally filling up our waters and making sure we were okay.
Niall paid, which I didn’t fight. That wasn’t because I was just with him for his money. No, of course not. I was raised in the South, and most of us believe that the guy must pay on the first date. It’s not because we can’t, but because it’s the right thing to do.
Following that night, we knew we should not walk out together and get in the same car, so Niall left and then my driver came and got me thirty minutes later.
I was shocked when the car stopped and we weren’t at my house, in fact we were at a beach. Niall opened my door and helped me out. As he shut the door and we stepped away from the car, the driver started driving off and Niall grabbed my hand.
As soon as we were one step away from the sand, I took off my heels and stepped on the sand. We walked for a while, thankfully never getting spotted.
“So, Eveli, I brought you here to ask you a question, but I honestly don’t even know how to ask it.”
“Just come out with it.”
“Evelina Rose Mayer Sutter, these past couple of months that I have known you have been absolutely incredible. Before I met you, I thought that maybe love wasn’t for me. Maybe I was just meant to be alone forever. You’ve lighted something inside of me. Every time we kiss, the light brightens and I feel like I’m melting. I’m falling in love with you, Evelina. With the way you laugh, the love you have for your son, the way you dance, the way you don’t get star struck, the way you want to meet the boys, with your personality, and your smile. I could go on, but this speech is already long and cheesy enough, so I’m finally going to ask this question. Evelina, will you officially be my girlfriend?”
I was speechless and paralyzed. I couldn’t do anything except see the worry in his face.
Finally, something clicked in my head and I grabbed his face, kissing him, hoping he would take this as my yes.
We didn’t kiss long, knowing there could be press around and us not see them.
“I take that as a yes.”
“Million times yes.”
He smiled brightly and gave me a quick peck once again, picking me up and spinning me around.
“Now I can tell Wesley.”
“That’s what you were waiting for.”
“’Course it was.”
He smiled and we started our walk back to the parking lot.
“So, I promised Wesley a surprise tomorrow and I know exactly what I’m doing. Would you like to join us?”
“Wait, are we not practicing tomorrow?”
“Yes. Bright and early. We’re going after.”
“Can I bring a couple friends?”
“Of course. The more the merrier.”
He smiled and we both got in his rental, him driving me home.
Once we reached the front door, I had a smile on my face.
“I had a really great time tonight. Thank you.”
He leant forward and kissed me softly.
“I’ll see you in the morning.”
I opened the door, seeing it was only 10 at night.
I was still surprised to see Wesley run towards me and greet me at the door.
“Momma, Mimi was about to tuck me in, but now that you’re home you can do it, right?”
I smiled at him.
“Of course, come on kiddo.”
We walked up the stairs to his room, me losing my heels along the way.
He laid down and I sat on his bed, pulling the covers to under his chin.
“Wes, Momma needs to ask you something.”
“What is it?”
“What do you think of Niall?”
“He’s great, Momma! I love him! I haven’t seen him in a while. Where is he?”
“He’s been busy, sweetheart.”
Wesley nodded.
“What if I told you that you are about to see Niall a lot more?”
“Really?”
“Yep. He’s coming with us tomorrow. He’s bringing a couple friends as well. Uncle Coop and Aunt Rachel are coming. It’s gonna be the whole gang, minus Aunt Angelina, but she has to study. She is about to graduate in December.”
“Are we going to go?”
“Of course and then she is coming back with us here.”
He smiled.
“Alright, mister. You have a big day tomorrow. You better get some sleep.”
He nodded and closed his eyes.
“I love you, Wesley, to the moon and world beyond.”
“I love you too, Momma.”
I kissed his forehead and stood up, walking to his door.
“Momma?”
I turned back and looked at him.
“Yeah, little man?”
“You looked pretty tonight.”
“Thanks, bud.”
With that, I turned and walked out, a huge smile on my face.

Notes

Hello, everyone!
So, someone commented, so therefore I updated. I have decided that I'm doing that from now on.
From now on, I will not update until I get some sort of feedback.
Good news is: they are official! :D You also got some Mother and Son time, which is always good.
Wesley's surprise is next chapter! :)