No Control

I wake up from our nap and notice immediately that Liam is not beside me. I feel a little twinge of sadness. I see a note lying on his pillow, my name written in his beautiful handwriting. Inside it says.
“My Love,
I hate being away from you, but my surprise requires it for a bit. In the other room you will find three dresses. Choose the one you like the best to wear this evening. This afternoon some ladies will be coming by to pamper you. Please relax and enjoy it. Rosa will pick you up this evening and bring you to me. I can’t wait to see you babe.
Per Sempre,
Liam”
My heart pounds. I’m not sure if it’s more because of Liam’s words, or the anticipation of his surprise. I head to the kitchen first to get some coffee. Then I head into the livingroom.
I find three dresses hanging there. I admire each of them. A green silk fitted one, a red linen one, and a white fitted satin gown with rhinestones. I’m sure the green one would bring out my eyes. Liam likes red. However I am drawn to the white dress for some reason. I love the sparkles, but it’s something more than that.
I glance over at the table next to the dresses. There are a dozen red roses in a gorgeous vase. It’s odd, but one of the roses stands out, it just looks different. I take the note from the flowers.
“Liz,
I will love you till the last rose dies.
Liam”
I pull the different rose out of the vase and quickly realize that it is fake. I touch the other eleven roses, they are real. Then tears pool in my eyes as I understand. He will love me till the last rose dies, the fake rose will never die. Oh Liam, what have I done to deserve someone so amazing!
I wipe the tears from my eyes as I take the white dress and hang it in the bedroom. I choose shoes and accessories to go with it. I sit on the bed for a moment. I see Liam’s shirt lying there, I hold it and breathe in his scent. Even though I know I will see him in a few hours, I miss him desperately. He has become a part of me, and I feel incomplete when he’s not with me.
After I have a shower, some very nice italian women come by to pamper me. First a relaxing massage. Then a manicure and pedicure. And finally my hair and make up done. Liam always manages to make me feel like a princess.
Rosa comes by as the ladies are leaving. “I just need to put on my dress.” I tell her.
In the bedroom, by myself, I take a deep breath. I’m not sure what this surprise is. I know what I’d like it to be though. I slip on the dress and shoes. A quick double check of my make up and jewelry. On my left hand I’m wearing the perfect ring that Liam gave me to “hold his spot”. On my right wrist is the glass slipper bracelet, and hanging from my neck is the gold entwined L’s.
I walk into the living room. Rosa gasps. “Oh Liz you look amazing.”
“Thanks Rosa. I hope Liam likes it.”
“Liz, he will be blown away when he sees his Amore Vero.”
I smile.
“Are you ready to go?” She asks me.
“Yes, I’m ready for my surprise.”

Notes