Chapter 24: Chapter 24

Isabelle stopped once she noticed the bright red lights that aligned to light up the path on the road she was on to a even brighter spot where two chairs or so were. She couldn't really see it from afar.

She brought up her right palm and rubbed it against her left arm suddenly regretting having worn this sleeveless dress. She took a deep breath walking towards the lighted path to notice something on the floor that looked like... petals. Red petals.

She bent down and picked one of the numerous petals up before she smiled giddily looking around for her date and the love of her life.

Yet, she couldn't lay my eyes on him. At least not yet. She continued her journey to the bright spot with a smile gracing her lips.

When she could finally make out what was under the bright spot which was a table for two, the whole light went off.

She frowned and looked back. There was a power outage now?! That's just so absurd.

She couldn't see the pack house or their house from this place so she didn't know if it was a general power outage.

Suddenly, she could see her own hands which was still holding the crispy red petal... Where was the light coming from?

Above her was a spotlight shining down on her. Then there was another spotlight behind her, she turned around to an empty spotlight. The light went off as soon as it came. She stood there rubbing her arm trying to give comfort and warmth to herself while she waited for her date.

Where was...

"Hi babe." She heard from behind her causing goosebumps that she was just running down to come sprouting again.

She turned around with a flaming face to see Chris dressed in a black blazers smiling at her.

"Hey baby." She greeted standing on her tippy toe placing a kiss on a frozen Chris's lips.

Since when was his mate so bold? Yes, he knew she was feisty and wasn't some sort of weak girl but she was never bold about romance. She was on the shy side of it.

This would be the second time she was initiating a kiss. His mate was becoming bolder about their romance by the day.

"Good evening." He greeted once she pulled away from the kiss she initiated.

"Woah! You cleaned up quite well." She said giving him a once over.

"Why, thank you." He replied with a grin on his face. He gave Isabelle a once over which made her stomach feel funny as butterflies flew around like they have just been released in the air after a million years of being trapped.

"Wow." He said breathlessly making Isabelle look up from her inner battle with her insecurities.

"W-what?" She stuttered clenching and unclenching her fists.

"Hey, are you nervous?" Chris asked taking her one of her balled fist.

"Do I look nervous?" She asked nervously.

"Yes you do, amore. Now take a deep breath and listen to me." He said rubbing his thumb on her knuckles. Isabelle looked into his eyes and took a deep breath before she nodded.

"You're still nervous." Chris said.

"N-no, I'm not. I'm totally fine." She replied her voice shaky.

"You can't lie to a werewolf. I can hear your heartbeat from a million miles away." He replied.

She had nothing else you say as she waited for Chris to say what he wanted to say and get it over with.

"Hey hey, you have no reason to be nervous cause you're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen. Not many people can pull off this color. Beige is a very difficult colour and you my dear, pulled it off quite well. You look so beautiful that I just want to kiss your till your whole lipgloss is gone. But that'll ruin the date won't it?" He asked making Isabelle chuckle as she shook her head diverting her gaze from him to her sandals.

He hooked his index finger right under her chin making her look up back into his eyes.

"You look absolutely stunning and amazing tonight. You really do. I love you." He finished placing a kiss on Isabelle's forehead.

"Thanks." Isabelle murmured her heart already gone back to it's normal rate.

"Now, you ready for the best date of your life?"

"Ooh! I can't wait." She replied rolling her eyes.

"Oh you'll see. I'm sure you'll be wowed when you see it."

"Wow." He heard suddenly from beside him. He looked to his right to see Isabelle frozen as her eyes was glued on the table for two.

It was a candle-lit dinner with two empty white plates sitting on each side of the table and the rose petals were spread of the white tablecloth spread on the table and even on the white plates.

Two hurricane lamp holder sitting in the middle of the table with the already lit red candles shining down on the plates.

On the plates laid horizontally was cloth napkins instead if the normal paper ones rolled into special designs with decorative napkin holders.

The light from earlier was gone and replaced with candles which were not too far and not too close from the table which gave it a romantic vibe.

"Told ya." Chris said into Isabelle's ear making her giggle as they walked towards the table hand in hand.

Chris pulled the chair back for Isabelle to sit.

"Milady?" He called stretching his hand out which Isabelle took.

"Thank you monsieur." Isabelle replied and took her seat setting her purse on her laps.

Chris turned around and took off his jacket hanging it around the backrest of the chair before he took his own seat.

Isabelle's eyes set on the baby blue rose sitting in a jar just in the middle of the table and the hurricane lamp holders.

She couldn't help but lean in to smell the flower before she sat back down with a smile on her face.

Chris stretched his hand and plucked one of the roses pushing it into her hair which made Isabelle blush.

"You look very beautiful tonight." Chris said smiling making Isabelle feel like she was going to explode.

"Now, what would you like to have?" He asked gesturing to the table with his hands making Isabelle look down at the table to see a black book sitting there.

"Ooh! Menu? Fancy." She said smiling as she picked up the menu book.

In it was a variety of dishes that Isabelle loved. Simple pasta, French toast, Spaghetti with meatballs,Lasagna, Chicken soup, Chicken pot pie, Burgers(with an option to add either cheese or bacon) and so on.

"Good day, Alpha, Luna. I'm your waiter for today. My name is Lucas. What are your orders?" A very handsome man came out wearing a white shirt and black trousers with a black apron tied around his waist. He was holding in his hands a notepad to which Isabelle guessed he would use to jot their orders down.

"We're still deciding, Lucas. Belle?" Chris called making Isabelle look back down to the menu even though he had decided the meal she was having.

"I'll go with... Pasta." Isabelle said.

"Yes ma'am. And you, Alpha?" Lucas asked jotting it down on his small notepad.

"I'll go with the same thing." Chris replied returning the menu book to Lucas who collected it with his head bowed before he carefully collected it from Isabelle as well.

"Any wine of your choice?" Lucas asked again.

"No just juice please." Isabelle replied. She wasn't planning on getting drunk that night. It was, after all, their first date.

"We'll have... Rosé wine." Chris said instead.

"Alright. No appetizers while I cook your meals?" Lucas asked smiling.

"Umm, let me see that again." Isabelle said shyly as she collected the menu once again opening it to the appetizers options.

Mozzarella sticks, Cheddar biscuits, Mac and Cheese, Pigs in a blanket, French fries, Baked Potato, Bread sticks, Salad, Mac and Cheese. Isabelle paused once she got there.

"I'll have Mac and Cheese but with Bacon." She said.

"Right away ma'am. And you, Alpha?" Lucas asked.

"What she's having but I want cheese in mine."

"Alright. Your order is coming right up." Lucas said and bowed his head before turning around and left.

"Wow. When did you have time to arrange all this?" Isabelle couldn't help but ask.

"A magician never exposes his secrets." Chris replied winking at Isabelle.

"Tell me. Oh my, did you plan this since the first day we kissed?" Isabelle asked clapping her hands to her mouth.

Chris diverted his eyes to the napkins in his plate as he tried to hide his mysterious smile.

"Chris. Come on tell me." Isabelle whined. Chris looked up and opened his moi to talk only pausing once he saw Lucas return with two bowls in his hand.

"One bowl of Mac and Bacon." He said placing the first white bowl in front of Isabelle before arranging the forks and spoons on the right and left side of the bowl.

"One bowl of Mac and Cheese." He said placing the other bowl in front of Chris arranging the forks and spoons beside the bowl.

"Thank you, Lucas." Isabelle said taking her fork.

"It's my pleasure, Luna." Lucas said bowing his head with a smile before he backed away.

"So are you gonna tell me when you planned all this? Cause you asked me on this date just today." Isabelle said digging her fork into the Mac and Bacon in front of her.

"If you must know, I had started to plan this since we started talking normally. When you put me on probation, remember?" Chris asked.

"Oh wow. So you're trying to say you knew this day was coming long ago?" Isabelle asked.

"Very correct my love." Chris nodded.

"How do you even know I would say yes to you asking me?" Isabelle asked in disbelief.

"Umm... Who can resist this charming face?" He asked placing his jaw on his entwined hands.

"Oh God! Kill me." Isabelle muttered before pursing her lips to keep herself from laughing which she failed miserably at when she threw her head back to roar in laughter.

Chris joined in her laugh before they finally finished their meal over small talks.

"Alright. So I don't want to get drunk tonight and not remember a thing about it tomorrow." Isabelle said pushing the cup of wine away.

"Oh come on. You can't get drunk. I'll let you have just one cup and then we can move on to the next stage of this date." Chris replied.

"Ooh! There's a next stage?! Let's go!" She yelled jumping up to her feet.

"Hold on is it me or she seems too happy for something she hasn't even see?" Chris muttered.

"Oh it's because I trust your plans. Look at this place... It looks so beautiful."Isabelle said dreamily.

"Aw. You're so cute." Chris said pinching her cheeks

"Come here." She said opening her arm out

Chris gladly threw himself in her embrace while she hiccuped. Okay, she might have had a little bit of wine but it was just two cups. Could two cups make someone drunk

"Ready?" He asked

"Yeah... Let's get this party started!" She said throwing her arm up before she staggered a little

"Alright alright, feisty baby. Let me grab your purse." Chris said and let go of her to take her black purse and then his jacket before he pulled her to the final surprise he had for her

They kept walking for a while which made Isabelle sober as she was now wide awake

"Chris? How long do we have to walk?" She asked stopping

"Does your legs hurt? Come on." He said crouching down

"Hold on, I didn't say they hurt... It's just we've been walking like forever and now we are just walking." Isabelle said pouting

"Are you sober? I made us walk so that wine would die down and walking also helps in digesting food." Chris replied grinning

"Oh wait... I am sober. Good Job Chris." Isabelle said and placed a kiss on his lips before she pulled away smiling

Her smile then fell as she darted her eyes around before she sneezed out

"Are you okay? Is it cold?" Chris asked touching her upper arm only to see it was really cold and filled with goosebumps

"Why didn't you tell me you were cold? Here, take my jacket." Chris said taking off his jacket and wore it for Isabelle who smiled at his caring face and immediately pushed her hand into the jacket pocket

"Oh this is really warm. Thank you Chris." She said and kisses his lips yet again that night

Chris didn't waste time in reciprocating turning it into a deep kiss. He stopped once he realized Isabelle wasn't breathing anymore

Isabelle took a deep breath and smiled with her cheeks really pink. She was suddenly grateful this place was not so bright if not how embarrassing would it be?

"Now let's go to the real surprise." Chris said entwining their hand in the pocket of his jacket making Isabelle blush more

They turned around and made their way towards Chris's last surprise

Isabelle gaped once they got there. It was a tent kind of which had lights strings filling it. Just outside the tent was numerous love shaped balloons tied outside

Beside it was the first letter of her name, I and beside it was the first letter of Chris's name.

I&C was carefully written in bold red letters making her cup her mouth in her hand as tears threatened to fall.

"Chris." She called in a whisper

"Do you like it?" She heard from behind her feeling two strong arm wrap themselves around her waist. She turned her body around slowly making sure it was still in Chris's arm

"Like it? I love it. I really really love it. I love you. Thank you so much Chris." She rambled burying her face in his chest

"What did you say?" Chris asked

"What?" She asked feigning ignorance

"You just said something just now."Chris replied

"I do. Chris I really really love you." She said finally still not moving her face from his chest

Chris moved back slightly with joy his face and eyes, he gently pulled her blushing face out of his chest making her look up at him

"Say it again, please?" He asked

"I love you Chris Vanderwood." She said finally capturing his lips in her which Chris responded almost immediately

She loves him. And he loved her. He growled into her lips carrying her off the ground gently still not breaking away from the kiss

Her thought wrapped around his torso while her arm went around his neck as she tilted her head back to give him more access to her lips

Chris tucked his hand under her head and his other under her thighs as he gently took baby steps into the tent

Isabelle broke away from the kiss when she felt her butt land on something soft much to Chris's disappointment to look around the room

In the tent was about seven pillows some red, some white and a red and white checked design blanket was laid down on the floor.

"Wow... I really love this place." Isabelle said smiling as she turned around to Chris

"Yeah?" He asked

"Hmm."

"How much? As much as you love me?" He asked teasing her

"Chris!" She yelled slapping his chest which she buried her head into soon after

Chris laughed at her shyness before lying down with Isabelle on his chest

"Are we spending the night here?" Isabelle mumbled

"Do you want to?" Chris asked

"Can I?" She replied

"Yes my love. Yes we can." Chris replied kissing her hair

"Oh I know! We should take photos!" Isabelle said and without waiting for a reply she scrambled off to where Chris had dropped her purse

She opened it and pulled out her phone waving it at Chris. Chris grinned and patted the spot between his legs making Isabelle blush as she shyly made her way there. She sat down there and unlocked her phone before she opened her Camera app.

"Let me do it. I have longer arms kind of." Chris replied

"My arms are longer." Isabelle argued

"Say, if my arms are longer, you'll kiss me. And if yours are longer, I'll kiss you." Chris replied.

"The bet, either way, is still going to result in us kissing." Isabelle said tilting her head at Chris.

"My target exactly." He answered.

"Oh God." Isabelle replied shaking her head. She pulled out her arm and Chris did the same as well.

Without letting her look at the result, he leaned in and kissed her lips which she tried to protest about all to no avail.

She finally gave up and kissed him back leaning in on his chest when suddenly her phone rang out making her jump to her feet.

She turned her head to her phone blushing in embarrassment to see "Lores❤️" calling. It was a video call!

Didn't these girls get that they were on a date and they didn't want anyone to disturb them?

She cleared her throat awkwardly and picked up the phone sliding the green button up.

"Hey Girl!" Elena and Dolores yelled. She saw Antonio pass by their back shaking his head once he saw who they were calling.

She giggled and simply waved at them.

"Where's Chris?" Dolores asked.

"Isa, did we call at a wrong time?" Elena asked looking around desperately trying to catch a glimpse of their date.

"Hi there,Dolores. Yes you did, Elena." Chris answered poking his head into the video call.

"Alpha." They both said darting their eyes around not meeting with the iPad in front of them anymore.

"Goodnight." Chris said and pressed the red button ending the call.

"Oh God! You didn't have to say that." Isabelle muttered.

"They were disturbing." Chris replied shrugging and took Isabelle's phone.

"Now let's get to that picture shall we?" Isabelle turned her head around to look at his face as he pressed his lips on hers taking a shot of the moment.

Isabelle blushed furiously and pursed her lips making Chris throw his head back in laughter.

She was still embarrassed after all this time? His mate was really cute.

Author's Note; Aww... She finally said it! Sweet! How romantic was this episode? Contained so many snusnu. I soo love this episode.

Hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. See yah in the next episode! Love you!