Chapter 36 – Surprise

Jean Verodine

“Okay, That’s a wrap!” The director said and we clapped our hands. We’re happy that it’s all set. We’ve been shooting for this for hours and now it’s time to go home.

“I’m tired.” Nicole said as we walked to the waiting room together.

“I need some sleep, 6 hours standing with heels and bikini drowning my energy.” Charlotte said as she plopped on the sofa with me.

“Now, we can go home and rest.” I said chuckling as I saw my friends were completely K.O. I got up from the sofa and changed into my casual clothes. I removed my make up and let my hair down.

“Bye!” I hugged Nicole and Charlotte before going out.

“See you nect week!” Charlotte said and I waved at them nodding. I walked out from the studio planning to get an uber to get home since I’m too lazy to bring my car.

“Ms. Verodine.” I flinched and turned my head. I saw one of Blake’s car there and a chauffer.

“Blake send you?” I asked since I recognized Blake’s car.

“Yes, miss. Mr. Samuel sends me.” He said as he smiled politely.

“Call me, Jean. Don’t be too formal. What’s your name?”

“Aston, Miss. I mean Jean.” He chuckled and I smiled.

“Nice to meet you, Aston. So let’s go.” I got into the car and Aston started the car.

“Uhm, Ms. Ver- I mean Jean, we’re going somewhere else. Mr. Samuel wants me to drive you there.” He said and I raised my eyebrows.

“Where?”

“I’m sorry but I’m not allowed to tell you.” He said and I nodded.

“Okay then.” I started to think about special dates. Today is not Blake’s birthday nor mine. Don’t tell me that I forgot about special dates. I took my phone out to make sure Blake’s birthday is not today. No it’s not Blake’s birthday, then what?

“Blake” I said as he picked up the call.

“Hey beautiful.”

“Where do you want me to go?” I asked.

“Jean, it’s a surprise. I can’t tell you.”

“Oh… okay…”

“I’m taking you somewhere but I want you to go home first. Take a shower since you had a long day and then I brought you a dress for you to wear later on. You have 1 hour sweetheart, can you do that?” He said and I smiled.

“Of course.”

“See you later on then.”

“Okay, Bye.” He ended the call first and I started to wonder what kind of surprise that Blake prepared.

As soon as I arrived, I ran up to the room and went straight to the bathroom. I stripped myself and took a shower. I’m so excited that I’m so hype. I forgot that I had a really tiring day.

I walked out from the bathroom in my towel and saw the big blue box. I walked to the bed and opened it. There’s a beautiful long white dress, I dried myself and put the dress on. I looked at myself at the mirror and damn it’s georgous. The sleeves reached my elbow and the leight of this dress lands an inch below my knee.

I quickly put my  make-up on and dried my hair real quick. I straighten my hair since it shortens a lot of time.  I put on my white stilettos and took my black clutch out. I put my small purse, phone, lipstick and my earphone inside. I walked down the stairs and got into the car with Aston again.

“jean, you have to wear this.” He gave me a blindfold and I looked at it confuse. What is Blake planning? I put on the blindfold on since Blake was the one who ask for it.

Aston started to drive and now I’m anxious waiting. I’m damn nervous. What is Blake planning?

“We’re here, Jean. I’ll help you to get out.” Aston said and I waited for him. I heard the door beside me being open and Aston helped me get out from the car.

“Good evening, Ms. Verodine. I’m Madison and I’m going to escort you to Mr. Samuel. You can’t open the blindfold just yet.” She said since I almost took it off.

“Okay.” She held my arm and we walked somewhere.

“We’re entering the lift, Ms. Verodine.” She said and I nodded. I felt the lift stop and we walked out from the lift. Madison stopped me and turned my body to the right.

“Ms. Verodine, I want you to count to 3 and then you can open your blindfold.” She said and I nodded.

“You can start now.” She said and I started to count from 1 to 3. I opened my blindfold slowly and my eyes widen when I saw a lot of candles on the ground forming a path. I walked slowly and can’t help but feel excited. Rose petals were spread everywhere on the floor along with the candles. I realized that I’m on the top of the Empire State again.

I was lead by the candles to go to the outside of the Observation deck. I saw Blake at the end of the candle path. I can’t help but walk faster towards him.

“Blake” I called and he turned his body to me. He smiled widely and walked to me.

“Hey, baby.” He gave me a peck on my lips and I hugged her briefly. He held my hands and looked at me seriously.

“Remember that you left me after spending time here?” He asked and I chuckled since his tone was funny.

“I’m sorry.”

“I realized that you really mean to me here and you left me without any words the next day. That broke my heart.”

“I’m sorry.”

“Jean Naline Verodine.” He said my full name and I raised my eyebrows.

“My beautiful, Jean. At first, I thought love was already died from my life but you came making me experience what love is. It was unpredictable that we went through that sudden tough times together. I’m so so grateful to have you to walk pass that tough times together. I love you so much, Jean Verodine.” I smiled to him and he let go my hands.

Blake suddenly kneeled in front of me, I gasped. He took out a black velvet box from his pocket and looked up to me.

“Jean, I love you so so much. Everyday with you will always so exciting for me since you always give me a tons of fun things. I love to see your smile, I love to see you the very first thing in the morning, I love to cuddle you until you sleep, I love how you always worry about me and everything. I love everything about you. I promise you that I will make you happy and I promise I won’t stop loving you forever. I want you to be with in my life journey together. Jean, will you marry me?” He popped the question and I was tearing up. He opened the small box revealing a really beautiful diamond ring.

“Yes! Definitely a yes!” I answered and he kissed me right away. I wrapped my arms around him and kissed him passionately. I love him so much.

“I love you too.” I said to him and he chuckled. He put the ring on my ring finger. He kissed the back of my hand and hugged me again.

“Gosh, I love you so much.” I love you too, Blake.. a lot.