The first day.

The house was quite for the first time in months the kids had left to go to grandmas for the week leaving him and his wife alone in their large house with no one to bother them. He had it all planned, every aspect needed to make this the most romantic week ever had been planned and set in stone.

As evening fell he finished his preperations putting the finishing touches on dinner, setting the table, and placing the candles around the house and lighting them. He had just finished and was examing his work when her heard her pull into the drive. He rushed to the kitchen so that he could make his grand entrance when she came in.

It had been a long day at work and she was glad to know the kids wouldn’t be home to run her anymore ragged. As she reached the door she saw the white envelope taped to the front; she removed it and began to open it up as she went in side. Inside the envelope was an embossed note that had three words on it “Take a Seat”. Only after she read it did she notice her surroundings. The house was dimly lit by candles, soft music was playing from somewhere in the house, and the aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air. She turned to find the table in the dining room set and her chair pulled out. She smiled and sat down wondering what was next. No sooner had she sat down he came through the kitchen door carrying two large plates which he sat on the table;one in front of her and one beside.

He just finished preparing the plates when he heard her taking her seat and he knew it was time to make his entrance. He picked up the plates, pushed open the door, and stepped out into the dining room. He set the plates down in front of her and stepped back to gauge her reaction. He smiled when he saw the joyously surprised look on her face. She smiled then looked down at the meal before her.

On the plate in front of her there was salad, Chicken Alfredo, some form of pasta, and homemade bread sticks.