Uptown Girl

Chapter 12: Lake Date

A few days went by, I was at the mechanic working with Ricardo. But I was distracted I didn't notice that I had spilled oil car on my uniform again.

He laughed, "You should keep away from oil car."

"Yeah." I chuckled.

"Are you okay?" he asked while putting the tools down, he walked over to me and wrapped his arms around my waist.

"It's just, I was honest with you about my not so perfect life that day. I mean I had to be honest with you, I didn't want secrets between us, especially since we have a chance to be together." I told him while wrapping my arms around his neck.

"Yeah and I appreciate your honesty, although it was a lot of information, I'm glad you told me that. I think I would've been mad if I had known from someone else."

"That's why I did it. But I keep thinking about my friends, Maggie and Sapphi will hate me when they learn the truth. Sometimes being honest can screw you for life."

"You want to tell them?"

"Yeah, but I need to think of a way to tell them without them hunting me down. And I also need to talk to Luke and Eric."

"At the same time?" He gave me a weird look.

"Yeah, I mean they both know I'm not a saint. So, eh." I shrugged as he shook his head and then chuckled.

"You're something else." He pecked my lips. "I'll support you in whatever you decide."

"Thank you, means a lot." I pulled him into a kiss.

"Okay you two, break it off, it's still working hours, do that out of work." Carlos told us, we just chuckled.

........

After work, I went home and plopped on the couch.

"Baby girl, This Monday is your mom's book announcement, don't forget. You can invite Ricardo if you want."

"Can't wait, dad. I'll tell him." I smiled.

I called Ricardo and told him about it, he whined a little then agreed. I laughed when he whined, he told me that high society events aren't his thing. I told him that mine either but since it's for my mom, I had tone there. He agreed 100% when I told him that there will be all you can eat and drink. I should've start from there, the way to a man's heart is the stomach, and man does he eat a lot, how is he still so fit, is beyond me.

Ricardo: I just wanted to mess with you a little, Princesa. Of course, I would attend your mom's event, with or without food.

I laughed at his goofiness. So different from when we first met.

Me: I know, that's why I like you a lot. See you tomorrow for our big date, can't wait.

Ricardo: I can't wait either. See you tomorrow, beautiful.

I blushed at his text, he makes me so happy, and that's something money can't buy. Thank you, dad, for sending me to work, it allowed me to meet a great guy.

.........

The next day, I go ready and waited for Ricardo to pick me up.

"Thanks dad, if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have met him." I smiled while hugging him.

"You're welcome, but I know that somehow, you two would've met." He answered.

"Maybe, but you made it easier." I grinned as he laughed.

"Big date today, huh?" Mom said while walking into the living room.

"Yes, I'm so excited and happy." I squealed as they chuckled.

He texted me and told me he was outside waiting. I hugged my parents and left.

"Social classes don't matter and it never will no matter how hard everyone try." Dad said to mom before placing a kiss on her lips.

"Indeed, I didn't care that we were from different social classes, I just knew you were the one for me, even though I was chasing Oblivious." Mom told him, which caused dad to laugh

.........

We arrived at a beautiful place called, Mystic Lake. It was insanely gorgeous. so, calming. I could stay here forever.

"Figure a picnic here would be romantic." He smiled.

"It is, this place is beautiful. How did you find it?" I asked while grabbing a bottle of orange juice and then took a sip.

"I needed space from everyone even for just a few hours, so I drove and I found myself in this place. I figured since this is my favorite spot, I would share it with a little person who I really like and has me crazy."

"Thank you for sharing it with me." I pulled him into a very passionate kiss.

One that was escalating really fast. His hands roamed my body as mine roamed his. we removed each other's shirt. as we kept devouring our lips. I desire all of him and I wanted him in this moment.

"We should stop." He pecked my lips and then got off me.

I sit up properly and looked at him, "Did I do something wrong?"

"No, but if we keep this going, I won't be able to control myself. And I also don't want our first time together to be in an open space where everyone can walk in." He caressed my face, "When we do take that step, it will be private and very romantic."

"Thank you, you're a perfect gentleman." I laid my head on his shoulder, he interlaced our fingers. I smiled.

After making out for a bit, we finally enjoyed the food and it was amazing. Our first date was really great and very heated.