"You like my dress?" I asked with an amused smile.

He smiled back.

"I love it."

"Thanks."

"I believe you had to tell me something?"

"Oh, right."

"Let's go elsewhere first."

A palm on my back, he led me out of the house to the backyard.

***

I followed him to the back. I noticed that even the backyard was decorated and lighted.

"Wow. It's really beautiful out here." I said in aw.

"Thanks. Sloane's work. She personally supervised ...