Love with a Jerk by Nikki Plotner (inspirational books to read TXT) 📕

haven’t been here the last week because I was at your parents’ house”.
I couldn’t believe the Neil I knew “The ass that he could be” does something like this. We went and sat down at a table with some of the kids and read them a couple children’s books. Then we drew pictures with them and played with the blocks. After a couple of hours of being here, we left the hospital and drove to a movie theater. We watched “This Means War” and ate popcorn and candy. Then Neil drove to the park, which had a carnival at it. We got out and played games and rode on rides. Neil won a stuffed lion and gave it to me. We were at the carnival for a couple of hours doing nothing but having fun and then it was time to go home, so we got back in the car and started driving the two hours back to the house. I really couldn’t believe this side of Neil. I just thought he was a stuck up guy, but he is actually deep down a great passionate guy. Just maybe this can work, if we both give an effort to it.

Chapter Ten: Coming Out Party

The rest of the week both Neil and I gave an effort to get along. We had had one blow up with each other, but other than that we got along greatly. Neil showed me around Dublin and it was great. Margaret and Gavin are throwing Neil and me a coming out party. That way all of their friends and the pack know that Neil and I are mates and are together now. The party is supposed to be tomorrow evening, so Neil and I are going to go to the shopping center and get us a new outfit to go in.
“Are you ready babe”? Neil asked.
“Yes, ready as can be”. We walked downstairs.
“Hold on a second”. Margaret demanded.
We turned towards her giving her a confused look.
“I think you guys are ready to have the handcuffs off now, since you are making an effort and are getting along with each other, unless you want to keep them on”. She said teasingly.
Neil and I pulled our arms out waiting for her to take them off. After she took them off we turned and walked out the door, Neil telling her that we would be back later. We drove to the biggest shopping area in Dublin. Since Neil and I haven’t ate lunch yet, once we got to the shopping center we went to this restaurant that was in the mall and then we went to the men’s tuxedo store. I sat on the couch watching Neil come in and out of the dressing room showing me the tux he had tried on. Finally after about an hour of trying tuxes on I found a tux that I like a lot on him. Then we went to the woman’s formal wear store and He watched me try on dresses that matched his tux. I found me a pair of heels to match my dress and then we left the store and went back home. Tomorrow was going to be a busy day getting ready for the ball party and I was excited about it. After dinner Neil and I went to our room and snuggled together on the bed, watching a movie. I fell asleep in his arms and was awoken the next morning by Margaret.
“Come on dear, we need to get you ready for tonight. We are going out for the day”. Margaret told me.
I grunted, I definitely was not ready to get up let alone go anywhere. I finally found myself getting out of bed. I grabbed some comfortable clothes and went into the bathroom. Turning on the water on the shower and then going over to the sink and brushing my teeth. After I was done brushing my teeth, I hopped into the steaming hot water and let it run down my back. After about twenty minutes of letting the water run down my body, I quickly washed my hair and body and then turned the water off. I grabbed one of my towels and wrapped my long hair in it. Then I grabbed my second towel and dried my body off and went to the counter of the bathroom and lathered on my lotion. I put my clothes on and then brushed through my hair. I figured I best not put any make-up on because I had a feeling that would be done for me. I went out of the bathroom and put flip flops on and then went over to the bed and shook Neil.
“What”? He asked groggily.
“I am going out with your mom. Be back later”.
“Okay bye”. He turned back towards his pillow and falls back asleep.
I walked downstairs to the living room, where Margaret was waiting for me with Evelyn and Bridget.
“Are you ready dear”? Margaret asks me.
“Yes, as ready as I’m going to be”. I said.
“Alright then let’s go, we have a busy day ahead of us”. Margaret said. All four of us ladies walked out of the house and into the black limo. I noticed when we were leaving that the maids were getting the house ready for the ball. We pulled up to this really fancy beauty salon place. The driver got out and opened the door for us and we all got out and followed Margaret into the salon.
“Hello Margaret. It is so good to see you again”. The receptionist said.
“Good to see you too”. Margaret said.
“Alright then, we are ready to have all four of you. Follow me this way”. The receptionist said.
We followed her to the back and she placed each of us in a chair. This guy came up to me.
“Hello, I am going to do your hair, make-up, and nails today. My name is Chris”. He said.
“Hi, I’m Olivia”. I said politely.
“Alright, let’s get started. I think we should go over and wash your hair first”. Chris said.
I followed him over to the washing sinks and sat down placing my head back. He washed my hair again, even though it was just washed and wrapped my hair in a towel. Then I walked back over to my chair. Chris blow dried my hair and brushed it through.
“You have really pretty hair”. Chris said.
“Thank you”.
Once my hair was completely dried, Chris grabbed the curling iron and curled the ends of my hair. He then Sprayed the ends and then placed my hair up in curly up do with my bangs straighten to the side.
“What color is your dress”? Chris asked.
“An emerald green”.
“It sounds pretty”.
“Thank you”.
Chris grabbed his make-up kit and started doing my make-up. Once he was done he asked me to look in the mirror. His work was so fabulous; I really liked it and looked pretty. He put a light gold color eye shadow on my eyes. After, I saw what he had done with me; we walked over to the nail part of the salon. I sat in the pedicure seats and soaked my feet in the bubbling water. Chris got all of my calluses off of my feet and then massaged them. He got my entire toe nails cleaned and spiffed up. Then he put nail polish on my toenails. He made them look like they had French tips on them; he also put a sparkly gold flower design on each of my big toes. Then he moved to my hands and gave me a manicure. My nails are naturally long enough to do French tips designs on them as well. He also, put the gold flower design on each of my finger nails to. I thought they were really pretty. Once, I was done I went to sit under an ultra-light, so my nails could dry. Shortly after, the rest of the ladies were finished as well and we went to a restaurant and I had a fruit salad and a shrimp salad. We all ate silently and then we paid and went back to the house. It was already five in the evening by the time we went home and I still had to put my dress and heels on. The guests were going to be packing through the house within the next half an hour. I haven’t even seen Neil since this morning and I was told that he would be at my door to walk me down when we were ready. I wasn’t allowed to see him before then. I went upstairs and got out my dress and slid it over my thin perfect body. Then I grabbed my gold heels and placed them on. I went into the bathroom to see if I looked pretty, which I did. Then I heard a knock at the door and the door opened.
“Babe, are you ready to go”? Neil asked.
I walked out of the bathroom and back to the bedroom. I saw Neil, he looked so handsome. He was wearing an Armani black tux with a white shirt and an emerald green vest and tie to match it off. It was to match my dress which was an Armani emerald green shoulder less dress with darker emerald green flowers on the torso part and a flower bow on my hip.
“Yes, I am ready”.
“Might I say, you look really dashing tonight”? Neil said with a smile that reached his eyes.
We stepped out of the bedroom and then Neil placed my arm around his elbow and we walked down the stairs and met a lot of guest.
“I now announce my son Neil and his mate and fiancée Olivia”. Gavin announced while Neil and I were walking down the steps. We walked onto the dance floor and did the waltz. Once, our dance was finished Neil introduced me to some of the guest, there were way too many people here to remember anyone’s names. I was thirsty so, I grabbed one of the Champaign from the caterers and sipped on it. Neil and I had danced at least four times that night and then I danced with a bunch of other high up people that night too. Gavin wanted Neil and I to dance again, before he started to send everyone home. So, Neil and I went to the dance floor and slowed danced.
“How’s your night so far”? Neil asked.
“It has been good. I am really exhausted and want to go to bed though”.
“After this dance, we will go to bed then”.
Neil leaned down close to me and his lips met with mine. It was a very passionate kiss, but it wasn’t that long of a one, since we had a lot of audiences. I felt an electric surge go through my body and I didn’t want him to stop. It was our first kiss and it was really good. I wanted more and to never stop kissing him. When he pulled away from me he had a smile that reached his eyes and so did I. He leaned back down and gave me a quick peck on the lips.
“Later on, I will give you a real kiss”. Neil whispered in my