Chapter 13

The restaurant he picked was fancy. But she knew it

would be. The colour theme was simple yet sophisticated.

The black marbel topped tables where polished to

perfection. As they entered with ella holding Katherines

hand. Katherine felt a warmth at the small of her back.

She didnt have to turn to know it was james. She knew

his touch the fact that sparks shot up her back was a good

indication.

The waitress greeted them at the front door her face

brightening as she saw james.

Her smile srayed plastered on her face as she looked to

katherine and ella.

"Mr saunders, mrs saunders its a pleasure to be your

server tonight. I have the best table in the house reserved

for you. If youd like to follow me ill show you to it now"

she turned and they followed her through the restaraunt

packed full of people engrossed in conversation to a little

veranda. It was private only one table sat prepared for

three people

Katherine wasnt impressed that he made a reservation

for mr and mrs saunders but with recent developments it

was true that was what she was. The balcony was dimly

lit and candles where scattered around to give a rich and

romantic aura.

Ella ran to the table and clambered on to the seat

giggling. James followed holding a chair out for katherine

to sit down. She smiled at him feeling shy. His smile was

filled with so much happiness katherine could barley

belive she was sitting opposite a man whom only a few

days ago had eyes full of pain.

Ella sat last night telling Katherine how much she liked

her new daddy. She asked katherine questions and

katherine struggled to answer them, she didnt want to see

ella upset at her replies.

James couldnt believe katherine agreed to come to dinner

tonight and the fact that this was thier first family outing

made tonight even more special.

Ellas smile made him smile. She was his little girl. A little

bundle made by him and the woman he loved.

The waitress came back to take thier drink orders and

gave them each a menu.

Katherine looked up and down at the fancy dishes on

offer. She remembered comming here with james whenn

they first started dating. He always loved to order for her

she was too indecisive she could read the menu for half

an hour and still not know what she wanted.

She looked over her menu at james and felt her cheeks

tinge as she made eye contact with him. This felt exactly

like thier first date. He was charming and handsome and

she was a blushing, blubbering mess.

The waitress came over with her notebook ready to

take thier order. "What can i get for you guys?" She asks

looking to katherine

James cleared his throat and spoke

"Il have the 100z fillet steak, with a full salad and

bushmills sauce and mu wife will have the filet mignon

served with a Caesar salad. Then for little ella here we

will take a kids chicken and ham pizza served with garlic

bread." He ordered for all of them and Katherine felt

the wave of relief wash over her. Ordering was always

so stressful for her for some reason. The waitress left,

leaving the three alone on the balcony.

"Well have you told ella about our plans?" James

suddenly spoke supprising katherine.

Her eyebrows creased together in confusion. He must

have noticed

"You know about moving in with me" he clarified raising

one eyebrow in question.

Ella started clapping her hands and bobbing excitedly up

and down on her seat "yes,yes.yes move in with daddy

mommy please" she exclaimed

Katherine glared at james she knew he did that on

purpose bringing up the situation on living infront of ella.

Katherine cant say no to her little girl.

"Please mommy" ella looked at her with big begging eyes

and her lips slightly pouted. Katherine sighed oh she

really does have her mother wrapped around her little

finger.

"Fine" she snapped quickly. Crossing her arms over her

torso defensively. James smile widened and ella was

practically bouncing of the rails. What had she just agreed

to?

Before anything else could be said the waitress came back

with thier food. After thanking her they tucked in and ate

in silence. But james didnt miss the looks he was getting

from.katherine throughout the whole meal and the

dessert. He knew when they got to the house.he would be

in for.a mouthful.

He just rolled his eyes and stuck his tounge out at her.

Sure enough when he pulled up outside katherines house

and had carried a sleeping.ella up to bed katherine took

him to the living room for an earful.

She stood across from him arms crossed waiting. Waiting

for what her didnt know.

"Well what do you have to say for yourself?" She snapped

angrily at him

"I told you i wanted you back home and it was the

easiest way to convince you" he shrugged his shoulders

nonchalantly.

She nareowed her eyes at him but he didnt seem

bothered. "You sneaky wee bastard" she snarled through

gritted teeth

James took one big step towards her so he was right

infront of her. "We both know im not wee katherine" he

smirked this however just made her even more angry

"Dont start that shit" she exclaims exasperated

"What shit.katherime?" James whispers lowly as he brings

his mouth close to her ear "i love you and i want you. So

i dont see the problem" he nuzzled her neck leaving a

trail of light kisses down it. Katherine felt heat flow to her

cheeks her heart beat sped rapidly as she tried to reply

but james got there first.

"And katherine ifi didnt know any better judging by your

reaction you want me too."

With that he claimed her lips for his own. Kissing her

passionatley katherine felt the sparks shooting through

her. Electricity pulsing through her. Her body convulsed

under his touch as her wrapped his arms securly around

her wrist.

They broke apart for air and he smirked at her. She

rolledher eyes "maybe youre right james" she whispered

in a soft voice barley audible but james heard and he

quickly seized her lips captive in a heavenly kiss