Page 101 of Champagne Nights

“Yeah. Just let me change first. I’ll be right back.” He jumped up and went inside.

When he returned, I laced my fingers in his, and we walked in the snow to get some coffee. This day was as perfect as could be.

Later that night,Ethan told me we were going out but wouldn’t tell me where. He said it was a surprise and not to ruin it by asking so many questions. We originally had plans with Charles and Lexi, but Ethan canceled them, which I thought was rude, but he didn’t seem to care. As I put the final touches on my makeup, Ethan stood next to me, shaving, looking as sexy as he always did. I glared at him.

“What?” He looked at me through the mirror with a narrowing eye.

“I still can’t believe you canceled our dinner plans with Charles and Lexi.”

“Are you still bothered by that?”

“Yes.”

“Well, don’t be. Charles said it was perfectly fine, and we’ll get together next weekend.”

“I still think it was rude.”

“I know you do because you keep telling me that.” He smirked.

“So whatever you have planned better be worth canceling on our friends at the last minute.”

“I guess we’ll have to wait and see. Won’t we?” He winked.

His smug attitude was getting on my nerves.

“Since you won’t tell me where we’re going, I don’t know what to wear.”

“I’ve already laid out your clothes on the bed. Dammit!” He nicked his face.

“Are you okay?”

He sighed. “Yeah.” He reached for a tissue.

“I would say that was karma getting you back for canceling on our friends.” I smiled as I patted his ass and walked out of the bathroom.

Walking into the bedroom, I saw a pair of jeans and a pink sweater lying on the bed. I couldn’t help but smile at the fact that he picked out my clothes for me.

“Are you ready?” he asked as he stood by the door with his hand on the knob.

“Yes.” I smiled. “Let’s go.”

Harry pulled up to the curb in front of a donut shop, and Ethan climbed out and opened the door for me.

“So, you canceled dinner with our friends so we could get some donuts?” I smirked.

“Very funny, Aubrey.” He held out his arm for me.

Hooking mine around his, we walked down the snow-covered street and over a block until we reached one of the entrances to Central Park. I was so busy looking at how prettythe city was covered in snow that I didn’t even notice the horse and carriage that was in front of me.

“Your carriage awaits you, my princess.” Ethan smiled.

“Wait. We’re going on a horse and carriage ride?”

“We are.” He nodded. “Through Central Park.”

“Why?” I asked as I climbed into the carriage.

“Because it’s been snowing all day, and the park is really beautiful covered in snow. Since you are so weirdly excited about seeing it, what better way than sitting in a carriage?” He smiled.

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