Chapter Sixty-nine

“Jessie, wake up. We’ve landed.”

“I don’t have any clothes.” Jess mumbled as Aaron pulled his small carry-on out of the compartment over her head.

“I know baby. I’m going to take you shopping today before we visit my family.” Aaron gently shook her and helped her to her feet.

“What’s in the bag?”

“Necessities and cameras.” Aaron smiled.

“That’s smart.”

“Come on baby.” Aaron wrapped his arm around her and they headed off the plane.

“So, we’re going shopping.”

“Yes.” Aaron walked over to a young guy standing against the wall. “Is the car here?”

“Yeah. I brought it.”

“You didn’t tell did you?”

“No.”

“Aaron, who is this?”

“Angel’s boyfriend.”

“So this is her?” The young man, introduced only as Angel’s boyfriend, asked Aaron.

“I’m Jess.”

“Mark.”

They shook hands and Mark glanced at Aaron showing his approval. “Come on. Let’s get out of here.” Aaron slipped his hand in Jess’s and they all hurried out of the airport.

“Does Angel know yet?” Aaron asked Mark as he opened the door to the car for Jess.

“No. I figured I would just plan to have lunch with you guys and surprise her.”

“Good. I was hoping you would say that.”

“I guess we just think alike.” Mark climbed in the back seat and let Aaron take the wheel.

“Do you want me to drop you off anywhere?”

“Just drop me off like half a block from your house. I’ll tell her I got a ride. You take good care of this car.”

“I will.” They rode in silence until Aaron stopped and Mark got out.

“See you around noon. You know Angel’s favorite place right?”

“I had better. She’d kill me if I didn’t” They watched Mark sprint down the street and turned around.

When they reached the store Aaron leaned over and kissed Jess. “Let’s shop.”

“Aaron, this place is so expensive.”

“This is one of those times you should remember I’m not your average guy. Now go find something you like and try it on. I’m going to get some stuff too.”

Jess made her way to the junior department and cautiously grabbed a few things to try on. “Jess. Don’t go shy on me.”

“I’m sorry Aaron.”

Aaron picked up a shirt he had seen Jess look at and put it in her arms. “You might as well try on everything and have a little fun.” Jess smiled and picked up a few more things before stepping into the dressing room.

As she modeled each outfit, Aaron cheered and clapped. When she found the perfect one, he was struck speechless. “Do you like it baby?”

“Uh-huh.” Jess spun around and Aaron pulled out his wallet. “Go pay for it.”

After Jess bought that and a few other outfits they made their way over to the guy’s section.

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