Page 76 of Ride with Zane

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Page 76 of Ride with Zane

“Hey,” I interrupt, gently cupping her cheek. “You've worked so hard, but tonight is about you. Just relax and enjoy. Let me take care of you.”

She hesitates for a moment, uncertainty flickering in her eyes. “You always do.”Not as much as I’d like, Princess, but I’m trying.

“Trust me,” I wink at her. “I want tonight to be perfect for you.”

As we leave the Arena and head to the hotel, I notice a glimmer of anticipation in her eyes. I hope this surprise will bring her some peace, a moment of respite before the competition. I want her to feel cherished and forget about the pressure that consumes her. She's my priority, and I'll do everything I can to make it unforgettable for her.

The concierge nods at me as we walk past the reception. The elevator opens up to our floor and I find myself nervous. I’ve never done something like this for someone but in movies it works so I guess it should be fine.

“What have you done?” her voice breaks through my thoughts.

“Hmm?”

“You’re nervous, Rock, is everything okay at home?”

“Sure, they keep texting,” I let the key pass over the scanner, unlocking the door. “Ladies first.” I swallow the lump in my throat.

She comes to a halt as I do. Red roses scattered on the floor and bed, candles and heart balloons are hanging everywhere. “Oh my God,” she carefully walks in. “Rock you shouldn’t have.”

I set the bag down and help her take her coat off. She gets on her tiptoes and kisses me while I scoop her up. Kicking the bathroom door it opens on a bathtub with foam and red petals. I let her down. “This is your night, baby. Get yourself into it.”

“I love you.”

Winking at her, I take off my shirt leaving my jeans on. She starts to undress, making my mouth water at her beauty. I helpher into the tub and sit on the edge.I don’t know what I did to deserve her but I’m the luckiest man alive.

“I’m scared when you’re lost in thoughts.”

I smile, while I take a petal and stick it to her forehead. “Close your eyes and relax, be right back.”

“You gonna leave me alone?”

“Not a chance, Princess. You relax and I’m going to…” I pause, and chuckle at myself. “You’ll see. Just relax and enjoy.”

She scoffs. “Hard without you, but okay.”

I close the door and browse online for soft music to relax. The knock on the door makes me smile. Right on time. I open the door and they set up the food and bring the roses as requested. They look almost the same as the first one I gave her for her birthday, and I hide them in the wardrobe.

“You can leave the trail outside. Oh, almost forgot,” the lady hands me a tiny bottle from their spa.

“Thank you so much.”

Once they leave, I play the music and knock on the door. “How are you feeling?”

“I’d stay here all night,” she giggles. “I needed it, thank you.”

“My pleasure,” I take the bathrobe and hold it for her. She steps out and wears it but peers at me intently. “Why are you still nervous?”

I move away and lead her in the room. “Because you keep asking questions.” I grab the seat and make her seat. “I figured you were starving since you skipped lunch.”

“Have I told you that I love you?”

I nod with a smile. “A couple of times.”

“Not enough.” I kiss her. “Let me wear something…”

“Nope,” I put my hands on her shoulder. “Have dinner first.”

“You’re acting weird.” She peers at her plate, and then at me with sparkly eyes. “Our first dinner.”


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