Post by Austen Blackwell on Feb 7, 2018 14:17:14 GMT -5
Austen: You are right, Mercedes. We need to get out of this house. Let’s just drive. See where we end up. I need it, babe. I just… you know how I’ve been feeling.
The two of them grab the car keys and head towards his black Audi SUV. They hop in and pull out of the gated community. They lived in a nice area; it was far from the best of the best, but it was home to them.
Austen: Left? Or right?
He sat at the stop sign outside of their community.
Mercedes: Let’s go right babe. Just keep going, nowhere in particular. Maybe we both need it really. We both have a lot going on.
She looks over at him, as she smiles lighty. He nods as he takes a right and starts to drive. He puts his phone into the mount, turns on the Bluetooth, and turns on a random mix.
Austen: A mix of what we both like.
He smiles as he reaches over and takes her hand.
Austen: WCG. The wedding. Your promotion. We need this. Just to get away.
They continue to drive as the road winds closer to the ocean. They can look out and see the waves crashing against the rocks not too far away from the road.
Mercedes: Wouldn't my promotion technically be considered part of WCG? Same with Mercedes Cares. You going to be able to do the interviews with me this month right?
She looks over at him, as she had came up with a pretty cool idea for February's interviews that would include Valentine’s Day.
Austen: Yeah, I meant things with WCG for me. Losing and all.
“Into The Fire” by Asking Alexandria plays on the stereo system.
Austen: Been digging this band lately.
She notices the more edgy music for him.
Austen: But whatever you need, babe. I am down to help out Mercedes Cares. And speaking of us together, we need to plan some wedding stuff. Make the final details and stuff.
They come to a four way stop. A gas station on the corner with a couple of boats being towed by large trucks.
Mercedes: Yeah, the interview with Danni, and Donovan will play into that. I figured we could finalize the food, after the interview. I’m just glad we have the support we do. It's been a big help. I know Danni is planning my bachelorette Party…. I have no idea what will happen during it.
Austen: No idea. Mmhmm. You had better be on your behavior. Robbie reached out to me, he asked if Stacy was being invited. I figured so. And Hunter.. I guess he said he is sorta seeing this new girl? Both of them will be coming to the bachelor party. Mateo too. Donovan I figure. Not sure who else yet.
They continue to drive as it begins to lightly rain. He turns on the windshield wipers to a slow delay.
Mercedes: Of course Stacy can come, I figured Danni, Ruby, Melina, Stacy, Andi if she wants, and isn't busy, Iphy. Not sure off hand who else. I should talk with Danni about it more.
She looks over at him, as she listens to the light rain.
Mercedes: We still need to finish up the wedding list to invite too. So many from WCG, and NGW we want there, besides family.
Austen: I am going to invite my father.
He drops the bomb. She looks at him, as she was shocked.
Mercedes: Why? He might try to ruin it with fighting, if he even accepts….
Austen: I think it is important to extend an olive branch. I know with everything in the past. At the end of the day, he is my father.
He looks at her as they drive over a bridge for some water that comes inland.
Mercedes: Well… you are right. Alright, let’s invite him. I just hope he doesn’t cause any trouble. I would hate for him to ruin our day.
She looks outside at the water, as she tries to smile.
Mercedes: I just want it to be perfect, we only get one.
Austen: I will reach out and talk to him myself. One-on-one. Okay?
They come to a fork in the road, and he chooses right to stay near the coast line.
Mercedes: Alright, I will let you do that. I just… I hope this works.
Mercedes was thinking about things, as she smiles softly, while trying to stay positive.
Mercedes: Any more bombs you got to drop on me?
He shakes his head no.
Austen: That is it, babe. I just want to make sure I do not regret offering him the chance to see it.
He smiles hoping that she was okay with it. “Summer of Love” by NOTD begins to play on the stereo as he rubs her hand affectionately.
Austen: I love you.
Mercedes: I love you too Austen. I love that you try to do the right thing always, so you have no regrets later.
She looks over at him, as she smiles softly. She was glad they could have the moments like this when they needed it.
Austen: I am me at the end of the day. It is who and what I always wanted to be. I am just trying to be who I see as the best version of me.
They arrive to a red light as he leans over and kisses her.
Austen: My fiancee. I am so glad that we decided to take this trip. I definitely needed it. Thank you.
Mercedes shakes her head lightly.
Mercedes: No need to thank me Austen. I keep saying we are in this together, we both go through it, even if it is only really one person.
Mercedes looks at the red lightly before it turns to green.
Mercedes: Besides you help me as much as I help you. I was the unstable one, and now look at me because of you.
Austen: You were never unstable. But the both of us fit each other person. You were unhappy before we met. I was as well. And now? We are made for each other. Soulmates.
He smiles. They continue down the road a bit before they drive up on an ice cream shop.
Austen: Ice cream?
Mercedes: Babe I was content on moving around, nothing stable, that is unstable.
She laughs lightly, but she nods her head.
Mercedes: But you are right, we are made for each other. Soulmates, what the other needed. Yes ice cream, sounds like a good idea.