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Cami couldn’t wait for Enzo to go home and see Ella’s finished product. Ella had texted Cami pictures, and Cami knew, even though it was drastically different, Enzo was going to love what she had done. Cami greeted Enzo at the door when he got home after a long shift at the restaurant. She had left work early because she realized she could, and it was nice to get out early a couple of times a week. It was definitely an adjustment, but it was one she was happy to get used to.
“Hey,” he said, bending his head to kiss her. She melted into his lips, and he embraced her, wrapping her in a hug. There wasn’t a day that had gone by that she didn’t love being in his arms.
“Come on,” she said as she drew away and took his hand.
“Where are we going?”
“It’s a surprise.”
He came to a stop, and Cami couldn’t budge him. “I haven’t even showered. I smell like lobster and French fries.”
“You smell like you.”
“That’s not very reassuring.”
“You smell fresh, clean, and masculine with a touch of fry grease.”
“Lovely.” He didn’t argue further though, letting her pull him to her car. “I thought you were going to call and get this fixed.” His eyes landed on the dratted donut. She’d been meaning to, but it kept slipping her mind.
“I will take care of it. Promise.” She lifted on tiptoes to kiss him. “Now get in the car.”
“I’ll drive,” he said. “We’ll take my Jeep.”
“But you don’t even know where we’re going.”
“If you had your tire fixed…”
“Seriously? Get in the damn car, Vincenzo!”
“Oh, we’re using proper names now? Okay, Camille.”
She glared at him, but he finally got in the car. “So where are we going?” he asked, looking out the rear window as she backed up. He was impossible.
“You’ll see.”
“Or you could just tell me.”
“Or you could just wait.” She tossed him a glance, and he was smiling, surely getting a kick out of driving her crazy.
The drive was quick, since Enzo only lived ten minutes away. She pulled up to his place and put the car in park.
“My place is the surprise?”
His front door opened, and Ella hopped outside, clapping to herself. “You’re here.” She ran down the front lawn and opened the passenger door. “I’m so excited for you to see everything.”
“It’s done then?” Enzo asked.
“Yes, it’s done. Now come on.” Ella grabbed his hand and yanked him toward the house. Cami followed. At the front door Ella stopped, putting her back to the door. “If you hate it…”
“Just open the door, Ella,” he said.
She took a deep breath, and Cami had no idea what she was worried about; the place was perfect. Ella pushed the door open and stepped aside for them to enter. Enzo froze in the doorway, his eyes scanning the new décor, stained floors, and paint colors.
He was quiet for a long moment, his expression unreadable. Ella shifted from one foot to the other. “Do you hate it?”
The slightest of smiles tilted his lips. He turned to his sister and tugged her in for a hug. Cami sighed in relief for her friend and also for Enzo who had embraced change and didn’t regret it. “I love it,” he said. “It’s everything I wanted but couldn’t put into words.”
“I know that’s my job. Turn your random visions into reality.”
