I can not believe how cold the weather has gotten I mumble to myself as I slide into the seat behind the drivers wheel of my car. The windshield covered in frost from during the night. Working the late shift I did not get much time to keep my car from the weather. Oh how I hate driving in this snow. The roads are covered in it. And I know that under the snow is a light coat of glossy black ice, which makes me even more nervous about driving. The only thought that makes me happy is knowing that I have you waiting for me.
The drive home is just as bad as I thought if not worse. I can only drive 20 mph. as the cars in front of me are doing. And the snowplows have yet to go to work on half the roads I must travel. My 30-minute drive has taken me over an hour and I am still 10 miles from you. As I glance to the side of the road and back I notice something in the road. I peer even closer to the glass. Barely visible is a deer standing in the middle of my lane. I apply my foot to the brakes ever so gently but I still slide out of control. I am spinning around in the road gripping the steering wheel and praying to God that I stop safe and sound.
Gradually I come to a stop. I am heading in the right direction and the deer has just missed being hit. I sigh and loosen my grip on the wheel. My hands are shaking and I am in tears as I draw closer to your drive. Finally I can breathe as I have made it safe and sound. No thanks to the animal that has scared me out of my wits.
You open the door with your robe draped tightly around you. "It's about time you get here. I was ready to send out a search and rescue team for you. Namely ME." You smile as you pull me indoors. I am still shaken and you look at how pale I am. "Is the snow that bad? Are you all right?" I just nod my head yes and take of my coat.
I then go into the story of the drive home. You hand me a cup of coffee as I tell my tale. When I have finished you hug me and tell me that your glad I am home. And that you have a small surprise waiting for me. I look up and grin. You point to the bedroom and I run to see what it may be. I look around and notice nothing. You smile again and point to the master bath. I peek in and see candle and flowers all over the room. On the tub is a note and a bottle of bubble bath.
The note reads: My Dearest Love: I just wanted to pamper you in a way that I know you will enjoy. It is not much but I do hope you are pleased. Let me know when to start the water. Yours Truly, Me.
I jump up and turn to you with tears in my eyes and say, "After the drive home this is exactly what I need. Thank you Baby." Placing gentle kisses on your lips.