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Vignettes - 4. Torment
Ian was pacing. The last hour was spent changing clothes four times and making himself look as good as possible, considering how little he had to work with. But Ian was torn.
Miles won’t think this was important. It’s only a two month anniversary for gosh sakes! I mean, is it that important a date? It is to me, but is it for Miles? He works too hard and has too much always on his mind. Why would this stupid day even be on his radar? No, I’ve got to ignore it too. I shouldn’t give him the gift. I should save it for something more significant, like 6 months or even one year. Of course for one year I should buy him something better than this. If I make a big production of today and he didn’t remember, he’ll be embarrassed. I don’t want to embarrass Miles, ever!
Oh God, the car door! He’s home! I haven’t even begun to think this through properly. I know I’m going to screw this up! This is the worst day of my entire life!!
Miles walked in and a beautiful smile broke out across his face. “Ian, you’re dressed so nicely and you look so delicious!”
He didn’t remember. I knew he wouldn’t. I feel totally stupid now ...stupid, stupid, stupid! I have to hide the present. Miles will be embarrassed. It’ll be the beginning of the end of our relationship. You should never make your partner feel like that. This is the worst day of my entire life!
Slowly, ever so slowly, Ian attempted to surreptitiously slide the small package off the table before Miles spotted it.
“What’s in the little box, Ian?”
Miles came up to Ian and paralyzed him with one of those amazing kisses. His hand was over Ian’s, slowly removing the gift. Breaking the kiss, he opened it. Lifting the small cross, a silver ear stud, he whispered, “You remembered! It’s beautiful Ian, exactly as you have been every day of these two months.” He kissed Ian again.
“And you’re all dressed! How did you know? Let me put on this cross. It’ll be perfect for dining tonight at Claudine’s. We have reservations for 7:00.”
Miles is the most wonderful partner a guy could ever have.
He makes each day the best day of my entire life!
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