As she watched their daughter in her Sweet 16 gown, Janet thought about her husband. She missed him especially on special occasions. She’d love to meet someone… Janet’s mother’s voice jarred her, “Come meet the baker.”
Janet’s attention went to the tremendous castle standing before her, the cake! Not a mere confectionary, a masterful art-piece; a castle in spring time with flowers abounding. Fine sculpted columns, turrets standing tall, and lanterns glimmering upon the castle entry. Complete with a moat and smoke emerging from the fireplace opening.
Janet had wanted the party to be a magical Cinderella story, because China was indeed a princess. She fought well and moved beyond the grief of losing her dad. She accomplished so much. Her grades were better then perfect and she had extended herself into the community for numerous hours of service. She knew she was loved, yet there was that sadness reflected in the pools of her eyes.
“Yes, yes mom, coming.” Gertrude made the introductions—
“Jonathan, I’d like you to meet my daughter. This is the baker!” Janet’s heart rate quickened. A tall, handsome man, extended the warmest hand she had ever had the pleasure of shaking. She noticed the intoxicating scents permeating from his clothes; yum… cologne, brown sugar and spice.
Two weeks later Jonathan surprised Janet with a personal delivery; a delectable bouquet made purely of cake and fine chocolates. A week later, it was a shuttle to New York, and then a carriage ride to Central Park for a picnic.
Months of intimate moments and tasty treasures, along with mind shifting conversations and laughter till their stomachs ached, touched both their hearts, transforming their romance into a real life Happily Ever After.