I got up and took a long shower. I made sure to shave everything and scrub my body. I still felt dirty from the fight yesterday. After I got out, I put on some sweatpants and a T-shirt. I knew I would get the girls to help me later get ready. I wasn’t sure what I needed to wear, so maybe they could help me.
I made my way downstairs and went to the kitchen to get something to eat. I knew I already missed lunch and would have to find something. Once I entered the kitchen, the chef turned and smiled at me, Hello, Luna ! What can I do for you ?
You can just call me Maddy. I was hoping to get a snack or late lunch. I slept in late today and missed lunch. I said while turning toward the fridge. I went to open it when the chef stopped me. You go and sit. I will fix you something up. After all, it is my job.
I nodded and made my way over to the stool by the counter. I sat and watched the chef. I never got your name, I said while trying to make small talk. I am Chef Alex. I have worked in the kitchen for about 12 years now.
Well, it is nice to put a name to the person who makes all the amazing food. I smiled while the Chef looked at me with a smile of her own.
She put a grilled chicken salad in front of me and some water. I started to eat while we made small talk.
Is there anything that needs to be updated in the kitchen ? I want to make sure you have everything you need to continue making this delicious food. I asked as I went to put my dishes in the sink.
Alex seemed shocked that I had asked about the kitchen. Well, we have needed a new oven for a while. I knew the Alpha is busy and a new oven is the least of his problems. We have two more but having the third one saves time.
I will talk with Marcus and get that fixed right away. Is there anything else ? We talked for a little while longer. I got a small list of things that needed to be updated in the kitchen. I was hoping to be able to discuss this with Marcus soon.
I wanted to be useful around here. I wanted to try and do my best for the pack. I went around for the rest of the afternoon and asked if there were things that need to be updated or fixed around the house. I had a list of things by the time 5 :30 came around.
I was sitting at the desk in my room organizing the list when there was a knock on the door. I went to open the door and there stood Polly and Clover. Marcus told us he was taking you on a date, so we thought we would come and help.
I was actually going to see if you guys would. I have just been busy all day since I woke up. I said while going back to the desk. I put the finishing touches to my lists and put them to the side for me to get later.
What were you doing ? Polly asked while she pulled out stuff to do my hair and makeup.
I went around the house today and asked everyone if there was anything that needed to be updated or fixed in the house. I actually have a good list that I plan to take to Marcus. I said while Clover started to curl my hair.
That is so thoughtful of you. I won’t lie the house hasn’t had updates since Marcus took over and our parents moved to their own house. My mom made sure everything was well kept. Clover said while continuing my hair.
We continued to talk over everything that I had listed. Before I knew it, it was almost 7 :00.
I think we are just about done. Go and change into this, Polly handed me an outfit and pushed me into the bathroom.
I pulled on the outfit and looked in the mirror. I gasped as I saw myself. I looked completely different than my everyday look. I knew it was simple, but it was more than I ever did.
I was in an orange dress that came to mid-thigh. It had white polka dots on it and a slight dip in the front. It hugged at my hips before flowing out. I wore simple brown sandals.
My hair was curled to perfection. It sat down my back in beautiful waves. I knew Marcus would like that my hair was down. My makeup was light and simple. I had a light brown eye look that complimented the dress perfectly.
I walked out into the room and the girls squealed with delight. I smiled as I hugged them both. You look absolutely beautiful Mads, Clover said pulling away.
I agree with that. The dress compliments your figure well. I know Marcus will love it. Polly said winking at me. I laughed at her before there was a knock on the door.
Speak of the devil. The girls went to open the door.
Hey, ladies. Is Maddy ready ? It sounded like Marcus was nervous. I giggled at this and stepped up behind the girls. They stepped to the side so Marcus could see me.
He was standing there holding a bouquet of flowers. I smiled at him and looked at what he was wearing. He had on black jeans that hugged his legs in all the right places. He paired it with a light blue button-up. The sleeves of the shirt were rolled up to give it a more casual look. He wore some brown shoes that matched mine.
You look absolutely amazing my love, Marcus hadn’t stopped staring at me. Clover cleared her throat to get Marcus to focus. He shook his head before looking up at me and smiling.
These are for you, Marcus handed me the flowers. They were beautiful. They were orange tulips, which were my favorite flower.
I smelled them, Thank you for the flower. I handed them over to Clover, Could you put these in a vase for me ?
Of course. You two go and have fun ! Clover pushed us out the door. We walked down the stairs and out the door. I wasn’t sure what we were going to do, but I was excited.
We have a little bit of a walk. I hope you don’t mind. Marcus said grabbing my hand.
No, I don’t mind at all. We started to head into the woods while making small talk.
I actually wanted to bring something up to you. I was talking with Chef Alex today after I woke up. She told me about some stuff in the kitchen that needs to be fixed or updated. I also went around the house and asked pack members about some other things that needed to be updated. I have a list back at the house. I was going to bring it up to you tomorrow, but I figured now was good. I said while we walked further into the woods.
Marcus stopped and turned to look at me. He was smiling before leaning down and giving me a quick kiss. You are going to make a great Luna. You are already wanting to help around the pack. We can look at the list tomorrow and see what we can do.
I blushed at his words as we continued with our walk. It was a few more minutes until Marcus stopped me. Okay, you have to close your eyes now. I was nervous but closed my eyes anyway. Marcus took both of my hands and lead me the rest of the way.
Okay, you can open your eyes now, Marcus whispered in my ear. I opened my eyes to a beautiful site. We were in a clearing that looked out over a valley. The sun was setting causing beautiful shades of orange in the sky. It was breathtaking. There were some lights hung in the trees around to give us light after the sun went down.
I looked around and noticed a blanket and basket. I realized we were going to have a picnic dinner. It was so sweet of Marcus to think of this. I turned to him and pulled him into a hug. I pulled back slightly to give him a kiss.
I take it you like it. Marcus chuckled while leading me over to the blanket.
I love it ! Thank you for doing this, I said while sitting down. I hadn’t realized how hungry I was till he started to pull out all the food.