Ugly Head

"Do you like everything I ordered? I chose randomly, unsure of what you like and ended ordering these," said John.

"I don't know what to say." A wide smile tugged her lips as she replied. "I like them all." She looked at him and gave him her sweetest unpretentious smile. "Thank you."

"It's my pleasure." John's heart leaped of the sight of that smile.

Her reaction gave him total satisfaction. Those pretty big eyes told him he succeeded in the little surprise he had planned.

If only Diane knew that years ago, John had researched and interviewed her friends, including her cousin Janice, of her likes and dislikes, even the clothes he wore now. These were all written in detail in his notebook for years and became handy today. He once thought of burning it after he thought she died but never had time to do so and he was thankful for it.