Chapter 3

1. Lauren been grateful to put her pass behind her. Her parents' retirement plans was the perfect excuse to put that part of her life behind her and strive to look forward. Lauren had never quite succeeded in forgetting. Really, how could she forget.

She's always been such a carefree happy person all of her life that every thing changed even her personality. She's been gregarious, outgoing, and fun loving. She'd dated before, but not much. With a happy life And from everything she'd learned about her life, she realized why she had this Happy go get-'em personality, so down to earth, and such a humbled spirit about her. It was obviously that every person she became friend's with noticed how this type of woman she became had made her very popular in and out of school.

Turning on the lamp by the bed, Lauren reached for a book she been reading for the past two weeks. Immersing herself in a good story would occupy her for a while, keep her mind busy until it was time to go and join everyone else for breakfast.

After reading 3 chapters she started to get hungry and headed to the kitchen. Hey Sam! Hey Lauren, Some Breakfast? Of course, I'm starving! Lauren fixes herself a cup of freshly brewed coffee That Sam was about to take to the dinning room and sits at the counter. You bummed sweetie ? Sam asked! Yes.. Lauren said! It took me forever to go to sleep last night. Sam looked to see Lauren still in her pajamas and her fuzzy slippers. Don't .. Lauren knew that Sam would make fun of her fuzzy slippers.

Sam then grabbed the fruits and The coffee and headed towards the dinning room with Lauren walking behind her. Hey Mom, Rory was excited to see her mom running around in her pajamas where everyone could see her. Hey lovely child of mine. Lauren said while a bit groggy from her restless night! Hey Mom, did you see this wonderful food Sam fixed up ? Rory asked! Lauren did officially wipe the sleep from her eyes and sit down and when her eyes finally focused, she noticed Rory had already had makeup on and her everyday clothes on that early in the morning. She even Noticed Blake sitting beside Rory smiling at her and enjoying his breakfast. Yeah I did, oh and it smells delicious. Thanks Lauren! Sam thanking Lauren.

Rory then pulls out a book. So you Read ? Blake asked! Yes, I to love reading. Rory is a book worm as you can tell. Lauren applied! Looks it! Blake said.

Breakfast smells so good! Gloria said walking to the dinning room. Oh, miss Gloria come get you some Breakfast, Rory said with a smile on her face. Gloria looked at the glow on Rory's face.

Well, I definitely know what I'm getting. What would that be Lauren asked ? These pancakes for sure, oh and bacon, sausage, Oh my and these egg's smell delicious, oh and I can't forget fruits. These look so fresh and delicious. Oh I notice there's passion fruit, dragon fruit, pineapples, oh my and bananas, guava, grapes, and Mango, oh and Kiwi. I'll so much I'll bust a gut. Everyone at the dinning table laughed.

Wow Sam, you've outdone yourself! You know how to greet everyone at Breakfast. Sam feels compassionate by Gloria's Compliment. Well thank you Gloria. Gloria suggested! Why don't you join us for Breakfast Sam, that baby needs nourishment ?

Really ? Sure I'm sure Lauren doesn't mind! Do you sweetie ? Sure. I don't mind! Sit here Sam I'll grab you some Breakfast. Lauren said! So Lauren gets up and grabs a plate and got Sam Some fruits, a couple pancakes, and sausage and gradually sit it in front of Sam. Orange juice Sam ? Sure. Thanks Lauren! You and the little peanut needs some vitamin C.

2. Rory's Dad texted her mom!

Lauren got an anonymous text from her ex husband.

I was waiting for you and I should've been now that I see that and I see you settling down.

Lauren replied!

Wow thinking you know all these years no matter what my relationship status has been rather I've been dating or hibernating or whatever I've always had you in the back of my mind enough of the prospect of us being together definitely on hold while you found yourself Lauren said!

And You got your personal life together so that you could really be there for me and especially for Rory, but you and I have been so linked in my mind I think I have unconsciously sabotage every decent relationship I've ever had after you cheated on me.

Wow how should I respond to that ? Why did you put that on me. Rory's dad asked!

Lauren! Gloria said. I have to do something and make some errands! I should be back around 3 I wanted to be punctual and get to my Book club early to see who shows up early. Hey I have a suggestion!

Lauren suggested her and her ex husband talk later and hangs up the phone. Yes Mrs. Gloria, what did you want to suggest ? Oh I intruded I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have. I just wanted to let you know I'd be back home for supper. Oh that's ok Gloria! Lauren said. What did you wanna suggest ? She asked!

I was wondering for my book clubs next meeting do you mind if we have it here in the living room near the fireplace where it's so cozy and comfortable ?

Surely Rory showed up in the door way listening in on Their conversation. Sure Lauren said! That'd be perfect Rory said! I finally get to see a real book club and I don't have to walk to it. Well Rory honey you're always welcome to join us. Gloria said with a smile on her face. I'd sure like that! Rory said.

Yeah Rory you should, since all you do in your free time is read books, journal, listen to music and when you're not you're flirting with men. Oh come on Lauren, Gloria said she's young she needs to have a life. I am so  sorry I didn't mean that in a bad way,  I just thought I suggested because I was once young and a big flirt and as much as Rory when I was her age and much younger. Gloria said! And how much younger was that Rory asked? Well honey when I first got in high school.

Every time I noticed a handsome face as handsome as that young feller in there I would flirt with everyone of them that I could. It was fun and plus any guy would be lucky to have such a sweet face like Rory in their lives. Such an elegant young woman and an outstanding personality, down to earth, fun to be around, understandable and easy to talk to, and easy to get along with. Oh and you can't forget a very caring young woman. And I admire that in her, because you can just sense her Presence every time she walks through the room. So energetic and she is very well put together like her mama. Oh stop it Lauren said,  you're giving me a big head. But it's true Lauren you're very well put together very organized and precise, very elegant and sweet, and your energy wow. I wish I have what you hav, heck I wish I had that much energy, because I sure used to have energy back in those old days and now look at me.

Hey I forgot I said I was heading out when you get back to your conversation with your ex-husband. Gloria said! Lauren waited til Gloria left.

Your ex husband Rory asked with a shocking question! Yes your dad! Lauren said! look Rory your dad texted me and told me to call him when he did we had a little conversation and Gloria came through here and I just had it in the conversation right there because it was getting weird.

And awkward moment at an awkward time Rory said! Been there done that. Blake walks through the doorway and liens against the wall so Lori do you wanna go walk with me? Sure, but what for ? Rory asked! Well I always like to keep fit so after breakfast I'll like to go for a walk. Maybe we can talk and you can give me a tour of the stars Hollow. Oh that's right. We forgot.. We ended up busy yesterday after we decided we wanted to go on a tour and then we had to help Gloria. Well are you dressed up to go walking today Lauren asked Rory. Yes mom, so let's go on this walk! Blake I'll introduce you to my few friends I've met so far.

So off goes Rory and Blake out the door and walking up the street as Lauren watches through the window my baby's growing up.

3. Rory and Blake are walking along beside one another and they go pass the Mall. Suddenly they stop to see the view of a gorgeous lake with a bridge across from one side to the other and noticed swans gliding so gracefully across the water. Now this is beautiful, Blake said! Yeah it is. Rory agreed!

Just look how they glide through there so peacefully. Rory said! Taking in the sweet atmosphere that seemed to be perfect. Should we cross the bridge ? Maybe there's trolls guarding it! Blake said! Haha.. very funny. Rory said and walks across and sits on the side with her feet hanging over watching. Blake noticed the beauty of Rory sitting there watching the swans and sits with her. So is this the first time you've been here ? He asked! Yeah, it is. Rory answered!

Back at the B&B All the staff arrived and start working. Derek was the last to arrive at work and walked through the Door and asked Lauren where Rory was. Oh she took Blake for a tour of Stars Hollow. Lauren answered! Derek then thought to ask and asked with suspicion. So they're alone ? He asked! Yeah pretty much! Don't worry Derek. She knows you two are dating, he's just a guest here who wanted to be shown around the town. It's nothing else. Really ? He asked! Yeah.. Are you sure? Yes Derek, he wanted to be assisted around while he went walking for exercise. Oh OK, thanks for letting me know I need to get to work! She is such a beautiful young woman. Yes, yes she is. Lauren agreed!

Lauren Noticed by Derek's reaction that her mom instincts kicked in. You know, with a handsome guy like Blake I don't put Rory past making a pass at him. She thought to herself! If it was me I'd be flirting with him too. But I'm not gonna get involved! She answered herself. She's young, but getting older. I can't tell her what to do for the rest of her life. I wouldn't want her to be mad at me for getting involved in her relationships. She is much like me at her age.

Back at the Lake!

So Blake.. Are you hungry ? I sure am. He answered! So I saw a diner on our way here. You wanna go see what attracts our hunger and thirst ? Uh, yeah. I'm right behind you. So they both get up and head to the diner. Oh there it is! Blake said as they approach you could smell of burgers filled the air. Do you smell that ? Blake asked Rory. Smell what ? She asked! All I smell is burgers. Exactly! Blake answered! Food is on me. No I can't if I cannot pay for my own food then I'm not eating! Oh yes, you are! Blake said. You took me out on a tour and sight seeing and now I owe you for taking me. No you don't! Rory gets a little irritated!

So they approach to Peyton's Diner and walk in and walk to a table and look through the menu. Can I get you two a drink on the house ? Sure. I'll have a Pepsi or Coke ? He suggested! Ok one Pepsi, hey make that two. Rory said! Sure, coming up.

Blake noticed Rory sneaking a smile at him behind her menu as she's looking for something to eat and the waiter comes back with the two Pepsi's they ordered! So have y'all decided what you wanted ? Uh yeah, I want a bacon cheeseburger with light Mayo on top bun and nothing else and a side of cheese fries. Oh my that sounds delicious, I'll have one too! Wow, living on the edge ? Rory asked! Oh you know it! Blake responded back.

While they wait for their food they have a good conversation about the tour.

I had so much fun today all because of you Rory. Thanks for taking me. I greatly appreciate it and I appreciate you for taking me. I'd rather you take me anyways then anyone else. We just seem to have some kind of connection. Yes we do. Rory agreed! I had a great time too. That was literally the first time getting out of the Inn to walk. I use to go walking all the time with my friends at my house that we left to come here. Oh really ? Blake asked! Yes, I always loved a good walk, especially on the beach! Oh wow, the beach ? Yes the Beach! Rory mentioned.. with a warm smile on her face. I just loved where we lived we lived along the coast and the view was amazing. But where I worked at we had financial problems and along the way one of my friend's I worked with suggested that me and my mom go on an adventure and where ever it led us to wherever we stopped at we had to move in and My mom always wanted to stay at a Bed and Breakfast! She found out it was available and bought it, so here we are. Now me and her both run it.

Yes, yes you do! Blake said! And you both are doing such a fine job. Well thank you!

4.

The server appeared with their food. They sit there for 30 minutes enjoying their food. Before leaving they stopped at the cash register and Rory went to pay for her food first! " No " Here reaches the cashier his credit card! Here I'm paying! it's on me anyways. No it's not. Rory started getting irritated again. Well there you go. Thank you joining us, we hope you enjoyed your food! We hope to see you soon. Yes, we really enjoyed it! Thank you for your service.

After the scrumptious food Blake he look again at Rory and hardly believed that Rory was new to this.

" The food wonderful " Rory didn't respond she seem to be caught up in her own thoughts. Rory made an effort to smile and failed. " is there anywhere else you like to go or can I get you anything ? " Rory asked! She returned apologetically. I'm sorry Blake! I had something on my mind! I can't believe how rude I seem to be. Trust me I know Rude! Blake answered! You're not at all anywhere near rude. Blake appreciated Rory's company.

Like it wasn't sure want to make of this, if anything, but it played on his mind. Blake had never married but it hadn't been a conscious decision. He did plenty over the years and have been in three serious relationships. Eventually they fizzled out. Blake wasn't sure why other than the fact that he had never stayed in one place for long. One broken relationship was understandable, two was questionable, but three times? Really, that said at all. Clearly the trouble rested squarely with him. Blake, supposed he was a prime candidate for counseling. No doubt he had unresolved issues. She offered him a gentle smile.

The atmosphere had gotten a bit thick, so Blake filled the silence with words. I appreciate how you've been taking me on this tour and allowing me to stay at Your B&B.. You just say the word and I'm gone. He applied! Rory stopped him there, " No. No. I will not put you out! You're our guest. " I won't put you out and you should stay. Stay as long as you want!

Rory said as her heart raced. Ok then you insisted! Blake said as he offered a gentle smile back at Rory, that her smile back at him.

Oh I'm sorry, I'm so sorry for bursting out on you like that! Rory apologized! No, it's alright. Blake started to get the picture. He realized how Rory smiles have been sending warmly compliments had him feeling like she cares for him. He feels a warm flow of compassion running through his body.

" Wow this chick really likes me " Just look at her smile. She's glowing " Where has she been all my life ? " he asked himself consumed of so many thoughts goin on in his head.

Rory found a secret hideaway. " Hey that's Odd, but very convincing wanna find out where this place leads to ? " and grabbed Blake's hand. Holding his hand made her realized how long it's been since she last dated before the move. But that was in her passes from her other passed relationships that didn't work out for her benefit! " Sure! I'm game "

" I don't have anything else to do today. " Blake was just glad to be with such a charming woman like Rory. So they walk through the pathway and they approach at a beautiful garden and landscaping. Cherry blossom tree's black solar lights that sticks in the ground surrounding the path of the landscape around the gazebo, even a spotlight that powers overshadows the garden. A beautiful water with a sweet view of the river. Park benches that surrounds fire pits. And park benches surrounding the gazebo. And some picnic tables near the open of the lake for fishing and enjoyment. Big spotlight solar lights at each fire pit with stings of lights from tree to tree. The Gazebo was painted a perfect shade of white decorated with green garland and hanging flowers.

" This place is amazing " Rory said in a small voice. I've never see a place like it.. Well I have in magazines! Wait. Blake said! He noticed something. " I saw this place on the brochure. I grabbed at the visiting center. " look, I kept this brochure in these jeans.

So shall we look around here ? Rory asked! Maybe sit down at a fire pit or on the gazebo and look and gaze at the scenery ? Sure! In Blake's mind all he could think of was finally making a move and kiss her soft lips. They go to the gazebo and sit in the middle and lay down! She pulls herself in close to him and lays her head on his chest! He wraps his left arm around her and she moves her head off his chest and looks deep in his eyes and leans in for a kiss.

I can't tell you how much I wanted that! Blake said..

Rory replied back with a smile. " Me too "

It was worth it..

Yes it was..

Rory sits up and looks towards the lake.

" Just Look how breathtaking this view is. "

Oh wow.. It's just as beautiful as you. Blake replied!he managed to take his right hand and pull her hair out her face and leans in to kiss her on the cheek she looks deep into his eyes and their lips meet and kiss so gently and softly it send chills down Blake's spine. Rory's feeling a warm flow of compassion going through her body. They're heart's are racing as they passionately kiss.