The Ringing Bell...4

She was sitting ready in her room when he reached.

Ryan: Oh dear!! Am I late?

Bell: You are late by 18 years.

Ryan (astonished): What?

Bell (smiling): Just kidding sweetie. Here is my gift for my Valentine.

Ryan (a bit sad): Just a red rose?

Bell (smiling): I have grown this in my garden.

Ryan (smiling): Wow? When did you plant it?

Bell: When you asked me to be your Valentine….don’t you remember my sweetheart, it was in August last year. It was the first time when my ears started to ring with your name!!!

Ryan: But you said that Valentine’s was too far to decide for that.

Bell: But now it’s decided. That’s why you are here, honey.

Ryan: You said it right dear. I forgot to tell you something.

Bell: What?

Ryan: That you look stunning in this red dress. I am glad that you remembered my favorite color.

Bell (teasing): Is red your favorite? When did you tell me that?

Ryan (smiling): Well I don’t remember that. I know you are up to something?

Bell: What am I up to?

Ryan (smiling): To my heart sweetie. Let’s move. You have a great day ahead of you.

Bell: Hey! Are not you forgetting anything?

Ryan: What?

Bell: My gift!!

Ryan: Both your gifts will come to you soon.

Bell (smiling): I will wait. Let’s go!