Awwwwww I love this story! I want a rose too, lol.

I was wondering if Jack has a brother available since he's so preoccupied with Sue! I'm betting the Hudson charm runs in the family!

That was so sweet and so creative. Something that I could see Sue absolutely loving the chance to do, but not something that most people would think of. Can't wait to read more messages!

This girl is going to have quite the bouquet when this day is through!

oh jack you are so sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nothing fishy about that!

Love it!


Jill

I loved that post. Sue couldn't even say that Jack was or wasn't her boyfriend. It was hilarious.

Jack, that was so cute!!!!

What will come next????


We are waiting!!!


Restie

I really liked your ideas for Jack's suprises. So fun and original. I can't believe you weren't sure about writing this, maybe in future we can just assume you WILL be writing something for each of the challenges. Especially if you are going to come u with wonderful stories like this.

I can't wait to find out where you are going with these roses.

rosa hun where are you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



btw the last post was excellent !!!!!!!!!!! jack was i love the zoo and the picnic but most of all i liked the kiss

Thank you

Part 8

Sue and Jack sat in his car outside her apartment.

“It’s been a lovely day” Sue told Jack

“It’s not over yet”

“But I’m home”

“Temporarily” he checked the time then added, “You have just over an hour to shower and change”

“Where you taking me?” Sue asked curiously “Or is that a surprise too?”

He chuckled then said “Surprise, but a clue, its formal dress”

“Okay but I still have no idea”

“Good wouldn’t want you guessing, oh and Lucy promised to have Levi”

Sue looked at him as if that alone would draw his intentions but no avail and she chewed the inside of her lip thoughtfully.

^^^^^

The doorbell sounded, Lucy looked through the spy hole then turned to Sue and said while signing, “Jack. And you look gorgeous in that red dress”

“Do you know where he’s taking me?”

Lucy paused and replied, “Yes I do, but I’m sworn to secrecy, make sure you have a lovely time and remember, I want to hear every, detail”

“You sure, you’re not going anywhere?”

“Unfortunately” said Lucy in resignation “the first man I saw today was Randy, so no” She picked up Sue's coat and helped her into it; thrusting her purse into her friends hands she pushed her towards the door.

Jack stood there smart, in his tux and coat “Beautiful you” he signed presenting her with a peach rose, the tag read ‘let’s get together’, offering Sue his arm he said, “Shall we go? We have a date to keep”

oh oh whewe they going and can i go awong !!!!!pwease ....

pweety pwease i want to goooooo!!!!! (like a 4 yrs old )

Jack did use the word "date"


And Lucy ... smart choice to stay home (going out with Randy would be scary !!!!!!)

Oh, a date with formal attire!! Can't wait to see where Jack is taking Sue!!!

The last rose - beautiful!!!

Joy

Where's he taking her? I gotta know!

Please come back soon and write more. please?

Okay here's more

Part 9

They drew up at the harbour, the lights from the shore shimmering on the dark water and the ship sat in dock. Sue stood open mouthed staring at the sight before her “Where did you get an idea like this?” she asked

“When Bobby and I came down on a case,” he replied with a shrug standing where she could read him easily “You like it?” his voice held a hint of apprehension but of course she didn’t hear it, she did however see the anxiety on his face.

“It’s perfect,” she told him and watched as his face relaxed “But if you’d mentioned water I might have worn something warmer”

“You look perfect the way you are” he said, eyes smouldering with desire.

The waited in line with the other patrons to embark, and stood on deck as the ship pulled out of the harbour watching the dock with it’s illuminations fall into the blackness of the night. Sue shivered and Jack encircled her body with his pulling her close as they stood under a lamp.

Sue self-conscious as the ship was full of people said “Jack we’re not alone”

He gazed about before replying, “They’re all out on a Valentine’s dinner and cruise I doubt they’ll mind me cuddling up to you” to prove the point he nuzzled into her neck and the feeling it kindled in her, made her forget that there was more than them on the ship.

^^^^^

Jack and Sue sat down in the dining room at a well lit table for two, Sue was not shocked to see that the two roses, one red, one white in the crystal vase had little tag around them and after a sneaky glance at Jack she read ‘unity’. Before she could ask about the roses the entrée was brought out and she tried hard to concentrate on her meal under Jack tender gaze.

The meal ended, time had flown by, when Jack produced a dark pink rose and handed it to her, she glanced around the room, other couples were either dancing or talking intimately, before focusing on Jack.

“Read it,” he urged

The tag read ‘thank you’

“For what?” she asked

“For today, for everyday I spend with you” he replied bending down to retrieve a red bag, looking at her, he licked his dry lips, took a deep breath, the moment had arrived.

wow that was so beautiful !!!!!!!!!

what moment has arrived !!!!!!what what what

i want to know

can't wait for more !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for you !!!!!

The moment when...??????

That was amazing!!! I love the rose tagged "thank you"!!

What's in the red bag???

Joy

WHAT SHE SAID!!!

You end it there??!!!??? YOU END IT THERE????!!!!!!????
Ok, DYING to know what Jack is going to do next, so please post quickly (and preferably before Grey's Anatomy because I will be glued to my tv) Rosa, you are an amazing author and I'm so glad that you are sharing your talent here on the site! Keep it up!

Well I'm all caught up for the moment! Where'd it go? Just my luck -- I play catch up and end up hanging on to a bazillion cliffies.

kav

I'm sure there has to be more...sure would like to know what it is....hint, hint, hint.....

Sorry had family commitment just got back.

Part 10

“I wanted to tell you” Jack began nervously “What you mean to me…and..just” he shrugged “taking you out for a meal after work….I do that at least once a week anyway. I wanted it, today to be special. Since you nearly left for New York I wanted to tell you how I feel and I think, hope you might feel the same”

Sue bit her lip, hardly believing what he was saying “What about work?” she uttered

“We can work something out, it’s just…well…the bottom line is, I love you, I’ve waited, we, we waited long enough don’t you think? Let’s not waste anymore time” he handed her the envelope “I’m not good expressing myself with personal stuff…I hope this says what is written on my heart”

Sue looked down his hands were trembling as she took the envelope and opened it. Inside the card with his handwriting read:


Dear Sue

On Valentine’s Day just for you twelve roses I did send
Deep Burgundy for your unconscious beauty which radiates out, hearts to mend
Coral for desire, to be with you to share each day
Red for the sincere love, I hope will in my heart, forever stay
Yellow tipped with red for friends who fall in love
Telling you every day would never be enough
Red and yellow together for happiness and joy
Please say you’ll be mine and make me a happy boy
Red rose bud for loveliness, which radiates from you
Light pink for admiration for all the things you do
Peach for getting together, please be my girl
Come on say you’ll give it a whirl
Red and white together signifies unity
Say you want to be with me, forever
With dark pink I thank you for making my day complete
You won me in a heartbeat

Will you be my wife?

I love you
Jack


Sue looked up at his expectant face and wiped a stray tear from her eye saying “That was beautiful”

“But what?” he said and signed

“But nothing, it was beautiful did you compose it?”

“Of course”

He held the box out then, open with the ring glistening in its nest

“I know you’re thinking we haven’t dated but we have if you count all the times we’ve been out to dinner or the times we’ve met up at weekends and holidays as friends when I so desperately wanted it to be more. I’m sorry” he said pausing “I haven’t asked you what you want how you feel….if…if..”

Sue cut him off saying “I love you too seems inadequate after the day that you treated me to. I enjoyed every moment Jack” and she reached across the table and laced her fingers with his.

“I love you is enough” he replied

“I love you Jack with all my heart” she told him as he held the ring above her finger “Yes, the answers yes” and Jack slipped the ring onto her finger then leant across the table to seal it with a kiss.

The End



The words attached the the roses were the meanings for the particular rose, some had more than one meaning and I chose the meaning which fitted in best with my story.

Hey Rosa,
Loved it along with all your stories! Loved the poems with the roses, so romantic.

Take care,
Kristen

What a beautiful, romantic story, Rosa!! I love every minute of it!!

Thanks for sharing you incredible talent with us!!!

Joy

That was amazing, Rosa.

I loved every single post

Simply beautiful! You did a wonderful job!

Thanks so much for sharing your talent!

Jill

Dear Rosa

i loved your story it was amazing BRAVO !!!!the ending was just beautiful to describe it jack and sue were ment for each other ...it was simply amazing!!! and i hope you continue to writing your stories they are simply amazing !!!!
looking forward to your writing !!!!!

btw can't wait for to sequel of one day less !!!!!


suejack


for you !!!!

I loved the roses, and the way it all came together in the poem. Very romantic! For a minute there I was afraid that Sue didn't read the last line...

Great story!!

Lovely ending! I loved what you did with the roses!

Wow, Rosa - how romantic and wonderful! You did a tremendous job.

My only complaint is that its over!

Beautifully done, Rosa.

kav

As always Rosa...fantastic job!

I love romantic men ... so you pleased me by this story sooooo much! Jack was so attentive, lovely and cute... how could Sue tell him no?

Great story!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!


Restie

Rosa, that was such a lovely story. I love the notes Jack attached to the flowers, very romantic!

Beautimous, just beautimous! Bravo!

Just catching up with some stories.
I just loved this Valentine's Day love story

Dianna

aww so sweet
loved his poem and the roses very romantic
yay they're engaged!