Sadie Denes
Round Three
I was extremely nervous about picking out a ring with Jonas today.
After roaming around the city all day we found our place.It was an elegant jewelery shop in the mall and all the rings were goreous.
“Pick whatever ring you want,” he smiled.
Those words made me feel like I was a kid in a candy store. I quickly glanced over many of the rings, each looking to be more beautiful than the next. I couldn't decided.
If this ring was going to be used to propose to me I wanted it to be from him, and from his heart, just like it should be.
“Jonas, Why don't you chose the ring?” I smiled waiting for a reaction.
“ Are you sure? I don't want to pick the wrong one,” he smiled back.
“ Of course I'm sure! I trust you,” I winked walking over to a bench.
I sat there for about 10mins and as the time went by I could almost taste the nervous tension. He looked confused, nervous and focused. I was tempted to jump up and help him, but I tried to reassure myself this was the way I wanted it to be done.
“ ... Sadie I think I found it,” he said nervously.
“ Thinkings not better than knowing,” I teased.
He was quiet for a second as he took another look at the ring.
“ Okay, I know I found it,” he smiled with as much confidence as he possibly could have under this circumstance.
Walking over to him my heart started to race, I kinda was expecting to be let down just because we only knew each other for a short period of time and how could anyone possibly pick the perfect ring?
My heart was rooting for him while my mind was preparing to give a emmy peformance... but when I seen the ring, I knew it was indeed the perfect pick.
He placed it slowly on my hand and I gasped quietly while watching it caress my finger. It looked as if it was always suppose to be there.
I could tell by the shake in his vocie that he was wondering what I thought about it.
“Well I picked this one because ummm. It's fairly simple, and I know you like simple, but yet it's still very beautiful, and I figured ...." he stuttered.
I smiled at him and nodded.
“ It's incredible Jonas, I love it!”
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Day One
Arrival
.... .....
"Sadie, were here,"
Somewhere along the way I had fallen asleep on Jonas' shoulder. I wasn't much company to him and I hated my body for wanting sleep. I was up all night before packing and just being obessed about everything I've said and done so far. The plane ride wasn't so relaxing either, although Jonas was there in the back of my mind I couldn't help but think about falling from the sky.
" Sorry Jonas. You should have woke me up. I didn't mean fall asleep on you," I smiled rubbing my eyes.
He gently kissed my forehead.
" It's fine. I like watching you sleep," he smiled.
He soon helped me out the limo and to my amazment the place we were staying in was incredible. It was surrounded by beautiful vinerys and the air was as fresh as the grapes.
" This is so beautiful. How'd you find a place like this," I smiled.
" Well a few years back when I was on vacation I came across this place, completely fell in love with it and decided that I had to have it," he explained.
" Have it as in own it?" I asked.
" ... Yes, I own Brokenville Ranch," he smiled.
Never in my life would I expect that. I mean I knew Jonas had a lot of money but it never ever crossed my mind it was THAT much money. Where I'm from I'd be lucky enough to pull together enough pennies to stay at a place like this, let alone own it.
" How much did you say you made from stocks," I playfully asked.
" I didn't say," he smiled pulling me into a comfy hug.
Being in Napa Valley with Jonas, without the cameras, was going to be a test on both of our characters. I was hoping he brought the same Jonas he had with him when the cameras were on and I was hoping my off camera behavior didn't prove that I was indeed not the one for him.
For the remainder of the day Jonas showed me around his ranch. There was so much to do and I was anxious to do everything right away however we had five days. Thats plenty time for everything.
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Day Two
Fun at the Vinery
The next day, after a good nights sleep, I got a very important and unexpected wakeup call.
" Good morning Ms. Denes,
Mr. Walker would like you to accompany him on the balcony for breakfast.
He requests that you do not change but come asap to get started. ” said a mysterious vocie on the other end.
" Okay,tTell him he should expect me in a few minutes,” I replied peaking out the window to see Jonas on the his cell phone.
" I will let him know, Have a great day Ms. Denes," he said still putting on the act.
" Thank you Mr.Walker," I giggled hanging up.
On the porch Jonas stood there in his PJ's with a personally cooked breakfast for me.
He never cooked for me before and I was impressed that his skills far outweighed mine.
" And he cooks ladies and gentlemen! Is there anything he doesn't do?" I annouced to an imaginary crowd.
" I heard he's hip hop challenged," he smiled greeting me with a kiss on my cheek.
At breakfast we discussed the days events. He explained that we were going to be going out into his vinery and pick grapes.
I was excited to do this, since I used to retreat to the country as a kid and pick blueberries and blackberries.
After breakfast we went back to our rooms to get changed. Jonas told me to dress comfortable since we would be out there for awhile.
We headed out to the vinery and it was incredibly huge. I immediately took his hand in hopes not to lose him to all the vines.
During the first half of the afternoon we got a lot of picking done together. After we established a rule that we wouldn't eat any of the grapes I admit we broke it a few times. I snuck a few grapes in my mouth and I caught Jonas doing it on several occasions.
After picking together Jonas had an idea that we would have a race.
He suggested that we'd have a 15 minute time limit and the person with the least grapes would have to cook breakfast tomarrow morning. There was no way I was doing that but I thought it'd be fun to through in a little competition.
However coming close to the 15 minutes I saw that I was really far behind. I had to act fast and when Jonas sat his basket down I attempted to switch the two.
He caught me.
" What are you up to," he playfully laughed.
" Nothing I'm just... I'm just curious about how many grapes you have," I laughed with both baskets in my hand.
" Sure you are," he smiled.
I set down my basket beside him, hoping he wouldn't notice the switch. He looked at me with squinted eyes.
" Are you sure this is mine," he asked.
" Yep. I'm sure," I giggled preparing to run away.
In the blink of an eye I was running away laughing and jonas was playfully chasing behind me.
I thought I had lost him and just when I was about to celebrate my victory all the grapes in the basket spilled.
I raced to pick them up, but soon enough Jonas found me and leaped on me.
" I got you NOW!" he playfully stated. He started to tickle me and I couldn't help but roll all over the grapes.
By the end of it we were both a mess, our faces were covered in grape jucie.
"It's a good thing you own this place or we'd be in trouble" I laughed.
" Well, we are in trouble. Buisness man Jonas is quite the brut and he's not to happy with us right now," he teased.
" Is that so? Well what can we do to make this better?" I smiled.
" hmmm. Well, you can accompany me, I mean him, to the dinner theatre tomarrow," he flirted.
" Just me, how come you get off scott-free?" I giggled.
" Well I have to pay for this stuff so it's only right you and you beautiful personality spend the evening with him," he playfully teased.
" Only If I have too," I playfully sighed.
We both started laughing. We didn't discuss who won or who would be cooking breakfast tomarrow I guess that was the last thing on both of our minds.
" One more thing? Whats you opinon on 1915 style dresses?" he smiled.
" What!?!" I laughed.
Day Three
Murder Mystery
The next afternoon Jonas showed up on my door with a present in his hand. He was dressed in a tuxedo and wore a top hat.
"This is for you," he smiled passing it to me.
Inside the box was a beautiful vintage gown. It was beautiful but I wondered where I would wear it.
He asked me if I would wear it tonight. I was a little suspious about why I would wear this to a dinner theatre but I did as he requested.
When we got there the dinner theatre turned into something I hadn't expected.
It was a Train ride, with a 1915th murder theme. I was even more excited than before.
I was a sucker for mysteries, especially when they revolved around murder. Columbo and Murder She Wrote had nothin on me!
The night was amazing. The actors interacted with us and we had our own chances to solve the crime. I was looking for the most unsuspected person and at one point I was thinkin the murderer could have been Jonas. However I ruled that thought out as soon as I discovered he wasn't in on anything, just in the same boat as me. Two clueless passengers together.
Day Four
Wine Tasting
Being in Napa Valley, your bound to have a wine experience. However the thing about me is I've never actually drunk before. Sure I had about a sip once but who was I kidding, I tended to stay away from the stuff that made you act like a complete idiot. I used to just get my laughs out of watching others make fools out of themselves. I guess I was always the sober chick who tells her friends what they done the night before and if they happened to forget, I was the one who refreshed their memories.
The thing about it was, Jonas seemed to love wine. Why else would he buy this beautiful place in Napa Valley, one of the famous locations in Wine Country. I didn't want to let Jonas in on my little secret and I figured that as long as you don't swallow you should be fine.
At the beginning it was going good, we were both having a great time. He was discussing all the wines in great detail and we even sampled a few of them. The only thing wrong with the sampling is that they didn't provide a bucket to ... you know ... spit the wine out.
The majority of the wine was tasting excellent but after a few more drinks my body was telling me otherwise.
Soon enough I had a sway in my step and I became a little more happy than I should be. What can I say? A girl who never drinks doesn't have the greatest tolerance in the world!
I'm not sure if Jonas noticed the difference, maybe he thought I was having a great time but after a few more samples I wasn't feeling so happy.
Actually I was feeling pretty sick.
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Day Five
Morning After
The next morning I woke up to see Jonas sleeping sound in the chair beside me. Although most of yesterday evening was quite a blur I do remember him always being beside me. I felt like a complete idiot for ruining our night, and even worst I felt bad for him having to take care of me.
I didn't want to wake him up, but his eyes opened as soon as I pulled the sheets from my bed.
" Sadie... Are you feeling better," he said rubbing the sleep from his eyes.
" Yes, I'll be fine. thank you. Just a little headache," I blushed.
I was completely horrified and never in my life would I expect to be here, in bed, with half of the night a complete mystery.
He could sense my embarassment and climbed up in bed beside me.
" You don't drink do you?" he asked.
Hiding a secret thats basically out in the open would be a complete waste to do now.
" Not really," I smiled.
" Not really? or no?" he smiled.
" ... No," I blushed.
" Well then, I'm extremely sorry for putting you in that situation yesterday. I never would have brought you there if I knew you'd end up getting sick. I should have asked if it was okay or something like that. I should know that some people drink and some people don't," he sincerely explained.
" It's not your fault, I knew what I was doing. I just thought .... Well I guess I wasn't thinking. It's just funny, thats all. I never got drunk in high school, I never got drunk in university, and now I'm getting drunk and ruining the evening for my date," I smiled.
" Sadie, Don't go changing on my account. I don't want to be the one who corrupted one of the most beautiful personalities in the world. Your perfect the way you are." he smiled kissing my hand. " That and your father would kill me." he added.
"That he would," I laughed.
After out little talk we were both suffering from the morningafter symptoms. He was extremely tried from taking care of me last night and I still had a headache. We had our breakfast and lunch delivered to my room and we just stayed in until our symptoms died down a bit.
" We could do this all day," he suggested. " Or I could nurse your headache down at the spa."
The first opition seemed really tempting but the second one took the icing off the cake.
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After getting our bathing suits we hit the hot tub! I could definitly spend the rest of the day in there.
I took Jonas up on that medical care he promised and before long my headache turned into a memory.
Maybe it was the hot tub atmosphere or even some of the alcohol left from yesterday but whatever it was apart of me couldn't help but conclude I was in love.
I wouldn't dare tell him in my own words but I think he knew just by the way he looked at me.
The past five days was an incredible time and this time around I didn't want to say goodbye or see you soon.
All I wanted to do was relive it all over again.
At this point in the competition I didn't want to think about life without him, because life without him didn't seem like it was living at all. Whether he knew it or not, he changed me on so many levels than anyone could emagine. It was like "that sadie" the one who is trapped in all of her novels and all of her stories, seemed to come out when Jonas is around.
I was thankful for this time and I was even more thankful for this whole adventure.
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" Goodnight Jonas," I said convincing myself that it was possible I'd see him tomarrow.
" .. Goodnight Sadie," he smiled.
He kissed me goodnight and in a blink I was headed back to Canada.
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Round Four
Monday
I was back in Australia and it never looked so beautiful. I couldn't stop thinking about how I was that much closer to making it offical with Jonas. I thought about it so much it made my stomach weak.
The first night we decided to chill out and relax. I was nervous enough as it is about meeting Jonas' parents so we both figured we'd talk about the week instead of jumping out into living it.
“ So I'm meeting your parents tomarrow, what are they like?” I asked.
“ I don't wanna scare you or anything but... my mom eats childern for supper,” Jonas teased.
I playfully hit him in the stomach for his sorry attempt at trying to make me even more nervous.
“ Ha, ha, ha. You are just trying to scare me!” I smiled.
“ I am not! She eats childern for supper, my sisters are a Karate masters and my father is a mafia leader,” he laughed.
I tried to give him a serious look but he just looked too adorable for me to even attempt to contain my smile.
As the night went on I have to confess did start to get even more nervous. I didn't exactly believe any of the silly things he said about his family but I was still scared about the impression I would have to make.
Tuesday
Our driver pulled up into a comfortable neighbourhood which was luxurious, cosy and incredibly peaceful.
Jonas' parents and his younger sister greeted us with open arms. They all seemed extremely happy to see us. I was a little taken back at how Mr. Walker embraced me but after that I had the impression I would feel really comfortable here.
All of us, except for Mrs. Walker, sat down in the livingroom and decided to chat before dinner.
His sister, Meygan, was incredibly beautiful, almost as if she was fresh out of hollywood. We had a great conversation about Canada, she was there last month for a photoshoot.
Overall this was starting to look like an good start to a week with the "inlaws".
Mr. Walker really lived up to my expectations. He's a really cool and humble guy and it was almost scary of how much he put me in the mind of Jonas. They shared some of the same features and although he was in his later years it was really cool to see what Jonas could possibly look like when he got older. Lets just say Mr. Walker is aging very gracefully.
Mrs. Walker was busy in the kitchen cooking up a strom. She peaked out every so often and joined in the conversation but I could tell she wasn't the most outgoing person in the world.
When our conversation died down and Meygan had went up stairs to take a phone call Jonas had a suggestion.
“ Why don't you see what Moms doing in the kicthen,” he whispered. My suddenly eyes widened. Mrs. Walker seemed like an incredibly nice woman but I didn't quite know how two shy people would work out in one room together. My palms started to get a little sweaty but I didn't want to make my self look like a compete dork in front of both Jonas and Mr. Walker.
“ Sure! Excuse me,” I smiled.
I took a deep breathe and tried to be as relaxed as I could be. I soon made my way to the kicthen.
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In the kitchen Mrs. Walker was singing silently to herself while she did the dishes. I almost didn't want to interupt her since she seemed to be so focused and comfortable. The song she sung was low, but still loud enough for me to recognize some of the words.
“ Hi Mrs. Walker. Do you need any help?” I said almost as soft as her singing vocie.
She suddenly stopped singing and turned around into my view. She looked over my shoulder trying to find Jonas somewhere in sight.
“ I'm fine sweetheart but your welcome to pull up a chair,” she smiled sincerely.
“ I'm guessing Jonas told you about my amazing cooking skills?” I smiled sitting down.
“ Yes he did, but don't worry about that. I didn't always know my way around the kicthen,” she smiled sweetly. I nodded and smiled back.
It was quiet for a moment. In all my life I never been a person who shines during a conversation but if there was any time to make an impression on someone, this would be that time! I was searching my memory bank for a joke or something exciting to tell her but there was nothing.
“ You know what! I will take you up on that offer. Just between me and you Jonas is a sucker for my cherry pie,” she playfully smiled. I was happy that this wasn't a one sided effort. It seemed like she really wanted to get to know me, even if that meant we both had to step out of our boxes a bit.
We were both starting to open up. We both laughed a lot, mainly about Jonas. She told me some stories that Jonas never had such as what he REALLY was like in High school and his hidden obession of Solitare. She told me he once played it for 3 days straight until she had to unplug the computer and take away all of his cards.
Mrs. Walker was is such a nice lady and even though she comes across as shy when she does open up to you, she really opens up to you. This wouldn't be the first cherry pie I attempted to bake, but I have to say it was one of the funest.
After over hearing all the laughter and smelling the cooling Cherry Pie Jonas made his way into the kitchen.
" Mom, You didn't tell me you were cooking Cherry Pie," he said, his mouth almost watering.
" Actually it was Sadie who baked it. I just helped her a bit with the recipe," Mrs. Walker smiled.
I was a little proud at the Cherry Pie we baked. It smelled good and most importantly it looked edible.
Jonas suddenly grabbed my hand.
" My, My, My. Your looking incredible this evening," Jonas smiled kissing my hand.
" You can forget it Jonas! That won't work on Sadie. You'll have to wait until after Dinner," Mrs Jonas chuckled.
We all started to laugh.
Wednesday
The next day we went to spend the afternoon with Jonas' sister Naomi, her husband Taylor and there daughter Amber. Amber was Jonas' God Daughter and he spoke very highly of her.
We had a very quiet and nice dinner. We talked about occupations, weather and the entire bachelor experience. It was a relaxed evening, that is until Jonas and Naomi started to talk about sports.
It was pretty intense I can tell they both have a strong competitive spirit especially when it's against each other.
" Jonas, I can so beat your butt in Tennis," Naomi playfully teased.
" Maybe so, but I can beat you any day in a game of Solitare!" Jonas replied.
Amber and Taylor gave off that "Not again" look and I couldn't help but giggle at all the chatting.
"Solitare isn't nothing Jay! I can beat you in Charades anyday, anytime," smiled Naomi.
Jonas was quiet for a second but I was certain that wouldn't last.
" Bring it!" he said with a seductive smile.
" Excuse me?" Naomi laughed.
" Bring it Naomi. Boys verse Girls. The Living room. RIGHT NOW," he smiled.
Taylor and Amber looked at me and shrugged there shoulders.
" It seems like every other day there going at it," whispered Taylor.
" Thats brothers and sisters for yah," I replied remembering me and my brother.
The night was a lot of fun! It ended up to be one of the most competitive games of Charades I've ever played in my life.
For the sake of Jonas' adorable ego, I'm not going to mention the fact that us girls kicked butt!
Thrusday
On Thrusday Jonas took me to visit the famous Reggie Crew. I heard so much about them that I could write a book about it. Reggie and Jonas were as tight as two friends can be and I envy the friendship they have together.
Reggie, Erin and the two girls Olivia and Attie were waiting for us by the door. From all the information I already had on them, I kinda felt like I already knew them and this allowed me to be myself.
" I feel like I should be asking you for your autograph," I smiled.
" I can say the same thing about you Sadie," Reggie smiled in return pulling me into a hug.
They had very beautiful childern, Attie looked very bright and Olivia seemed incredibly bubbly. Jonas was lucky to have such great friends and such cute God Kids.
The afternoon seemed to fly by. It was really interesting and full of a lot of fun. The Lockette's reminded me of my family back home. They came across being so warm and down to earth.
Later on in the evening I went to help myself to a drink of Juice in the kitchen following behind me was Attie.
" Hey Attie do you want anything to drink?" I smiled.
" No!" she said with a little snap in her vocie.
" Okay honey," I smiled trying to brush off the attitude.
I felt her eyes on the back of my head while I reached for a drink.
" He doesn't love you," she said as if she was waiting to say that ALL afternoon.
" What," I said with a little giggle in my vocie.
" He doesn't love you like he loves the other girls. I see how he is with them. I'm just letting you know because you don't have a chance," she said loud enough for me to hear clearly and low enough for her parents ears to avoid.
I was speechless. What did Attie know about love? How was Jonas acting when the other girls were here.
" Don't get too comfortable," she said walking away.
She seemed like a sweet girl around Jonas but the things she just said to me was a little uncalled for. They did hurt but I didn't want Jonas to know anything about it. Even if it was true and he did love the other girls more than he loved me I don't need to know that tonight.
After we left the Lockette's I thought a lot about what she said. It played in my mind over and over again throughout the night. There were so many questions I wanted to ask Jonas but I just didn't want him to think I was nosey. I'm guessing this "bring a new girl home every week thing" wasn't that easy on the kids either. I mean, you get to know and warm up to one person, they leave and a new one is supposed to take their place. Must be tough and I figure most of the reason Attie doesn't wanna get to know me is because she's already picked her favorite.
That night in the hotel Jonas rushed into my room with his PJ's on.
" I almost forgot... What do you wanna do tomarrow. This can be our special day," he smiled.
I was so focussed on how cute he looked in his PJ's that I only heard the jist of the sentence.
" ummm... We can do anything?" I asked focusing on something else.
" Yes, Anything!" he smiled excited.
I thought about it for a second. This could be the last time I'm ever in Austriala and any smart person would take advantage of the situation and see all the major sites. However I don't consider myself to be any smart person.
" How bout we pick the kids up from school and have a evening in the City," I smiled.
He was a little taken back at my request.
" I heard the Fair's in town?" he said with a raised eyebrow.
" Great! What do you think?" I said wondering if he wanted it to just be "us" tomarrow.
" I think it's a awesome Idea," he said leaning in for the kiss.
Friday
After we picked up all the Kids from School and Olivia from the Lockette's house we hit the Museum. I know that Amber is really into educational things and Jonas and Attie tried to make it even more interesting. I would have joined in on all the antics but I was laughing so hard I couldn't.
After we seen most of the exibits we were all pumped to check out the fair. I haven't been to the Fair during this whole experience and I was really craving for some cotton candy and roller coasters.
The whole day was a blast. The kids were well behaved and a lot of great memories were made. I will admit this was a good attempt to get closer to Attie. She did end up opening up a bit to me and I think she at least doesn't "hate my guts" now. Me and Amber on the other hand really hit it off.
The day was great, if I ever had Kids I think I would be really blessed to have three incredible ones like these.
Saturday
Saturday was the big get together put on in Me and Jonas' honor. The Walkers, Parkers and the Lockettes all planned it to be a BBQ outside at the park.
The guest of Honor hit the grill while everyone else got things settled.
~*I don't know if it was the grill or the griller that was makin me sweaty*~
We all gathered around the table, said grace and then dug in! Did I mention how good the hamburgers were. Well they were really good. Jonas could make money off of his cheese burgers.
My heart jumped when Jonas held my hand in front of his whole family. I caught a few smiles our way when this was done. It was sweet and unexpected.
It was a pretty hot day so they pulled out the sprinkler. I haven't played in one since I was about 11 and I wasn't passing on this chance. Me, Jonas, Mr. Walker and Attie all jumped in our suits and joined in the fun. Everyone else found other things to do, whether it was flying kites, watching us, chatting or reading a good book. I could do these get togethers every saturday!
After the sun set, that was looking like our cue to pull out. Me and Attie had to get changed out of our shoaked suits. We both made it to the bathroom and I decided to wait until she was finished getting dressed to head back.
" Are you ready Attie?" I said as she walked out of a changeroom.
She was quiet. I was really worried that she would snap on me at any moment and rip my heart to shreds.
" Attie I know you don't really like me as much as I want you to, but I do.... I do love your God father," I stuttered trying to explain.
She was still quiet.
" Can you just give me a chance? Even if he doesn't love me like he loves them, that doesn't mean that me and you can't be friends," I went on.
" Your leaving tomarrow," She finally said.
" Yep," I said trying to figure out what was going on in her head.
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...
" Well, Good luck Sadie. I will miss you," she said hugging me.
It felt good to hear that. It meant a lot to me.
Sunday Morning
I didn't want to open my eyes because I knew that when I woke up I would have to leave Austriala.
"Sadie, I have Breakfast." said Jonas on the other side of the door.
" Okay, I'll be right out," I said rolling out of bed.
I forced myself to do the whole makeup thing because at this point in the competition I wasn't really into leaving right now. Worst case scenarios played in my mind and haunted my dreams. I shook them off and made my way down stairs.
To my surprise Jonas had the entire room sprinkled with rose peddles and chocolates all over the place.
" We never really go to spend time together this week," he smiled kissing me good morning.
" Your too good to me," I replied looking at him directly in his eyes.
" Well you deserve it Sadie. You deserve everything!" he smiled.
I didn't want to let him go. It was like this could be the last time I would look directly in his eyes and even worst this could be the last time I ever got to be with him.
" I just... want... you to know... I do Lo...." I said struggling to find the words.
He cut me off with a kiss. I savored it as if it was the last one I'd ever experience.
" I do too," he said pulling away.
I could tell his eyes were sincere but a little afriad. I never seen him like that before. I was flushed with emotions apart of me did want to cry but I couldn't find the tears.
And just like that it was over, over before it really started.