Title: Journey of Love

Disclaimer: I do not own Hot in Cleveland, Hazy Mills Productions, SamJenProductions, and TV Land Original Productions do.

Author's Note: What if Joy had met someone who could be her dream come true?

Pairing: Joy Scroggs/OC

Rating: T

Genre: Romance

Combo Post-ep. for: Cruel Shoes (3.18) and By George, I Think He's Got It (3.19)

-Late May, 2012-

Joy Scroggs arrived at Stormi's to meet up the blind date that Melanie had set her up with. She saw she was early so she got herself a table close to the door. It had been a few weeks since her second wedding had failed. Joy had no regrets for spending time with George who thought his life was about to end but ended up with more time added. Although they agreed to meet up in a year, Joy knew that the chances of seeing George again were slim. So here she was waiting.

Soon the specified time came and went. Five minutes went by. Then ten minutes went by. Finally after twenty minutes passed, she was fed up. She thought great this date ended before it even began.

In the meantime, a handsome lad had been observing her from the bar. He thought to himself, this isn't right a beautiful woman like her shouldn't be stood up. He finished his drink and made his way over and cleared his voice. Joy had gotten up to leave when she heard a deep smooth voice talk to her. "Pardon me, is the seat taken?"

Joy looked up and met gazes with a tall Chinese guy. He had the most stunning set of dark eyes she had ever seen in her life. Together with his dark hair and smile, Joy was already a goner.

Joy thought to herself oh boy could it be that I am already in love when I don't even know who he is?

Snapping out of her daze she replied with a smile, "No it is not, please sit down."

The guy sat down after they began talking. The guy introduced himself as Edwin Jenson and that he was a travel writer and he wrote mostly about the vacation spots he has visited. After a while, they ordered their drinks and food continued talking. Joy also found out that although he was now residing in Cleveland he was adopted and raised in Indian Hill, brought up into a well-to-do family with an older brother, Alessandro. He said he had a trust fund but he wanted to work so as to keep himself grounded.

After dinner was over Joy didn't want to leave but knew at some point she had to. Edwin spoke up and asked, "May I give you a ride home?"

By now Joy was completely smitten with Edwin. He came over and pulled out her chair she thought what is not to love about him? A perfect gentleman, polite, caring, humble, chivalrous, not to mention wealthy!

Joy stood up and said, "Thank you I would love a ride home."

A little while later he pulled up at the house and they were soon at the front door. They exchanged numbers before he hugged her. When they came apart, they gazed deeper into each other's eyes when he wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her in for a kiss. It was unlike any kiss she had. She slowly wrapped her arms around his neck and soon felt her foot pop. Soon it became a heated and passionate kiss.

When they came apart, Joy wanted more. However, before she could do anything else Edwin said, "At the right time I promise. Good night beautiful. I will call you soon."

Joy was on cloud nine that is for sure. Once she recovered from the stupor she went into the door and headed straight for the kitchen. As soon as Melanie saw her she asked, "How did it go?"

Feigning faux upset Joy said, "Well the guy you set me up with never showed. However, something wonderful did happen."

Feeling the giddiness return Joy sat down and Joy told them what had transpired.

A/N 2: Thanks for reading the first chapter of "Journey of Love"! More to come and please review!