Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight.
Author's notes: Sorry for the mistakes in earlier chapters. Except for Buckingham palaces, all the places that they have visited were products of my imagination. Thank you for taking the time to read. *hugs*
Chapter 11
Exploring London
I woke up really early and I took a bath. I met the friend of Hugo which is Augustine. I wore the dress that Viktore prepared for me while Augustine fixed my hair and did my makeup. Edward and I had breakfast then we rode the car he rented. He said we would visit the Buckingham palace first. He told me a little history of the palace. He is really smart. I noticed that our clothes matched, this must be the works of Viktore. Before leaving the car, he gave me a small box.
"What's this?" I asked him.
"Open it."
I opened the box and there I saw a light pink camera.
"You bought a camera! Thank you."
"I figured out that you would like this so I got it for you yesterday."
"It's really small and handy. Thanks."
He nodded and we left the car. I started taking pictures. Edward would not want to pose he insisted that he would just be the photographer. We took a quick tour of the palace. There are people who recognized Edward and asked for his autograph. He would give them his autograph then thank them. Edward would hold my hand or my waist as we walk, I know he is only doing this because there are people who are watching us. They told us that we look good together and we should be married. Edward said that we are already making plans.
After Buckingham Palace, we visited a very beautiful and very large garden. The flowers were all so beautiful and fragrant. I was mesmerized. Seeing my reaction, Edward just laughed and told me that I looked like a kid in an amusement park. I nudged him lightly and we walked hand in hand. We were able to see the whole garden. I took pictures of the different flowers and Edward took pictures of mine. I was finally able to convince him to pose for a picture. A care taker in the garden was kind enough to take pictures of us. I pulled his arm towards the car for I was eager to go to a new place. He followed me and laughed at my actions.
"Bella, don't worry we still have lots of time."
"No, we should hurry. I want to see the whole London."
He said we better take our lunch first. We ate at a French restaurant. I must say, their dishes were excellent. After taking our lunch, we visited a tower. Edward said that he can't go all the way up to the highest floor but I made a puppy dog face and repeatedly said please. After more pleas, he said yes. Edward panted while we climb up the staircase, he even got a little pissed because I kept laughing at him. After half an hour or more, we finally reached the highest floor. The view was spectacular! It was noon at that time but I still find it beautiful. Edward said that it's more beautiful at night time. We also took pictures. I felt like somehow, Edward had opened up by just accompanying me. It felt like I was a little closer to him. While looking at the view, he suddenly spoke.
"I've also taken Tanya here."
"Tanya is your…"
"My ex girlfriend. You know she said it was worthless. I just made her tired for nothing. She even got annoyed. We were here in London last year."
"Maybe, she was just tired that's why she didn't even notice how beautiful it is up here."
He just shrugged and continued to stare outside. I also did the same until I heard a click. I looked at him and saw him smiling. Apparently he had taken a picture of me while staring at the view outside.
"Hey, you should have informed me."
"Nope, sometimes we experience beauty in the most uncontrolled and unplanned moments."
"I should have smiled, you know."
He didn't answer and just started going down. I followed him and I said that I wish I could go back here during night time.
"You can go back. I'll accompany you" he told me while smiling a little and looking into my eyes. The sun shone on his bronze hair and his green eyes held kindness and sincerity. He stared at me and I also looked at him. It was a brief moment but it was enough to send my heart beat into frenzy. He started walking again and told me to hurry up.
Our last stop was a church. He said that the church had been built a long time ago. The architectural design was superb. He held my hand but he let it go as soon as we were about to enter the church.
"You go ahead, I'll be waiting here."
"No, let's go together" I insisted.
"Bella, I haven't prayed for a while and to tell you frankly, I'm not planning to do so anytime soon."
I pulled him inside even if he protested and we took a seat. I held on to his arm tightly so that he can't go.
"You said you haven't prayed for a while right. I'll help you."
I stood up and went behind him. I covered his eyes and whispered in his ear to just relaxed.
"You know, our Lord is looking at us right now. Just closed your eyes and tell Him all that has been bothering you. Tell Him all your struggles and thank Him for all the blessing he has bestowed upon you."
I was about to remove my hands from his eyes but he held it. Then I felt something wet, I figured out he was crying. We stayed like that for a couple of minutes then he got up.
"This church held memories for me. Last year, Tanya and I agreed that if ever we would get married, it would be here. She was so happy back then."
I just stayed quiet for it felt like it was the right thing to do at that moment.
"I missed her. I missed her so much. I wake up, eat and go to work but inside I know I am not complete. There is a part of me longing to hold her again."
"I'll do everything to make her come back to you. I promise you that Edward."
He smiled at me then we went to have dinner. We went back to the hotel. Jasper and Emmett were so eager to learn how our trip went. I told them the places we visited and how the people were all over Edward. They were so keen in listening and they even checked out our pictures. Jasper borrowed Edward's laptop for he said that his dad would want to send him some papers about the company. While Emmett borrowed my camera because he said that he still likes to look at the sceneries. Later that evening I wrote in my diary about my adventures today.
"London's really beautiful. All the places that we have visited would always remain in my memory. I promised Edward that I'll do everything to make Tanya go back and I am really going to do everything. I don't like seeing him sad. The Edward I saw earlier was a different one, he looked like a lost boy in a middle of a crowd. I would not want to see that look on his face again, ever."
