Date night in France, hope you're all having a blast.
Chapter 19:
2 Days Later
Southern France
"We've now docked in Southern France for the next part of the journey, apparently Angela's got somethin' in the works for this, don't know what it is, but whatever it's gonna be, it's bound to be a real blast.
I heard from Thomas today, he proposed to Kate when we left New York for Barcelona and they're now engaged. Danielle's over the moon with the news, they're getting married in December 2019, somewhere near Christmas. Thomas has had this plan in motion for quite some time. I'm proud for him, he's like a little brother to me and so is Henry Renzulli, I'm prouda all of 'em.
I haven't heard from Hank as of late, he's a good friend of mine, that I met when he enlisted for the Military Reserves in Junior year of High School in 2015, I found out he and his girl moved to Staten Island after High School, he's been a good friend and I look forward to seeing him again if we ever get the chance.
I haven't told Angela about my new buddy, but I hope to introduce them to Angela sometime soon.
Angela's also been very secretive, there are times that I've woken up and I've been trying to find my off-duty sidearm. Next thing I know, it's back in my holster inside my bag. It's strangely confusing. Anyway, I can't get too distracted, I've got to get ready for the date with Angela."
Matt had put down the journal as he began to look through his clothing trying to decide what would be perfect for their date in France. Angela hadn't given him an idea as to what they were doing but Matt could tell it was something equally special.
Matt had been covertly keeping an eye on his Aunt Lilith, ever since Elizabeth had warned Angela at her bridal shower that Lilith had been plotting something her guard went up twice as high. Matt was specifically on his high alert, he had placed a listening device into her bag trying to find out her plan, so far it was mostly quiet.
This was probably the last chance that Angela and Matt were going to get to do something that wasn't essentially important to the wedding and the chance to do it something before the day even happened.
Matt had eventually decided on red long-sleeved polo shirt, a pair of blue jeans and his desert boots as he looked in the mirror, seeing he was freshly shaved before saying, "Looking good, ol' boy. Angela's goin' to hit the roof seein' ya."
Matt had then picked up his bottle of Boss Bottled Night spraying some on his shirt as he smirked saying, "Ready for the night. Boss Bottled."
Matt picked up his jacket as he heads out to see Angela standing by a helicopter, Matt's jaw looked hanging by the hinges when he saw her dress. It had black lines and white stripes. It showed off her beautiful curves which made Matt gulp as he said, "Wow. I'm seriously underdressed." "You look incredibly handsome." "Well thank you for reassuring me." "You ready?" "Certainly."
Matt climbed into the chopper as Angela had lifted it off the ground as Matt said, "I'm extremely surprised, I weren't expecting to go for a ride in a helicopter." The chopper began to fly along the French Riviera.
Angela smiled saying, "Good to know I've got some tricks up my sleeve." "Yes, that is incredibly true." Matt said.
Angela then said, "Whaddya think of the view?" "Unbeatable and it's beautiful." Matt takes a look toward the window looking down at the coastline below as he looked in awe, he had then taken a picture as he smiled.
Angela was staring at him as he smiled back saying, "I gotta say, it's goin' to be hard to take my eyes off you." "Appears, I'm a flying hazard, maybe I'd better take it off." "That's goin' to end well, when we crash."
Matt looked at how easily Angela's hands moved over the helicopter controls as he said, "Is there any mode of transportation you can't fly?" "I'm trained in anything to be honest." "Nice." "Want to learn how to fly?"
Matt smiled and said, "Sure." "Let me teach you." "Alright. What do I do?" "Knowing this is goin' to be different from the choppers you've flown in, you've got the stick." "Alright."
Angela then instructed, "Okay, start to push the stick to the left." Matt did so and the chopper flew seamlessly to the left. They did a couple more complicated manoeuvres as Matt worked out how to do a figure eight as he commanded through grace and care.
Matt had figured that being a princess, Angela would have to learn how to fly choppers and planes. It was something that Alice didn't really like doing and another part of the courtly lifestyle that she didn't like.
They did another go at flying the helicopter as Matt decided to take a go at it.
By the end of the helicopter session, the pair were strolling along a wooden pier down at the French Riviera. Angela looked out at the beautiful sun as she said, "It's so beautiful, I don't even want this to end at all." "Me neither. It's incredible to spend time together without worryin' 'bout everythin'."
Angela wraps her arms round Matt as he does the same smiling as he said, "Gorgeous." "Thank you."
Their eyes catch the sight of an elegant yacht that was parked along the pier alongside its colourful pillows and polished hardwood floors. There'd had been a large sign that had read, "Available for private sunset cruise! Champagne and string quartet!"
Matt smiled as Angela caught his grin and said, "What are you thinkin'?" "How's a dance whilst a quartet plays?" "You're amazingly the most romantic Catholic I've known." "I've got my moments." "Come on, Patterson."
The pair walk to the sunset cruise as they walk on board the ship.
Once they walk on board they take a moment to enjoy the stunning view of the coast from within the comforts of the luxurious yacht as Angela says, "It's gorgeous."
Matt comes over with a pair of champagne glasses as he hands one to Angela as he says, "To my amazing fiancée." "To my wonderful soon-to-be husband." The pair clinked their glasses and took a sip, the bubbles of the champagne rose to tickle the roofs of their mouths.
Matt then asked, "What will you miss the most now you're getting married?" "I'm ready to say goodbye to being a bachelorette. How 'bout you?" "I didn't really like being single. I mean, I didn't have to worry about that as a cop. But it was always exhausting. I had to kiss a lotta girls before I met my princess."
"Luckily I was in human when we met." Angela quipped.
Soon the quartet began to play a peaceful jazz melody as Matt says, "Ready to dance?" "At least we get a chance to practice. I want the pair of us to look perfect." "So do I."
Angela shared a tale about how her and her sister Leah were taught how to dance by the king who reminded them both that it was important. Saying that 'You can make or alliances on the dance floor.'
Matt giggled as he said, "Dancin' ain't a laughin' matter nor is it one." "The best part me and Leah would argue over who had gotten to lead. It was only the two of us. So we had to take turns at leading."
Matt smiles with a grin as he asks, "That sounds fun. Don't suppose you have photos of you being led around by your kid sister." "I can neither confirm nor deny that allegation." "I'd have paid good money to see such evidence." "Maybe I'll ask your brother or sister for any pictures of your embarrassing moments."
Matt looked shocked as he said, "Don't you dare." Angela laughed into his shirt as Matt said, "How 'bout a traditional waltz? It's kinda perfect and I love tradition." "Can't go wrong with ballroom."
Angela headed over to the quartet asking them something as they reply back making Angela smile.
She walks back as she says, "There we go." "I take it, they agreed to go along and happy to do it." "Should I lead or would you like the honor?" "You can lead."
Matt smirks as he steps first. Angela mirrors his movement as they begin to nail the dance flawlessly and perfectly as Angela says, "You're probably wondering why I've been acting weird." "I haven't noticed." Matt replies.
Angela looks at him and says, "Good cops make lousy liars." "Damn. Alright, I've noticed, I just didn't want to get angry or furious with you." "Your sweet. The reason I've been acting like that...I can't really explain, but I can tell you why I've taken your off-duty pistol a couple of times."
Matt continued dancing as he asked, "Why?" "When I was growing up, my grandfather's told I needed to protect myself from any dangers of the world. During summers in New York, they'd teach me about gun safety, how to shoot a gun too. They always taught me a lot and I was thankful for it." "How good a shot are you?" "Pretty good, I learned to shoot with pistols and semi-automatics."
Matt then thought back to a time in Cordonia when he was still protecting Angela. A lone mercenary was following them whilst they were in the jungle. Long story short, Angela had stolen Matt's sidearm from his holster and shot the mercenary following them. Matt was just as surprised as she was.
Matt came back from his thoughts and nodded still in surprise as he said, "I get that. You wantin' to protect yourself, I see you wanting to do the right thing." "I hope, you aren't angry with me."
Matt reassures her with a kiss replying, "I'm not angry. You're strong, amazing and beautiful. You're so brave. We're all in this together. The two of us." "And any kids we have." Angela adds.
Matt nods repeating, "And any kids we have." "Little boys for me to pamper and little girls for you to drive crazy."
Matt chuckles as he says, "Sounds like a damn good life."
The pair continue on dancing as Angela says, "I'll find the spot, you find the money. You be the funny, I'll be the pretty. I plant the flowers, you plant the kisses. Baby, let's get right down to business."
Matt laughs as he says, "You've got a way with words, except we found the spot. And I found the money."
Angela smiled as she said softly to "Yes, yes you did, I love you." As she kissed him passionately once more.
The sun has set completely as Matt says, "What a beautiful evening." "It's been a beautiful evening."
A date night in France, who doesn't love somethin' like that? I hope you enjoy this chapter. Please like and review.
Also, we'll experience a little bit of a jump here. Don't know where we'll end up but hope this doesn't destroy your love for the story.