Authors Note: Thank you so much for all the reviews, and once again I do apologise for the delay, it is very hard to write with my job, but I try my best to make time to write. I hope you enjoy the chapter.
Chapter 28: A not so perfect night.
So I planned the perfect date for me and Rachel and I, even though I was planning on telling her that I received that phone call, I am going to make sure that it will be a perfect night. I asked Hummel to help me out, even though I know what Rachel likes, it is always good to have help on the side, even though it is Kurt.
There is a perfect restaurant in Boulevard Beaumarchais- That's what Kurt had said – that is Vegan and the name is perfect for us, The Loving Hut, very romantic. Kurt rolled his eyes at me when I mentioned that, and he still called me cheesy afterwards. What? I can't help it, she turned me into that kind of guy and I love it. Rachel has changed me allot since we started dating in High School, for the better of course. Even though there is still a little puckasaurus left inside me, most of that kid is grown up, note "most of him". I wouldn't change anything though, not for anything in the world.
I also remembered that she mentioned wanting to take a tour of the Eiffel Tower, so I was taking her there as well. Kurt thought it was a stupid thing to do on a date, and that it wasn't very romantic. I of course told him I can make anything romantic, anything.
There were a couple of minutes left then we will be making our way to the restaurant. I was sitting on the couch, waiting for Rachel, unconsciously tapping my fingers on my legs. Kurt looked at me, then at my hand, then back at me again. I gave him an ugly stare, but he would not give in. I finally stop, knowing that he would not let go. When that door opened, my jaw literally dropped. She was wearing a stunning red cocktail dress that was hugging her figure perfectly.
"Close your mouth Puckerman, you might get stuck like that forever."
I wave him off and walk towards Rachel. I still couldn't believe this beautiful creature standing in front of me was mine. "Holy shit babe, you look so good." I lean down to give her a sweet lingering kiss.
Kurt cleared his throat, signalling for us to stop. "The limo is here. Waiting. Tick tock." He waved his hand towards the door; I took Rachel's hand and walked out with her. Luckily we didn't have far to walk to the limo, and strangely enough there were no paparazzi outside, thank God for that. The driver opened the door and we got in.
"You don't look so bad yourself Mr Puckerman." She says seductively and fuck how I loved when she did that.
"All for you babe." I winked at her and I could have sworn she blushed like the first time I started talking to her back in high school, well the first time I was actually being nice to her.
It wasn't long until we reached the restaurant, and I was just as shocked to see no paparazzi there as well. Normally they always know where we are. Fuck knows how they find out. I get out first, and then go around to Rachel's side to open the door for her. The driver said he will be waiting for us outside the restaurant. He was a good guy.
As we walk into the restaurant we are greeted by two managers of the restaurant.
"Miss Berry, Mr Puckerman. It is an absolute pleasure having you here, please follow me to your table." The lady said, casually walking towards wherever our table was. She sat us down in a very secluded table in the corner of the restaurant. There weren't a lot of people in the restaurant, and the ones that were there didn't really pay attention to us and that was good.
As she handed us the menus and walked away she had such a bright smile plastered on her face that just wouldn't go away.
"Wow Noah, this is wonderful." She says, reaching over to hold my hand. I lean across the table to give her a kiss; she tasted like roses, fresh pink roses. Damn, I really am getting soft.
"Anything for you baby." A couple of minutes later another waiter came to our table and asked us what we would like to drink. "Bring me a bottle of your best wine please. When you come back I will tell you what we want to eat." He nodded and walked off.
"The best wine? What has gotten into you?"
"Nothing bad that is for sure." I wink at her.
I appeared so happy and that nothing worried me don't get me wrong, I was happy, but my stomach was turning. I didn't want her to be mad at me for keeping this from her. I mean I did do it not to let her get worried. Even though it was good news, I knew it would make her concerned about it again.
I looked at the menu, and the only thing that I actually found a little interesting, was the Black Bean tacos with corn salsa. Even though it was vegan, I love me some tacos. Rachel went with the Creamy Fettuccine with peas and basil. When they waiter came, I gave him our order and he scurried away to the kitchen.
"Rach, I-"I look up at Rachel and I see her staring at something far back into the restaurant. It looked like she had seen a ghost. Her face was pale, she looked at me then back up again, but then her face turned to its normal colour. "Rachel? What's wrong?" I turn around, and the only thing I could see was a bunch of waiters running around and people sitting at their tables.
"Nothing, really, I just thought I saw something." I wasn't convinced that nothing was wrong, but I didn't want to ruin our date by nagging her about that.
"Rachel, there is something I need to tell you."
She looked at me with those big brown eyes and a look on her face that I was frightened to see.
"Okay, "I clear my throat and take a sip of the wine. Very good wine. "Remember when I got up in the middle of the night, and I told you I went to the bathroom?" She nods her head. "Well, I got a call. From the detective that's working your case."
Her face went pale again. I move my chair so that I was next to her; I grab her hands and put them in my lap. "Don't worry. It is not bad news; they found footage from a shop that was close to where the accident happened. He says it was quite dark, but not dark enough for them to not find anything. They found a few faces that are similar to the one on the footage, so they are going to track all those guys down, search for more clues until they find your guy."
She closed he eyes and a small tear escaped from her eye. "Why are you crying?"
"I don't even know. I am just still afraid. He could be anywhere and –"
"No," I interrupt her, "I would never let anything else happen to you. I will always be by your side Rachel." She kisses me softly.
This is why I kept it from her, I knew she was going to be stresses out about it, but now that that was over and done with, we could enjoy the rest of our date in peace.
An hour later, we finished at the restaurant. That taco was freaking amazing. Rachel still laughed at me and said she knew I would like vegan food and that I should think about becoming vegan. I told her that I really do love her, but I love my meat just as much. We got into the limo and started driving off to the Eiffel tower; of course she didn't know about it.
"Where are we going now?" She says looking out the window.
"Well I didn't really think it through because it is kind of obvious." I point towards the tower.
She smiles her amazing smile, like a little girl that got her first doll house or me when I first got...yeah never mind. "I know it is weird but I have always wanted to take a tour of the tower. "
"It's not weird at all babe."
The driver stops, what I found weird was he didn't get out of the limo. I brushed it off, and opened Rachel's door for her. One of our bodyguards was waiting there for us, I messaged Kurt on the way here and told him to send one bodyguard out, you know just in case.
He walked behind us as we made our way to the tower. A lot of heads turned, but no one came running and asked for autographs, maybe we should move to Paris, then I would actually enjoy being famous every day.
We walked to the reception desk, and a girl, most probably in her teens was busy on the phone, but when she saw us she threw the phone down and greeted us. She talked way too fast. "Would you like a tour guide to guide you through?"
"No thank you, we have got that covered." Rachel says, and we start climbing the stairs to the second level. As we walked, Rachel was in complete awe. She started telling me about the history, architecture and stories about the tower like she was the tour guide, I don't know why but I found that very sexy. There were stories about the two world wars, and its role as a playground for daredevils.
"How do you know all this?"
"Growing up I used to love Paris, and the Eiffel Tower. The city of love." She says, looking at me with glowing eyes. I really made her day. Finally we reached the top where we could have an amazing view over Paris; our bodyguard was on the staircase.
"Rach, I want to go to the bathroom quick, stay put okay? Steve is standing behind that door okay?"
"Okay, don't be long." She kissed me and I walk off to the bathroom. This wasn't the only surprise she was getting.
RACHEL'S POV.
Noah went to the bathroom; I patiently waited for him while I was admiring the view. Paris was so amazing, the history here and everything about it was so captivating. I felt a pair of hands sneaking across my waist. I closed my eyes and leaned back into his chest. "Hmmm I missed you baby."
"I missed you too, Rachel Berry."
I froze; as I turn around I look into the pair of eyes I dreaded to see. "You," As I wanted to scream for help, he covered my mouth with a white cloth.
"Now you're mine." Those were the last words I heard, and then I lost myself and passed out cold.
Authors note: yay, a longer chapter! I know it's a cliff-hanger and I am sorry but I wanted to get my story to this point. I hope you enjoyed it; if there is any Ideas, please let me know. Until next time.
