Bliss - Chapter 13

"Come on. We have to be at the airport by seven" Brady said watching Chloe as she checked her luggage for the third time.

"I just don't want to forget anything"

"Whatever you forgot I will buy you when we get there, now come on" he laughed.

"All right let's go"

They packed her bags into the car and sat in the back. Brady told the driver where to go. He took Chloe's hand in his bringing it up to his lips giving her hand a light kiss.

She couldn't believe it. She couldn't believe that Brady was taking her to see a real opera in New York. More importantly she couldn't believe that Nancy allowed her to go for the entire weekend. It was November and her relationship with her mother was slowly improving. Her relationship with Brady was of course wonderful. Brady had gone back to school and was really happy. He even was trying to work things out with Marlena. Chloe and Brady filled a gap in each other's lives. They were destined to be together and now they knew it. Chloe had been suffocating in her relationship with Philip. With Brady she felt free, alive, herself. She didn't have to pretend with him. She had grown so close to him and he felt the same way. They could read each other with just a look. She was his everything.

They arrived at the hotel at around eleven p.m. too tired to do anything else they fell asleep in one another's arms. They had room service bring them breakfast and ate it in bed. Taking turns feeding each other. They spent the day shopping and sight seeing. Chloe bought a spaghetti strapped, champagne coloured dress to wear to the opera that night. She was so excited. She could barely wait.

They went back to the hotel around four p.m. Chloe went to have a shower before the big show. While Chloe was in the shower, Brady went to do his own shopping. He left a note for Chloe to meet him at around seven p.m. in the lobby of the hotel.

Brady came back from shopping an hour later. Leaving his purchases at the front desk with specific instructions.

He got changed into his tux and then went to wait for Chloe. He saw her step out of the elevator. She was breath taking. Her hair was loose and curly. The dress fit perfectly. She walked toward a speechless Brady. He held a dozen red roses for her from behind his back. She accepted them as well as a hug.

"You look amazing" he cooed.

"You look pretty good yourself mister"

"Well thank you. Shall we go?"

She nodded her head yes. They stepped out of the hotel and got into the stretch limo that was parked outside.

Chloe was beside herself. No one had ever done anything so nice for her ever.

They found their way to their seats. Brady watched her take in everything around her. It made him ecstatic that he could do this for her.

She caught him starring and flushed.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

"I was just thinking how lucky I was. You mean so much to me Chloe"

She kissed him as the lights went down. Chloe leaned forward in her chair. Watching every action, hearing every note on stage. She had dreamed of this night for so long and now it was here. She was watching a perfect performance with the perfect person. The end came and they both stood applauding.

The limo dropped them off and they took the elevator to their room. Chloe pulled the key out of her purse and unlocked the door.

She stood at the doorway stunned. Candles lit the room and rose petals covered the bed and floor. Chloe turned to Brady with tears in her eyes.

"Did you do all this?"

"Well, I had a lot of help. I just planned it and had the staff put the plan into action" he smiled warmly.

He walked into the room and turned on the cd play.

"Brady this is all...it's too much..."

"There is just one more thing"

"What? Trust me Brady you don't need to do any more for me. You help me sort out my problems. You rescue me on more than one occasion. You make me dinner. You brought me to the New York to see a real opera. And now all this..."

"Here"

He handed Chloe a rectangular box.

"What is it?"

"Open it"

She opened the box revealing a silver chain with a heart-shaped pendant. She opened it to find a picture of her and Brady. The inscription on the back read 'Love Brady, now and always'

Chloe looked at Brady feeling her heart swell. She couldn't imagine life without him. She began to speak but Brady interrupted her.

"You said I rescued you Chloe, but that's not how I see it, see the truth is, you rescued me. Chloe having you in my life has made me cherish every second. I took so many things for granted but then I met you. This is just my way of thanking you"

"One day I think I have you figured out and then you do something so totally sweet and romantic.. What did I do to deserve you?"

"You were just yourself"

"Now and always"

He smiled. She looked into his eyes in amazement. He was so wonderful.

"Miss Lane, may I have this dance?" Brady said, holding out his hand.

"Yes, you may" she said placing her hand in his allowing him to draw her close.

"Brady?"

"Hmm"

"Brady...I...I love you"

Brady stopped swaying to the music. He looked her in the eyes.

"You what?"

"I love you"

"Oh Chloe, do you know how long I've waited to hear you say that? He felt his eyes water. "I love you too"

She smiled allowing her own tears to fall. "You're the man of my dream's Brady Black"

He kissed her passionately. She helped him take off his jacket. He picked her up and laid her on the bed. They made love for the first time that night.

The time was right and nothing else mattered. They both knew in their hearts that nothing would break them apart. Their love was too strong. Sure there would be obstacles but nothing they could not over come.

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