Chapter 16: A Romantic Night on the Town

EPOV

I took a deep breath before knocking on my own door. I wanted everything to be perfect; I wanted her to know that I truly cared for her. Rose opened the door smiling brightly at me.

"Is she ready?" I asked my mouth dropping as Bella stepped out of the bedroom. She looked gorgeous, and for the first time in my life I was speechless. She smiled brightly before reaching me.

"You look handsome." She said her hands tracing down my shoulders and arms over my tuxedo jacket.

"But you are breathtakingly beautiful." I said kissing the corner of her mouth softly. The wonderful smell of her skin washing over me.

"Thank you." She whispered her eyes staring down at the floor her cheeks turning pink.

"I'm serious, Bella. You are definitely the most beautiful creature I have ever seen." I responded lifting her chin up. It was unbelievable to me that she would think she wasn't beautiful.

"We have to go or we'll be late." I stated grabbing her coat and helping her into it. It was early October and there was already a chill in the air.

"Where are we going?" She asked again as I linked my arm with hers.

"It's a surprise." I said as she made a move to walk to my Volvo.

"We'll be taking another car today." I said leading her to my Vanquish that was parked right outside the building behind her Camry.

"I didn't know you had another car." She said as she sat down.

"I only use it for special occasions, this is actually the first time I use it since I bought it." I said turning the car on. "There has never been an occasion special enough to merit its use." I added taking her hand and kissing it.

I could barely take my eyes off her as we drove through the streets of New York finally arriving at our destination. "Edward this is too much." She said as soon as she realized that we had pulled up to Tavern on the Green in Central Park.

"Nothing is enough for you, my love." I answered helping her out of the car and handing the valet the keys.

"How did you even get reservations?" She inquired as I led her inside the gorgeous restaurant, I always found the restaurant to be exceedingly beautiful, but it now seem to dull in comparison to her.

"I pulled a few strings." I replied with a smile.

"Edward, how are you doing?" The maitre d' greeted shaking my hand.

"I'm doing great, Robert. I'd like to introduce you to my girlfriend, Bella." I stated as Robert smiled wide.

"It's a pleasure to meet you." He said with a nod Bella blushing. "I have the table you requested ready."

"Thank you." I responded as we were led to a small table in the Crystal Room where I held out Bella's chair for her,

"Say hello to your parents for me." Robert said after handing us both our menus.

"Will do, Robert." I replied as he left us alone.

"Edward, this absolutely breathtaking. I don't even know what to say." Bella stated as she looked around in complete awe.

"You don't need to say a word, Bella." I answered reaching my hand out to touch hers. "Just enjoy it."

BPOV

Here I was sitting with the most wonderful man in the universe in one of the best restaurants in the world, and I can't even say a word. I had been to Central Park many times, and I had even seen the restaurant countless times. But I never dreamed that one day I would actually have the chance to eat in it.

I watched as Edward looked over the menu. I always knew he was handsome, but in a tuxedo he was stunning. I really didn't know what he saw in me, because he deserved to be with a supermodel. Not plain old me, yet he couldn't take his eyes off me.

"Do you know what you want to eat?" He inquired.

"Everything looks delicious." I answered with a shrug. Everything on the menu looked delectable, and I was not one to be picky. "Why don't you surprise me?" I suggested closing my menu.

The food was just as extravagant and delicious as I expected. Yet, all throughout dinner I couldn't shake the butterflies from my stomach. I wasn't sure when or how, but I knew I loved Edward. My heart beat would increase every time he would look at me, and my skin would tingle every time he touched me. I was head over heals for him, and I didn't know how to tell him.

Before I knew it dinner was over, and we were walking hand in hand through Central Park. "I used to come here a lot as a child." He said his arm around my waist. "I always found it so magical and tranquil. It amazed me that in such a huge city there could be a park this beautiful."

"I thought you grew up in Chicago." I said almost falling on my heals.

"Be careful, Love." He whispered in my ear as his strong arms caught me my whole body shivering at his soft touch.

"These shoes are a death trap." I replied as his arms circle me tighter.

"I really like them, because I get to hold you so you won't fall." He answered kissing my cheek.

I laughed at his reasoning. He really didn't need an excuse to hold me, I was just happy to be in his arms. "I did grow up in Chicago, but I spent a lot of vacations here. My parents loved the city. This is where they met and got married." He explained.

"Your parents sound wonderful." I stated. My parents were not as interesting as his. Mine barely even spoke to the other.

"They are, and my mom is dying to meet you." He said as we reached the restaurant again waiting for his car.

"You told them about me?" I questioned curiously. Most men didn't mention their girlfriends to their parents so soon.

"Of course." Edward said as he opened the door of his car for me. "Are you tired?" He inquired as we started to drive.

"Not really." I answered.

"Good, because we have one more stop." Edward said tracing small circles on my hand.

"Do you trust me?" He said as we pulled into a deserted parking lot.

I nodded trying to figure out where we were. He slowly took out a blue blindfold from his pocket. "You won't regret it, I promise." He whispered in my ear as he covered my eyes kissing my neck softly.

It felt weird to be blindfolded as we walked his arm wrapped securely around my waist. I wanted to desperately peak, but I willed myself not to. "We're almost there." He said as we walked inside a building and into an elevator.

"Where are we going?" I asked biting my lip nervously. The anticipation was starting to get to me, and I really didn't know what to expect.

"You'll see." He whispered as he stood in front of me and kissing my lips.

I felt the cool breeze hit me through my coat as we walked off the elevator. Edward walked me a couple of steps stopping by what felt like a rail. "You can look." He said as he untied the blindfold.

I stood in amazement as I took everything in. We were standing at the top of the Empire State Building looking out into the lighted city. "Edward, it's beautiful." I said turning to face him.

"No, you're beautiful." He said before my lips touched his.

EPOV

As I kissed her on top of the world, I knew I had to tell her. When we broke apart I traced my fingers across her cheek. "Bella, I want to tell you something, but I don't want you to think you need to say anything back." I said. I wanted her to tell me she loved me just as much as I loved her, but I didn't want her to feel she had to.

"Is something wrong?" She asked biting her lip nervously.

"Nothing is wrong, Love. Everything is perfect." I assured her as I looked deep in her eyes. "This past month with you has been wonderful. I love waking up with you every morning, and watching you sleep. I love to hear you sing in the shower and in the kitchen when you think I'm not listening. But most of all I have realized that I love you, Bella. And I want you to move in with me so that I can spend every waking moment with you." I laid my heart out in front of her watching as the tears began to fall from her cheeks.

A/N: So I resolved one cliffhanger to open another. I hope to have another update tonight, so the wait won't be too long.

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