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We made it to London after a 9-hour flight. I was beyond exhausted but very excited for what I had planned for us tonight. I decided to take the public transport in London as it would be easier to avoid the busy traffic there. So we got the tube to the hotel, which was located in Central London and very easy to find. After the long flight, we were both tired and I only managed to sleep a little on the plane. Having Eliza by my side did help a lot but sleeping on a plane wasn't comfortable after all. I knew she didn't sleep much because she was so caring that she had always kept an eye on me. I loved having her beside me. It felt so good, safe and peaceful. I hadn't been feeling this way for a really long time. After the plane crash and all the hell I had been through, sometimes I would love nothing more than someone to take care of me and tell me things would be alright. She made me feel that. Being with her, I felt like I could sometimes leave things behind and be less tired.
I suggested that we had a quick nap after we finished checking in at the hotel because we definitely needed some good rest before the evening began. We would need to get ready before we were headed out because I had something exciting and important planned for us. Eliza hadn't known I had a significant plan yet but she was too sleepy to think about anything. She couldn't open her eyes once she saw the bed.
Glancing the bedside clock, it was about time to get up and get ready. Eliza was still sleeping peacefully beside me. She looked adorable but I didn't have the time to appreciate that now because I really had to wake her up for our evening plan.
'Eliza, wake up! We've slept for three hours!'
'Hmmm.' She stirred a little before she pulled the duvet over her head and turned her back against me. Maybe a softer approach would work…
'Pretty lady, would you like to go on a dinner date with your girlfriend?' I pulled the duvet down her head and whispered as I placed small kisses on her ear, all the way down to her neck.
'Who wouldn't want that?' Her voice was full of sleepiness before she giggled in my kisses.
'Come one, get up then!' I climbed down the bed and went to fresh up myself.
Tonight would be one of the most important nights in our trip because I planned on doing something meaningful for Eliza. I felt like I should do it for her. I had brought one of my favourite dresses with me. Gladly she listened to me and brought a beautiful outfit with her as well.
'Eliza! Are you ready? Please be quick! I don't want to be late!' I shouted to my girlfriend who was still in the bathroom getting ready.
'One more minute!' I was looking at the mirror to make sure my make up was perfect and that I looked great this evening.
'Hey, do you think my outfit is good enough? I have just suddenly realised that the colour of my heels may not be a perfect match to my dress.' I asked as I walked over to the bathroom.
'I'm sure you look gorgeous as always! Why are you so serious? It's just a dinner date! Relax, and you're beautiful.' Eliza gave me a peck on the lips. She reassured me because she hadn't known what I had planned for us. For Her. She didn't know why I was a bit nervous.
'Thank you baby. And wow…' Looking at her after she pulled back, her whole body appeared in front of me. That strapless mini black dress, showing a perfect portion of her cleavage… 'You're beyond beautiful!'
Taking Eliza's hand in my own, I guided her into a high rise building in the central business district of London.
'Here we are!' I took Eliza to this garden on top of the building with 35 floors. Standing at the balcony of the three-storey greenhouse, the sun was setting with London in the background. I chose this time for us to visit and have dinner because I wanted this evening to be as romantic and nice as it could be. I wanted good memories for us.
'Wow, this is picturesque! You see the Tower Bridge? And this tall pointed building opposite? London is so pretty!' Eliza was so excited and gladly she liked this place.
'Yes, it's amazing!' Having taken a few pictures of the sunset and appreciated the skyline of London, I suggested that we went back inside the building as it was getting chilly and windy in the evening. 'Much as I want to stay here with you, I don't want you to get cold in your mini dress. Let's get inside!'
'Where are we going next?' Eliza asked me.
'Nowhere. We're having dinner here. I made a reservation for us in the restaurant here in this garden. Come with me.' There were a few restaurants in this building. I knew having dinner here in the evening would be the best time of the day to dine here with one of my favourite people in this world.
'Oh…okay.' She gave me a smile.
I booked a table in a fancy Italian restaurant here and I specifically required a table that faced the big window so we would be able to see the whole evening London in front of us. Super nice!
Settling down, I was happy that everything so far had gone well. But Eliza was looking at me with her furrowed brows. 'What's wrong, Eliza?'
'Hmm, nothing. But… what's the occasion?'
'What do you mean?' I didn't understand what she was asking this question.
'This place is stunning! Everything is so nice! Is there a reason why we're doing this? Cause it doesn't look like a normal date to me at all.' My girlfriend wasn't stupid. After all she was a smart surgeon. I should know that.
'Do you like it? Everything I have planned for us?' I tried to switch her attention and avoid her question because I didn't want to spoil anything about tonight to her yet.
'Of course! I love it and I am happy about everything. Thank you!'
'It's alright! As long as you're happy, nothing else matters. That's why we're here! I want you to be happy.' Giving her my signature smile, she looked so comfortable smiling back at me. 'To this trip!' Clinking our glasses, I really did hope that the rest of our trip would be as good as the start of it.
The three-course meal was great. Towards the end of the meal, I excused myself for the loo and informed the waiter to present what I had earlier prepared for Eliza. Settling back at my seat, I gave the waiter an eye contact to tell him that we were ready.
'The food is awesome. Good choice Arizona!'
'You have to know that I always make good choices of food, wine and my girlfriend.' I smirked. 'And you should also know that this is not the end of dinner.'
She gave me a confusing expression. One of the waiters the came up with a big bunch of roses and our dessert with 'Happy birthday' written on it with chocolate sauce.
'Baby, happy belated birthday!' I was so nervous waiting for her to respond. Apparently she dropped her jaw.
'Thank you! But I didn't expect this at all. Why? The residents told me you don't like birthday celebrations. Honestly that's why I didn't mention anything about my birthday at all.' She had lots of questions but she gave me a big grin.
'I'm sorry. I hope you don't mind I'm doing this celebration weeks later than your birthday. I know I'm very late and you're right. I don't like birthdays very much but I thought I would have at least a quiet meal with you on your birthday and then we had that fight. You were in Washington and I thought I lost you… There was so much going on. I don't care about my stupid likes and dislikes anymore. I just want you to be happy… with me of course! I can't even imagine losing you. I can't lose you Eliza. I know I should have done this earlier but I think doing this at the beginning of our first trip together means even more.'
Her eyes were a bit teary. 'This is the best time to do this. I…I don't even know what to say but one thing that I'm sure of is that I am very happy to have come here with you.' She reached for my hand and squeezed it.
Eliza was in the bathroom brushing her teeth and I was already lying on the bed. I wasn't quite sleepy yet because of the jet lag but I was trying to close my eyes and rest. I wanted to wait for Eliza to come to bed and at least kiss her goodnight before we go to sleep. It was our official first night together. After this evening, I could feel a closer bond between us that I wanted to see her and talk to her all the time. Not that I was needy or clingy, I just felt comfortable with her that I could talk, share my things and spend every moment with her.
I had my back to Eliza's side of the bed. Hearing the bathroom light being switched off, I was soon melted in her embrace, spooning me from the back and resting her face against mine.
'Hmm… you smell good. You awake?' She inhaled and deeps her head in my hair.
'Yeah.' I didn't move as I really loved her front pressing against my back. It was warm in her arms.
'Thanks so much for the evening. I loved it and really enjoyed it with you.' She placed a kiss on my cheek.
'Glad you liked it! I was so worried that you would feel awkward about celebrating your birthday weeks after it.' I chuckled.
'No, I'm happy as long as you're with me. I really appreciate what you have done for me. I know it's only been a day since we started this journey but planning a trip isn't easy. You are so busy with your job and you didn't let me lift a finger. Thanks for the hard work! I can already tell that the entire trip will be amazing… Look honey, I don't want to be pushy or anything but…' She sounded weird. Why was she suddenly changing the subject? Was she about to say something that she wasn't satisfied? I took her arm around my waist and turned around to face her.
'But what?' I was concerned.
'But… I mean… I have to tell you that, I love you.' Oh god she said it. 'I don't expect you to say it back. You don't have to. I don't want you to feel forced. I know you may not be on the same page with me but it's okay. I get that…' Okay, she had started rambling. Pressing my lips hard against hers, I needed her to shut up. Her hands cupped my face with a low moan released. Having a deep and needy kiss before pulling back, our eyes locked and I could see the honesty and love in her eyes. What on Earth made her think that I wasn't feeling the same? Our foreheads resting against each other, I needed her to know what was on my mind.
'I love you, too.'
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