Chapter 29: Paris
(Alec's POV)
By the time the plane landed it was about eleven o'clock at night in Paris.
"Calm down Raven," I whispered so the humans wouldn't hear me, "walk at human pace." I had to grab her waist to keep her from running off the plane. Raven looked at me over her shoulder pouting like a child. I chuckled lowly at her expression.
"We have six days here," I said as we exited the plane, "you'll be able to see all of the main attractions."
Raven looked at me, "what about the weather?"
"Alice told me it's going to be overcast the whole time we're here." I replied getting our luggage from the baggage claim.
"So what are we doing tonight then?" She asked.
"Well first we need to go home." I said, "we can play games or watch movies."
"What are we doing tomorrow?"
"You'll find out." I said getting into the limo with her.
It took an hour to reach the house that the Volturi owned. It was right outside Paris and had an amazing view of the Eiffel tower.
"Do we own houses in every country?" Raven asked as we unpacked.
"Only the countries we visit the most."
"How many would that be?"
"I'm not sure," I admitted, "it's somewhere in the twenties though."
"Does my father and uncles own anything else that I should be aware of?"
"They own an island in the Caribbean."
"What's it like?" she asked
I shrugged, "not sure. It's more of a couples get away so I've never been." I admitted.
Raven smiled, "then that should be our next vacation."
I smiled and grabbed her hand, "so what do you want to do until morning?" I asked leading her to the living room.
"Can we watch Midnight in Paris?" she asked, "Jane told me it was good."
I sighed, "sure."
After the movie we played games and watched more movies. Before we left Caius made it very clear that if I did anything 'inappropriate' with Raven; I would lose my head.
The sun started to come up and Raven ran to the window to watch. I came up and stood behind her wrapping my arms around her waist.
"You're going to have to wear jeans and a shirt today," I said after the sun was up, "a dress wouldn't be the best choice for today."
"Where are we going?" She asked.
"I'd thought we start out the day with something you'd love," I said, "we're going to Disneyland."
"I thought that was in America." She said surprised.
"There's one in Paris too," I replied, "go get ready it's a two and a half hour drive."
Day One: Disneyland
(Raven's Outfit)
"Are we there yet?" Raven asked for the fifth time bouncing in her seat. I was driving the Lamborghini that we kept at the house so we didn't have to rent cars.
"No," I replied grabbing her hand trying to calm her, "we still have another hour."
"What time does the park open?" She asked.
I sighed, "an hour and forty five minutes."
Raven sighed and looked out the window while I turned on the music. I was surprised when Raven started singing along with the French music.
"You speak French?" I asked
Raven nodded, "Marcus was in charge of teaching me how to speak different languages."
"you never told me you could sing." I said
"You've heard me hum music," she replied.
"Ya but never sing," I smiled, "you should sing more often."
For the rest of the drive I enjoyed Raven's singing and was glad that she stopped asking me if we were there.
After parking and helping Raven get out of the car we walked to the entrance. I already had the ticket so we were able to walk up to the gates right away.
"How many more minutes until they open?" Raven asked looking around.
"forty minutes," I replied, "here let me take pictures of you."
"why?" she asked looking at me.
"One: because that's what you do when you're on vacation," I said, "two: because your father and uncles threatened to kill me if I didn't."
"Ok then." She said walking up to the garden they had right outside the gate. Raven smiled brightly as I took a picture. She really did look like a kid.
"Would you like me to take a picture of both of you?" a park employee asked coming up to us. Before I could say no Raven said yes and pulled me to the spot she was standing at earlier.
"Smile," she muttered so only I could hear. I stood behind her and wrapped my arms around her smiling.
"You two make a great couple." The employee said before walking away.
As we waited for the park to open I told Raven about what parks we would go to first.
"Êtes-vous une princesse?" (are you a princesse?) A little girl asked coming up to Raven.
I responeded for Raven before she could: "oui, elle est une belle princesse." (yes, a beautiful princess.) The girl smiled and asked to take a photo with Raven. I watched as little kids kept coming up to Raven to take photos with her. Raven didn't object; she looked truly happy posing with the children.
Yes, she would make an amazing mother. I sighed upset. I could give her anything in this world but a child.
The bells rang and they finally opened the gates. Raven bounced up to me grabbing my hand.
"Lead the way," she said smiling.
Today was an offseason day so the park wasn't very crowded. The first park we went to was Frontier land. Raven had a lot of fun and of course she made us go on Thunder Mountain five times before I decided it was time to move on.
As we walked around the park and stood in lines, kids were constantly coming up to Raven wanting pictures with her. Raven loved it and looked like the happiest person on Earth. I'd have to admit that I was having a lot of fun as well.
If someone had asked me a year ago if I wanted to go to a Disney park with them; I would've killed them. I guess I never knew how fun it was; then again Raven is with me so that probably adds to it.
Night time had finally fallen and I'm sure we rode every ride in Disneyland at least five times. Raven really enjoyed the Buzz Lighter Ride so we went on it at least fifteen times.
"Come on Raven," I said dragging her away from her admirers, "the firework show will start soon."
We watched with the humans around us the amazing show Disney puts on every night in front of the castle. Raven leaned her back against my chest as I wrapped my arms around her waist.
"This was an amazing start to our vacation Alec," she said as we were leaving the park, "so what's on the agenda for tonight?"
"Well I was thinking we should stick with today's theme and watch Disney movies."
"You want to watch Disney movies?" she asked raising her eyebrows.
"Not really," I admitted, "but I'm willing to for you." Raven smiled and kissed me on the lips before we entered the car.
"You're amazing Alec." She smiled; my response was another kiss.
Day Two: Louvre Museum
"Raven," I said walking up the stairs, "it's time to go. The Louvre opens up in an hour and it takes an hour to get there." I, stupidly, walked into the bedroom without knocking.
"Hay are your ready ye-" I was cut off by Raven's squeal of surprise. Raven was standing by the bed holding her dress. She was wearing only a black bra and underwear.
"Alec!" Raven said surprised covering herself with the dress, "don't you knock?!"
"S-sorry," I stuttered quickly leaving and shutting the door behind me. As I leaned against the door composing myself I heard Raven mutter to herself.
"Typical guys thinking they can walk into a room unannounced." I smirked and went to the kitchen to pour a couple glasses of blood.
"Now I'm ready." Raven said walking into the kitchen. I smiled and handed her a glass of blood.
(Raven's Dress)
"Drink up," I said, "we need to leave soon."
After we finished our glasses I led her out to the car.
"What's the hurry Alec?" Raven asked as we reached the garage,
"Nothing," I said as we stopped in front of the car, "it's just a big museum."
Raven smiled, "yes, but we're not as slow as humans."
"True," I smirked, "but what does that have to do with anything?"
Raven pouted, "well you just haven't kissed me since yesterday." She said, "are you not making time for kisses."
I chuckled pulling her close to me, "did you want me to kiss you?" I asked her with amusement.
"Maybe." She replied. When she tried and kiss me, I pulled away just to tease her. Raven pouted like a child as I continued to tease her.
"That's mean." She pouted. I laughed and finally kissed her. I was going to pull away so I didn't get carried with her again, but she had dug her fingers in my hair; holding me in place. I was trying to keep in mind Caius's threat, but when Raven opened her mouth for me; I lost control, again. I moved my hands to her waist and pushed her so she was lying on the hood of the car. I was happy with our make out session, but when Raven wrapped her legs around my waist I sighed breaking the kiss.
"You're going to get me in trouble," I said getting off of her and helping her up.
"My father isn't here," she pouted, "he won't know."
I rolled my eyes, "Raven as much as I'd love to do that with you; I promised your father I wouldn't." I looked down at her and raised my eyebrows, "or do you want me to lose my head?"
"I like to have you in one piece." She smiled kissing me again before we got into the car, "besides the car hood isn't very romantic."
I laughed at that as I dove to the museum, "no I suppose it isn't."
The museum wasn't as fun as Disneyland, but we still had a good time. Raven was very familiar with the artwork and told me about a lot of them. Although she didn't know any of the artists personally, her father and uncles did. In fact we had several original painting of famous artists in the castle.
We spent the whole day in the Louvre and by the time we left night had fallen.
"So what are we doing until tomorrow?" Raven asked sitting with me on the couch.
"Well," I said smirking leaning closer to her, "we could continue from where we left off this morning."
Raven placed her hand over my mouth smiling, "sorry Alec, but you had your chance."
I chuckled, "then we will watch operas," I said, "tomorrow we are visiting Palais Garn the opera theater."
Day three: Palais Garn
"This place is so amazing." Raven said as we explored Palais Garn. It was already one in the afternoon and we were here at nine in the morning.
"We have to go now," I said taking her hand, "we're coming back here tonight to see La traviata."
Raven smiled brightly, "really? Is that why Jane made me pack that fancy dress."
I shrugged, "probably."
I was dressed in a black suite with a dark red shirt on underneath. I sat on the couch watching TV as Raven got ready.
"Raven," I said knowing she could hear, "we need to go soon."
"Coming." I heard her say from the room and a few seconds later I heard the sound of heels coming down the stairs.
When I saw Raven I felt my jaw hit the ground; Jane sure knows how to pick out dresses for Raven.
(Raven's Dress)
(Hair)
"You sure know how to dress to impress," I said pulling her in for a kiss. Raven looked like she would be blushing.
"Thank you," she said brushing off my jacket, "you look very hot yourself."
I smirked and kissed her again, "come on the limo is here." I linked her arm through mine and led her to the waiting limo.
We got to the Opera thirty minutes early so we waited in the large crowd with humans. I kept my arm around Raven's waist as she read the story for the opera we were seeing. I held her closer to me when I noticed some guys checking her out. As they continued to stare at Raven I had to restrain myself form killing them on the spot. When I heard them talking about her I turned her to face me and kissed her deeply so they would back off; it worked.
When we broke apart she looked at me confused, "that was random." She said.
I shrugged thinking of something to say, "love is random." I blurted out then pursed my lips together. Raven laughed and kissed my cheek whispering in my ear.
"Don't be jealous Alec, they're just being men." My response was a mumble.
The Opera was surprisingly good and Raven really loved it. We had front row seats, but when one of the performers kept looking at us; I decided that vampires sitting in the front row was a bad idea since we tent to distract humans.
When we got home Raven started to walk upstairs to change, but I grabbed her hand and pulled her out to the patio which overlooked Paris. When we got outside I turned on slow dance music.
"Pray tell Alec," Raven said, "what are you up to?"
I pulled her close to me wrapping my arms around her waist, "since we're both dressed up I thought we could dance for a while."
Raven smiled and wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed me.
"Tomorrow we're going shopping Right?" she asked.
I sighed, "I thought we were having a moment."
Raven laughed and kissed me again.
Day four: Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe
I was carrying five bags of Raven's new cloths. We had already visited the Arc de Triomphe and were shopping along Champs-Élysées. Raven had an amazing time taking pictures and shopping.
"This place is so much fun." She said walking ahead of me.
"Raven my hands are getting kind of full." I said when she was about to walk into another store.
"Opps, Sorry Alec." She smiled, "It's night time anyways we should just head home."
I smiled in thanks, "sounds good."
"But you owe me for stopping my shopping trip." She said as we got into the car.
I sighed and drove back to the house.
We were sitting on the couch watching a French movie when I turned and kissed her.
"I believe I owe you." I murmured pushing back into the couch.
Raven raised her eyebrows as I laid on top of her, "oh and what would that be?
"Just a simple make out session." I said kissing her. After a few minutes I parted her legs so I could grind into her. When she moaned in satisfaction I smirked peppering kisses up and down her neck.
"Happy?" I whispered in her ear grinding harder. Her response was a loud moan.
I wasn't sure how much time had passed during our make out session, but eventually I had to stop because I knew if I didn't I'd be having a long conversation with Caius.
Day Five: Alec and Raven Spend the day driving through the country of Paris.
Day Six: Eiffel Tower
(Raven's Dress)
Raven and I had spent the day packing and shipping what she bought back to Volterra.
"We have night tickets to the tower?" Raven asked
"Yes, they're set for eight o'clock," I replied as we played chess, "our flight leaves at twelve thirty. We're taking the private plane back."
We were in the elevator going up to the view point of the Eiffel Tower. Raven was bouncing with joy as we exited the elevator.
"Wow!" Raven said looking out over Paris.
"It is," I said as I stood behind her and wrapped one arm around her waist. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.
"I have something for you." I said pulling out a small box from my jacket with my free hand and holding it in front of her.
"What's this?" she asked opening the box then gasped. When I stepped in front of her and knelt down she smiled.
"Raven Volturi you're the most amazing woman that I've ever met. You've helped me learn to love and trust again and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Raven will you marry me?"
She smiled brightly, "Of course." She replied putting on the ring while I stood up and kissed her. We heard applause around us and looked over to see the humans smiling and clapping.
"We really need to learn how to not draw attention." I muttered so only Raven could hear.
She giggled and kissed me again.
(Ring)
When we arrived in Volterra there was a limo waiting for us.
"Dose my father know about you proposing?" Raven asked while we were driving to the castle.
"Yes," I replied, "I asked him for permission before we left."
"How did that go?"
"All I can say is 'thank God for Aro and Marcus." I said, "if they weren't present then I would probably still be looking for my limbs." Raven laughed and patted my hand apologizing for how her father acted.
We had barley walked into the castle when Jane attacked us with a hug.
"I've started planning your wedding!" she squealed, "Raven tomorrow we are going dress shopping."
"Already?" Raven asked sounding exhausted.
Jane nodded, "yes now Aro and the others want to see you."
As we walked to the throne room I held Raven's hand, but walked behind her and Jane just in case Caius was preparing to attack me.
"Welcome home!" Aro said jumping from his throne while Caius and Marcus stood up slowly; Caius glared daggers at me and I hid behind Raven who giggled.
"Well don't be shy dear," Aro said coming up to Raven, "let us see the ring." Raven held out her hand while Aro admired the ring.
"Our boy Alec does have an amazing taste in jewelry," Aro smiled, "he knows you so well Raven."
"I know this is sudden," Marcus said, "but we've planned the wedding for next month. Jane sent out the invitations when she heard the news."
"So I'm guessing that I'm not going to get to rest then." Raven stated.
"Nope." Jane replied grabbing Rave and dragging her to Caius's wing leaving me alone with the ancients.
"Um," I said, "I think I'll go see Demetri." I was about to walk away when Caius stopped me.
'I'm dead.' I thought.
"Alec," Caius said when I turned to him.
"Yes, master?" I asked ready to run for my life.
Caius took a deep breath, "you did a good job." He finally said.
I stared dumbfounded at him as he walked out of the throne room.
"Well," Aro said patting my shoulder, "looks like you get to live to see another day."
Marcus snickered from behind us.