Olivia was ready and waiting with her coat on when Edgar pulled into the driveway to pick her up. She was a little eager to start the date as quickly as possible, she'd hardly given Edgar a chance to ring the doorbell, when she swung the door open and they made their way to the car hand in hand. Edgar held the passenger door open and proffered a hand to help Olivia into her seat. Both were nervous but buzzing with excitement. They chatted excitedly all the way to the restaurant and linked hands over the middle console every time Edgar had to stop for a red light etc. He occasionally squeezed Olivia's thigh affectionately as he changed gear. Olivia's body hummed in response. Before long they were in the car park and Edgar was pulling into a space serendipitously close to the entrance. He made a great show of running round the car to open Olivia's door again, bowing slightly to hold her hand and help her up. Once inside, the chivalry didn't end there: he leaned down to gather Olivia's coat by the collar and help her remove it, while giving their reservation details to the waiter. As he slipped the coat away from Olivia's body, her perfume wafted up to fill Edgar's senses with her gorgeous scent. Handing their coats over to be hung up, he stayed behind Olivia so he could sweep his hands down either side of the brunette to rest in the crooks of her arms. Placing a soft kiss to the nape of Olivia's neck, he was rewarded with a rush of goosebumps spattering the brunette's skin.

"You smell delicious." he whispers into Olivia's hair. His desire for this woman never fails to surprise him. Not just the lustful needs that were a fierce undercurrent to every interaction, Edgar was struck in that moment by how much he wanted to make love with Olivia. A wish to really belong to her that he has never known with anyone else.

As they take their seats they take in each others outfits for the first time.

Olivia was wearing a sleeveless, satin crew neck dress in a deep red colour which was stunning, with silver heels and lips to match her dress. Edgar had chosen to wear a simple blue shirt and black trousers with a waistcote and black shoes.

"You are beautiful." They say in unison and laugh.

Once they had ordered their drinks, both opting for just a glass of wine this time, they glanced at the menu and then sat holding hands over the table.

Suddenly Edgar reached under the table for something in his pocket and he produces a long, slim gift box. "I wanted to give you something to mark the occasion." he smiles and adds. "I hope you like it."

"Edgar there was no need."Olivia feels a little embarrassed that she hadn't thought to get him anything. She slowly opens what is clearly a jewellery box to reveal a beautiful silver bracelet. The entire chain is made up of encircled diamonds at intervals and there is a tiny heart charm at the clasp on one end. "Oh Edgar. I can't accept this, it's too much!" Olivia's eyes fill with tears.

"Yes you can. Here, let me help you put it on." Edgar takes it from the box and places it on Olivia's wrist, watching the brunette twirl her wrist to view it from every angle.

"Have you ever seen anything more beautiful?" Olivia's smile steals his breath. The gift was absolutely the right choice.

"Never." Edgar doesn't even glance at the bracelet, he only sees Olivia.

They eat their meal and talk and laugh and hold hands. Feeding each other forkfuls of what they're having and sharing a tiramisu for dessert. It is a lovely evening and they thoroughly enjoy themselves.

To Be Continued

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