I was starting to pack my clothes as tomorrow I'm going back to my place. I haven't told this to anyone but I love living here with Charles, waking up to see his face and having breakfast together. Joking around, watching movies cuddling inside the blanket. I am going to miss it. He's been the best in this last 3 weeks. After the nightmare, yes it was just one, things have changed. Charles and I are closer and more connected than ever. We didn't know about the nightmare because Charles and I always slept together and I slept peacefully next to him but apparently that night after the fight I slept alone and all those horrible memories came back. But now everything is settling back to its place. I know it will never be normal like it used to be as the scars are reminder of that but I have learn to overcome the fears and insecurities.

As I had no work today so I left the office early. I texted Charles that I am leaving early in return he replied that he would take me somewhere and asked me to be ready by 7.

It's just 5 o'clock, I have ample time left so I decided to pack. My phone started vibrating as I rummage around my dresses to find my phone.

"Got it" I answered my phone.

"Miss stranger" Freya speak as soon as I answered

"I just talked to you 2 hours ago" I roll my eyes

"2 hours. 120 mins that is 7200 seconds" she said making me laugh.

"I miss you too" I put my bag aside to make place so that I can sit.

"What you doing?" she asked

"About to get ready. Charles is taking me somewhere"

"So did he tell you?" She asked

"Tell me what?" I asked confused

"Oh um I mean. Did he tell you that umm, Aaron is going to take me to his parents' house" she chuckled softly at the end.

"That's very nice Fre, but why would Charles tell me that?" Still not convinced with her

"You know boys talk, hahaha"

"Uhh, yeah" I decided not to press too much. I might be overthinking

"Okay I gotta go. Nurse Job"

"Yeah I too have to get ready" I said

"You wear that white little dress" with that she ended the call, typical Freya behavior.

I looked for the white dress she was talking about. It was a sweetheart shaped neckline, strapless dress that reaches my mid-thigh.

I quickly took shower. I did a little make-up and used curl iron to wave my hair.

Putting on some perfume I stood in front of the mirror. The dress perfectly hugged my body and it's looking good on me. I put on my nude color heels. I checked the time when I was done getting ready. 6:52.

I grab my purse putting in some cash, lip gloss, credit card. Walking towards the bed stand I grab my phone when my eyes landed on a photo frame. It was the picture we clicked in Bahamas. I was sitting on his lap and we were laughing about something.

"That's is my favorite photo of us" a voice made me jump in surprise.

"You scared me" I put my hand on my chest

"Sorry" Charles snake his hands around me giving me a lingering kiss.

"Mhmmm I missed you" he rested his head against mine.

"I missed you too"

"Let's go" he grab my hand as we walked downstairs.

Getting inside his car, we drove off.

"What are you thinking?" Charles asked

"That were are you taking me but that I know you will say it's a surprise. Yeah just that" I looked at him as he chuckles shaking his head.

"You will love it" he said with confidence which made me more curious

I was looking outside the window when I felt his warm hand on my bare thigh, sending tingling all over my body. I was so distracted by his hand that I didn't notice we have reached the place.

I hurriedly step out in excitement and went to grab Charles arm.

"You brought me to the aquarium" I said feeling exhilarated

"Yes. Let's go inside" we walked inside to see that every staff were standing at the entrance.

"Mr Maxwell, welcome" a man with age near 40 greeted. Of course he knows Charles, everyone knows him. I shake my head.

"Are the arrangements done?" Charles asked as I crunched my eyes looking at him in confusion

"Yes sir. Just inform us when to set it up" with that they lead us inside

"What arrangements? And why are we only here?" I asked whispering

"Because I booked the whole aquarium" Charles smirked

"You kidding" I looked at me in shocked

He just shake his head and we enter a gate.

My eyes went wide in awe when I saw the view.

"This, this is so amazing" I breathe big capacious water tanks filled with varieties of vibrant fishes as they swim looking magical.

Aquatic plants, colorful coral adding more beauty to this tanks. I ran closer to it, looking at this mesmerizing marine world.

"Charles, they are so beautiful" I pointed at the group of fish swimming in a line.

I heard a click which made me turn around to see that Charles clicked a photo of me.

"You should have told me, I would have posed" I laughed

"Come" we walked as I kept looking around

Then we entered a tunnel like structure, which literally halt me on my place.

"Oh" I gasp

"What happened?" Charles asked concerned

"It's so magnificent. I would have visited soon if I had known it was so beautiful" I can't take my eyes of it

"I'm glad you're liking it" he took my hand as we walked inside.

I crane my neck up, to see fishes floating above us. The whole tunnel was shining crystal blue like we are inside the water.

Charles stopped in front of me, holding my shoulder.

"Close your eyes" he said

"Not again" I laughed

"Not for long. Now close" he put his hands around my eyes in case I peek.

"Why do you have close my eyes every time we are on date?" I asked as I walked slowly

"Because I love seeing your reaction" I felt his hands on my waist

"Almost thereeee" he slide off his hands, I slowly open my eyes.

There was a table set in center with chairs. Candles, flowers and a bottle of champagne.

We walked towards it as Charles pulled a chair for me then sat in front of me.

"I have to say this, your date ideas are really good" I chuckled but that's true. He never really fails to amaze me with this dates ideas.

"Well, thank you" he smiled smugly as I shake my head at him.

He poured the champagne into the glass and passing one to me.

"You know I don't drink"

"I know, its nonalcoholic" he tells as he lifts up his glass

"Oh okay" I clink my glass with his, taking a sip of its sweetness.

I was drinking from my glass while looking up at the tanks, suddenly I saw a glimpse of a shark.

"Did you see that? So beautiful" I eyes wide as a chuckle escape from my lips.

"Yes" Charles said but his eyes were set on me.

Blushing, I hid my face with my hair which made him laugh

"I love when you blush" he brought his hand as he gently caress my cheeks.

Butterflies started erupting inside my stomach, as I looked into his dark eyes.

"I want to tell you something" he sounded serious

"Mhmmm go on".

"Um okay" he looks nervous. Why?

"Okay" he takes a deep breath, "Liv, I know we have not been dating for so long. But in this small span of time, I have felt things that I have never felt before. I am happy when I'm around you. I feel like with you I can truly be me. No straight faces, no hiding things. You're so understanding, gorgeous and that smile of yours, I would do anything to see that"

"I Know I have already confessed how I feel about you but I wanted to do it right again"

I stopped blinking, my heart beating like I have ran miles.

"I love you Olivia and I want you to move in with me"

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