FALLEN

Chapter Twenty Eight

Aurora's P.O.V

"Cy." I gasp when I see the trail of twinkling lights, following them they lead us to the beach and eventually a romantic setting. A huge blanket is laid down on the sand and on it are two large pillows, on opposite ends, a table with plate settings, Champaign glasses and red rose petals surrounding the scenery. Kneeling down on one knee he helps me out of my shoes and we walk on the the beach, heading to the setting where a man I assume is our waiter, is waiting for us as well. "Thank you." I say to Cy after he helps me sit down and sits down as well.

"Good evening Mr and Mrs Kensington, I am Armando and I will be your server for the evening. Chef Maria has put together a special menu for you and we do hope you enjoy, for starters please enjoy some champagne and then I'll serve the starters." He says pouring us champagne. I take a sip, this is delicious. It's only when Armando comes back with our starters do I notice the restaurant setting behind Cy, how the hell did this man set up a restaurant in the middle of the beach?! "Here you are." Armando says as he puts down our plates.

"Thank you Armando." And he bows, keeping his distance to give us some privacy. I can't help but moan the moment I taste the carrot tzatziki. "This is delicious." I blush when I see Cy smirking. Devouring our starters all he does is listen to me as I go on and on. "Okay now it's your turn, you can't listen to me all night."

"I love the sound of your voice." He says and I blush, once again.

"Dates don't work like that." He furrows his eyebrows confused.

"How do they work then?"

"Well, usually both parties take part in the conversation, get to know one another a little better and so forth." Did I explain that right?

"Okay, well what would you like to know?" This is my chance, if I mess this up I don't think I'll get another one.

"Why did you leave." I can see the distress on his face.

"Aurora." He protests.

"Please Cy." Releasing a breath he gives in and my heart steadies, I also release a breath I didn't know I was holding. Just then Armando services us the appetizer. Once he's gone I look at Cy expectantly.

"After my tenth birthday party it was then when my father called me to his office and told me that I would be taking over the family business after I turn thirteen and that he will begin preparing for that day, back then I was just a child and I didn't really understand what all of that meant so I followed every rule he gave me and did everything he told me to do. After you and I met that night, when you told me you were going to Zermatt and we said our goodbyes, when I got home my father explained to me exactly what was expected of me to take over the family business but, when I refused he promised me that he would kill you. So I had to choose between your life and mine.

I believed him so after I made him give me his word not to touch you, I was put on a plane and got sent to a boarding school in England where I was groomed into the right man for the job. I swore that I would never come back here or see my father again and when I did come back, I'll be honest, it was not because of you, I thought I'd be in and out but when I saw you, having lunch with Ben in that café, I knew I couldn't live without you." Tears slide down my cheeks as I listen to him, all this time I thought he left me because he didn't care about me but is was the other way around. How could I have been so stupid. I thought the worst of him. "This time I chose to stay for you Aura."

"I'm sorry." Is all I can manage to say, getting up he takes my hand and helps me up, looking into my eyes while wiping my tears away. I lay my head on his chest listening to his heartbeat and let myself get lost in his scent. For the rest of the evening Cy and I enjoy each other's company and talk some more. He also tells me that tomorrow will be our last day in Bora Bora and I can't help but feel dejected, I didn't want to come here but now that I have I don't want to leave the bubble that Cy and I have created here. After dinner we take a walk on the beach where he leads me to yet another surprise, a harpist playing the most beautiful melody, surrounded by floating lanterns. And as the night falls away Cy holds me in his arms and we sway to the music.

"I'm going to make a few calls." He says when we arrive at the house, heading to his office.

"Okay." I say going to our bedroom, doing my night skincare routine, I change out of the dress and into one of Cy's oversized shirts and get into bed. I can't help but think about tomorrow, when we go back to New York, will things go back to the way they were between Cy and I? Will they change? Will he be the man I've come to know or someone else. "Ugh!" I groan out in agony, all these thoughts in my head are giving me anxiety. I toss and turn for a little bit, not being able to sleep and after some time I hear Cy come in then get into bed. He pulls me to him, holding me tight and when I get a whiff of his scent it's as if my whole body shuts down, I can feel myself falling asleep and when he kisses the back of my head I finally do.
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