Blindfold (Book One)

32. Locked

Simon's POV

I receive a message of Jim. It says that everything is done, and that I can tell the rest of the cast now.

A feeling of excitement hits me. I can't wait to see the reaction of everyone when I get to tell them that Jim and Amelie are getting married.

I jump up from my bed, as I fell asleep after I called Jim a while ago, and don't hesitate to call Melissa and give her the news.

Jim's POV

* Some minutes before *

We pull away from the kiss, smiling at each other. I stroke Amelie's cheek gently, as I can't contain my happiness.

"I can't believe it," she speaks, wearing a huge smile.

"What?" I ask dreamingly.

"That we're getting married," she answers.

There is a rush of happiness in the air, one I've never felt before, and I smile, still feeling my legs a little shaky. "I can't believe it either," I say. "I mean, this place...isn't it just full of beautiful memories?" I look around, scan the place, my eyes just perceiving wonder and happiness, as Amelie looks at me.

"Yes, definitely," she says. "Now I love this place even more."

I turn to look at her now, and notice that she is looking at her ring, which looks like a dream on her, so beautiful.

"Jim, this ring is just...it's unbelievable!" she exclaims, wonder in her eyes.

"I am glad you like it," I say, taking her hand gently. "And it looks beautiful on you."

She smiles at me, and looks to the ground, the singing of the birds filling the air around us.

"But this isn't all," I add.

Amelie turns her eyes to me again, I look of surprise showing on her face. "It's not?" she asks in unbelief.

"No," I say, shaking my head. I make a small pause, as we just stare at each other. "Come on," I say, breaking silence.

"What..."

"Come with me," I repeat, bringing my bent arm up so that she can take it.

She takes my arm, and starts walking by my side, following me to where I'm taking her.

"Jim," she starts, as we start going down Trocadero. "Where are we going?"

"Surpriseeeee," I say, with a kind of kindergarten teacher tone.

Amelie laughs, and brings her head to my arm, which she is now hugging. "Wow so many surprises...What the hell am I going to do with you, James?" she says, speaking a small laugh.

I laugh, and look at her, as we continue walking. "Just enjoy," I say. "We are going to have lunch right now."

"Where?" asks Amelie curiously.

"That," I start, a smile on my face. "Is the surprise."

Amelie smiles at me, and continues walking by my side, as we now start towards the Eiffel Tower.

We get to the elevator, and it goes up up up, taking us to the mid part of the Eiffel Tower. I see Amelie smile, maybe she expects where I am taking her, since she's always wanted to come here.

We walk out of the elevator, and then give a left turn, stopping in front of some glass doors.

Amelie turns to look at me, and then hugs me tightly, placing a soft kiss on my cheek.