The New Yorker meets Royalty

Chapter 33: Surprise

"James, why do I need to be blindfolded?" Audrey asked aloud.

I chuckled and said, "It's a surprise."

"I'm a bit scared James," she softly replied.

"Don't be scared and don't worry, we're already close."

I can't help but feel anxious and nervous. What if she wouldn't like the house?

No matter how hard I tried to push these negative thoughts away, it just kept going back to me.

I quickly snapped out of my thoughts when I realized that we're already close to our destination. I then went to park the car just outside of the house.

I heard Audrey took a deep breath when the engine stopped.

"We're finally here," I nervously said.

"Can I remove the blindfold now?" she asked.

"Not yet," I simply replied.

I went out of the car and ran towards Audrey and helped her out.

I held her hands and made sure she wouldn't trip during her walk.

We kept walking and when we arrived at the front of the small gate, I stopped, which caused her to stop too.

"Okay Audrey, you can remove your blindfold now," I said.

She slowly pulled off the piece of cloth.

When her eyes opened, she suddenly gasped.

"Surprise," I quietly said.

There was silence for a moment. Her eyes were wide and her hand placed on her mouth.

"James, this is-" she stuttered.

For some odd reason, I felt downhearted. I don't even know if she's happy or not yet why do I get the feeling that she doesn't like it?

My heart was broken a bit.

'Maybe this is a bit too much. Maybe I should have just waited for her. She might think that I'm a creep. I don-'

"James I love it!"

I was kicked out of my thoughts when Audrey suddenly attacked me with a bear hug.

"This house is perfect! I can't believe it," she said.

I hugged her back and kissed her forehead.

She then added, "I'm already shy. You've done so much for me, Jimmy."

"Audrey, I love you. I will do anything for you and I really want to surprise you. I asked Elizabeth for help by the way," I replied.

Audrey looked up at me with adoration. The look that's making this whole thing worth it.

"You're such a darling James. I'm so lucky to have you."

My heart started pounding. The butterflies in my stomach were appearing again. I felt giddy.

"I'm more lucky to have you," I said sincerely.

"Shall we go inside, milady?" I added.

She giggled and nodded.

We both ran inside, hand in hand while laughing.