Some Enchanted Evening

~Chapter 5~

*Alan's POV*

Our first stop was to a park that was near by. I thought we could take a stroll through it. Then we could go have lunch and then go see a movie. I had it all planed out. I was a little nervous at first but soon settled down. We got to the park and I got out and opened her door. She smiled. I loved it when she did that. She looked so beautiful. "Thank you again for everything last night. I had a really good time." She said. I smiled. "Well that's why I thought we should do it again today my love." I said and planted a soft and gentle kiss on her forehead. Her cheeks turned pink. We walked on the trail throughout the park. I held her hand and she held mine. With her free hand she hugged my arm. I smiled down at her. As we walked on the path through the park we talked about different things. "So as a little boy growing up, did you ever see yourself where you are now?" She asked. I thought for a moment. "I didn't think I would be as popular as I am and as blessed as I am with all of this that's around me, but I did see myself as an actor." I replied. I never really thought much about myself as a child. I hadn't realized until I met Maddie how much it really and truly impacted me. Once we had come back around to the car we got back in and I began driving again. Our next stop was to a little fancy Italian diner that was only a few miles away.

*Maddie's POV*

We pulled up to the restaurant. It was a nice looking place. It had a very earthy feel to it. There were hanging plants and benches outside. The outside had creamed colored walls. We walked inside and were seated after a few moments of waiting. I loved being able to spend this much time with Alan. It was truly an honor for me. With him I felt free. Like I was safe and protected. I felt like we could run the world together. I was honestly the happiest I have ever been. I knew I would have to leave him soon but I didn't want to still. We sat in a booth across from each other and I had my legs crossed. Part of me wondered if Alan was up to something bigger than he let on but the other part of me didn't care because I was with him and getting to spend time with him.

We were holding hands as we waited for our food to arrive. I looked at him as he was talking and kind of faded out looking into his eyes. I wandered off into my own thoughts. I can't believe I'm here with him. I can't believe that he has set all of this up. I wonder what he's up to. All of these thoughts were running through my mind. A few moments later our food came and I was broken out of my daze.

We finished eating about a half an hour later. It was getting pretty late so Al and I had decided to go and watch the sun set. We went to a nearby beach that I had been to a handful of times. Once we arrived he pulled out a blanket from the back of his car and carried it to the edge and laid it out. We sat close together and I laid my head on his shoulder as the sun set. I was almost like something out of a fairytale. There was silence between us. Alan put his arm around my waist and kissed my forehead. I smiled and kissed his cheek.

"Hey Al, is something on your mind?" I asked not being able to stand the 'elephant in the room' feeling anymore. "Well, what makes you think something's on my mind?" Alan said. I raised my eyebrow and gave him a look of don't play dumb. "I know you Al. Even though we've only known each other for a day, I've known you for years." I said looking into his eyes. He sighed. "Alright you've caught me. I've been thinking about it since we met last night. Well, Maddison how would you feel about coming to live with me in London? There's plenty of space there and I can get you a job with a magazine company there. Until you get a job though I can support you." He said. My jaw dropped. I couldn't believe he really just asked me this. I was happy but unsure what to say or do. Leave everyone and everything I've known my whole life for my dream guy? "Alan, are you really sure you want this?" I asked. He caressed my cheek gently and looked into my eyes. "Absolutely." He said. I bit my lip and nodded. "Ok, then I'll come with you. So should we seal the deal with... a kiss?" I said. Without responding he leaned in and kissed my lips gently. We continued to kiss each other with joy and passion coursing through our veins. His hands began expertly traveling my body and I threw the other blanket over us.We stayed there all night and fell asleep together tangled up in each other's skin. I was the happiest woman alive.