Don't let me go?

Chapter 29

Harry's POV

I cannot begin to describe the happiness I felt when she jumped into my arms. Her reaction was so instant and so real that she forgot the fact she was mad at me.

So far, so good. Everything has happened the way I wanted. But now the major part remains. I just hope she likes the dress and the chocolates and the evening goes just as I've planned it to.

With this I stepped into the shower and got ready to execute the rest of the day.

Candice's POV

It was just so good to see him back in town. I cannot believe he came all the way long just to surprise me. But I realized it today, how much his presence matters to me. Everything feels so alive again.

I placed my books and stuff on the table and rushed to the room with the bag that harry gave me. I was so excited to open it.

It had a box of chocolates which were famous in Sydney. And attached to it was an apology letter. He wanted to apologize for behaving weird the other day. And there was another bag. I opened it and my I was in awe.

It had a dress in it or should I say one of the most beautiful dress I've ever seen. It was a grey colored gown which had an amazingly soft texture. It had a note attached to its bag.

"You'll look gorgeous in it. I'll pick you up at 07.
-Haz."

It was such a sweet and chivalrous gesture, just like the usual Harry.

I couldn't actually wait to try the dress on, I hopped into the bath and began getting ready.

*Time skip!*

It was 06 pm already. I had styled my hair in waves, wore a little amount of make up but focused on my eyes a bit, they've looked heavy in the past days. I finished the look with a touch of red lipstick and a splash of my favorite cologne. I was happy with way my face looked.

I finally put on the dress and it felt like it was made just for me, it fit me perfectly. I took a glance of myself in the mirror and I couldn't believe how much it suited me. I paired it with silver glitter high heels. I was giving final touch-ups to my look when I heard the car honk.

It was Harry. I was so nervous going out. But I took a deep breath and headed downstairs and I heard the knock on the door. I opened it and saw Harry, who was looking way beyond handsome in a classic black suit and his hair were pulled up in a decent quiff. He glanced at me and hugged me.

"You look breathtakingly gorgeous Rose. The dress suits you way more than I thought it would." He smiled at me.

"Thank you so much Harry. You look so handsome yourself."

"Thank you Rose. Shall we?" He offered me his hand and escorted me to the car and opened the door to the passenger seat and shut it for me once I got in.

"What is this all about Harry. Where are we going?" I asked him.

"No questions Rose. Just have some patience and you'll see for yourself."

The car ride was fun. We were talking all the time and listening to music. After almost 30 minutes of driving, the car halted outside a lavish 05 star hotel. I was confused and looked at Harry.

"Why are we here Harry?" I asked him.

"I think I should tell you the entire thing here only and not let you experience anything." He said playfully.

He got out of the car, opened the door to the passenger seat and I got out. He offered me his arm and walked me to the entrance of the hotel, being the gentleman he is. We entered the hotel and currently Harry was talking to the manager ever so silently.

"Come, let's go."

We got into the lift and were talking when the doors to the lift opened and we were on the rooftop. I was awe struck when I saw the place. The entire place was decorated. It had fairy lights wrapped around the railings, red and white balloons were all over the place, rose petals were covering the entire floor and the place was lit with candles. And in the middle of it, was a candle lit dinner waiting for us. I could not believe my eyes. It was all so beautiful. I couldn't fathom the fact that he's done all that for me.

He took me by the hand and seated me on the chair and took a seat himself. I was still trying to over the feeling of being awe struck. I turned my head around and took a look o my surrounding. The entire city was actually visible from the rooftop and it felt like we were on clouds and the city was beneath us.

"What would you like to have, Miss?" The waiter asked.

We both ordered our food and drinks and were enjoying the meal because it was so delicious. At the back of my mind I still couldn't find the answer to 'What is all this for?'

It was then that Harry asked me for a dance. It felt weird at first but I agreed. And I'm glad I agreed because it was such a beautiful feeling being in his arms and swaying to the perfectly suited music.

We occasionally smiled at each other but it was all so beautiful, I didn't want it to end. The feeling of being in his company automatically makes me feel so special and tonight he's done so much to do that.

Right now, my head was slightly leaning on his shoulders and my hand was intertwined with his and his other hand was on my waist and we were moving to the rhythm of the song.

The music stopped and he excused me for a second. He came back with a bunch of red roses, when the music suddenly changed to a soothing and claming piano piece.

Before I could form any thoughts, I saw Harry going down on his knees with the roses in his hands.

"Rose, I know you don't see yourself as the most beautiful girl in the world but I guess that's just because you haven't seen yourself from my eyes. For me, you're the most beautiful girl I've ever met and to me beautiful isn't the definition of looks. You're beautiful to me because your heart is the purest little thing. You're the true example of being beautiful inside out.

And today I want to take this evening to express how I feel about you. I Love You Rose. And I know that 'love' is a really heavy word that comes with a lot of responsibility. But I guess I'm on that stage where I can firmly say, whatever I know of love, I know because of you. And if you'll be there beside me I assure you I can handle this responsibility perfectly. And that's because Rose you make  me want to be a better person, a better person for you and for myself.

All these days that I've been away from you, trust me you've been the only thought on my mind. It doesn't matter where I am or what I am doing, you're my constant in the every changing world. 

I never planned on falling for you, but before I realized, I did. I've fallen for you Rose, for your crooked smile, for you honest eyes, for the crinkles that you get when you laugh, for the way your presence brightens my world,  for you kindness, for your tears, for all that you are and all that you ever will be. I know I don't deserve a girl like you but still,

I Love You Rose. Will you give me the privilege of letting me call you my girlfriend?"

I couldn't believe what actually was happening right in front of my eyes. Did he just propose me? Was it all real? Am I dreaming? Did he just confess that he loved me? 

I stood there for a couple of seconds when I realized my cheeks getting wet because the tears were rolling down my eyes. I was so overwhelmed with everything but my thoughts were racing at a million miles per second. 

I took a hold of myself and tried to get the words out of my mouth and finally spoke..

"I'm sorry Harry. I can't be your girlfriend."

Author's Note!
Please don't kill me for this. 

Song recommendation:- Perfect by Ed Sheeran

Link:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVssIqFyFac