Forever

Chapter 12: Date Night (Part 1)

Damien's POV

I have been standing outside of Olivia's room for the past half an hour contemplating the things I should say when she opens the door.

What the hell is one suppose to say in these situations anyway? Should I compliment her like "Yeah you look good" or should I just say Hi, take her hand and take off?

To say I was nervous would the understatement of the century. I looked down at my clothes checking if everything was alright.

Yeah, all good. Actually better than good; I look sexy. I am sure Olivia will be a drooling mess as soon as she sees me. A smug grin appeared on my face which soon turned into a frown.

If I am so confident with myself then why the hell am I nervous? Oh do hell with all the thoughts now.

I raised a shaky hand and knocked holding my breath waiting for her to open the door.

In what felt like forever the door finally opened and all the air knocked out of me.

"Hi" she said raking her eyes up and down my body taking in my form. I could only stare at her open mouthed and eyes wide. I probably looked like a constipated nincompoop but I just couldn't help myself. She looked like an angel.

Finally I closed my mouth and answered "Hi. You look really beautiful." Looking her from head to toe.

"You don't look too bad yourself."

"Shall we?" I asked offering her my hand.

Taking my hand she replied "We shall."

As we descended the stairs hand in hand and fingers intertwined, I kept throwing glances at her from the corner of my eyes. She had a small smile on her face and a bubble of happiness shot through me knowing it was because of me.

Oh! What I would not give to see this smile on her face every day. She is mine and will be mine forever.

Olivia's POV

As soon as I opened the door my jaw hit the floor. Luckily he was too busy checking me out to notice.

"Hi" I said to gain his attention but he seemed too far gone in shamelessly boring his wide eyes into my frame. Finally he snapped back to reality and answered "Hi. You look beautiful." At this a hot blush crept up to my neck.

"You don't look too bad yourself." Actually he looked perfect with black tank top, black jeans and black leather jacket. Jeez what is with him and black color?

He extended his hand and asked "Shall we"

"We shall" giving him my hand.

As we were walking down the stairs I couldn't help the small smile appear on my face thinking about the beautiful man who has managed to turn my life around. I want this to last forever; I want us to last forever.

"Where are we going?"

"It's a surprise."

"Come on... at least give me a hint."

"Nope" I humphed and he chuckled at my behavior obviously amused.

"You are so cute." And ladies and gentlemen just like that my anger dissipated leaving me feeling all flustered.

Finally after 15 minutes of all the twists and turns and the bloody branches totally ruining my hair so that I look like a yeti on my first date; we arrived at the spot.

My jaw hit the floor for the second time. In the middle of two trees there was a table and chairs. Several lanterns were hanging from the tree illuminating the area giving it a romantic feel. It was simply beautiful.

"Close your mouth babe or you will catch flies."

I launched myself in his arms and squeezed him with all my might immediately his arms came around me. "Thank you so much. It's wonderful."

We pulled back and he caressed my cheek "Come on" he said placing a kiss on my forehead. He pulled out the chair for me and went to the other side to sit.

"So what are we having because I don't know about you but I am starving."

"Err..... I couldn't make much but.... Spaghetti and meat balls at your service Madame" he said taking out a basket from under the table.

"Wow.... You made this?" I asked eyeing the rather inviting spaghetti just waiting to be eaten.

"Yes... just for you. Let's eat."

"It's delicious."

"Thank you."

After finishing the dinner Damien took my hand in his and looked into my eyes.

"Olivia in all the days I have known you I have realized that life without you would be meaningless. You are so strong even after going through hell you have managed to smile and light up the lives of others. Now I may not be able to express all my feelings towards you because of how bad I am at it but know this babe I am falling deeply and hopelessly in love with you and could only hope that one day you will feel the same for me but till then I am not letting you go."

I was on cloud 9 after hearing him say this. Oh my god, Damien is in love with me. Damien as in the Greek god is in love with me- Olivia the plain Jane. Nothing could have ruined my mood at that moment.

I opened my mouth to explain my feelings but he put a finger on my lips stopping me.

"Shhh.... Don't say anything yet. First I have to tell you something about me."

Oh god I think he is going to tell me about what he is or I think that should be it seeing how serious his expression has become. He was wringing his hands in front of him an obvious sign of nervousness. His eyes held fear and longing.

"Please remember that I will never hurt you. You are very important for me and if you don't want me after this I will understand." He said it with so much pain that made me want to sit on his lap and assure him that I am not going anywhere.

Instead I just nodded and urged him to continue. He took a deep breath and continued "Olivia, I am..."

His phone rang at the exact moment "Excuse me. This is important."

He went to talk on phone and I slumped on my seat in frustration. Oh come on he was this close to telling me. Go to hell you fates.