I don't know if this picture is real or not, but I just wish this was real for me.

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Niall's POV

ONE MONTH LATER.

Tonight I planned on taking Carina out for dinner to this new restaurant which Louis told me about.

He said that it's a rooftop garden lounge and has a breathtaking view of the city, so that's where I plan on taking her out.

Now, what surprised me is, how does Louis know this even though he lives in ENGLAND?!

Well, Tommo has his ways!

Nevermind, he helped me finding the right place because I had something special planned for later.

Although, I don't know how Carina would react, but it's worth the try.

Oh no, I'm not proposing her to marry me already.

I would love to ask her to marry me, but I just don't want her to think that we're rushing into things.

We've already rushed pretty much, so I wouldn't want to rush anything else.

I was brought back to reality when my phone buzzed at an indication of a new text.

1 new message from Princess❤️, it read and a grin spread across my face.

Carina: Babe, I'm ready.

Niall: I'll be there soon, Princess.

I gave myself one last look in my mirror before I walked out of my apartment.

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We were currently at the rooftop lounge and believe me Louis was absolutely right.

The view from above was breathtaking as it over looked the city making the lights shine brightly through the streets of Dublin.

The manager ushered us towards our table which I had reserved earlier today.

Carina was sat opposite me and she looked absolutely gorgeous as she was dressed in a light pink dress which looked really good on her.

I was casually dressed in an all black outfit and my favourite leather black jacket.

"Yeah, I think that's fine for now", Carina said to the steward who nodded and walked away after we had placed our order.

"So, how's your day been?", she asked me as she lazily looked at me.

"Good, but we've just got to the favourite part of my day", I said and she blushed.

I really liked it when she asked me about my day. And the way she listened to every little detail that I spoke about made me feel like the most loved person.

"Baby, you've started to zone out a lot lately", she said and I blinked at her.

"Well, you're having those effects on me", I said and we both laughed.

"So, how did you come to know of this place? Have you been here before?", she asked and I nodded my head 'no'.

"No, Princess. Louis told me that this is place has been set up recently", I said and she looked confused.

"I still wonder how does Louis knows everything about Ireland. I mean, he probably knows more about Ireland than we do", she said and we laughed.

"I guess, he just googles stuff?", I asked and she nodded.

"Yeah, that's what I thought", she said.

"But I can hear Louis' voice in my head saying 'I don't google stuff, Tomo has his ways'", she imitated him and I laughed.

"God, why are you so gorgeous?", I asked as I looked at her and she blushed.

"I'm not gorgeous. I should be the one saying that to you. You're my angel", she said and reached out for my hand.

We intertwined our fingers and I smiled.

"I could get used to this", I said and she bit her lower lip.

We kept gazing at each other, lost in our own little world until we were interrupted with the stewards who served us our main course.

I was really hungry and I suppose so was Carina, because we didn't really talk once the food arrived.

We just concentrated on our food and smiled occasionally when our eyes met.

"This is one hell of a steak", I said as I put my cutlery down and dabbed my mouth with a napkin once I was done eating.

"Mm-hmm", Carina said with a mouthful and I couldn't stiffle a laughter.

I laughed and she laughed too, until she fell into a fit of coughs and started to get choked.

In an instant I was by her side as I patted her back.

She took a sip of Red Wine from her glass and seemed to neutralise.

"What can I get you'll for yours desserts, ma'am and sir?", the steward asked looking at Carina and then me.

His eyes lingered on her a little too long than it should have.

"No, I have plans to eat something else", I smirked at Carina and her eyes widened.

"That would be it, thanks", I said to the waiter who scurried away quickly under my death glare.

"Hello, Mr Possessive", Carina said and I smiled.

"No, I'm not being possessive", as I retorted and she just rolled her eyes. 

"Come on, let's look at the city", I said as I put my hand out towards Carina.

She took my hand and we walked towards the edge of the rooftop lounge where we overlooked the city view.

"So beautiful", Carina said as she put her delicate hands on the railings.

I stood close behind her as our bodies pressed against each other and put my hands over hers.

We just stood there in silence for sometime before I pulled away which caused Carina to turn around immediately.

"Babe, there's something I've been wanting to ask you", I said as I took her hands in mine.

She nodded for me to continue and I was starting to feel nervous again.

"Princess, there's never a single day or night that I don't spend without thinking about you. You're always on my mind and I absolutely hate that fact that you aren't around me at all times", I said and I felt her facial expressions change.

"I'm sorry, babe", she whispered, maybe feeling slightly guilty.

"So", I said dragging the word to add some drama to the situation.

Or maybe because I was scared of her answer.

She raised her eyebrows and I placed my mouth beside her ear.

"Will you move in with me? So that my apartment isn't just an apartment, but our home. A place where you and I can live in and call it our home", I said as she froze under my touch.

I didn't want to pull away because I was scared that she'd reject.

But I had to know.

So, I pulled away slowly and saw a smiling Carina.

"What?", I asked as a smile crept my own face.

"Did Niall Angel Horan just ask me to move in with him?", she asked as she covered her mouth with her hands.

"Oh, yes I did", I smirked as I put my arms around her waist, "So, will you move into my apartment?" 

"Hell, yes", she said as she put her arms around my neck and pulled me into her warm embrace.

Is this what home feels like? Well, I didn't know but I loved this feeling.

And I'm look forward to spending the rest of my life like this.

With this woman.

My woman.

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A/N:

OMG, this is the last chapter I'm crying. I'm going to miss writing this book so much.

Do read the epilogue in the next chapter.

Lots Of Love
-Carita D'Costa❤️