119. I love you

Vera’s POV.

Charlie makes way for me to step out before he does.

Then he walks me down a round of staircase.

"Are we really going to climb the stairs?" I ask in bemusement, watching what appears to be twenty staircases.

"Yes, darling. Don't give up just yet."

I grumble before nodding.

Charlie and I take the stairs, wheezing a breath until we land on the last one and Charlie tugs open a door that leads into a new world.

"Oh, my God!" I yelp in utter shock as I step out onto the rooftop, my eyes dancing around the various buildings in the streets.

I didn't know it was already nightfall until now, and the beaming lights across the buildings and streets contrast with the night sky, creating a perfection that only makes my mouth gape.

I've never been to a rooftop, especially not for a skyscraper like this.

"This is amazing, Charlie." I beam, taking in the city vista, drinking in the beauty that makes it up.

"I knew you'd like it." He says.

I barrel toward the ledge, holding the