Chapter 1038:
When they finally arrived at the amusement park, Edward wasted no time in grabbing Elyse’s hand, pulling her toward the entrance with boyish enthusiasm. “Is there really such a rush?” Elyse asked, struggling to keep up. “Can’t we take things slow?” “You’re too slow!” Edward said, practically bouncing with excitement. “We’ve got to ride the big teacups and take photos. Trust me, we’ll have a blast!” Elyse couldn’t help but roll her eyes at Edward’s gleaming eyes, filled with childlike excitement. Clearly, love had the power to make a man childish.
Dragged along by Edward, Elyse spent the day moving from one ride to another, taking countless photos at his insistence. By the time the sun began to set, she was thoroughly exhausted and collapsed onto a wooden bench, lost in contemplation. Beside her, Edward eagerly scrolled through their photographic escapades, clearly over the moon about their day together.
“I’m starving. Let’s grab something to eat,” Elyse said, rubbing her stomach, her expression filled with longing. Edward checked the time and nodded. “It’s dinner time. Let’s go. Everything’s set.”
They headed to a restaurant together. Edward had secured the most coveted table on the rooftop. As Elyse surveyed the pink-themed decorations, she gasped in dismay and said, “Why is everything pink?” Edward’s face lit up with a wide grin, his excitement palpable. “Isn’t it romantic? I’ve been dreaming of setting this up—pink roses, pink pastries, pink balloons. Everything pink. Girls love this kind of thing, right?” Elyse opened her mouth, at a loss for words. While she liked pink, she didn’t love it to the extent of wanting it everywhere. It seemed Edward was the true pink enthusiast, reveling in the theme.
Not wanting to crush Edward’s spirits, Elyse nodded hesitantly. “Yeah, I like it.” Edward smiled. “We’re going to enjoy a fantastic dinner tonight.” Elyse managed a smile. “Mm-hmm.”
Edward guided her to the pink booth. As Elyse sat down, she noticed the small pink cupcakes before her and felt a whirlwind of emotions. The waitstaff, in keeping with the theme, wore bright pink uniforms, and even the serving carts were pink. Elyse sighed, acknowledging the extent of what money could accomplish. The meal itself was a complex affair for Elyse. The food was tasty, but the overwhelming pink was a bit much.
After dinner, Edward walked through the garden of the amusement park and inquired, “How did you like our date today?” Elyse considered her words carefully before responding, “Your arrangements were impeccable. There wasn’t a dull moment, and the dinner was quite tasty.” Yet, she still felt visually overwhelmed by the pink.