"Oh my god" is all I can muster as his car comes to a halt on a car park at the end of a long driveway facing what can only be described as a stately home on an island, surrounded by a moat.

"Like it?" He asks as I stare at the idyllic building, surrounded by water and then fields and blooming ornamental gardens. You have to cross a bridge to even get to the building. It's like something from Pride & Prejudice. Quintessentially British - that's for sure!

"I found it online, it's listed in the top 5 British romantic getaways" he tells me "wait until you see inside" he adds. I excitedly unfasten my seatbelt and reach over to hug him, catching the car horn with my elbow and causing a long and loud beep. We both laugh hysterically at my clumsiness ruining the tranquil ambiance of the place before getting out of the car and walking hand in hand towards the bridge, not even bothering to get our luggage out of the car.

As we cross the bridge and reach a red carpet at the grand entrance I have to physically pinch myself. This simply cannot be real life. I'm with my dream guy at a dream location and we are staying here for a week.

Once inside the grand entrance we check in and are directed to our room. Louis covers my eyes as he puts the key in the door and opens the room, walking me inside and telling me not to peek.

"Ok. Are you ready?" He asks. I squeal yesssssss in response. He slowly removes his hands and tells me I can open my eyes, when I do I have to immediately cover my mouth because it has fallen open. I can't absorb what I'm seeing. A large luxurious, elegant lounge with beautiful antique furniture all decorated in cream and gold. It's like a palace.
We walk silently into the next room which happens to be the bathroom, modern in decor and complete with a huge, round, free-standing bath in the centre of the room and then finally the bedroom. A four poster bed draped with red silk swags and ivory sheets. An ornate, antique dressing table with wardrobes that match it and a chaise sofa at the side, in front of doors that open out into a small balcony overlooking the lake.

"This is...." I start but I just can't find any words suitable.
"Romantic?" He offers. I look up at him and nod slowly. My heart feeling like its about to burst out of my chest.
He leans down and kisses me softly and immediately I melt but we are interrupted by a knock at the door. Louis goes to answer it. I step out onto the balcony and look down at the lake below. I don't know wether to laugh or cry because this just couldn't be more perfect and I'm really struggling to handle all of the emotions that are washing over me right now.

"They came to get my car keys so that they can bring our bags up for us" he explains as he joins me on the balcony and puts his arms around my waist.
"You happy with where I've chosen?" He asks sweetly.
"Its perfect, I've never been anywhere like this before" I tell him in awe.
"There's a restaurant downstairs, and a spa.... a swimming pool.... a bar and you can even take boats out of the lake" he tells me with whispers in my ear kissing my neck between each word. I cant help but close my eyes as he talks to me in this way. His warm arms still embracing me from behind. Goosebumps raise all over my body and I eventually cave to my needs and turn to kiss him properly, but he reminds me that the door is wide open and the staff will be back shortly with our luggage.

Sure enough a guy clears his throat as if to warn us of his presence as he steps inside and places out luggage in the doorway. We giggle awkwardly and go back inside from the balcony.
"Thanks so much" Louis says as he hands him a tip.
"Can I get you anything else?" The gentleman asks.

"Were good for now but if you could make us a reservation for dinner in your restaurant for 8pm I'd really appreciate it" Louis asks.

"Consider it done" the gentleman replies before leaving and closing the door behind him.

Louis turns to me and gives me the kiss I'd been waiting for then asks what I'd like to do.
"I'd go go for a walk around and explore the place!" I tell him excitedly.
"Lets go" he says without hesitation, locking his fingers in mine and walking me out of the room and down the grand staircase back into the lobby.

We both point out all the beautiful and breathtaking things we see as we pass, grand statues, fountains, beautiful flowers but the same thing stops us both in our tracks. A duck with 8 ducklings walking behind her.
"Oh my god how gorgeous" I say as I crouch down and watch them pass. Louis snaps a photo on his phone. I tell him off because I totally was not prepared to be photographed.
"Dont post that anywhere online" i scold him.
"Ok. I'll keep it for my own private collection" he laughs.

We find ourselves at the bar so have a drink and then head back up to our beautiful room. It's only 3pm and were both feeling the effects of an early start this morning and our long journey so we lie on the bed and relax.
Before long kissing takes over and I expect clothes to start to come off and us to have sex but to my surprise Louis pulls the covers over us, cuddles me up in his arms and tells me we should take a nap so that were not tired for our date.
I close my eyes and relax into the luxurious bed and with the help of his warm cuddles I nod off quickly.

Two hours later I wake up to see Louis is already up. He's sat playing on his phone on the chaise at the end of the bed.

"Told you that you needed a nap sleepyhead" he teases. I rub my eyes and sit up.
"Didnt you sleep?" I ask curiously.
"I rested a bit but to be honest I wasn't tired once I lay down! I'm used to being sleep deprived, plus I had some things to sort out" he adds casually.
"What things? Why didn't you say?" I ask worried.
"Not serious things, just bits and bob's love" he reassures me.
"Now, let's have a cuppa and get ready for our date" he tells me. I jump up excitedly and flick the kettle on, making us both tea as I ponder what on earth I will wear tonight. For once in my life I actually have too much choice thanks to all of the lovely new things he bought me.

I shower first and then get ready at the stunning dressing table whilst Louis watches tv in the lounge then goes for a shower.
I take a good hour and a half to get ready, painting my finger and toe nails and even applying a little bit of tan, then doing my hair and make-up. Finally I open my suitcase and start pulling out the dresses. I pick the purple and one as a final decision. It's really elegant.
I then sort through the underwear sets until I find the purple one, it's a different shade but it matches. I slip into the bra and then pull on the knickers and inspect myself in the mirror. There's no denying they are sexy! You can see almost everything through the lace. I feel a bit silly but I know that's just my shyness and that after a glass of wine or two I won't mind him seeing me wearing them.
I slip the dress on and then the silver shoes and spray myself with perfume. I eye myself in the mirror and smile, feeling like a million dollars. I don't think I've ever worn such a stunning dress.

I sit back down at the dressing table and apply a last coat of lipgloss and some hair spray and decide to take a mirror selfie because for me - I'm looking pretty good.

"You look beautiful - so beautigul that I'm not sure I want to share you with the world of social media" a voice creeps up, startling me. I laugh and put my phone down on the bed. "Ok fair enough I'm all yours" I tell him with a wink.

I sit on the edge of the bed whilst he gets dressed. He wears the shiny grey / silver suit with a black shirt and a matching silvery tie. He looks exceptional and even more freakily our outfits perfectly compliment each others, the subtle silver details in my accessories matching his suit.

"Right, let's go" he says as he sprays aftershave onto his neck and rubs it into his face.
The sight of him in the suit mixed with the scent of his aftershave enough to make me want to not go to dinner and just stay right here instead.

I pull myself together and make my way to his side.
"Did you post that selfie?" He asks, eyeing me up and down. I shake my head.
"Well, I suppose it would be a crime to keep you to myself when you're looking so good...." he says making me shy. "But I don't want guys thinking they have a chance so I think the only way around it is to take one together then everyone knows youre mine" he continues. I almost squeel with excitement. Weve only ever had a couple of pictures together and I've certainly never looked good enough to be with him on them - tonight I feel like I look my best, which in my opinion is still nowhere near good enough to be his girlfriend but it's as good as I'm ever going to get so If ever there's a time to stand next to the most handsome man in the world on a picture, it's right now.

He takes a few pictures of us together in the full length mirror and shows me them. He looks perfect. He knows exactly how to pose. I look half decent I suppose.
"Please send them to me" I ask as he fiddles around pressing buttons on his phone. He looks at me briefly like he's deep in thought and then types something.
"Right come on then lets go" he says, slipping his phone into his trouser pocket.
"Did you send them to me?" I ask taking my phone out to check it but there are no new messages.
"Yeh" he says confidently. I show him the blank screen of my phone, displaying that I haven't received them.
"I sent them to you....and a few million other people.... on instagram" he finishes with a smirk. Im unsure if he's being serious so i open the instagram app. Sure enough, two posts down my feed, the picture appears.
The caption is simple. It's the heart eyes emoji followed by the words "luckiest guy in the world"
A huge smile creeps across my face and I look at him to see that he is now then one that's looking shy.
"Its true" he says reaching out for my hand. I grin like an idiot and take the hand he's offering. We leave the hotel room and make our way to the restaurant, me being totally unprepared for just how perfect things were about to get.