Chapter 4 - Let Me Hold Your Hand

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Ever since Paul confessed his love for Layla, the two have been spending a lot of time together. They even decided to go on a real date. Paul also picked an even more romantic location for him and Layla to go to.

For the first half of the day, Layla was listening to another one of her Beatles records. This time, she's listening to A Hard Day's Night. She sat and listened to the record until she heard a song that made her heart sing.

If I fell in love with you
Would you promise to be true
And help me understand
Cause I've been in love before
And I found that love was more
Than just holding hands

If I give my heart to you
I must be sure
From the very start
That you would love me more than her

If I trust in you oh please
Don't run and hide
If I love you too oh please
Don't hurt my pride like her
Cause I couldn't stand the pain
And I would be sad if our new love was in vain

So I hope you see that I
Would love to love you
And that she will cry
When she learns we are two

Cause I couldn't stand the pain
And I would be sad if our new love was in vain

So I hope you see that I
Would love to love you
And that she will cry
When she learns we are two

If I fell in love with you

Layla smiles at the message of the song. It immediately made her think about the events of last night when Paul confessed his true feelings for her. Two songs later, she hears a song that made her fall for Paul even more.

I give her all my love
That's all I do
And if you saw my love
You'd love her too
I love her

She gives me everything
And tenderly
The kiss my lover brings
She brings to me
And I love her

A love like ours
Could never die
As long as I
Have you near me

Bright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky

I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her

Bright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her

The sound of Layla's beating heart started to get louder as she swooned. She continued listening to the record until it ended.

Later That Day

It was time to get ready for another romantic night out with Paul. Layla scrolls through her closet until she finds the perfect dress and a pair of shoes to match.

Layla's dress:

Layla's shoes:

The temperature was a bit cooler again, so Layla knew it was right to wear a dress with long sleeves. She makes her way downstairs and shows her grandmother and Kaitlyn her outfit.

"My, my, my you look pretty!" Said Gertrude. "Just precious! Paul is gonna love that outfit on you too!" Said Kaitlyn. "Thanks." Said Layla. "So, tell us! What happened last night?" Kaitlyn asked. "Well, Paul said he's in love with me, then we kissed." Layla said. "Awww, that's sweet!" Gertrude said. "Oh my gosh! Did you guys actually kiss on the lips this time?!" Asked Kaitlyn with a wide smile. "Yep!" Said Layla. "Wow!" Kaitlyn said.

There's a knock on the door. "I'll get it." Said Gertrude. She opens the door to reveal a casually dressed Paul McCartney. He looked so cute in his yellow shirt with the black vest and jeans he had on. He was also carrying his guitar case.

Paul's outfit:

"Paul McCartney I presume?" Gertrude asked. "Yes ma'am. I'm guessing you're Layla's grandmother?" Asked Paul. "That's right. I'm Gertrude." Said Gertrude as she holds her hand out for Paul. He shakes it. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Gertrude. Is Layla ready?" He asked. "She's right here." Gertrude said.

Layla walks over to Paul and hugs him. He returns the embrace shortly thereafter. "I'm ready for another romantic night out." Layla said. "You better be. Because you're gonna love the location I picked out this time. I know you loved the other one, but this one is sure to take your breath away." Paul said. "I believe it." Said Layla.

Before exiting the house, Layla says goodbye to her family. Then she and Paul head on their way to their location for their night out. Once they made it to their destination, Layla was left breathless like Paul thought.

"Wow! It's beautiful here too!" Layla said. "I knew you'd love it. Let's go in." Said Paul. The two entered the beautifully lit gazebo and Paul takes his guitar out of its case. "You have a song for me I'm guessing?" Asked Layla. Paul nods while tuning his guitar. "I certainly do." He said. "What's it about?" Layla asked. "Well, there are a few things I did with you, but there's something else I really wanna do when I'm with you." Paul said. Once his guitar was fully tuned, he starts singing.

Oh yeah, I'll tell you something
I think you'll understand
Then I'll say that something
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand

Oh please, say to me
You'll let me be your man
And please, say to me
You'll let me hold your hand
Now let me hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand

And when I touch you I feel happy

Inside
It's such a feeling that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide

Yeah, you got that something
I think you'll understand
Then I'll say that something
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand

And when I touch you I feel happy
Inside
It's such a feeling that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide

Yeah, you got that something
I think you'll understand
When I feel that something
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand

I wanna hold your hand

Paul kisses Layla on her cheek after he finished singing. "That was so good! I love it!" Said Layla. "Thank you, love. So, will you let me hold your hand?" Asked Paul. "Absolutely!" Layla said. "In that case, come over here, my sweet love." Paul said.

Layla walks closer to Paul and the two hold hands for the very first time. "Paul, can I tell you something?" Asked Layla. "Sure, go ahead." Said Paul. Layla gestures for Paul to lean closer to her and he does. "I love you." Layla whispered into Paul's ear. "Really?" Paul asked. "I do. And I'd like to start being your girlfriend." Said Layla. "Oh, I'm so happy to hear you say that! I'd be more than happy to start being your boyfriend!" Said Paul with a smile.

Layla smiles back at her new boyfriend as the two share their first kiss as an official couple.


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