new year's eve with her.. but how?

[prosense]

I am a male in my 30's and she is a girl in her late 20's

 

We got to know each other thru this volunteering. I found her attractive, cute and funny and thus asked her out. The first date was very good. A few days later, I asked her out and she said yes. So, last night, we went on a second date and it was real good as well. When we were parting, I asked her if she thinks there is going to be a third date to which she said 'sure' So, I know that there IS going to be a third one. Now I am in a pickle-

 

I would like to spend new year's eve with her. Nothing fancy.. but just nice dinner at this restaurant at the top of the building that I work.. it has an amazing view looking over the entire city! So, I called the restaurant and reserved two seats on New Years.. window seats. Of course, she does not know about this.

 

When we were on a date last night, I asked her what she is doing on New Year's. She said nothing really since she wants to save up some money (she is going on a trip with her friends this and Christmas weekend). I did not say anything to that since on the date, I wasn't sure if there was going to be another date. although she mentioned "next time"

 

Anyhow, she and I will probably hang out once or twice more before New Year's Eve and I feel like "NOW" I should just tell her to vacate her schedule on NYE. I would rather just say it flat out so that I would come off assertive and confident.

 

Now, do you think now is the good time to broach the idea? I feel like if I asked her next week, she might come up with some plans for NYE.. I don't want to come off as if I get ahead of myself way too early.

 

So when do you think I should tell her to vacate her schedule on NYE?

[prosense]

your advice would be very much appreciated!

[DearAbby]

I think the best thing to do is see her as soon as possible and ask her in person and/ or ask her now. If you don't, someone else may ask her... even her friends and then you won't be able to spend it with her.