“Had to keep you guessing.” He kissed my head. “But that’s all over with. And don’t worry—I’ll still let you do as much work here as you want to. I’ll even show you how to work a hammer.”
“Haha.” I tipped my head to his shoulder. “God, you’re an asshole. But I love you.”
“I love you, too. And Coco, we’re putting your name on the title as soon as possible. It’s our place. I don’t care who paid for it.”
“Really? You mean it?” I looked up at him.
“Of course I do. It’s you and me, cupcake.”
Happiness bubbled up in me. “Hey, maybe if we get the backyard in shape by next summer, we can get married here!”
Nick dropped a quick kiss on my lips. “Good idea.”
I slipped my arms around his waist, snuggling into the nook as we looked at the home where we’d build our future. This is where I’ll be every night for the rest of our lives.
It would take a lot of work—both this house and this relationship—but I knew it would be worth it. Everything I needed to be happy was right here in front of me.
THE END