Tears welled up in my eyes as the significance of his words sank in. He understood me. He wasn't giving me a hard time for still being careful with my heart. But he was asking for us to start our future now, in a house that he knew I'd fallen in love with.
I looked at Anson, his eyes filled with love and hope, and felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude and joy.
"This house is a bribe, isn't it?" I joked tremulously.
"Fuck, yeah."
"We're already building a life, honey, but I'd love to live with you here in this fucking fantastic and amazing house."
He stood up, took the key out of the box and placed it in my hand.
"Welcome home, Nova."