Page 57 of Where She Is
“Still at the farm, is there a problem?”
“Not at all. Quite the opposite.”
“Okay, hit me with it.”
“Later. What time will you be home tonight?”
“I should be back by six-thirty. What’s going on?”
I’d prefer to tell him in person so I can see his reaction, but my impatience and excitement gets the better of me. “Sod it, I can’t wait until then. My answer is yes!”
“That’s awesome. Do I have to guess the question or—”
“Do I really have to remind you? Don’t mess with me, Daniel.” Silence hits the line. “You asked me to move in with you? Remember? Well… I’m saying yes.”
He laughs, “I just wanted to make sure we were talking about the same thing and you’re positive this is what you want.”
“I’ve just agreed to live with you. I couldn’t be more certain. As one incredibly handsome Australian man once said to me and I quote, ‘There will be no one else for me, but you’.”
I hear his smile down the line. “Ahh, yeah, I think I know the guy you’re talking about. He is incredibly handsome, isn’t he?” Giggles escape my mouth at his confidence. “Are you moving in tonight?”
He’s eager; I like that. “I’ll stay tonight and move my stuff in over the weekend. I need to give notice on my flat too.”
“Do it. Do it today. I want you with me when I wake up in the morning and when I go to bed at night. I want you with me. Always.”
Is this man for real? How the hell did I get so lucky? His low, sexy as hell tone stops me ending the call as it wraps itself around me and provides the security I so badly crave.
“Me too. I’ll see you at home.”
“You know; you won’t regret this, Han.”
“I trust you on that.”
“I’ve told you, I’m not him. I will never hurt you.” I take in his words and hold them as tight as I can in my heart.
Within the hour, I’ve called human resources, written a ‘To do’ list and started packing. Unfortunately, my good mood plummets when I receive a phone call from Jennifer to say Daniel has to stay over at the farm. The board meeting is going on longer than expected and it will be too late to travel home by the time it ends. I’m so disappointed. I wanted to celebrate with him tonight. I wonder what the hell could be so important that he can’t come home, but there’s no point going to his place if he’s not there.
Chapter Eighteen
The sun ishigh in the sky on this comfortably warm April day. As I enter my third month in Sydney, I am as happy and content as I’ve ever been. Today, I officially move in with Daniel.
I tried so hard to resist falling too quickly for him, but in the end, he had me. I’m taking a chance my heart will continue to beat intact and stay safe in his care. I have no idea if this is forever or just the remaining twenty-one months I have left on my current working visa. Who knows what Australia has in store for my future. I know I wouldn’t object if it wanted me here permanently or better still, if Daniel wanted me here permanently.
My mum and dad handled the news of my new boyfriend and living arrangements well. They said all the usual parent stuff such as they hoped Daniel was good to me and wished me nothing but happiness. What they didn’t do was question if this was the right move or ask what my intentions would be for the future. Their support was a given no matter which path I chose.
Daniel is downstairs with Jack collecting the last of my things from the car when the home phone springs to life. Should I get it? I don’t feel comfortable enough to do that. I’ve been here all but a few hours as Daniel’s live-in girlfriend so I decide to let voicemail deal with it.
“Daniel, are you there? It’s me, just wondering how your new housemate is getting on.”
I dive to pick up the call, “Hi Diana, it’s Hannah.”
“Hannah, how are you? I didn’t think anyone was there?”
“I’m sorry. I nearly left it. Then I heard your voice.”
“You’re allowed to answer the phone,” she laughs. “It’s your home now.”
“So he’s told you?”
