“She loves you, too. How is your dad doing in rehab, by the way?”
“They say he’s doing better. He’s been there for two weeks now and hasn’t had a drink. He is still angry, but with therapy and counseling, he should make some sort of recovery. Please tell your mom thank you for paying for his rehab. We’re going to go and visit him in two weeks, that’s when they say we can take our first visit. I would love for you to come with me. I’ve spoken to him on the phone, and he would like to meet you.” I smiled at her, with overwhelming emotion. “He told me that he knew I had found love, even though he was too hazy to appreciate it. He wants to thank you. I truly think he may get better.” I squeezed her hand, wanting to convey through my touch as well just how much I loved her.
“Logan, of course I will come with you. And you know it’s my mom’s pleasure. She still wants you to take the million dollars, though.”
“No,” I shook my head. “I’ve taken enough in my life. I’m not going to take any more. I’m going to prove to myself and to you that I can make it on my own. Without breaking the law. I’m going to do this. Don’t get me wrong, I am so-o-o thankful for her help and support. I wouldn’t have known what to do next if she hadn’t offered to get us all into college and allow us to start this business.”
“I know she is only doing what she thinks is right. My family owes you a whole lot more.” She smiled. “I still can’t believe we’re moving in together. We’ll be living in sin. I’m so excited that I just can’t contain how happy I am.”
“We’ll be living in fiancé sin.” I grinned. “And Jared and Vincent will be in the house as well, so it won’t be a picnic, trust me.”
“It’ll be great. I’ve always wanted brothers.” She clapped her hands excitedly. “This is going to be a real adventure. I’m so excited to shop for furniture, and cook, and do regular couple things.”
“You mean no more stealing cars?” I winked at her. “You’ve never done that with a previous boyfriend before?”
“I’ve never had sex in a changing room before either.” She snuggled into me. “Or at the pier.”
“You naughty girl,” I laughed. “I can make one of those things happen now if you want.” I whispered into her ear.
“I want.” She winked at me and then hugged me. “Thank you for being you, Logan Martelli. I can’t wait for us all to live together.”
“It’s going to be crazy.” I laughed.
“No, it’s going to be beautiful.” She poked me.
“Okay, it’s going to be crazy beautiful.”
“That’s love,” she leaned in to kiss me again. “It’s going to be a house filled with crazy beautiful love.”