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“But I wouldn’t be able to afford a mortgage around here, especially a penthouse.”
“What would make you think you’d have to?” He held me tighter. “I wouldn’t want you to pay half, Jovana. Hell, I wouldn’t want you to pay anything, nor would I let you.”
“That isn’t really fair to you.”
His hands moved to my face, holding my cheeks. “We’re going to be married ... don’t forget that.” He slowly kissed me. “What’s mine is technically yours.”
He had a point—something I hadn’t thought of.
And there would be a prenup involved that would protect him if we got divorced.
But still, despite how well I was doing, I felt like it wasn’t nearly enough to afford the type of home he wanted.
Before I could say anything, he continued, “Do you recognize this spot?”
I was so deep in my thoughts and his stare that I had to actually pull myself out, gazing to my right, and then left.
As soon as I connected to the bridge and the rainbow lights and back to the water, I gasped. “Yes.” I returned to his face. “This is where I took the photograph—where we both did, actually. The one that we love.”
“Your favorite spot in the Seaport.”
I nodded. “Yes. It is.”
“And you would be living about twenty yards that way.” He nodded toward the building’s foundation. “With a balcony that would wrap around the whole top floor, giving you not only a full view of the entire city, but a direct line of sight to this very spot.”
My head shook. I could feel it. I couldn’t stop it. “Unbelievable.”
“You know what would make this spot even more special?”
I felt my head tilt back when I laughed. “I don’t think that’s possible. You’ve covered every angle here.”
“All but one.”
He reached inside his jacket and pulled out a box.
It was small.
Black.
Velvet.
Oh my God.
Once he opened it, he stepped back just a few feet from me, and he knelt on one knee. “Jovana Winters ...”
My hands shook.
My knees felt weak.
My fingers flew to my face, pressing against my mouth while I stared at him in awe.
“I know we haven’t known each other for long and I know there’s still so much to learn about one another. But in the time that you’ve been in my life, you’ve completely amazed me. You’re the most breathtaking woman I’ve ever met. The inside of you is as beautiful as the outside. And every day we spend together, I find myself wanting to hold you closer. Wanting to touch you more. Wanting to wake up with my arms around you.”
My heart pounded in a way I could feel in my chest.
My eyes were watering, making the background look blurry, the lights all blending into thin white lines.
He turned the box toward me, and the first drip fell down my cheek.
