God how I missed this. The last time I was here was before mom got sick. I know he's gearing up to say something about me selling so before he can I jump in. “I know you want to say something but can it wait till after I've eaten please, I'm starving for once.”
“Sure Faith, but this conversation is not even close to being done, once you're finished eating we will be talking.”
Nodding my head because my mouth is already full I say nothing else I didn't even realize how hungry I was until I smelled the food. I know I'm inhaling my food but I don't have it in me to care what I look like besides Mason knows exactly how I am and knows what he's getting into with me. I've always been someone who can’t talk during dinner. I like to savor my food and eat it while it's still hot. I never understood people who can have full-on conversations while eating. I like my food way too much to do that. Sitting back in my seat I realize I've eaten everything. I haven't done that in a while. It feels good getting my appetite back. The waitress comes over and clears our plates.
“Would you guys like anything else for tonight?”
Mason looks at me and I'm shaking my head no I couldn't eat another bite. I'm so ready to go back to Mason’s and change.
“No thank you, just the bill please.”
“Are you ready to go home? Or do you want to do something else?”
“Home please if you don't mind, it's been a long day. Thank you for dinner Mason. It feels good to get out.”
After paying the bill, he helps me from the booth kissing the back of my hand he says.
“Anytime, let's get you home so we can finish that conversation you avoided during dinner.”
Walking outside the restaurant we head for his truck and he helps me inside and closes my door. Watching him round his truck I see him checking his surroundings as if at any moment something is going to happen. I guess years of being in the army and now a cop will do that to you. Getting in he starts the truck and heads for home. We sit in silence which is killing me so I turn the radio on for some background noise. I have a feeling I already know what he's going to say to me since we haven't talked about us since we said I love you. He was giving me time to grieve but if I've learned anything, it's that life is too short. Go after the things you want in life and the man sitting beside me is it for me, I know it down to my soul. So I'm not going to waste any more time telling the man that has taken up permanent residence in my heart since day one that he’s it for me. Turning off the engine of the truck we've made it home without me realizing it. He turns to me and says.
“You ready Faith?”
I know he's asking if I'm ready for more. Once we leave this truck, everything is going to change. Without making him wait, I say “I’m ready Mason.”
Faith
Walking in through the front door I yell over my shoulder “Let me just change real quick and I'll be back down.”
Running up the stairs I head for Mason’s bedroom, well my bedroom as well since he didn't want me to sleep in the spare room. I don't think I could go back to sleeping by myself after being held by him all night. He makes me feel safe in his arms. I make quick work of changing into some sweats, taking off my makeup, and brushing my teeth. Before heading downstairs I plug my phone in the charger and notice a text from Rhylie.
Rhylie: Hey, you up to doing girls' day at my place tomorrow? Skylar and Isabella are coming as well. Manis and pedis, boy talk but I don't want details of my brother I don't want to be scarred for life. Say two o’clock?
Faith: Sounds good! I'll be there. I'll bring the nail kits I made everyone see you at two.
Heading out of the room, I hear my phone go off again but decide I'll check it later. I can't wait to give the girls the kits I put together. I even made one for Victor’s niece. She's such a sweet child. I've always loved doing gift baskets and such for people, it's such a personal way to give a gift. Walking in the living room I see Mason on the phone and catch the tail end of his conversation.
“Okay, I'll see you guys tomorrow, yup bye.”
Hanging up he turns to me “So you guys are having a girl’s day I guess.”
“Ya Ry sent me a message, I'm going over for two. What are your plans tomorrow because no doubt Rhylie is kicking Lucas out of the house while we are there.”
Chuckling because he knows how his sister is says “Oh ya she is kicking him out for the day. We are going to hang at Victor's house since he no longer has a babysitter for Katya, she up and quit on him when he wouldn't give her the time of day.”
“Wow what a bitch. I'm sure he will find someone to help soon. Let him know if he ever needs someone to watch her I can help out as well. I'm sure the other girls would pitch in.”
“That’s sweet Angel. I'll let him know tomorrow.” Grabbing my hands in his, he turns his body so he's facing me
“I don't know why at the time I bought such a big place when it was just me, something just nagged at me to buy it but now I know why I did. I was waiting for you so we can build a life here. I don't want you to find a place of your own. I want you to stay here with me. This is where you belong. I want to be able to hold you every night and wake up to your beautiful face, to come home after a bad shift, and be able to hug you in my arms and know everything will be okay. I love you, Faith, please say you'll stay with me.”
I knew he wanted us to be together but I didn’t know to this extent. I want all the things he’s offering and so much more but I want him to be sure this is what he wants because if he ever left I don’t think I would survive it. “Are you positive this is what you want Mason?”
He gently wipes the tears from my eyes and says “Believe me Faith, I want nothing more than to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you, it will only ever be you until I take my last breath, you are the other half of my soul.”
“I love you too Mason, more than you’ll ever know. So yes I’ll stay here with you. For the first time in a long while, I’m happy and that’s thanks to you. You have seen me at my darkest and brought me back into the light. You are my happy place, Mason.”
“Thank fuck because I was getting ready to tie you to my bed if you said no!”
