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“Would I ever do something like that?”

She took off running and I abandoned the snowblower and ran after her, catching up with her quickly. We fell into the snow together, kissing and laughing.

After much distraction, we finally worked together and got the driveway clear, uncovering my pumpkins I had set out on my steps. We tossed them around for a while in the snow and after an hour, we could barely feel our face.

Inside we warmed up by the fire, and I held her in my arms. I was falling hard for this woman, and I already knew I didn't want her to leave. I wanted to wake up to her beside me every day.

I hoped she wanted the same thing.

As the day went on, we fixed lunch together and binge watched our favorite movies. I cooked her another delicious dinner and by evening, the snow had stopped.

“You're probably itching to drive me home by now.” Giada teased, her eyes sparkling as we sat on the couch by the fire.

“No. Not one bit.” I said with a more serious tone.

“I was only kidding.” Giada kissed me and smiled against my lips.

“I know, pumpkin, but I'm not. I know it's been only a short time but I'm falling for you, Giada. I want you in my bed every night.”

“Bowen…I…I want that too.”

“You do?” My heart skipped a beat.

“Yes. But can we date for a bit first? I don't want to freak my parents out too much.”

I laughed. “Of course. I have a lot more schmoozing to do anyway.”

“Ha, they already love you.” Giada kissed me again and this time, I didn't let her stop.

EPILOGUE

Giada

Six months later

“I love you, Bowen. So much.” I held his face in my hands, the face I've fallen madly in love with, the one I've gotten to know so well.

“I love you too, pumpkin.”

“I may now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride.” The justice of the peace said, there in front of all of our friends and family, his lumberjack buddies, and my large family, all clapping and cheering as we kissed, sealing our marriage and love.

I couldn't believe I was now Bowen's wife. Holy shit.

He dipped me low and kissed me hard, the cheering never ending as we finished the kiss and turned towards our loved ones.

Bowen lifted our arms and we celebrated with the crowd our union official.

Things happened so fast these past few months but that's what our whole relationship was like - fast.

After the snowstorm, we dived into a relationship and within weeks, I spent every night at his place. A month later he asked me to move in and two months later he proposed. Once I started wedding planning, I couldn't stop and I didn't want to wait. I wanted Bowen as my husband.

After a crash wedding planning course, Gina, Giselle, and my mother planned the entire thing and somehow pulled it off in only three months, giving me the end of spring wedding id always dreamed of.

Blooming flowers and trees surrounded us and the sun set in the background as I married the love of my life.

And then we partied all night long.

“I love you more than anything I've ever loved before.” Bowen whispered into my ear during our first dance as a married couple.