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"I hate it when other people call me that, but it’s different with you"

"Honestly, honey, I just think your name is beautiful, and it suits you" He kisses ain and I s so all hten the h and squeeze his hand "You’re my man"

"And only yours, baby"

"This is incredible!" I cliht blue two-story hoe s and a wrap-around porch There are tall evergreens surrounding the house, and I can hear the waves crashing on the shore on the other side

"I was expecting a srin as he pulls our bags out of the back of the SUV

"I know it’s bigger than I probably need, but it came up for sale last year and I snatched it This is a new coood investment" I follow him up the steps to the front door There is beautiful outdoor furniture on the porch, and the door is a wide pine door with an oval frosted glassthat has a beach scene etched in it

"I also ith a rental company and they rent it out here and there for me, as well as I donate time to charity auctions"

He unlocks the door and walks in ahead of me "Make yourself at hoe and open, and was clearly professionally decorated in a beachy the way The furniture and art work are in shades of white, blue and gray There is a nificent stone fireplace in the center of the space with logs all set up and ready to light

The kitchen and dining roo the incredible views of the ocean It’s overcast butup the shoreline I can’t wait to get out there

"Coive you a quick tour"

"What’s up with you and sexy kitchens?" I ask, pointing to the truly sexy kitchen It boasts all white cabinets and cupboards, black granite countertops, and stainless steel, top of the line, appliances The space is large, with plenty of counter space The adjacent dining area has a long black table with seating for ten

"I need good kitchens to cook in" He shrugs and I grin at hiood-sized bedroo with a spacious loft, complete with a pool table, and the master suite, which I immediately fall in love with

"Oh, this is spectacular" I walk straight to the French doors that open out to a covered balcony and walk outside, breathing in the salty air and looking out at the water There is a one hundred and eighty degree view "This, right here, is my favorite part"

Nate walks up behind me, wraps his arms around my middle and kisses lass to enclose this, but I like hearing the water and feeling the breeze"

"Oh, don’t close it in It’s perfect" He s him close "I love it"

"I love you," he responds and tips aze "I love you," he repeats, his voice and eyes raw, and I feel tears prick the corners ofhis lips overat the corners of my mouth He finally pulls back and kisses my nose, then my forehead

"Let me show you the master suite, before I make love to you on this balcony"

"Later?" I ask aslove to Nate on this a balcony

"We’ll see e can do" He ssized bed and the sah the whole house