I was proud of my possessions and wouldn't take it lightly if Robert said anything disparaging about where I lived.
Nicole had lived here through college and now that I shared the apartment building with her, it was also mine.
Yes, it was slimy and not in the best neighborhood, but it was all we could afford, and I had no complaints.
I waited for him to say something, breathing in and out slowly, bracing myself for whatever he’d say about the rundown building block, but he surprised me instead.
“I never said anything like that, sweetheart.” He finally said, his brow furrowed as he turned to face me, grabbing my left hand back in his, bringing my knuckles to his lips, and softly kissing them.
“So, what's the problem?”
“I don't want to say goodbye so soon.”
“Huh?”
“I won't see y
