We pulled up outside of a small townhouse not too far outside city limits. I hadn't recognized where we were at the time because I was more focused on the trees and building passing by as we drove.
The house was beautiful, well decorated with a small porch at the front and what seemed like a balcony at the side. Probably a bedroom.
Axel had cut the engine of the car and was just sitting there staring at me. "I didn't think you would want to be in the city with all the noise, so I figured a quiet get away would be better." He reached over and grabbed my hand in his.
The small gesture and the feeling of his hand on mine, warmth my heart. It was so simple but comforting. "Thank you Axel, for everything." He nodded with a smile and I relaxed a little. "How about we go inside a
