Page 109 of The Things That Hold Us

“Let's do this.” I say, more to him than her, and he grabs my hand, leading me inside.

It takes close to an hour to go over everything, and sign every paper she brought. Logan asked all the business questions I wouldn't have thought to ask, and made sure I wasn't missing anything.

Kelly hands me the keys, and my chest feels like it might explode from excitement.

After we say goodbye to Kelly, I turn to Logan and squeal with excitement.

He joins me, and grabs me in his arms, lifting me and spinning me in a circle.

“You did it,” he says into my neck, and I smile.

“How do you want to celebrate?” he asks me, and I look at him confused, because I hadn't thought of that.

There's so much that needs to be done. I never thought of how to celebrate this, or even thought it needed to be celebrated.

“Oh, um. I’m not sure. I hadn't thought about that.”

“Why not? This is exciting. Youshouldcelebrate it.”

“I know,” I agree, “there's just so much to get done. I still have to move my things over, get shelving and cases, and send all my suppliers and vendors my new address. I haven't had time to think of celebrating.”

Logan nods his head, looking around, “How about this: we worry about the hard things tomorrow and celebrate today? Because you deserve that.”

After thinking for a second, I nod, because he’s right. I do deserve to have a fun day, where I don't have to worry.

“Alright. What did you have in mind?”

Logan smiles at me, and grabs my hand, pulling me to his truck.

“Come on. I have an idea.”

We drive for not even five minutes, when Logan tells me to close my eyes.

I do as he says, and listen to him turn the truck off, and come around to help me out.

“Logan what are we doing?” I ask him, feeling impatient.

How does he already have surprises for me here?

“Just wait, a little further.”

We stop, and he covers my eyes with his hands.

I feel him lean in behind me, and plant a kiss on the side of my neck. I instinctively tilt my head, allowing him better access to my skin.

He chuckles against me when he notices the goosebumps that spread.

“I found this place on the maps, and just knew you had to see it.” he whispers, and as he does, he uncovers my eyes.

It takes a second for them to adjust, but when they do, I see a field.

A field full of marigolds.

My jaw drops, and my eyes start to water.

“What..how? What is this?”

Logan holds my hand, and pulls me into the field.

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