Andrew took me to my apartment, and as soon as we walked inside, we saw Emma and Jasper sitting on the couch eating popcorn and watching a movie.

"Welcome home, stranger!" Jasper exclaimed. “Hey, Andrew.”

Andrew said hi and made small chit chat before heading to the door. He took me in his arms and whispered in my ear, “I will not sleep tonight without you in my bed.”

I could feel his pain because I didn't want to sleep alone either, but the fact was I needed to spend some time with my friends. I kissed him gently on his lips.

“I know. Me either, but we have tomorrow.”

He smiled and walked out the door. I walked over and sat in between my two friends as I showed off the necklace Andrew gave me.

"Wow, that is one hell of a necklace, Addy. It’s gorgeous,” Emma spoke as she examined it.

“It is pretty. But to me, it looks like two wedding bands. Is there something you aren’t telling us?” Jasper raised his brow.

“We aren’t engaged, if that’s what you’re insinuating. Andrew said it’s a symbol of his love for me and the two bands represent us as a couple joined forever.”

“Don’t you think it’s a little too soon in your relationship to be saying stuff like that?” Emma asked.

"I know things with us have moved really fast, but from the moment he touched me, I felt a connection I never felt before. I feel safe and whole with him.”

“I’m assuming you talked with him about his lack of taking you out?” Jasper spoke.

“I did.” I nodded.

“And?” Jasper popped a piece of popcorn in his mouth.

“He said it’s because he’s around people all day and sometimes it’s overwhelming, so he just likes to come home and be alone with me.”

“And you bought that? Not to rain on your parade, Addy, but that sounds like a load of bullshit to me.”

 Emma hugged me. “If he makes you happy, that's all that matters,” she spoke as she glared at Jasper.

The next couple of weeks were busy at work. Andrew and I continued to see each other every night, but this time, we switched on and off between apartments. One night at his place and the next at mine. We continued to order in or cook for each other. Nothing seemed to change when we got back from Chicago, but it didn't matter anymore. Our bond was stronger than ever.

Whenever he was over, Emma kept questioning me why his phone rang so much and why he wouldn't answer it around me. I told her I had questioned him about that and he said it was work related and he had a time and place for that, and when he was with me wasn't the time.

“I got to thinking about our conversation last night,” Andrew spoke as he took the plates down from the cupboard.

“Which conversation was that?” I continued to toss the salad.

“The one where you’re going to tell your mom about me. I think you should wait a while longer.”

“What? Why?” I glanced over at him.

“I just think that she’ll be a little upset about it.”

“No, she won’t.” I laughed.

“Listen, Addison.” He placed his hands on my hips. “Your mom is still having a hard time dealing with you living in New York. If you tell her that we’re dating and are serious, she might not take it so well. I don’t want her to resent me and think that I’m taking you away from her.”

“I don’t think she’ll resent you.” I cocked my head.

“I just think it would be best to wait. Okay?” He kissed my forehead.

“Yeah. Okay.” I furrowed my brows.

“Guess who’s going on a date tonight?” Jasper came flitting into the kitchen with a wide grin across his face.

“You are?” I pointed playfully at him.

“That’s right. I talked with Lucas on the phone. He sounds dreamy. I can’t wait to meet him.”

“Lucas?” Andrew spoke with seriousness.

“Yeah. The guy who works for you. Addy hooked us up.”

“Why would you do that?” Andrew spoke sternly to me.

“Because I thought they would get along. Is that a problem?”

“Jasper, I need you to do me a favor. Do not under any circumstances tell Lucas that Addison and I are dating. Do you understand me?”

“Sure, Andrew. I won’t mention it.” He narrowed his eye at him.

“It’s just I don’t want anyone at work to know about us yet. I’ve already explained this to Addison. I have my reasons.”

“Yeah. Okay. I promise I won’t say a word about the two of you.”

Jasper walked out of the kitchen and I glared at Andrew.

“Don’t give me that look. You know how I feel about this,” he spoke.

“And like I said before, I can take care of myself.”

We took a seat at the table and began eating dinner. Neither one of us spoke a word. I was pissed with the attitude he took towards Jasper and the fact that he was angry at me for setting him and Lucas up.

“Jasper is a great catch for anyone,” I spoke.

“I didn’t say he wasn’t.”

“Then why the fuck are you so angry with me for setting him and Lucas up?”

“It’s not that. I’m just not ready for anyone to know about us yet.”

I rolled my eyes as they started to fill with tears.

“Addison, please don’t cry. I love you so damn much.”

“You say that, yet you won’t tell anyone about us, except for Veronica. Why does she get to know? Why is she so special?”

“Veronica is my right-hand person. You know that. My father trusted her, and I trust her.”

“By the way, Andrew, when are you going to tell your mother about me?”

“When she gets back from Paris. In fact, we’ll both tell our moms at the same time.”

He reached his hand across the table and placed it on mine.

“Please don’t be angry with me.” He pouted. “You know I hate when you’re mad at me.”

“Then stop giving me a reason to be mad.”

“I’m sorry, Angel. I really am. Are we good?”

“Yeah. We’re good.” I looked down.

“Show me how good we are.”

He got up from the table, took my hand, and helped me up from the chair. He placed one arm around my waist and we began dancing in the kitchen. I couldn’t help but laugh.

“There’s no music,” I spoke.

“We make our own music.” He smiled as his lips pressed into mine.