[ Anna ] "Us!" "What about us?" I said, trying to maintain my calm but internally, my heart was beating faster in my mouth and I could feel the adrenaline rush at the possibilities of his answers. "This is.... beautiful," he said, looking around. The varanda was lit up in the dark with warm yellow lights and the swing in the centre had fake-pumpkin lights and candles. It was beautiful, really. "Thank you," I say, admiring my work. He stood by the rails, looking out at the city lights. We stayed uptown, from where a clear view of the city, lit up at night was visible. "You've done this?" He asks, as I follow him. "Yes" I say, smiling. "I always loved interior decor, like Ruth," I inform. I was really enthusiastic about interior designing as a kid and somehow really thought he'd rememb