-Elizabeth-
As the days unfolded after that sun-soaked evening with Aria, I found myself caught in a whirlwind of excitement and apprehension. Zayn and I had been talking about this next step—leaving Chicago behind, leaping into a new adventure in Los Angeles. But the reality of it all truly set in when we started our house hunting journey.
The number Sean had given us for Caroline Farrow—a chirpy and upbeat real estate agent—didn't quite prepare me for the whirlwind of energy she would bring into our lives. From the moment she picked up the phone, I could hear her bright smile through the line. "Hi, Lizzie! I'm so excited to help you and Zayn find the perfect home! What are you looking for?"
"Uh, we're not completely sure yet…" I stumbled over my words, the magnitude of what we were a
