Chapter 3: A wild offer

Grace was now pulled into the conversation with Hannah and even had her legs crossed together while facing her. 

"What are you thinking Hannah?" Grace asked. 

"Well," Hannah swallowed. "What if WE got married and bought a house? I know we just met, but, What if?" Hannah asked. 

Grace's eyes went wide. "Are you serious?" Suddenly Hannah's offer didn't seem so crazy. Last night Grace learned that Hannah was a medic in the military and had been deployed to a few countries overseas. She also learned that Hannah lived her life honorably, as well as traveled as much as she could. 

Hannah nodded. "I absolutely am serious. I mean what do we have to lose? We can learn more about one another along the way and have the relationship and marriage be something we both want and need."

Grace thought about it. Hannah wasn't wrong. Last night they also talked about small things in a relationship that they would want. From pets to cars and even their favorite colors. The offer that Hannah brought to Grace didn't seem so unreasonable after all. 

"I mean, it does sound like a smart decision. But I think that we need to discuss some things first though." Grace stated. 

Hannah tilted her head. "Like?" 

Grace stood up and headed into the kitchen for a paper and a pen. Sitting back down and facing Hannah Grace began writing a list and writing columns. "For example, kids. I want a family someday I'm just not sure when I want a family." 

"I'd love to have children I would prefer to wait until my military career is over. I'm 30 and I am set to retire in two years. I'd love to start a family then." Stated Hannah.

"That's actually a perfect timeline for a family. So we both want children so that's one of the important things out of the way. What about pets? I know we talked a little bit about it yesterday. Are you a small or large breed dog lover?" Asked Grace. 

Without hesitating Hannah immediately answered. "Large breed without a doubt. I perfer the bigger the better. I had Great Danes and Boxers growing up as a child and into my early adult years." 

That answer seemed to make Grace glow with excitement. "Thank goodness! I absolutely am a Large dog kind of gal. Okay so we're two for two, what's next?" 

"I have one, what about family relationships? Is family and friends important to you?" Hannah asked. "I adore my family and friends. I was an only child but I am a social butterfly through and through." 

Grace chimed in. "I have five sisters and of course my parents and I swear if we're not together physically were at least texting or calling pretty often. So It's looking like we've covered the main points so far. You and I both know that violence and cheating are absolutely out of the question." 

Grace set her notebook down.

Hannah stared at Grace. "I think that covers it, Grace what do you say? Would you like to get married?" 

Graced nodded. "Absolutely. I think we'd make not only great partners but excellent wives for one another."

"Well that settles it then. We're gonna get married!" Hollered Grace. 

Over the course of a few hours both Hannah and Grace planned a very very small courthouse wedding with no guests and a lavish honeymoon in the mountains that would seperate them from the rest of the world. And once they got back from their honeymoon they would very quickly begin their search for their dream home. And if they couldn't buy it, Grace suggested that the two of them could build their dream home, together.