Journey of the heart(3)

Chapter 10: Movin' Forward

The search for a new house kicked off almost immediately. Once Mya and Jaylen had talked about it, there was no lookin' back. They spent the next few weeks hittin' up different neighborhoods, talkin' to realtors, and walkin' through potential homes. Every time they walked into a place, Mya found herself picturin' what their life could look like there—a family, kids runnin' around, lazy Sundays on the porch with Jaylen. It was excitin', but also a little overwhelming.

One Saturday morning, Mya and Jaylen were meetin' up with their realtor, Tasha, to check out another house. This one was in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood with big yards and tree-lined streets. Mya had a good feelin' about it before they even pulled up.

When they arrived, Tasha was already there, waitin' with a bright smile. "Hey, y'all! You ready to see your future home?"

Jaylen chuckled, shuttin' the car door. "That's a big statement, Tasha. You sure this is the one?"

Tasha grinned, openin' the door to the house. "I got a good feelin' about this. Come on, let's check it out."

As they walked inside, Mya's breath caught. The house was open and airy, with high ceilings and big windows that let in a ton of natural light. The kitchen was spacious, with an island big enough to prep family meals. Mya could already see herself cookin' breakfast there on a Saturday mornin', with kids runnin' in and out of the room, Jaylen makin' coffee.

They walked through the rest of the house, and each room just felt right. The master bedroom was perfect, with a big closet and an en suite bathroom. The backyard was huge, plenty of space for a swing set or even a small garden. Mya could see the whole picture so clearly.

Jaylen looked over at her, his eyes searchin' her face. "What you thinkin'?"

Mya smiled, feelin' a wave of excitement. "I love it. It feels like home."

Jaylen nodded, glancin' around the living room. "Yeah, I could see us here."

Tasha clapped her hands together. "I knew y'all would like it! This place checks all the boxes. If you're serious, we should put in an offer. Houses in this area don't last long."

Mya exchanged a look with Jaylen, and she could see the excitement in his eyes too. They'd been lookin' for a while, but this house felt different—like it was meant for them.

"Let's do it," Jaylen said, his voice steady but full of excitement.

Mya nodded, her heart racin'. "Yeah, let's make an offer."

The next few days were a whirlwind of paperwork and phone calls, but it all felt worth it. They were really doin' this. They were buyin' a house, takin' that next big step together. Mya couldn't believe how fast things were movin', but she was ready for it. She'd spent so much time buildin' her business, focusin' on her career, but now it was time to build their life together.

One evenin', after a long day of work, Mya and Jaylen were sittin' on the couch, goin' over the final details of the offer they'd put in on the house. Mya was feelin' a little nervous—it was a big decision, and even though it felt right, there was still a part of her that was anxious about what came next.

"You think we ready for this?" Mya asked, lookin' over at Jaylen.

Jaylen glanced at her, his face calm. "We more than ready. We been buildin' toward this for a while now. This is just the next step."

Mya nodded, takin' a deep breath. "I know. It's just... a lot's gonna change."

Jaylen leaned in, kissin' her softly on the forehead. "Yeah, but we got this. We always figure it out, right?"