Commitments

RENEE

“Are we there yet?” I asked impatiently as Robert continued leading me to wherever his hands covering my eyes.

We'd been walking for nearly a half hour since he'd pulled over by the side of the road, and I had no idea where we were or where he was taking me.

Because his nose nuzzled the soft strands of my hair, his words were muffled, but I heard him say, “Yes, we are.”

“Then let me see.”

“Sure.” He muttered, kissing my right cheek chastely before removing his hands from my face, and I softly gasped.

My vision was distorted and hazy at first, so adjusting took some time, but it soon cleared.

“Woah, Robert!” I exclaimed as I stared at the magnificent building in front of me.

It was a mansion—a huge structure—the kind where wealthy people lived with their families over generations. My eyes widened even more.

The view was breathtaking, and the mansion stood proud, its massive façade reflecting the evening sky above. The dawning sunset painted the sky with orange and purple hu