The beginning of next week, Ephram told Madison that he would pick her up from work after he got out of class because he wanted to show her something.
Madison got in the car and with an excited smile on her face, asked, "where we going?!"

"I cant tell you. And for safety measures you have to wear this blindfold."
"you're kidding?" Madison asked, lowering her head.

Ephram raised his eyebrows, "please? We don't want to lose the daylight, we only have a couple more hours?"

Madison rolled her eyes, "this better be good" and she took the blindfold and put it over her eyes.

About 15 minutes later they arrived in front of the medium blue house. Ephram got out then went over to Madison's door and let her out, then led her to the middle of the yard where he then took the blindfold off her eyes. He didn't say anything, just stood there smiling as Madison looked around confused.

"What is this?" she asked innocently

Ephram pulled out a piece of paper and held it up, "Welcome to your new home Mrs. Kellner-Brown." And a smile swept across his face as Madison processed what he just said.

She exhaled, covering her mouth with her hands as tears formed in her eyes.

"See, there are some things a starving artist can afford." Ephram said jokingly as he pulled her towards him. "Ready to go in?" he asked as he picked her up and carried her over the threshold and into the house. Her arms were wrapped around his neck, all the while happily laughing. When they went inside, jazz music could be heard in the background. Madison went to investigate, she was intrigued. She gasped when she entered the kitchen, a few vases of pink roses were spread all about. Ephram was standing behind her, smiling at how happy she was. Madison turned around, her head tilted, "Ephram, you still find ways to take my breath away!"

He held out his hand, "dance with me."

He wrapped his arms around her waist, she put her arms around his neck, and the two slow-danced together, talking and joking for a while before they decided to leave. As they got outside, a new neighbor came towards them, "Hi!" she cried happily, "You two must be moving in?"
Ephram smiled and nodded, his arm around Madison's waist, "that's right. I'm Ephram. This is my wife, Madison." Madison couldn't help but smile, she loved being called Ephram's wife. Even though it's been a year, she still cant help but smile.

"My name is Torry! I live in that house on the corner! If you need anything, anything at all, let me know! Most everybody on this street is friendly, we almost all know each other by name. You'll probably meet Skylar and his girlfriend, Quinn, sometime soon. Skylar is the nicest fella! Some people are intimidated cuz he's got tons o' tattoos and several facial piercings. He's a tattoo artist but he's so sweet. Quinn goes to school at Julliard, she's such a talented violinist!"
Madison squeezed Ephram's hand, "Ephram goes to Julliard! We'll have to have a welcome party or something."
"You know, Madison!" replied Torry, "that sounds like a great idea! I'll pass it along and we'll have it once you two settle in!"

Ephram and Madison finally made it back to their apartment, ecstatic as ever. Madison tilted her head, "Ephram, I love you! Even if you are a starving artist."
"That'd make you a starving artist's wife." he said jokingly as he pulled her close to him.

"you're such a great husband. Husband! I cant get enough of that word!" she said planting kisses all over Ephram's face.

"Madison, I love you so much! Thank you for sharing my life with me!" and he slowly kissed her deeply.

"This means so much to me, Sweetie! The house is in a great location and not too far from either of our jobs!" She hugged him tightly.

"We get to finally add our things together. Your retro indie stuff with my complete modern stuff. You can do the decorating."
"oh, you'll let me huh." smiled Madison teasingly.

"Can you believe I graduate next semester!" Ephram said enthusiastically as they sat together on the couch. Nothing could get either of them down.