Chapter 36

“Sweetheart, are you almost done?”

“Uh-huh,” Javier said while getting up on his feet to put some clothes into the drawers inside the walk-in closet. “I just need to deal with all of my winter clothes, gloves, and a few other things inside this bag. After that, I’m done.”

“Okay. Nothing else?”

Javier shook his head. “Nope. I don’t own much. I really dislike hoarding stuff.”

“I see. Well, when you’re done, what do you think about us going out for a celebratory lunch? My treat.”

Javier grinned. “Absolutely. I should pay for lunch since you’re allowing me to stay at your house rent-free.”

Hugo strode closer to Javier and pressed his boyfriend against one of the shelves inside the closet. “Our house.”

“But—”

“You’re residing in this house with me, so it’s your house, too.”

Javier chuckled. “Okay. You’re right.”

Hugo smirked. “I always am. Besides, you’ll be paying half of the utility and grocery bills. You’ll be contributing equally.”