Isn't this kind of sudden?" "Oh-I've known for a while this was coming. This was the best I could do. But I wanted to tell you a couple of things. It just matters to me that you know…. I don't have any regrets," she said. "I know I didn't give you much of a choice-I was so determined that you were going to be the one, my first man, my first love. And I was mostly right-you made everything perfect. I don't think I'll live a day without remembering, without feeling your arms, your lips… Thank you, Luke. For treating me like you loved me. Every time you touched me, I believed you loved me." "What are you saying? That you're not coming back? Ever?" "I'm sure I'll be back to visit the family, but not until I think I can do that without getting in your space. I mean, when I move on, you move on. I understand that. There will be another girl's shampoo in your shower before I-" "I don't let just anyone keep shampoo in my shower," he said. He pulled her close, put his arms around her. "Shelby, take off your coat. Stay with me a while." "Nah, I'm afraid if I stay even five minutes longer than I have to, I'll never have the courage to go.
( Robyn Carr )
[ Temptation Ridge ]
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