Chapter 14

Emily Warner

“Umm… sorry please, I won’t run off.” I mumble but he just laughs like he can read my mind.

“Sweetheart, one day you will meet a man who will love you so much where you might doubt his sanity but never his passion. Don’t waste your time on people who make you wonder if they love you or not. It’s just not worth it.” He says as he kisses my forehead.

“You don’t understand, I am 29, a man has never fallen in love with me. Ever. No man has ever said I love you to me. I am just not the kind of girl men fall for.” I tell him hating how vulnerable I was in front of him.

I have hit a new low.

“Okay, I usually don’t do this. I have never really had a deep or meaningful conversation with a person. But with you, I always end up saying what I feel. Usually, I don’t care enough to guide people but you. You are so naïve and pure at heart. I feel the need to protect you.” My heart stopped beating. I couldn’t breathe. I didn’t know what to t