Love Or Lust (Part 2)

-Conor-

“I know Joanne.” He sighed. “I’ve been so elated for the last several nights. Not just for being able to finally have sex with her but I felt like I have made an honest connection with her. She trembled the first night and I knew she was nervous, but she trusted me enough to allow me to show her what it was supposed to be like. And then she curled up to me and fell asleep in my arms. I was exhausted but I watched her sleep for an hour and thought to myself that this is what I want.” Conor paused taking a breath as the emotions hit him square in the gut. For the rest of forever, I want her. “I just want to watch her sleep in my arms every night for the rest of my life. And I have for the last few weeks, but I realized now more than ever she makes me feel alive. She doesn’t expect me to be someone I’m not… She treats me like an equal.”

“She’s the complete opposite of Beatrice.” Joanne said firmly. Conor nodded in agreement.

“The absolute opposite.” A compassionate look fell ove