“But I miss the woman I was, even as I learn to accept the new creature I’ve become.”
“I’ve not learned the acceptable way of saying you fascinate me...I’ve not even learned how to say I like you without frightening people away-”
“i can become a new woman every day until i like the woman i become, then i can become her for a while, if not forever!”
“I’ve missed you so much,” I whisper as he kisses my neck. “Even when I didn’t know you, my soul still missed you.”
“I learned a new phrase today while you were away.” She turned in his arms and then placed her hand on his chest. Her gaze lowered, suddenly shy. “Mi sei mancato molto.” (I missed you so much)Sometimes it was acceptable for comfort and need to collide. He leaned down and kissed her, a kiss to seal his promises, a kiss that meant they were going to miss their evening meal.”
“I’m okay. I’ve finally made a few new friends.” “I know,” she sighed. “It makes me miss you more,...”