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This one is for those of us that crave happiness with every heartbeat but don’t dare reach for it. Don’t let fear dictate your future.
“They’re the ones that keep our family running. They keep us together,” he says, clear reverence in his voice. “Each and every one of those women truly have become sisters to me, and I’m not sure I could see our lives without them anymore. They saved me, and they don’t even know it.”
“That’s what my family does — we love fiercely, and there’s nothing we won’t do for those we love. I’d never let anyone hurt them.”
“Oh yeah?” he murmurs. “Yet somehow, your eyes keep me far more captivated than the starry skies above us ever could. I’m not sure I like how easily you’ve put me under your spell.”
won’t stop sending them, you know? Until I’m able to wish you a good day or night in person, I’ll keep texting you.”
“A lot of the new components were actually crafted by Windsor Motors, but Lex stripped his brand off for us.” Dad grins and continues to work. “Sometimes love isn’t loud and obvious, Raya. Sometimes it’s in the little things, hidden behind layers and layers of exterior protection. Love isn’t always communicated verbally, but that doesn’t make it any less real.”
“My love for you isn’t transactional. It isn’t conditional.”
“I’m trying, you know? I won’t stop trying, Raya. You deserve the best of me, not just what’s left of me.”
I look into his eyes, hoping he’s being truthful. My heart feels fragile these days, and I just hope he handles it with care, like he promised to.
