Connectivity 2.0 Quotes

“I think I owe William three thousand app developments at no cost for this,” Oliver murmurs, nuzzling his nose to mine.”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0

“Said he was going to Edinburgh to stay with a friend,” he explains. “That he would be accessible via video chat for any of our meetings.” I’m going to be sick. I’m going to puke all over William’s antique rug. I put my hand to my mouth, trying to force the bile down, trying not to start crying in front of him.”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0

“If you care about Oliver at all, if you love him like you told him you did, you will agree to meet me immediately. Before it’s too late.”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0

“No,” he sputters, shaking his head. “Don’t say that. Don’t.” My hands fall to my sides. My insides are frozen. Everything blurs around me, except for the sound of Big Ben beginning the ten chimes. “But Oliver, why? I love you,” I repeat, confused. “No!” Oliver roars, his eyes flashing in defiance. “I won’t let you say it! I don’t want to hear this, do you understand?”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0

“I turn around and gasp at the beauty of what I’m seeing. Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament lit up, the streetlamps guiding the path toward it, the sound of the river lapping along the banks, and the noises of the cars moving past us.”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0

“Because he is nothing like the man the tabloids painted a picture of. At least with me, he’s not, and that’s what matters.”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0

“You have no doubts? How? How can you not fear more lies, Lauren?”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0

“You have given me back a piece of myself with that kiss.”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0

“Don’t be nervous,” Oliver says, his voice coming through my headset. I turn to him. “How do you always know what I’m feeling?”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0

“Do we end this now as friends and drink to a successful business partnership? Or do we sit here in this sexy bar, begin a round of twenty questions, and flirt our way to dinner? Friendship or romance? The choice is yours.”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0

“How do you think I felt when you told me how disgusted you were by Oliver Pratt?” I freeze. I know he has a point, but that doesn’t excuse any of this.”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0

“Explain what? Oh, wait, maybe there is another option. Was this all a method to try and get a knicker drop? Maybe you thought after coffee you’d get a mile-high club fix? You’re disgusting.”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0

“I stare down at the passport in shock. My hand begins to shake. I glance back up at him, not understanding what he’s telling me.”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0

“I don’t want to be treated like a princess by any man.” His eyebrows raise. “Why not?” “Because I don’t need to be a princess. I don’t need to be rescued. Or swept off my feet with gifts. All I need is to be someone’s equal,” I say. “I don’t want to be treated as if I’m special. I want to be regarded.”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0

“I don’t expect you to be my everything, as I cannot be yours. We have to be ourselves to be the best together. And I’m my best self when I’m with you. Exactly as you are.”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0

“For Christ’s sake, this isn’t about loving you,” he claims, staring hard at me. “I’m the unlovable one, don’t you see that? You’ll leave me. Everyone does. People who are supposed to love me don’t. It’s already beginning with you, too.”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0

“He’s closed the door. But the fact that I got it open even a crack gives me hope. With time, with love, Oliver will share his pain with me. Let me stand with him and help him move past it. You will see the man I see when I look at you, I vow. And I will not relent on that mission until he believes it.”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0

“I want to fix you a plate,” I say, my voice unsteady. “Because I care about you. More than you could possibly even know. I know you might not be ready to feel these things for me. I understand that. I accept it. But that is where my heart is. I won’t lie about it.”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0

“Your career is important. But if you’re seeking love, that’s equally important, too. For so long, I thought I couldn’t have both at the same time. I was wrong about that. But the thing was, I didn’t want love until William came into my life. He changed everything I thought I knew, everything I thought I wanted. Now I can’t imagine life without that man to share it with, even if I know I will come in here tomorrow and find stupid rubber padding on the corners of this desk. But that’s the love I want and deserve. William cares about me. Pushes me. Wants the best for me. He’s my biggest champion, as I am his. And if you think you can find the type of love you’re looking for with Oliver, I think you’d be a fool not to take a chance on it.”
― Aven Ellis, Connectivity 2.0