A Song of Longing
"It's not about Jess being lucky; she's simply wonderful. Love is about giving everything you've got, pure and unadulterated. Letting go should be clean and decisive.
"Being with her, I'm the lucky one."
With those final words, he strode out of the club.
Linda sat there, mechanically eating, her voice barely above a whisper, "To have a full belly is such a blessing, such a blessing."
Her words broke off as tears cascaded down her cheeks.
Jessica emerged from the fitting room in a stunning mermaid gown and caught sight of Simon lounging on the couch.
"I told the secretary you didn't have to come if you were swamped. I can handle this," she said, meaning every word.