Don't Say You Love Me
"Holly, we're having another child. This time, it's really ours. Don't worry. I'll take care of them, I swear. Holly, what should we name them? Do you think they'll look more like you or me?"
Question after question had tumbled out of his lips.
I'd had no answers. I had only smiled and kissed him.
If only time had stopped at that moment.
Without love, there would be no hate. Without happiness, the pain wouldn't have come so fiercely.
Elliot carefully cradled the small, crimson bundle in his arms. This time, he let go of all his pride. He dropped to his knees and broke down in uncontrollable sobs.
"Holly, how could you be so cruel? You cut us off just like that! Holly, please come back… I can