Held Against My Will

reen eyes were deep like the forest, and her black diamond earrings contrasted against her engagement dress. Her shoulders were small and rounded, and her chest was

u weren't ready for marriage, and then suddenly,

something else. But, of course, it was common knowledge that the merger was why the kids were marrying one an

t together. You are the perfect partner for me. You're lovely, witty, funny, and the best business partner any man can

he necessary social functions that are required. Look at our engagement party here tonight. Everyone g

to marry and have a family one day. But then, I had a change of heart. Brenda, baby

on!" His mot

d her head against Boston's shoulder. "Those are good reaso

standing here trying to convince you to accept my sin

h me, Boston. I can feel it

gasped!

himself, she was right. There was a part of himself and his heart that no other could ever claim. But

ds off each other. Isn't that true, every

. "Yes." Mo

n? Tell everyone! You have been traveling, and you have been emotionally unavailable, even when you are home. So what am I supposed to think? You found ev

love." Someone said

your thoughts. Boston, I need more than

n. But, with the help of his best friend Ralph, he was finally able to get back on his feet and st

dream from going bankrupt. But his dad wouldn't just give him the money. No, Boston had to mak

for Boston, who wished for a marriage full of love and babies created out of love. But he was willi

so did Brenda, despite not being ready to settle down with her and have a family. He didn't want to

on't know wh

e your willingness to give up your singleness to give me the life I've dreamed

asked, looking at Brenda's father. He

gaze went to that spot. But he felt nothing. No ting

hed her intimately since she lived here in Chicago. But, like her, Bost

gaged. Brenda said, interrupting his t

said. "

t to be her husband, not her

ow! She doesn't want him!" Mrs.

he was not surprised at how well she was taking all of this. Unlike other girls he's dated, she w

e sparkling diamond ring he had given her.

ll with children with a woman he fell head over hee

to him. "I'm sorry for everything. But, if ever you ne

's something Bosto

what's

is

from her and frow

re shocked again! Everybody's ears perked up, a

h, and I can't help but think they have something to

ed away from the light

to try fixing me." He has been doing enough

by his outburst and the family looking on.

ut, even if she couldn't have Boston, he was the man she

man he was six months ago. But then, a stranger, a woman, entered his life like a star, making him spark, glo

ught for her that she loves, surrounds him. He would recognize that scent anywhere, the smell of his woman. His body responds predictably to her nearness. Any time he's awake and

bed with her. He's alone in the room he calls home that doesn't feel like home anymore. The woman he loves beyond reason

p all those feelings and memories, he was changed, and the