Healing on her terms

pte

e," Ryan says, his vo

ation, I place another tender kiss on his lips. "You want mor

e. "You do know that I can never get tired of your kisses," h

ll the responsibilities I have to deal with. Speaking of responsibilities, I need to pa

et married?" Ryan's que

old him countless times to wait until I have enough mone

d you when I have enough

w since I proposed to you, and we've been dating for five year

and I sat up with the duvet covering my

ay. "Look, Ryan, I love you, and you know that. But we can't jus

ant us to get married to me?" Ryan asks, his voice

r do that. I want to be financially stable enough to assist you and the kids we'll be h

st want you to be mine. I want you here wit

he back of his hand. "I promise we will get mar

responsibilities, would that

t no, I can't accept you taking charge of my responsibilities. Like I said, I don't want to be a burden to you. My

adness and disappointment. "Fine. I guess there's

me and kisses my head. "Thank you, Ryan, for unde

silence, I pulled away and

eglanced,

s from the floor. "Yes. I need to

ered, lying back

ant me to leave. Don't worry, we'

outed with a frown t

y I'll come kiss you," I joke,

ou?" he wiggl

m passionately. "I just recharged you. Your battery i

e was hoverinlaughedop of me and I was beneath him

Cornell," his lips cu

face. "You'll have to wait un

raws. "You better get ready

re for me," I reply, leaving t

hind as I shuffle to the tablcatchesick up m

m but not to flutter; already told my mom I'll be home. My sh

or a moment enjoying

yan finally said, releas

ok my hand and led me ou

turned off the car and glanced at me. "Thanks

ing me off," I reply,

isses my cheek. "I'

afelstaredI alighted from the car and watched as he pulled out of the driveway. With a sharp sigh, I approached th

in front of me, causing me to almost keel over. "Jeez! M

to the half-open pack and my mouth flew open.

what this issue asked, her voice c