Page 184 of Play of Love
I rested my chin on top of her head.
"I'm sorry," she whispered.
"Me too." I pulled in a ragged breath. "When she goes I won't have anyone left."
I'd be completely alone. I had a few great cousins, but I rarely saw them, and my father was an only child so that line would end with me. It was a sad thought. One I'd battled with as I tried not to be selfish.
So much had happened to me in the last few years. So much had changed drastically. Not even football was the same. I used to be able to forget about all my problems when I played, but that feeling of refuge hadn't happened in a long time. I still loved the sport, but I'd been off my game since the accident.
It was the feel of her soft lips against my chin that pulled me away from my troubled thoughts. I looked at the beautiful woman in my arms and appreciated the soft smile she offered.
"You have me," she breathed. Evie straightened up so she could see me.
I felt touched that she said that, and as I looked at her, gazing into her beautiful green eyes, I felt the sincerity of which she spoke.
"Do I Evie?" I took a lock of her hair and curled it around my thumb. It was habit now.
"Yes." She nodded.
"So does that mean no more slamming doors in my face?" I thought I'd lighten the atmosphere.
"No more slamming doors." She smiled.
"And you aren't scared of me anymore?" This going slow wouldn't last. I could do my best, but when I was with her, my emotions took over. The day would soon come when I'd have no control whatsoever.
"It's not you I'm scared of." She gave me a worried look. "It's me."
"Please don't tell me this is you breaking up with me before we've even begun. That sounds a lot like thatit's not you it's meline."
She laughed a little, and made me feel at ease when she shook her head. I didn't know what I'd do if she said yes.
"I hear music when I look at you." She confessed. I held her gaze as she looked at me with that scared expression she had yesterday. I didn't know what I expected her to say, but I definitely hadn't expected that.
"Music?" I smiled. Her cheeks turned pink as she blushed and looked away nervously. With care, I took hold of her face and turned her back to me. "There's music coming from me?"
"Yes."
"What does it sound like?"
"Beautiful," she replied with troubled eyes.
"Why would that be a bad thing princess? You're scared because you hear music when you look at me?"
"That's never happened to me before, and I've never met anyone that..." her voice trailed off.
"Evie." I prodded running my finger along her jaw. "Tell me." I was desperate to know how she felt about me.
"It's just never happened before." She was holding back. I could see it. Maybe she needed time. Honestly, we both did. I didn't want to rush things and end up making mistakes or making her feel uncomfortable. However, maybe it would help to tell her how I felt.
"I like you a lot Evie," I said, hoping it would give her some encouragement.
That brought a smile to her face. "I like you too. I like you a lot too." She tucked her hair behind her ear.
I was really happy to hear that. It excited me in a way that made me feel alive. Just like when I first kissed her.
"So, what are we going to do about this? Will you at least allow me to take you for a morning walk on the beach? Will that scare you?"
"No. It won't." She brightened up.
