Rise by Dylan Allen
As a little girl, I saw my father destroy the family he claimed to love. I watched my mother waste her life dreaming of a man who left her without a second glance.
As a woman, I don’t dream, I work. I don’t fall in love, I focus. I would never let anything as frivolous as love distract me.
Until I meet Simon. A gorgeous, brilliant young architect with dark eyes, a sweet smile, and a dirty, dirty mouth. He sets me on fire, and suddenly all I can do is dream…of his hands, his lips, his body. Of a heart good enough and a love strong enough to make me believe in happily ever after.
But Simon has secrets that are even deeper than mine. Will our pasts destroy everything we’ve worked for? Or will we find the courage to rise to the challenge and fight for the love we share?
Love Words from Simon to Addie
Dearest Addie,
Happy Valentine’s Day, baby. The last three years of my life have been nothing short of incredible and that is all because of you. When I think about how much my life has changed since I’ve known you, it’s almost impossible to comprehend. The word love has new meaning for me. It means nothing is impossible. It means never having to face anything by myself. It means laughter and peace. It means, quite simply, you.
Henry, Zara and little Jacob are the luckiest children because they are being raised by you. I am the luckiest man because I get to live my life with you.
I want you to know that there is not a single day that goes by that I don’t think about how much I love you. I hope that I show you that, every day. But on this special day, I want to take the time to put into words how profound my love for you is. If I had to suffer every day of my childhood again, I would do it, gladly, because I know that journey made me a man worthy of a woman like you.
So, Happy Valentine’s Day.
You’re my forever and for me, it will always be you.
Love,
Simon.
©2017 Dylan Allen
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