My beautiful, soulful eyes conveyed a message all our own One of warmth, love and longing "Olivia, I'm so sorry, I said with a deep sigh. " I do love you. Just for yourself. For your unique unconventional, brave, resourceful, gorgeous stubborn little self. Haven't you figured that out al ready?"

"You do? she asked shyly. "But what about ev erything you said about me. Especially that firt night, when you stormed into my house, looking for Will?"

"Oh, please... " I implored her. I covered my face with my hand for a moment. Let's not talk about that. I acted like such a fool. Please, just forget what I...