Robyn Carr Quote

Were you ever lonely, Franci? he asked in a whisper against her neck. Without me? Her eyes popped open, but she kept her breathing even, pretending to be sleeping. I never thought about it, about being lonely without you, he whispered. But I kept wondering why I was so empty. He kissed her neck. I looked for you in so many women and never understood why it didn’t work. Never understood it was because I loved you. She pinched her eyes closed against a tear. He sighed deeply, pulling her close against him. I want to take you to the Alps to ski—we used to talk about doing that. Remember? And I want to go with you to Aruba, to dive and lay on the beach. We’ll get one of those huts on stilts—we’ll make love outside. She heard him yawn deeply; he kissed her neck again. I thought eventually I’d get over you. I didn’t know I’d never get over you because I loved you. And then the talking stopped and she heard his light snore. Very softly she whispered, Yes, I was lonely. You have no idea… *