ROBERT AND HOLLY SCORPIO: DESTINED FOR ETERNITY
CHAPTER 1
MAY 1983
Holly Sutton Scorpio paces the docks of Port Charles as she tries to come to terms with everything that has been happening in her life the last few days. When she chose Luke Spencer to spend her life with, she made the decision with all of her heart and soul. She had been so glad that he was alive, that he had survived the avalanche. But she had also felt anger at him for not letting her know he was alive, that he let her mourn his passing. And there was also the guilt she felt. The guilt of not feeling deep inside of herself that Luke was alive. The guilt she felt for going on with her life, for enjoying her life without Luke. She felt guilt for falling in love with Robert Scorpio, and most of all, she felt guilt for being the cause of the broken friendship between Robert and Luke. She could only pray that in time that Luke would realize why the events had occurred in his absence, that Robert did not purposely do anything to hurt Luke. Surely Luke would forgive Robert once everything returned to normal and he was sure of her love and trust once again. Holly never doubted Robert's ability to love and forgive, but Luke was so bitter and angry. She could only hope that one day the three of them could be friends again. But was it really possible. Tears flow down her face as she thinks of all the pain she has caused the two men she loved. She knew she had destroyed Robert Scorpio when she told him of her decision, but he had been so kind and understanding, trusting her to make the right choice. She could still see the hurt look in his eyes. Maybe he had no idea that she hurt just as much as he did. It was the most difficult thing she had ever done. She closed her eyes as she tried to block out the pain surrounding her heart.
Robert Scorpio finds his wife on the docks staring silently at the water. She looked so troubled and he could see the tear streaks on her face. Damn, he hated seeing her hurt like this. It was so needless. He could easily strangle Spencer for putting Holly in this position. Why did he let the woman he loved think he was dead? But then again, if he hadn't, Robert would never have known what it really meant to love someone with your body and soul as he did Holly. He would never wanted to miss that, no matter the pain involved at the moment. Robert closes his eyes briefly as he tries to get his emotions in check. Lord, how he loved this woman. He never knew it was possible to love so completely. Now he had to let her go, no matter how much it hurt. Holly had made her choice and all he wanted was for her to be happy. She had more than her fair share of unhappiness. She deserved so much more. Robert knew that Holly loved him, probably knew it better than she did. But Robert also knew Luke Spencer was in her heart as well. Robert was a selfish man. He wanted all of Holly; body, heart, and soul. He would settle for nothing less. He had to let her go forever, but first there were legal matters to be settled. Opening his eyes, he moved closer to his wife, hoping she would understand what he had to suggest.