"...and I love you" was left unsaid, but John heard the words and felt the same; had never been so enamored.
It was hard to believe that he used to live in a world that did not include Mary Campbell; that less than a month ago he literally did not know she even existed.
But now, John could not imagine his life without her.
And if he had his way – and he usually did – John would marry her one day; would ask her now, if he thought she would say yes.
John watched as Mary lifted the chain, bird pendant dangling.
TBC
