Songs of the Heart by Charli B. Rose

Author:Charli B. Rose [Rose, Charli B.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-02-14T05:00:00+00:00

Sadly, I shook my head. “I don’t think so. I don’t know that I believe there’s only one person out there for everyone. But I’m pretty sure there is only one person out there for me. Now, that doesn’t mean it will work out for me and Dawson. But it isn’t fair to pretend my heart is available. I’ve been in denial about it for a couple years now. Thanks for opening my eyes and my heart back up.”

“You know, after your parents’ anniversary party I suspected that this was where we would end up. I heard the CD he made for you. I didn’t mean to listen. I accidentally hit the button while I was driving back to your house while you were sleeping. It was shocking to hear about all your memories. I didn’t listen to the whole CD, but I heard enough to know how deeply he loved you. And then I saw him on Elle’s show. And all these bits of information swirled in my mind.”

He stopped speaking and looked deeply into my eyes, searching. Then he continued, “But I was in denial too. And two days ago, when I got into town… back at my hotel… I almost convinced myself that I was wrong, that we were right for each other. I was going to redouble my focus on our relationship and try to draw out the parts of yourself that you seemed to have lost.”

His free hand reached up to cup my cheek, and his smile turned sorrowful. “But as I listened to Dawson sing that last song at the concert, I realized that you and I have never once said I love you. It’s always been love ya. I wracked my brain just to be certain. When I couldn’t come up with one time when either of us had said the fully committed, three-word declaration, I knew I needed to let you go so you could have the love you deserve.”

His face was so sad. My heart ached over causing him this pain.

“I understand your decision. And you’re right. In your shoes, I’d have done the same thing. I’m not sure what the future actually holds for me… and Dawson. There’s a lot we have to work through. A lot to let go of and sort out. It may be an impossible feat.” I shrugged one shoulder and glanced out the window.

Beckett gripped my chin gently and turned me back to face him. “Impossible is no longer in your vocabulary. You being alive right now should be impossible. Yet here you are. So, don’t talk to me about impossible,” his tone was playfully scolding mixed with a sternness only a doctor or parent could pull off.

I gave him a half-smile. “I know that, but some things just can’t be healed—no matter how great the doctor is.”

In the sobering light of day, I knew the obstacles between me and Dawson hadn’t been overcome by a couple of heated kisses and “I love you” declarations.

“You might have forgotten, but I’m a pretty good listener and sounding board,” he offered.

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