Victoria

“Yes”. He firmly stated.

I liked his honesty in answering questions but somehow his attraction to her made me feel almost worthless. Like I didn't hold a candle to her.

“Why don't you marry her instead?”. I was just curious as to why he wouldn't marry her if he was that interested in her.

“We have an understanding and a long standing relationship. I won't marry her”. His words always held a tone of finality.

The comfortable silence ensued as ...