*Lily*

The tension between William and me was becoming heated, and I could sense that we were headed for an argument.

"William, you planned a full evening of events for us, and now you can't make any of them?"

"I'm sorry, Lily. It breaks my heart that I can't go with you right now, but I’ve got to deal with this stuff at work. It can’t wait… I promise I’ll make it up to you." I could tell William was disappointed, but it didn't completely remove my ...