Once Bitten, Twice Shy

He chuckled softly and pulled her close. “Sweetheart, if I didn’t feel sorry about that at some point during our marriage, I’d probably be the first man. There will be times like that for both of us. From now on we have to work at this relationship - harder than we’ve ever worked at anything. Determination will make it work - determination and love.” His lips pressed warmly against hers briefly and then he drew back to look into her eyes.

“Lucky thing for us - we have plenty of both.”

They walked back to the house, their arms around each others waist. He led her to the window seat again, and they sat there watching the sun set. It was so peaceful and she felt so content with his arms around her. They talked for hours about their plans together. This was the way she had always imagined it would be. He was the man she had always dreamed of, even though she had not met him yet. Still, what was the most amazing of all was that she fulfilled his dreams as well. Finally things were working out for both of them.