It’s funny how a piece of paper can change your life-a diploma, a ticket . . . a plain, white envelope
For as long as I could remember, I was the girl with the plan. Good college, good medical school, good career. I would save lives instead of standing by helplessly, watching while they slipped away.
That was before my father called for the first time in fifteen years to tell me about the terminal illness stealing his life-an illness that might be stealing mine, too. It was before he gave me the name of a doctor and a plane ticket to Italy. Before I flew across an ocean. Before I realized how brilliantly bright life could be. Before I met Lucas.
He’s everything I’ve always wanted, and the timing couldn’t be worse. I can’t do this to him-he deserves so much better. My head tells me I can’t afford to fall in love with Lucas, but my heart won’t listen. Lucas is fearless about the future, while I’m not even sure I have one. There’s only one way to know what’s ahead and it’s waiting for me at home inside a plain, white envelope.
All I have to do, is open it . . .
Lucas is just too cute and playful for words…
Keep reading to see the full Love Note!
From: Lucas Walsh <lwalsh@walstock.com>
To: Sophia Belmonte <doclinebacker@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Feb 14, 2016 at 4:32 PM
Subject: Craving Mint Chocolate Kisses
Linebacker,
I miss you, Soph. I hate that we’re apart on our first Valentine’s Day. I keep expecting you to bump into me at some point today, but I know you’re busy being a kickass med student.
Guess what I had yesterday? Mint chocolate chip ice cream. It wasn’t very good, though. It left me wanting something more…
You know what? You should take a study break. Aren’t you in the mood for some gelato? I know I am. Here’s what I need you to do…get in your car and drive over to your mom’s gelato shop. When you get there, run up to the back door, never mind the tall Californian standing there, you have my permission to knock him on his ass…but only if he gets to kiss mint chocolate chip gelato off your lips. 😉
Happy Valentine’s Day, Princess Potato Pain in the Ass! I love you, Sophia! Now, get over here, it’s been far too long since I’ve had mint chocolate kisses.
Forever Yours,
Lucas
P.S. How’s Mr. Waddles? How’s he adjusting to the colder climate? Pretty well, I’m sure; he has you to snuggle up with at night. Tell him there won’t be any snuggling tonight…you’re all mine and I have no intentions of sharing!
Marie Meyer lives in southern Illinois with her husband, two daughters, and two spoiled rescue dogs. Once a college cheerleader, Marie now enjoys cheering for her girls’ gymnastics meets and soccer games. Marie received a Bachelors of Science in Education with a minor in music. Marie has been a Language Arts teacher for fourteen years and enjoys singing and playing the piano in her spare time. After spending her day in the classroom, when the sun goes down, Marie loves to escape into the pages of a good book—either reading one or writing one of her own. Marie loves to write heartfelt romances that will make you cry.
