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Lots of Love!
**Ana B.**

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

True Love Waits


Receives FIVE STAR Reviews!!







Review by: Catanna Garcia on Feb. 13, 2014:
I like the story it was a very quick read. 11 years to wait for someone is crazy but I could see it. I hope there is more because I have so many questions now and I want them answered. Keep writing and I keep reading lol.







Review by: Chasity Breeze on March 25, 2014:
True Love Waits is short and sweet. You'll want to read this to whet your appetite for the sequel, True Love Endures. This short story is a nice little introduction into a bigger story that continues with Brad Mason...who is super hot, btw...and Marti Willis, the sexy little number the hottest guy in town has waited for for over a decade. But, she has a secret and doesn't want to bother Brad with the terrible details of it and definitely doesn't want to burden him by getting involved with him...again.
Check it out and be ready for the next book.
Well written, hot sex scenes, and leaves you wanting more! Five stars!!







Review by: Linda Rimer-Como on March 27, 2014:
This is a really cute short story about second chances. The story moves quickly as the characters reconnect after eleven long years. Both have changed but their love has never dies. Undying love and a belief in fate makes this story an enjoyable read.







Review by: Alicia Fortuin on April 01, 2014:
True Love Waits - Ana B Ronning
"God give second chances to those who ask for them"

Fast pace story and everything happens as you turn the pages, no hanging or dragging of story here EXCELLENT.
I fell in love with the characters in this short story, yes too short. I am so in love with Brad such a real sweetheart. Marti returns to small town to help her mom in the bookstore, but also to mend a broken heart and life. Brad never stopped loving Marti after all the years, and in the end the good guy get his girl.  Bought a house just outside of town with a white picket fence and a huge backyard" such a cliché, but my word I love it.
So excited to read the next part of these two characters’ lives, and gosh I saw a part of the next part and I am so dying to continue my journey with them.
Ana you have a new supporter, friend and reading buddy.
Alicia Fortuin
Cape Town


Thank you all for your kind words.  Reviews mean so much to authors and you all have made my work shine.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Big Bear Hugs…
Ana

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

True Love Endures

NOW AVAILABLE!!





In "True Love Waits", their love survived her pointless marriage, divorce, a life changing secret and being miles apart for eleven years. Brad Mason and Marti Willis have loved each other since high school. They've weathered the storm of Marti being sterile and their love has grown stronger than ever. Now, Brad has a secret. Will their love be strong enough to weather the next storm? Less

True Love Endures is the sequel to True Love Waits.

Brad Mason has loved Marti Willis since they were fifteen years old. He'd always planned his future with her in it. Imagine his surprise when Marti left him to chase her dream, and eventually marrying someone else.

After divorcing her husband, Marti returned to Leesburg, Virginia and rekindled her love affair with Brad after they overcame her fate of not being able to have children. They shortly married after that and their love has grown stronger with each day.

Now...Brad has a secret that will change their lives forever. He has a son from a previous affair five years ago. With Marti being sterile, her insecurities jump back front and center and her marriage to Brad is in danger of failing. Will he leave her to have the family he's always dreamed of? Will Marti be able to hold on to him and welcome the little addition into their family? Will she be able to accept that Brad had a child with another woman, but can never have one with her?

True Love Endures is a story of heart ache and envy...courage and strength...forgiveness and love...true love.

I hope you enjoy True Love Endures. Please remember to share it with your friends and, as always…leave a review.




Until next time!
Hugs!
Ana B.



Monday, March 3, 2014

True Love Endures


The ongoing story of Brad and Marti Mason from True Love Waits.

 



Today on “Meet the Characters”
We have…

Beverly and Julian Stoddard


Beverly Stoddard...
Lisa's mother, whom is over protective of her and Lisa's son, Andy, to a fault. She can be very kind and loving, but, get on her bad side and look out. She has a sharp tongue and uses it when she or her family is threatened in any way. This woman can be one's worst nightmare if backed into a corner. Looking after her daughter has always been her first priority, and now that Lisa is in a coma and can't fight for herself, Bev is there to take on anyone who stands to possibly cause pain to her only child.


Julian Stoddard...
 Married to Beverly Stoddard and step-father to Lisa. A very care free, loving man who believes that the father of his grandchild has a right to know of his existence. But, at Lisa's insistence, he keeps it to himself. When tragic circumstances puts Lisa in a coma, he takes it upon himself to visit the father of her child, believing that it's the right thing to do, especially if she doesn't come out of the coma. And, little Andy deserves to have a father figure in his life. He is a kind and generous man, very intelligent, but has a dominating presence when he enters a room. He is a business tycoon with high morals and is always attentive and decisive. 

Look for more about True Love Endures...
Coming Spring 2014.



Thursday, February 27, 2014

True Love Endures

The ongoing story of Brad and Marti Mason from True Love Waits.


Today on Meet the Characters...


Judith Willis...

Marti's mother and owner of the Enchanted Book Nook & Cranny book store. Fun loving and adventurous, but worries herself over her only child constantly. She has a warm and kind heart and would never hurt a fly. Always smiling and doing things for others. Is very close to Brad Mason, her son-in-law, and would do just about anything for him. She considers her daughter her best friend.




Margaret Yates...

Judith's older sister and Marti's Aunt Maggs. She is much like Judith, but not as optimistic. She tends to worry about every little thing. She helped run the book store when Judith's husband died, but was diagnosed with dimensia and had been getting too forgetful, putting herself and others in danger. So she now lives in an assisted living center. She loves her sister and niece more than anything and loves for them to visit...as long as they bring that smokin' hot husband of Marti's. ;)


Thank you for Sharing with Me and be sure to stay tuned for more of "Meet the Characters" from True Love Endures.

~Ana B.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

True Love Endures

The ongoing story of Brad and Marti Mason from True Love Waits.


Today on Meet the Characters...

We meet Andrew Stoddard.





Little four year old Andy is the illegitimate son of Lisa Stoddard. He is a bright youngster with lots of energy and enthusiasm. He takes to Brad, Marti and Johnny almost instantly and captures their hearts with his zeal. Although he is mostly happy and carefree, he is sad at times and misses his mother immeasurably. Julian and Beverly do their best to keep him occupied, but, with their daughter in the hospital, they recruit the help of Johnny, Brad and Marti to keep his mind off of his mother. Andy is stronger than they give him credit for and braves a heart wrenching visit to his comatose mother.







Thanks for Sharing with me. Do come back to meet more characters of 
this heart wrenching tale of True Love…

~Ana B.



Sunday, February 23, 2014

True Love Endures

                           
It’s time for more MEET THE CHARACTERS



Today, we have Brad's closest friend, Johnny Moreland and Brad's old lover, Lisa Stoddard…

Best friend to Brad and a Pediatrician. Has a kind heart and is very loveable. Has a way with children... they absolutely love him. He and Brad have been friends since grade school and are inseparable.
He's been in love with Lisa Stoddard, but never confessed his feelings to a living soul, not even her. She and Brad have "history", so, he's always kept his distance.
Johnny would cut off his right hand for Brad any day. And, now, Johnny has to decide what his next move will be...claim Lisa for himself now that Brad is married...or continue living on the outskirts of Lisa's very private life and love her from afar, as he always has?



Lisa Stoddard was Brad's "friend with benefits" off and on about six years ago. She developed feelings for Brad and because of this, she left...moved away, for she knew that his heart belonged to Marti Willis and she just couldn't compete with that. She also, secretly had strong feelings for Johnny Moreland. Lisa has a kind heart, but is stubborn and strong willed. Her independence is one of her strongest qualities. She has never married and has a four year old son, Andrew, whom is the only man in her life, besides her step father. She can be generous at times, but, for the most part is reserved and finds it hard to trust and open up to people. Her heart has a strong wall built around it and she always has her guard up when it comes to men. Dating is not one of her favorable diversions. 


Stay tuned for more of “Meet the Characters” from True Love Endures.

Until it's release...check out the story that started it all...

True Love Waits



After her divorce and leaving her dream job in New York, Marti Willis returns to her home town of Leesburg to take over her mother's book store. She'd left eleven years ago, breaking the heart of the only man she's ever truly loved, Brad Mason. When their paths cross once again, the old flame is rekindled and sparks fly. But will Marti be able to let Brad in with the secret she's been hiding?

Saturday, February 22, 2014


True Love Waits





Now Available in e~format 

at these online stores…


iTunes store...
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/true-love-waits/id820993504?mt=11

Smashwords...
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/408117

Barnes & Noble...
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/true-love-waits-ana-b-ronning/1118718700?ean=2940045694421

True Love Endures

The ongoing story of Brad and Marti 

from "True Love Waits", is now in progress.

 

If you have read True Love Waits, you’ll be excited about this heartwarming sequel that takes us into the life of Brad and Marti and the struggles they face together.


In the first book, we learned of a game changing secret that Marti had carried around for years…the horrible fate of not being able to have children.  Of course, love conquers all and Brad chose Marti over having an heir to carry on the family name.


Now, in True Love Endures, the tables are turned and Brad is the one with the life changing secret.  Only, this secret was kept from him for five years.  In the beginning of this story, you will learn of this secret and meet some new characters, including Lisa, who was only mentioned at the end of True Love Waits.


Brad waited eleven years for Marti to return.  Now, she’s back and they have begun a new life together.  It wasn’t easy winning her back.  She’d been keeping a secret all these years.  A secret that could have destroyed Brad’s desire to spend the rest of his life with her.  What was the big secret?  Marti couldn’t have children.  Normally, that might not be such a big deal, but, Brad had never kept it a secret that he wanted a big family with lots of kid’s pitter patting around their home.

Marti soon learned that Brad’s love for her over-ruled any other dream he had been fixated on.  Marti was a part of all of his dreams…he couldn’t let her go.  He didn’t want anyone but her for the rest of his life…kids or no kids.

Now…Brad has a secret.  It wasn’t his to keep for five years, but, suddenly, he is awakened to life changing circumstances that could destroy what he now has with his new bride.

Find out just how strong their love is and if they can weather the storm that is to come after learning this newly revealed information.  And, can true love endure all obstacles in their path?

Find out in TRUE LOVE ENDURES...coming soon.


Meet the supporting characters...

In this section, you will meet one or two of the supporting characters each week. There are a lot more involved in this story than in True Love Waits, so buckle in and make yourself comfortable. We have several characters to go through.

First up...
Cindy Greenup...

Best friend to Marti and mother to two adorable children. Married old high school classmate, Paul Greenup. She has a calming presence about her, but, if provoked, her Irish fiery temper takes control of her, otherwise controlled emotions, and all hell breaks loose. She will stand up for what she believes in, is strong willed and will fight for her friends, no matter what. Cindy is the only person Marti could trust with her secret. Turns out, she's the only one Brad could trust, as well. She knew that Brad had gone to New York to make things right with Marti years ago. However, she did not know that he never even talked to Marti. Now, all has been revealed and life goes on. But, now that Brad has a new secret...she finds it hard to keep it and tension brews between her, Brad and Marti.

While you await the release of this romantic short story...
Grab a copy of the story where it all began...


    True Love Waits  

After her divorce and leaving her dream job in New York, Marti Willis returns to her home town of Leesburg to take over her mother's book store. She'd left eleven years ago, breaking the heart of the only man she's ever truly loved, Brad Mason. When their paths cross once again, the old flame is rekindled and sparks fly. But will Marti be able to let Brad in with the secret she's been hiding? 














Friday, February 14, 2014

True Love Waits

Now Live on Smashwords!!




Marti Willis left her hometown of Leesburg, Virginia eleven years ago to chase her life time dream of becoming an editor at one of the most prominent publishing companies in New York. After graduating from NYU, she landed her dream job and married a friend from college. After six years of a rocky marriage and learning she couldn't have children, she divorced her husband and moved back home to take over her mother’s book store. Running into her old flame, Brad Mason, was foremost on her mind. They had been madly in love when she left for New York and Brad wanted to marry her. But his life was in Leesburg, so Marti made the tough decision to break ties with Brad and pursue her dream. The fact is, she's never stopped thinking about Brad and how much she wished she'd stayed. But not being able to have kids was something she didn't want for him. He had his heart set on having a family and she couldn't take that away from him. He'd be much better off without her.

Brad Mason had never loved any other woman but Marti Willis. He kept up with her life through her mother. When he learned that Marti and her husband divorced, he knew deep down that she would come back to him and they would be together. He began making plans for their future before he'd even seen or heard from her. He'd always known they were meant to be together. It was just a matter of time, and now that she's returning to Leesburg, the time has come to claim her as his own once again. His patience has paid off and now he can have the family he's always wanted.

When Brad and Marti come face to face, the old flame ignites uncontrollably and Marti finds herself struggling to keep her distance from him. Brad is relentless in his pursuit of her and all he can think of is taking her home with him and never letting her go again.

Marti falls under Brads spell and into his bed only to break his heart once again with the revelation that she can't have children. Brad is shocked and speechless, causing Marti to run away in despair and with yet another broken heart.

Will Brad be able to overlook having a family and love only Marti, or will his dream of having a family tear their love apart for good?





So…I’ve been told that this story is far from over! LOL! I have to admit, I really need to tell more of Brad and Marti’s story and even a couple of characters that were introduced in this story. I will keep the stories short and sweet to keep you hanging on. Just a few stories here and there to keep you occupied while I work on The Caldwell’s full length novels.
So stay tuned for the next installment of True Love Waits! I hope you enjoy this first story into Brad and Marti’s world.

Lots of Love!
~Ana B.

















Wednesday, February 12, 2014

COVER REVEAL

For

“True Love Waits”

Available February 14th!!

The perfect gift for your Valentine!!


It’s finally here! The super gorgeous cover for “True Love Waits”! It will go live on Friday…yep! Just in time for Valentine’s Day! And, what a gift? This short story delivers heartache, defeat, survival, longing, passion and, of course, true love.

After her divorce and leaving her dream job in New York, Marti Willis returns to her home town of Leesburg to take over her mother's book store. She'd left eleven years ago, breaking the heart of the only man she's ever truly loved, Brad Mason. When their paths cross once again, the old flame is rekindled and sparks fly. But will Marti be able to let Brad in with the secret she's been hiding?

So…without further adieu…





Marti Willis left her hometown of Leesburg, Virginia eleven years ago to chase her life time dream of becoming an editor at one of the most prominent publishing companies in New York. After graduating from NYU, she landed her dream job and married a friend from college. After six years of a rocky marriage and learning she couldn't have children, she divorced her husband and moved back home to take over her mother’s book store. Running into her old flame, Brad Mason, was foremost on her mind. They had been madly in love when she left for New York and Brad wanted to marry her. But his life was in Leesburg, so Marti made the tough decision to break ties with Brad and pursue her dream. The fact is, she's never stopped thinking about Brad and how much she wished she'd stayed. But not being able to have kids was something she didn't want for him. He had his heart set on having a family and she couldn't take that away from him. He'd be much better off without her.

Brad Mason had never loved any other woman but Marti Willis. He kept up with her life through her mother. When he learned that Marti and her husband divorced, he knew deep down that she would come back to him and they would be together. He began making plans for their future before he'd even seen or heard from her. He'd always known they were meant to be together. It was just a matter of time, and now that she's returning to Leesburg, the time has come to claim her as his own once again. His patience has paid off and now he can have the family he's always wanted.

When Brad and Marti come face to face, the old flame ignites uncontrollably and Marti finds herself struggling to keep her distance from him. Brad is relentless in his pursuit of her and all he can think of is taking her home with him and never letting her go again.

Marti falls under Brads spell and into his bed only to break his heart once again with the revelation that she can't have children. Brad is shocked and speechless, causing Marti to run away in despair and with yet another broken heart.

Will Brad be able to overlook having a family and love only Marti, or will his dream of having a family tear their love apart for good?





















This book is a stand-alone…with the distant possibility of a spin off…and is in no way related to the “Love Lights” series.

For 18+ due to explicit content.

I do hope you enjoy this story as I have enjoyed writing it.

Be ready to grab your copy! Only two more days, and it could be yours!

Thursday, February 6, 2014


A few picture teasers 
for True Love Waits...
Coming Valentine's Day!!







 Stay tuned for more!!


























































Monday, February 3, 2014




Well…I am super excited to bring to you a whole new story!
True Love Waits has been finished for some time, but life screamed for my undivided attention and I had to put it on the back burner for a while.
But, now I’m back to writing and in full swing.  True Love Waits is a stand-alone book and is in no way related to the Love Lights books.
I do not plan on a sequel or series to go along with this story…however, I am a woman and it is my prerogative to change my mind…which I do frequently.
So…here is the blurb and a couple of excerpts to keep you company until it is released on Valentine’s Day.  And, what a sweet, sexy gift for your Valentine.  I do hope you enjoy.



Synopsis:     
Marti Willis left her hometown of Leesburg, Virginia eleven years ago to chase her life time dream of becoming an editor at one of the most prominent publishing companies in New York. After graduating from NYU, she landed her dream job and married a friend from college. After six years of a rocky marriage and learning she couldn't have children, she divorced her husband and moved back home to take over her mother’s book store. Running into her old flame, Brad Mason, was foremost on her mind. They had been madly in love when she left for New York and Brad wanted to marry her. But his life was in Leesburg, so Marti made the tough decision to break ties with Brad and pursue her dream. The fact is, she's never stopped thinking about Brad and how much she wished she'd stayed. But not being able to have kids was something she didn't want for him. He had his heart set on having a family and she couldn't take that away from him. He'd be much better off without her.

Brad Mason had never loved any other woman but Marti Willis. He kept up with her life through her mother. When he learned that Marti and her husband divorced, he knew deep down that she would come back to him and they would be together. He began making plans for their future before he'd even seen or heard from her. He'd always known they were meant to be together. It was just a matter of time, and now that she's returning to Leesburg, the time has come to claim her as his own once again. His patience has paid off and now he can have the family he's always wanted.

When Brad and Marti come face to face, the old flame ignites uncontrollably and Marti finds herself struggling to keep her distance from him. Brad is relentless in his pursuit of her and all he can think of is taking her home with him and never letting her go again.

Marti falls under Brads spell and into his bed only to break his heart once again with the revelation that she can't have children. Brad is shocked and speechless, causing Marti to run away in despair and with yet another broken heart.


Will Brad be able to overlook having a family and love only Marti, or will his dream of having a family tear their love apart for good?

Excerpt:
Marti was getting very tired on her long drive back home to Leesburg, Virginia from New York.  She hadn’t had a good night sleep in two months and her nerves were a jumbled mess.  Her recent divorce from her husband of six years and leaving her job as an editor, at one of the most prestigious publishing companies in the state of New York, didn’t help matters.
Her mother owned the local bookstore in town and was struggling to run it by herself.  Marti agreed to move back home and help her with it, hoping she could talk her into retiring.  Marti could use the change in pace.  She always loved working in the store with her mom and dad.  Her dad died her sophomore year in college and her Aunt Maggs helped her mom with the store for a while.  She was her mom’s older sister by ten years.  When she developed Dementia last year, she moved into the Senior Center and was unable to help at the bookstore.
Marti sighed and glanced at her Golden Retriever sitting in the passenger seat taking in the sights.  “Well, Dixie, we’re almost home.”  Dixie looked at her with her tongue hanging out and smiling lovingly at Marti, or at least she liked to think she was smiling at her.  Marti stroked Dixie’s head.
“It’s just you and me, now, kiddo.”  She scratched behind the yellow dog’s floppy ear.  “You, me and mom.”
She smiled when she saw the little café just outside of town.  Memories came flooding back to the last time she was there, sitting in the corner booth with him, her first love, Brad Mason.  She sighed with regret as she remembered their last words.
“You’ll forget about me and fall in love with someone else.”  Brad had said as he held her left hand with both of his across the table, his fingers running across the gold ring on her finger.  “No, I won’t.”  Marti argued, placing her other hand on top of his.  “I love you, Brad.  And I will never love anyone else!”  She squeezed his hands tight.  “Come with me!  We could marry and live in New York!”
Brad dropped his gaze to their hands, then brought it up to look deep into her eyes.  “My life is here, Marti.  I’m starting my new job tomorrow.  It’s what I’ve always known I would do.  It will get me to where I want to be.  I want to own my own company, get out of my father’s shadow.’’
Marti smiled as a tear fell down her left cheek.  “I know.”  She sniffled, knowing that this was good bye for them.  “I’m not coming back, Brad.”  His brows furrowed.  “What do you mean, you’re not coming back?  What about us?  I want to marry you, Marti.”  Marti couldn’t look at him.  She hadn’t told him she wanted to stay in New York after she graduated and work for Wisdom House Publishing.  Her hands started shaking and she felt nauseated.  She didn’t want to leave Brad, but she’d dreamt of living in New York since she was six years old.  “I’m sorry, Brad.  You know I’ve dreamed of living in New York.  I just thought, maybe, you would come with me.”  She sighed heavily as his eyes closed in disappointment.  “I understand if you don’t.  Let’s not fight about it now.  We can talk about it later.  I have four years at NYU to get through.  Who knows how I will feel about New York after that?”  She shrugged, not believing she would ever want to move back here after living in the Big Apple.
Marti snorted.  “So much for not moving back home, huh?’’  She asked Dixie as she pulled up to the café.  She pulled her brush from her purse and brushed out her long fine blonde hair.  “I’m hungry.  How ‘bout you?”  She turned to face the dog and tousled her head playfully.
“Bet you could stand to take a quick walk, too, huh?’’  Dixie let out a bark in agreement.
Marti stood next to the oak tree daydreaming about Brad kissing her for the first time behind it as they hid from their parents.  It seemed a lifetime ago since they were fifteen and crazy in love.  She giggled as she ran her fingers along the indention in the bark, remembering him carving their names on the old tree a week later.  How did things go so wrong between us?  She thought regretfully.  If I had only come back, we’d probably be married with five kids.  She snickered.  Yeah, right!  I can’t even have kids!  Tears welled in her eyes as she softly caressed Brad’s name then the forever he’d promised her so long ago.  He was better off without me.  She told herself with a heavy heart.
“Marti?”  A man called from the parking lot.  Marti looked up with wide eyes and saw him climbing off a Harley and slowly walking toward her.
“Brad.”  She whispered under her breath.


Of course, Marti refuses to have a relationship with Brad.  But, will she be able to resist his touch…his immaculate charm?  Find out on Valentine’s Day!


Excerpt 2:
Brad caressed her shoulder and kissed the top of her head, breathing in the scent of strawberry in her soft hair.  He lifted onto one elbow and looked down at her with a lazy smile, brushing his fingertips across her forehead and down her cheek.
“Welcome home, Marti.”  She smiled sheepishly.  “I’ve missed you so much.”  He said softly.  Marti could only smile and gaze into his big blue eyes.  Brad smiled.  “You know I’m never gonna let you go, don’t you?”
She smiled crookedly and twisted the hair from the light patch on his chest.  “I’m sorry, Brad, for everything.”  She murmured.
He softly pressed his finger to her lips.  “Shh.  I won’t have any of that.  Let’s leave the past where it belongs.  We belong here, now.  And, now we can have a future together.”  He slid his hand down between her breasts and down to her belly.  He leaned over to kiss her just above her belly button.  “And, now we can have a family.”  He didn’t see the terror in her eyes.  He was staring at her belly while caressing it.  “I can’t wait to see you carrying our baby.”  He chuckled and turned to face her while saying, “Of course, not right away.  I’m not ready to share…”  He stopped as he noticed the fear in her eyes and how pale her face was.  He felt her trembling.  He sat up quickly, kneeling beside her with her face in his hands.
“Marti?  What’s wrong?”  He caressed her temple with his thumb.  “Did I hurt you?  Are you sick?”  She just looked ahead, staring at nothing in particular.  Brad began to panic.  “Marti?  Please, baby, talk to me.”
Marti looked at him with a blank expression.  “Marti, sweetheart, you’re scaring me, please!”
Tears fell down her cheeks as her eyes focused on his.  “Oh Brad.  I love you so much.”  She stared at his face for a moment and watched his fear turn into a smile.  She hated that she would take that beautiful smile away from him.
“I love you, too, Marti.”  He said happily as he embraced her.  She pushed him away and confusion swept over him like a dark cloud.  “Marti?”
She took a deep breath and prepared herself for the blow.  “Brad, we don’t have a future together.”  His face dropped and he went pale.
“What?”  His eyes shifted from left to right in panic.  “There’s no reason why we can’t, Marti.  I love you, you love me.  You’re divorced and now living here.  What possible reason would you have for saying that?”  When she looked away, he thought he understood.  “Is there someone else?  Again?”  He asked in anger and tremendous fear.
“No.  Of course not.”  She said surprised he thought that she would sleep with him if she was with someone else.
Brad narrowed his eyes at her.  “You aren’t considering going back to Mark, are you?”
“No.”  She snapped.
His mood softened and he cupped her neck.  “Then, why would you think we have no future together?  What’s holding you back?”  He asked with a comforting smile.
Marti sighed and rolled off the bed, taking the sheet with her and wrapping it around her.  "The reason Mark and I split up was because I can’t have children.”  She muttered softly, turning her back on him.  Brad started to stand, but froze at her revelation.  Marti winced at the silence, knowing that everything had just changed with that one statement.  Without looking his way, she collected her clothes and disappeared into the bathroom.
Brad sat there, shocked that he would never have a beautiful little blonde princess that looked just like Marti, or a blue eyed slugger of a son that wanted to be just like his daddy.  His dream of a family with Marti had just been crushed.  He stood and pulled his sweats on that he had laid out before his shower and went to the kitchen for a drink.  He knew he should go to Marti, but he needed a few minutes to process this news.  Its life changing and he needed to clear his head before he could possibly take one more step forward.
Marti stood in front of the mirror staring at herself blankly.  She’d realized that Brad had clammed up like he always did when he was deciding whether to be angry or not.  One thing about Brad was his level headed thinking.  He always thought before he spoke, especially in sticky situations.  He was known for not ever jumping the gun.  She knew he was assessing the situation and his final conclusion would be to find someone else who could have his children, just like Mark did.
She quickly dressed and splashed her face with cold water.  If she knew Brad, he was standing in the den at the fireplace, one of his calm places to think, so she would sneak out the back door undetected and leave him to his thoughts and his decision without her interference.  The idea of a life without Brad she’d gotten used to, but now it seemed so much harder than eleven years ago when she left him behind.  She knew this was it for them, there was no returning from this.  Her heart was breaking and she wasn’t sure she’d ever recover.


And, of course, Brad wasn’t about to let her go.  Not after waiting all these years for her to return.  It’s time to show her who is in control here…where she belongs…whom she’s always belonged to.




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