I almost choked on my food; I didn't realize he would be that forthcoming. I didn’t know what to say to him. Granted, I could envision being with Lucas, but it felt way too early to make any commitments. He was a gentleman, and I loved his funny, gentle nature, which didn’t make my situation any easier. He kept staring at me eagerly waiting for an answer as I sipped my glass of water. "I'm sorry if I took you by surprise," he said, moving his plate aside. "It's ok...ay," I stammered trying to regain my voice. "I had to make my intentions clear, and I can understand if you don’t feel the same way. To me, time is precious, and I don’t want to waste it. Ever since I saw you, I couldn’t explain how I felt, and getting to know you each day has made it clear that you are the woman I want

