There was no pretention here, no hidden meanings in the phrases they spoke, no elaborate plans designed to impress the other. Though it had always been easy to spend time with Mike, she suddenly realized that in the whirlwind of the past couple of weeks, she'd almost forgot how much she enjoyed it.

I love you," he finally whispered. She leaned forward and touched his face. "I know. And I love you, too.

How about we talk about your love life instead?" "Why? Are you in the mood to be depressed?

How far should a person go in the name of true love?

If you love Alex now, then love him forever. Make him laugh again, and cherish the time you spend together. Take walks and ride your bikes, curl up on the couch and watch movies beneath a blanket. Make him breakfast, but don't spoil him. Let him make breakfast for you as well, so he can show you he thinks you're special. Kiss him and make love to him and consider yourself lucky for having met him, for he's the kind of man who'll prove you right.

Spreading the news is your duty as a Christian, and there are many ways to do this.

Good and bad, strengths and faults, he was hers forever.