Chapter 18 - The New BeginningKirsten never remarried quickly.
She refused to allow loneliness to make decisions for her again.
Her relationship with Kenneth grew slowly.
Coffee became dinners.
Dinners became long conversations.
Conversations became trust.
There were no grand promises.
No dramatic declarations.
Just two adults learning that love didn't have to feel like surrender.
One evening, Kenneth asked her:
"Are you afraid?"
Kirsten smiled.
"Sometimes."
"Of what?"
"Of losing myself again."
Kenneth squeezed her hand.
"Then don't."
Simple.
May you like
Powerful.
Enough.
