Thank you, Rosicky! 'Equity in the relationship'. That's a clear yes. Many people might have expected for Diarmad to be the dominant partner, and he will be, but only when Noël let's him.
Peter, I'm sorry for answering so late. As always you got my intentions perfectly, this time regarding holly with its blood red berries and of course ivy, one of my favorite plants.
'Lord Noël'. I couldn't resist, although for him...he'll need a while to get accustomed to the title.
Thank you for another great review.
The Holly and the Ivy
Chapter Thirteen
I clutch the overloaded breakfast tray with both hands so as not to spill the juice -Man. Keith really overdid it this time.- while pressing down the door handle with my elbow. The red bed curtains are still closed, but I know the one facing the window will be open.
Rounding the corner, I look directly into Diarmad’s dark blue eyes. Is that a hue of silver? What did I do now?
And here it comes. “Do not tell me you went to the kitchen like that.”
Holdin
I should have passed cyber hankies maybe, lol. Yes, Carlos comment made me grin and, very briefly sorry, lol.
Thank you for your comment and always, your help. *hug*
'Reality is seldom ideal.' Yes. I was tempted to make it ideal, but in the end it would have weakened the story idea. Thank you for the review and the help, Cia.
'Five hankies.' Made my day, Def. Thank you for your kind words. It usually takes me a while to write a story/chapter, so for me I wrote this very fast. I'm glad it is so well received.
'Such a roller-coaster of emotions.' Was exactly what I wanted to accomplish. Thank you For describing your thought and feelings. I'm so pleased, lol. I'm sure they will find each other again. Maybe I'll revisit them in a short story.
*bows* Thank you, Tim! I did some research on head injuries and such, I didn't want to write some unrealistic stuff and thereby disregard people who suffer from head trauma.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Val. I thought there wouldn't be a story for this anthology. Every idea I had felt somehow flat, bland. When I finally had an idea, it was almost too late. 'Love will find a way.' Yep, at least when my fingers are on the keyboard, lol.
Awww, you break my heart! I won't tell anyone, how's that? lol
I'm glad it worked for you. And it wasn't only romance, it was drama too, so crying is okay.
OMG, AC. Wonderful and kind words. I doubt my writing from time to time. I will come back and read this comment every time this happens.
I could never hurt my boys and my readers too much. In the end everything has to be good, well at least better.
Thank you, Gary! There will always be hope in my writing. I could never do without. And yes, Jonah and Ren, still going strong. Can't leave them alone.