Liam: You said last night over the phone that you're not married, yet you wear a ring?
I feel my face drop to a worried and confused look.
I look down at my own hand as if just realizing that he was right. I look at the ring twisting it with my thumb Belford glancing up at him through my lashes.
Willow: I'm not.
I look back down again fighting back the threat of tears and take a deep breath.
Willow: I've worn this ring for so long I just never thought to take it off.
I feel his hand touch my face as his thumb wipes away the tear that managed to escape.
Liam: I'm sorry. I just...
He takes a deep breath contemplating his next words.
Willow: I am not the type to commit adultery if that's what you're worried about. I do have things that I am not ready to talk about but I am and always have been a very honest person and believe solely in the vows of marriage.
Liam: I didn't mean to imply. It's just. I felt something between us last night and wanted to ensure there would be nothing standing in the way of this.
Liam lifts my chin as he leans over pressing his lips to mine. Sending chills of pleasure through me. It was a sweet soft kiss. I smile staring into his eyes with a loss for words.
He returns the smile relaxing back into his chair dragging his hand from my chin down my arm and taking my hand into his.
Liam: So, no crazy ex's jumping out of the shadows.
Willow: Not unless he can come back from the dead!
Oh god why did I just that. I can feel my face drop like my stomach as I wince at my own words.
Liam: That's who you lost recently? Your husband Willow I'm so.....
I put a hand up stopping him and shake my head to not continue.
He smiles with understanding while stroking the back of my hand with his thumb.
Liam: I will be here for you when you're ready to talk. Or if you ever decide to go to a meeting, I'll take you.
I smile shyly at him.
Willow: I appreciate that Liam and I know you would. I feel like an ass. You've shared so much with me but I just... can't. Not yet.
Liam: I wouldn't say that you're an ass but you do have a great looking one.
He waggles a brow looking down toward my seat with a smirk causing me to laugh and smack his arm.
Liam: I have to do some stuff at the station for a few hours but I'd like to take you to dinner tonight and maybe a movie?
Willow: Ok
Liam: Did you want to check movies and times now?
Shake my head no and grin at him.
Willow: Like us meeting, let's leave it to fate?
His smile spreads wide.
Liam: To fate.
He mock solutes with his cup. We chat for a while longer while finishing our coffees then he walks me to my car where he wraps his arms around me and pulls me in tightly to his chest and kisses my head.
Liam: I'll pick you up at 6pm?
Willow: Ok. I'll text you my address.
I hop into my car and Liam leans down to kiss my cheek then closes my door.