I will say it until someone hears...Someone needs to develop an 'open-novel' chapter contest.

If this is your original work, the writing is quite good for a vote of confidence.

I'm swiftly reminded of how everyday...every second...the desire for 'love' compromises the reality of 'love'. Authentic love has zero to do with the external factors...zero to do with sweet words spoken.

Love is as rare as the most precious of gems, though perpetrated by many grades of faux, costume jewelry.

It's a complex matter of the heart, for a Divine Time, Divine Purpose...always growing us in ways that teach us what Authentic Love genuinely is. 1 Corinthians 13 comes to mind...

Best regards.

Peace.