Mia, I love you & I can't tell you. It's too soon. Too new.

It hit me like a freight train on my way to work.

I came over as soon as you got back into town. I missed you. It had been a couple of days and my feelings had only grown stronger.

That night--we were inseparable. You couldn't bear 10 minutes alone & sat on the toilet while I showered. I wish you could've seen the way you looked at me. You had the softest eyes.

**God you're stunning.**

& when morning came, you walked me out to my car & made sure I was set for the work day ahead. But of course, we couldn't get enough of each other & a small text exchange turned into an hour-long phone call.

"It has been an unexpected _____*insert falling gif* "

And that's when it hit me.....

Mia.. I think I love you.

& I can't tell you. Not right now. I don't want to scare you off. I mean, I'm not in love with you (at least not yet), but I imagine that'll change.

I don't know how long I can keep this secret in & it's messing me up.

Who knew you'd make this divorcee feel things again...

Just promise you'll be gentle if it slips out.

-Al