I wasn’t going to rush her into doing anything she was unsure of doing. Since I knew Lee would be waiting in bed for me any ways I wasn’t going to...pressure Emily. “I am sorry”she said again but surprisingly she moved back against me and gave me a kiss.”Don’t be sorry “I said “ just tell me what is bothering you”.Her hand went back to my chest but no farther “I know what kind of man you are. Lee has talked about you for years,she really loves you. I have been with Lee for 10 years and have seen. Now, as east-coasters who married young, we dont have a lot of couple friends – most people we know are in less-serious relationships or not in them at all, so the sight of two young, married couples was a welcome site. He was Mark and she, Sarah. He was a trader (who in NY isnt?) with a solid midwestern build and square chin, very farmboy except for the tailored shirt and mock-ironic plastic-rimmed glasses. She was in fashion (two for two on cliches!) and looked the part – severely angled. Marcus turned round abruptly. He had set his features into the expression of quiet optimism which it was advisable to wear when facing the father of his soon to be bride. He receives only disapproval and contention form the previously promoted man that stands before him. Marcus invites him to take a seat. he does with hesitation but finally finds his way to the sofa. Marcus says with the reverence and anticipation. "Sir, I would like to ask for you blessing in marring your daughter" Marcus. I’m not sure I can go through with it.”“You love me, don’t you?”“Yes, of course, but...”“And I love you, but we can’t live on love alone, honey.”“I know,” she replied. “I just wish there was another way.”“Honey, we’ve gone over it several times. There is no other way, not if we want to live out our lives in comfort.”“I know,” she acknowledged. “Honey, since you weren’t available for lunch, I agreed to go out with some of the girls from the office. They’re heading my way now, so I have to let.