"Now, please place it pointed end first on your chest where your heart is located."Again, she did as she was told and placed the pointed end directly ...n front of her heart."Cassie, look me in the eyes, look me directly in the eyes!"She made eye contect with me and our sights were locked in. I wanted to see the look in her eyes for what she's about to right now!"With all your might Cassandra, SHOVE THAT BLADE INTO YOUR HEART!"She shoved the blade towards her about halfway into her chest as the. I can do that." She ... You remember what I was like when we first met?" Not really. It's ... it seems like another life." I put on a confident front, but I thought no-one could love me, no-one could want me, because I wasn't pretty, or sexy, and I was pregnant. With another man's child." Hush. Don't think that. He or she will be mine and don't forget it." I know, lover. When ... as I saw it ... you rejected me, that made things even worse. Despite your explanation. I thought it was an excuse.. I fancied Sarah like mad, and even though we were both single, I didn't dare ask her out. Not just for fear of rejection, but I also didn't want her to think of me as just a dirty old man.One day in the Summer, I had finished up for the day and was walking out of our building when I saw Sarah coming towards me. "That's me done", I said. "I'm off for a beer or two".To my surprise, Sarah asked if I would like some company. I didn't hesitate in saying yes, and within twenty minutes we were sitting. "What brings you back to Millville, Cliff?" Dave asked as he tossed my expensive luggage in the back of his truck, next to a can of gasoline. Was that a tone of sarcasm in his voice?"Sorry I didn't make it to your wedding, Dave," I apologized, avoiding his question."That's okay. We understood you were busy. Say, that was a nice gift you sent."I remembered asking the department secretary to shop for the gift, but she didn't tell me what she had selected for my brother and his new wife. What was.