She, who had never liked weddings, had allowed herself this fantasy. Her wedding day to Rory. A pretty church in Sussex, festooned with spring flowers. Rows of relatives, and her, Elle, floating down the aisle in cream silk to 'The arrival of queen Sheba', with eyes only for him.. Rory, slightly rumpled, slightly scared, her love, her only one. But that wasn't how it had turned out. She knew she was OK, watching him, in fact she was happy for him, happy for Libby. But she couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for the girl she'd been, who'd loved him so much. She was still dreaming somewhere, hoping this day would come. Harriet Evans
This is a good sign, having a broken heart. It means we have tried for something.
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Elizabeth Gilbert
From childhood's hour I have not been. As others were, I have not seen. As others saw, I could not awaken. My heart to joy at the same tone. And all I loved, I loved alone.
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Edgar Allan Poe
You can obsess and obsess over how things ended–what you did wrong or could have done differently–but there's not much of a point. It's not like it'll change anything. So really, why worry?
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Jess Rothenberg
You know that when I hate you, it is because I love you to a point of passion that unhinges my soul.
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Julie De Lespinasse
Love entered in my heart one day A sad, unwelcome guest. But when it begged that it might stay I let it stay and rest It broke my nights with sorrowing It filled my heart with fears And, when my soul was prone to sing,...
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J. California Cooper
More Quotes By Harriet Evans
You don't fall in love with someone because it's convenient.
Everyone's allowed to be in love with the wrong person at some point. In fact, it's a mistake not to be.
WHY did she do this? She was a terrible drunk texter. All the things she wanted to say to people during the day came out at night, like a vampire.
Elle Remembered Yorkshire road and the flat he shared with Caitlin and their daughter, and she almost stopped and turned back, and then she hardened herself against it. It's his problem if he wants to sleep with someone and he shouldn't, she told herself. It's...
