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The love of her life has died. After wandering around for five years she returns to start her life again. Is this possible?
Can love, true love, be found twice in a lifetime? Most likely not, but, if you find a prince, perhaps it is possible...
Written by Rebecca Milton
Published by AmorBooks
I had married young. My husband was considerably older than me. Although he was very wealthy, that was not what had interested me in him. I married for love.
I married Erik because he was charming, worldly, patient, supportive and because he wore hats. I don’t mean this in a euphemistic way. People who undertake many tasks are often said to wear many hats. This was not the case with Erik. He was an extremely successful business man. He was the CEO of his company and that was his job. His one job. He wore crisp, sharp, expensive suits. Smooth, soft, million thread cotton shirts, silk ties and… hats.
I met Erik in SOHO, in a gallery where my dear friend, Martin, was having a showing. As a courtesy to me, because he liked me and my work, he allowed me to hang one of my pieces toward the back of the gallery. Martin’s work was exceptional, I was a huge fan and I was honored that he would allow me to have a spot in his showing. I attended, helped set up and moved around, talking to people, tending…
