Five years Quote by Karen Harper
““I truly meant to only find you and bring you back to the landing, sweet, but when I saw you here alone, I could not help myself. It has been so many years I have longed for the forbidden fruit, Mary, and I am not really a very patient man. You were angered with me today for kissing Maud, but years of smiling and laughing with you and breathing in your sweet scent and seeing that luscious face and body near me and then bidding you a curt goodnight as you go to Will's or Henry's bed is pure hell." He reached over to smooth her hair. "I tell you, Mary, whomever I have slept with these past five years, I have dreamed it was you or, if not, your face came back to tease me-to haunt me-soon after. Do you understand?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown, likely contemporary romance
A man confesses obsessive longing and jealousy, expressing desire to reclaim a past lover despite current relationships.
In simple terms: He is obsessed and jealous.
Recognize unhealthy fixation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- romantic pursuit
- relationship conflict
- personal confession
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is this love or possession?
- How does jealousy affect decision making?
His desire may cause harm to others involved.