She snorts quietly, and takes another sip of wine. I top us both up again and she smiles a small, wan thanks at me.
"I've always wanted to be like you," I say after a while. "You always seem to know what you want and where you should be. I have my non-profit, and Indigo... but not much other than that, really."
"You cut yourself off to much," she observes, quietly.
"Yeah, I guess I do," I agree. "I guess I'm scared of disappointment."
"Disappointment?" she asks, curious.
"I guess I'm worried that people will try to take advantage of me once they find out about the money."
"It's a risk, Bella. But life is about taking risks. You're an awesome, loving, generous woman. Hot, to boot. Don't isolate yourself from the people who would appreciate that."
I blush at the compliments, and Emma
