And not one person would notice the gray parts of her until it was too late, because everyone falls for a pretty face.

— R. Y.S. Perez

But, darling, I need you to know, you're loving me will not heal me. Please realize, I already know that. And I do not expect it to.

— R. Y.S. Perez

Growing up she had become used to allowing men the ability to curve themselves into question marks around her and hold her desperately as if she were the answer. She had become afraid to admit that she is not.

— R. Y.S. Perez

He asked me once what I wanted when I died, what I wanted out of life, and I told him I just wanted more happy memories than sad ones.

— R. Y.S. Perez

I found there are many things women ask for in a love. Other women demand money, power, or adventure. All I pray for is that he is patient, and plead that he will love me.

— R. Y.S. Perez

I have never been drawn to luxury. I love the simple things; coffee shops, books, and people who try to understand.

— R. Y.S. Perez

I have this idea that writing is all about divergent thinking colliding with a hurricane of emotions.

— R. Y.S. Perez

I hope these simple things are what I forever love about life, for then I will be happy no matter where I find myself.

— R. Y.S. Perez

I knew you didn't love me, but I dangerously adored you anyway.

— R. Y.S. Perez

I love the way you lit candles, with the insistence that I never look, just so I can open my eyes and find the light in the darkness.

— R. Y.S. Perez