Robert had gone through the painful experience of heartbreak and had developed a cold heart, making him uninterested in pursuing any romantic relationships. His friend Damian urged him to come out and enjoy life, but Robert was skeptical and not interested in pursuing relationships. However, fate had different plans for Robert when he had a chance encounter with a woman that left him feeling confused and unsure. She had a way of making him feel alive and capable of experiencing happiness again, but he was scared to open up and let someone in.

The pain of a broken heart can leave us feeling cynical and unwilling to open ourselves up to love again. But sometimes, life surprises us. Even when we're not looking for love, it can find us in unexpected ways. Perhaps the lesson that Robert learned is that no matter how much we try to protect ourselves, life will always find a way to surprise us. It's up to us to decide whether we're willing to take the risk and open ourselves up to the possibility of love or whether we'll continue to hold onto our coats, protecting ourselves from the unknown.

Robert realized that he had a choice to make. He could continue down the path of isolation, protecting himself from any potential pain, or he could take a chance and open himself up to the possibility of love. It wasn't an easy decision, but eventually, Robert decided to take the risk. He realized that he couldn't let his past experiences dictate his future. If he wanted to find happiness and love again, he needed to be willing to take a chance.

The woman he had met was different from anyone he had ever known before. She was kind, caring, and understanding. She listened to him when he talked about his fears and reservations, and she never pushed him to do anything he wasn't comfortable with. Slowly but surely, Robert began to open up to her. He shared his hopes and dreams, his fears and doubts, and she listened patiently, never judging him or making him feel ashamed of his past.

As they spent more time together, Robert realized that he had made the right decision. He was happy again, and he knew that he had found someone special. In the end, Robert's story is a reminder that even when we think we have everything figured out, life can still surprise us. It's up to us to be open to those surprises and to take a chance on love, even when it seems scary or uncertain. Because in the end, the rewards of love are always worth the risk.

About The Author

Terrance Tamon was born Oct. 19th, 1982, in Spartanburg SC. Raised in a single-parent household with his mother, the oldest of three boys. He has children, four daughters, and one son, but the oldest passed away in 2018. Writing is something he loves to do and most of the time he does it to take his mind away from the world. This is his first adult book, Hold On to Your Lady or Hold On to Your Coat. He's a motivator, always pushing people to live life, love, and keep God/Jesus first. He believes if you trust in His word and His ways, He will open doors no man can shut.