From The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks

     In this book, the main character, Julie, is forced to face oncoming feelings towards a man that was her dead husbands' best friend. She finds herself, four years after her husbands' death, dating other men and trying to find the perfect man again. All she is trying to do is make herself and the ones around her happy.

This is a diary entry from her friend Mike's point of view.

Dear Diary,
     Well, Richard and Julie were at the Clipper tonight. They stopped by our table and chatted with Henry, Emma, and I. I suppose that Richard is a nice enough guy, but Julie could do much better than him. He puts off a bad vibe, but it seems like the others haven't noticed anything different in the atmosphere. I, myself, don't particularly like Richard at all. Maybe I'm just jealous, but I only want what's best for her.
     She looked so beautiful tonight. I just wish she would realize that I'm the one for her. Sure I'm Jim's best friend, but it's what he would've wanted, right? Someone close to her and nice... Someone that can always make her smile... Someone that Jim would've been able to count on to keep her safe. She did look happy tonight with Richard, but still... I love her and I know deep down that he is going to break her heart.

Sincerely,

Mike Harris