OK here it goes!
BACKGROUND: I broke off the relationship two years ago basically because we were mutually in love with each other and I got scared and wanted to run for the hills! Well I broke her heart and she tried for a full year to get me back, from unanswered emails, texts, birthday cards, and love letters. I intended to get back with her after six months but suffered a tragedy in the family which made my entire life come to a screeching halt! In that time period, roughly a year, she returned a picture of me and some jewelry I bought her in an envelope left under the wiper on my car. I was still reeling from the tragedy in my family and it did not phase me. Now that I am thinking more clearly and since she works on the same installation as I do, I see her from time to time and my love for her resurfaced intensely.
REALITY STRIKES: I then saw her with her new man and found out from one of her girlfriends I know, that they have been together for a year. She had indicated to me that if I felt strongly about her that I should call her. I said: "YEAH BUT SHE HAS A MAN". To which she shrugged and said: "who cares!". I then said: "Is she happy?" to which she replied very unconvinced: "I hope so, but I am not sure".
THE CHASE: It was then I decided to write her a letter of apology and state clearly that what happened was not her fault as she had thought. She emailed me back with deep appreciation for my honesty and kind words. I then a week later emailed her to ask if she wanted to get a coffee sometime, to which a week went by and nothing!. I then decided to take the plunge and go to where she works near my office and confront her. I proceeded to tell her that I missed her deeply, and that I know I screwed up, that I had intended to return but got thrown off track by family matters. I then told her that I loved her and would jump at the first chance to get back together. She finally replied sheepishly and with a soft voice: "I don't know what to say." I told her that I was not there to wreck her current situation, and that if this made her happy then I want that for her because I love her so much that I would gladly withdraw. I then said: "Lets get coffee from time to time. No strings attached, I just want to talk and get to know you again." She replied without hesitation: "OK sure, we'll find a time next week." I asked for a hug for which we embraced and parted.
HER BODY LANGUAGE DURING CONFRONTATION: Her arms were crossed the whole time. When I told her that I missed her and loved her she smiled with delight looking often down and to the left. When I talked about how much I did her wrong, she looked me directly into my eyes with a more subdued smile. It seemed like she was enjoying the entire scene.
CURRENT SITUATION: A week as already passed and I have heard nothing yet. I have been told by many woman that I dropped a bombshell on someone who loved me and that I should give it two weeks to simmer before contact again.
QUESTION: Ladies can you give me my realistic chances with this girl based on this information?