She didn’t want to hurt him; he’d been so considerate, but she needed to ensure that he took her decision seriously. At last, William’s hand closed over hers. “What’s wrong, Aggie? What did I do wrong? I tried--” “I know you did, William. I know, and I’m sorry, but that’s actually the problem.” She returned the gentle squeeze he gave her and tried to smile. “I don’t want to have to ‘try’ at any relationship. I don’t want that artificiality. It’s not me.” “Every relationship takes work, Aggie. There’s no such thing as a perfect couple who never had to work things through.” Her eyes closed as she prayed again for the ability to explain herself without being any ruder than she’d already been. “William, I understand that. What I am not so keen on is having to start a relationship with so much work. Can’t we just keep being the friends I know we are, and if we change and become more to each other than we are now, that’s ok?” She waited for him to meet her gaze.
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