Goodbye to You All
But now, with this sudden seriousness, Jessica found herself feeling slightly uncomfortable.
Still, she knew exactly how she felt. She met his eyes, her expression steady and unwavering.
"Nick, I won't start a new relationship. We can be friends. Just for the time I have left."
"But I—"
She cut him off. "You know my personality. If you keep pushing, we'll only be colleagues, not friends."
A flicker of disappointment crossed his face. But he didn't argue. Some things couldn't be rushed.
"Alright," he said finally. "I understand."