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“Cassie, we’ve been seeing each other for several months now. And I’ve enjoyed our time together.”

Oh, maybe he’s going to break things off. Well, this would make things so much easier.

“Yes, I have too. You’re a wonderful man, Alan.” I smile sweetly. He truly will make some woman very happy someday. Just not me.

His face lights up with my praise and he lets out a relieved sigh. “That’s good to hear. I’m glad we are on the same page.” He reaches over the small table and places his hand palm up, as if he wants me to hold it.

Staring down at his outstretched hand, I fork another bite of my salad in my mouth to buy some time.

What’s going on here?

“Cassie,” he purrs. My eyes dart to him. His face has gone all gooey. Oh, no. This is not good. We are definitely not on the same page.

“Alan, I’m not sure what you’re wanting, but I don’t think…” I say, shaking my head, leaning back in my chair.

“I want to take our relationship to the next level, Cassie,” he cuts in.

Shit.

“Alan, I’m sorry, but I don’t agree.” I rush out and then hold back a cringe when I see the blow hit him hard. “I think you are an amazing guy. You’re kind, generous, and very handsome. But like you said, we’ve been seeing each other for several months and we’ve never moved past casual dating. I think that says a lot about our relationship, don’t you?”

Where is this coming from? He has never mentioned taking our relationship to the next level until tonight. Alan is getting visibly flustered. He’s never shown signs of a temper, but I’m worried I may have pushed him too far.

“I’m sorry, but I don’t agree with what you think that says about our relationship. I think it shows how respectful we are of each other. By not rushing into sex, our relationship has been built on friendship and a solid foundation before adding in a sexual aspect.”

Well, he’s not wrong. I bite my lip, contemplating how to reply. He yanks his hand off the table as if he forgot it was still there.

“Alan, I appreciate you and you’re correct, it’s important to build a relationship with a solid foundation. But that foundation also needs zing, and I’ve tried so hard to find the zing with you, but it’s just not there.” Yikes, that was hard, but it needed to be said.

His anger dissipates and a cocky grin crosses his lips. “Oh, don’t you see, that’s why it’s time to add the sexual aspect of our relationship. I can promise you this. One night with me and you’ll have a lifetime of zing.”

Rolling my eyes to the ceiling, I send up a silent prayer.

Oh, dear God. Please give me the patience to continue this conversation. And the words to let this man fully understand I’m breaking up with him. He is much more delicate than I thought.

I let out a small sigh. “Alan. The problem is that I need that zing before the sex. I’m sure that sleeping with you would be very enjoyable.” I say this for his pride only. I’ve been on enough dates with this man to know it would be underwhelming at best. Maybe I would feel different if I hadn’t had sex with Theo, but at this point, sex is not in the cards for Alan and me. “But I’ve always been looking for the zing. That’s how I will know when I’ve met the one, and it’s just not here.” I wave my hand between us.

Ugh, this is so hard. I’m not a mean person, but damn it, I feel like I’m being so mean to this man right now.

Alan sits back and studies me. Hopefully, he’s processing my words for what they are. My phone dings in my pocket. Glancing at him, I give him time, so I decide to check my phone.

Theo:

I’m a few blocks from your apartment. Are you home?

What? This is unexpected.

Me:

I’m at dinner. I’m sorry but I’m not sure when I’ll be home.

Because who knows how many more rounds it will take of me attempting to let Alan down easily before things click for him.

Are you with that other man?

The boring one that let me steal you away from him?

Be kind. I’m currently trying to let him down gently.

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