Despite the massage being relaxing, Amelia wasn’t relaxed when she got up. In fact, she was completely aroused and slightly frustrated with herself. When it came to Daniel, she felt like she was taking one step forward and two steps back every time she tried to distance herself from him.
I mean, she had finally said no to his proposal after all those days she spent mulling it over, even though there had never been anything to mull over. She couldn’t be with Daniel, it was simple, there were no alternatives or half-measures. Still, she had managed the grand feat of refusing his proposal only to feel guilty and unexpectedly disappointed by his acceptance, ending up suggesting friendship on impulse. For God’s sake, what part of not getting closer to Daniel didn’t she understand? And conside
