Robert stopped kissing her; she felt a pull on her heart. There was a pain in his eyes.
“You will leave me now, won’t you?” He said quietly. Robert’s arms were still around her. Gingerly he ran his fingers down her back.
“No, Robert. I won’t leave,” she said. “And I do want us to be friends. I haven’t had too many of those in a long time.”
“We can be lovers and friends.” He smiled, holding her close, trying to sneak another kiss.
“No, I can’t.” She gently broke out of his embrace. “I’m not ready for this right now,” she said softly. Amelia brushed the hair from Robert’s eyes. She smiled at him as her chest began to ache.
His smile widened. “You are giving me hope,” he said, grasping her hand and kissing it. “Go on to your work, Miss Lee. If you stay a moment longer, I will make love t
