She replied softly, "Don't waste your time on me, Rob. I'm not worth it. Allow yourself to find someone more meaningful to you who can return your feelings."
"It's my decision, Iza. I'm not eager to start dating. Your friendship is enough for me now."
Izabella sadly shook her head. "You make me feel bad. I don't like it this way."
The man apologized, "I'm sorry, but it was not my intention." You don't have to shun me, Iza. Be my buddy like you used to be."
Izabella was unable to refute the man's assertion." I'll continue to offend you."
"I can handle it."
She responded emphatically, "I can't take it, Robert. I feel suffocating to know someone miserable when I am..." But he only laughed at her. "Believe it or not, I'm not for you," she said.
Robert jokingly said, "Ouch. And are you c
