‘You make it seem like I am playing at some kind of game. I went to the barbeque, because I wanted to be there for you,  to celebrate your birthday with your family and friends. But this will never be a serious relationship will it, and I don’t want to get hurt. Of course, I want you, but I can’t have all of you, can I?’

He walked away, then paused, his head down deep in thought, before returning to her. ‘Come here, please.’ He tried to hug her.

‘No.’ She kept him at arm’s length, her eyes searching, waiting expectantly for an answer.

What could he say? What should he say? Damn, his heart was beating too fast.

Tears fell down Mia’s face as she ran out of the boat house.

He had to let her calm down. Gi...

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