Chapter 18 Prices In The Rise

• I quickly looked back down on my plate. "Chris..." I trailed off as I pulled my hand away from him.
• "Miranda ha've been liking you since you applied as a nurse at the hospital.” He told me honestly. “I don't know if you noticed it but I am not asking much from you. There's no harm in trying."
• "I don't want to ruin our friendship." I told him as I pulled my head up and stared at his loving eyes. "I don't want to date anyone yet. I don't think I'm ready. I don't think Ben would want that either. I don't think I'm ready to be in a serious and committed relationship. Ben is still young and I want to be there with him every step of the way as much as I can. I'm sorry." I continued.