Dilemma - Part 2

Sam took forever to say something. Finally, he said "I'm in love!"......She hadn't seen this coming that too in such quick succession. It was only 4 months ago that he had confessed being in love with her and she had turned him down. It was too complicated to make a paradigm shift from friendship to love. Not an uncommon scenario but she found it way too convoluted. She did her best to ensure he wasn't hurt in the process but she couldn't tell for sure. And now this new development. She was at a loss for words.

He broke the silence. 'I know the word on your mind. "Again?" That's what crossed your mind, right?' She smiled. 'Who's the lucky girl?' she asked. 'Rhea' he said. This was a bigger surprise. She knew that Rhea had lent him a shoulder to cry on when she'd turned him down but anything beyond that was hard to foresee. 'What do you think?' he questioned. She didn't think Rhea was his type. He was a simple guy from an upper middle class family. He was conservative in a lot of ways and someone that was honest and genuine. Rhea on the other hand was used to a certain lifestyle that Sam would never fit into. But she was in a dilemma. If she spoke negatively it would sound like she was not happy that he'd moved on, yet if she didn't she'd be refraining from being a true friend and giving him her honest opinion. All she could manage was 'Are you sure?' Having blurted that out there was no looking back. 'Its not on the rebound if that's what you intend to know'. He was hurt. She apologized. She said 'Sam, I know you a little too well. And I've known Rhea a long time. You two don't seem to share much in common hence my apprehensions. I don't mean to be cynical or judgmental but i hope this is not a hasty move on your part. If it is thought about and you are convinced that she's the one, I'll be more than happy for you.'

They had reached her house by then. He stopped the car and said 'Good night. I'll see you tomorrow'.

To be continued....Concluding part comin up next !!