Page 53 of Her Athlete's Wedding Secret
“Is that what you’re saying?”
“I don’t know what I’m saying. Not for sure. But I’m starting to have feelings for you, Benson. That means something to me, and I don’t want to throw it away. We could have a real chance for happiness together.”
“You don’t want to have feelings for me,” Benson warned.
“Why not?” Tessa demanded.
“Because I’m too messed up. I can’t figure out this mess for myself, and I don’t want you getting involved and putting your heart on the line. You’re just asking to get hurt, and that’s the last thing I want for you.”
“I think I should be the judge of who I allow myself to have feelings for.”
“You’ve been warned. You don’t want to fall in love with me.”
“I think it might be too late for that. Or it very soon will be.”
“Tessa,” Benson groaned. “This is the worst thing that could happen right now.”
“I’m a big girl. I can handle my own feelings.”
“How could you have feelings for me? I’m a huge mess.”
“But you’re also funny and kind. And you’re the hottest guy I’ve ever seen. I can’t help but feel this way. The more I get to know you, the more I realize I want to learn.”
“There’s nothing I can say to convince you to change your mind?”
“It’s too late for that.”
“You are a stubborn woman.”
“I’m sorry I pried into your business with Megan. But I thought you should know that I’d found out. You deserved that much.”
“I can understand why you might want to bring it up. I do appreciate that.”
“You’re welcome. I didn’t want that to be weird between us. But it seems like it is, anyway.”
“I’m sorry. That part is my fault.”
“Have you thought about trying therapy for whatever happened with Megan?”
“I’ve thought about it, but it never seemed like the right time.”
“Maybe it’s time to start thinking about it again.”
“I don’t know.”
“I don’t mean to sound pushy. But I think talking about what happened with Megan with a professional could help you.”
“I’ll give it some thought.”
“I can’t imagine what you went through. If you ever feel like you want to talk about it, I’m a pretty good listener.”
“I appreciate that. There aren’t many girls who would be happy to sit around and talk about their husband’s ex.”
“If it helps us have a real relationship, I’m willing to do it.”
“You think we could have a real relationship?”
“If you got therapy and were willing to do the work, I think we could go on to have something real.”
