I needed help preparing for an important interview. That’s how Paa came into my life. I had spoken to a friend about how much it meant for me to pass the interview. “Oh, I know a guy who can help you. He will give you all the necessary areas to focus on. Let me introduce you to him.” It was a week to the interview at this point so I was ready to talk to almost anyone who would offer me assistance.

When Paa reached out, I expected our conversations to be formal and detached. I think that’s why I got swept up by his charm when the energy he showed me was the complete opposite of what I expected.

We handled the interview preparations professionally but the conversations surrounding it were fun and relaxing. I liked that about him. Most importantly, I appreciated his support. Everyone is busy these days. So it meant a lot to me that he took time out of his busy schedule to offer me his assistance.

Even after the interview, we kept talking. He is fun to talk to. I found his personality interesting too. Basically, all our interactions have been enjoyable to this point. It was all friendship and good vibes for me. Then one day he asked, “How do you feel about travelling with me?” Umm… what? He took his time and explained his plans to me.

He was working on some plans to travel abroad in search of greener pastures. He had applied for his visa and received it. “Would you consider also applying for a visa so we go together?” I was still getting to know him when he made this ask. But I was also lonely. So I agreed to go with him. That’s how we started dating.

Although I applied for the visa, I didn’t exactly give him word that I would travel with him. “Let me get the visa first before we talk about my plans to go with you,” That’s what I said. Unfortunately, there was nothing to decide. I didn’t get it.

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The visa rejection didn’t change the state of our relationship though. If anything, our connection grew stronger. In the beginning, I was not emotionally attached to him but as time went on, I started developing feelings for him.

This should have made me happy but with his departure looming, I began to worry about the distance. Even couples who knew each other well before their relationship became a long-distance one struggle. How much more someone I barely know?

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I have heard enough stories about how messy and complicated these relationships can get. People who were once inseparable become unhappy. Some even get hurt when the other person meets someone else and stops communicating properly. I don’t want to end up like that. So there’s no point in committing to something that might not work.

Now, I’m planning to block him when he leaves. That way we can both move on quietly. I believe it’s a solid plan but I am sitting here feeling guilty about it. I know I need to communicate my disinterest in the relationship to him but I don’t know how to go about it. What do you suggest I do?

—Lad

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