I dunno why relationship can be so troublesome. A simple straight forward answer still cannot make one satisfied. A "No" means a No,,, why must still persist on. When I say no, this means that i have reconsidered the matter and have drawn conclusion that things will not work out. I will stand firmly to my decision. and that shall be it. When it is time to let go, let go. Why bother to hurt yourself even more. Guess it did not help with my initial hestitation due to some issue like if we can remain as friends or not if i reject and thinking of nicer ways for the rejection. Sigh.... one wrong move actually caused many unwanted problems.
Lesson learnt. "No" just say "nO". no need to consider the other party's feeling. =)