Just a couple of moments ago, I've finally picked up my courage to go up to her and ask her out for lunch next week. Yes, it took me an entire 10-20 minutes just to muster that courage. What a wimp I am! I wanted to ask 'cos I felt if I didn't ask, I would feel regretful.

"Hi. Sorry, may I ask you out for lunch, say, some time next week?"

"No. I don't think so." was her reply.

"Oh. Okay. Busy with work?" I asked disappointedly. She just smiled politely and nodded her head.

"Some other time, perhaps..." and I walked away in great disappointment....