Could be... It's the right thing to do, in fact I made it clear to them that I am a very caring, sweet person and not to misunderstood it and that I will be very very disappointed if they do. I spent the entire year in denial that they never get to the point in falling for me, it pains me every time.
Losing a friend is painful specially if you started treating them like your sisters. By the way 8 and 7 years ang age gap cathy.
Good thing that you don't work for the same company. Otherwise baka buntis ka na. Joke!