When You Need To Admit A Delay messages in a Direct tone

I’m running behind here, and I wanted to let you know directly.

I’m behind schedule here, and I should’ve said that sooner.

I wanted to update you that I’m still not through this yet.

I’m not as far along on this as I expected to be.

I’m still working on this and need more time to get it across the line.

I underestimated this one and I’m still working through it.

I hit a delay here and wanted to communicate it clearly.

I should’ve paced this better—I’m behind.

I need a little more time to wrap this up properly.

I’m behind and wanted to say that directly.