Took a laptop from a friend and could not return

Dear sir , I had taken a laptop from an acquaintance ,and I couldn't return , I have the intention to return it back but would need time but it has been quite some time as I was hospitalized so could not return , I fear facing the person in person so I said I would transfer the cost of the laptop which he agreed to , but in the meanwhile can the person trouble me in any way ? I have gone through a financial lean phase so don't want to be under more stress, please guide me .