Love from My Dominant Boss

“So what? Plenty of women date men who are younger than them, and it’s great having an older wife.” Ronan didn’t think that our age gap was a problem, contrary to me. He didn’t mind it, and he even made a case for it.

I could see the resolve in his eyes, and whenever Ronan was serious, he was a different person entirely. Damn, he just made it three times harder for me to say no.

“I told you it’s impossible, Ronan. You’re just like a brother to me, and I have someone I like, so I will never say yes,” I stared him in the eye, refusing adamantly.

Ronan froze up when I told him I had someone I liked. Then, much to my disbelief, I saw a hint of sorrow in his eyes. If I hadn’t seen that, I would have thought he was joking with me.

Ronan had always been the goofy kid, but the sadness in his eyes made me waver. Did he really fall for me? But we’ve only hung out a couple of times. We don’t really know each other well. It’s insane that he’d fall for me so easily.

“But you can never date the guy you like, right? So I’ll make you forget all about him. I wouldn’t have confessed today if you hadn’t told me about that. I’ll make you happy, Anna. I swear,” he said solemnly. It was the first time he was acting so serious, and it had to be during a confession.

I was both happy and troubled. It was great that he didn’t see me as a frivolous woman, but on the other hand, if he was persistent about this, I might end up losing a friend.

“Ronan, I told you I only see you as a friend. If you’re still not giving up, then I think it’s best that we never meet again.” I didn’t want to hurt him, but I had no choice. I could never see a future where I was dating him, so I had to make sure that he would give up on me.

to be so cruel,

answered adamantly, crushing all his

moment later, he smiled again. “I see. Then,

 Good thing he’s not persistent. But then he said something that almost made me bang my head against a

me a call when you want to be my girlfriend,

even though I had rejected him. “That

hope even though I said no. For some reason, I felt like he wouldn’t give up until I said yes. Damn, he’s

 And depression came crashing back again, but I shook my head, forcing myself to forget about all that had happened. Since I couldn’t change the past, there

be leaving now, so you get some rest. But don’t shy away just because of what happened tonight. We’re still friends, okay?” Ronan was still smiling, but

smart. He knew I would avoid seeing him again. Yes, that was my plan, but

I won’t avoid you, but please don’t confess to me anymore.” I gave him a smile and calmed him

He waved goodbye and

of relief after Ronan was no longer in sight. I was surprised that he confessed to me, but I was also worried. What if we could no

night, and I had nowhere