Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

My heart skipped a beat. "I already told you that we can't be together. If you're still holding onto that idea, I think we should stop pretending to be a couple. I'll find someone else." As soon as I said this, he suddenly took a step toward me. "Then who will you find?"

Instinctively, I stepped back. He advanced while saying, "Are you going to go on more dates? Or find some other guy or friend?"

He sounded incredibly jealous.

"Brandon!" I put my hand out to stop him as I backed into a wall. I was unable to retreat any further.

But before I could say more, he said, "I do have feelings for you, but you rejected me, so I won't persist."

Huh?

Now I was a bit confused.

Brandon's expression remained cold and handsome. His deep eyes fixed on me. "I'm just a regular tenant living across from you now. Don't overthink it, and nothing will happen." Was he implying that I was overthinking things?

As I struggled to find words, Brandon spoke again. "What did you want to talk to me about?"

His question smoothly shifted the conversation. It relieved the awkwardness I felt. I followed his lead, "It's pretty late. Are you off work already? Is everything done at the amusement park?" "No," he replied, matter-of-factly.

why did you leave early? You said

Brandon said

irritation rising again. "But changing the testing process like this could cause

but I'll handle it. If there are any problems, I'll take responsibility," Brandon said

ask where he

was the lead on the lighting project, he did have the authority to

few moments of thought, I reminded him, "Brandon, even though I've resigned and am no longer in charge of the lighting, I won't ever forgive you if the final result isn't what I envisioned."

more I could

I said before turning to leave. But Brandon blocked my

want to stay there a second longer. I tried to sidestep him, but he just moved to block

I got angry. "Brandon."

something," Brandon said while looking

a water pipe. What could he possibly need my help

curious.

too much food. Can you help me eat it?" His words left me stunned for a couple of seconds. Then

felt since discovering he lived here dissipated. I kicked at him lightly and swatted him with my hand. "Are you kidding me, Brandon? Do you think I'm