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 you'd

will," Brandon said

felt my irritation rising again. "But changing the testing process like this could cause more delays if there are issues during the

understand that, but I'll handle it. If there are any problems, I'll take responsibility," Brandon said with a tone that suggested he

where

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

lighting, I won't ever forgive you if the final

more I could say after

so," I said before turning to leave. But

wasn't sure what he was up to, but I didn't want to stay there a second longer. I

I got angry. "Brandon."

your help with something," Brandon said while looking uncharacteristically

water pipe. What could he possibly need my help

curious.

food. Can you help me eat it?" His words left me stunned for a couple of seconds. Then I nearly burst out

I felt since discovering he lived here dissipated. I kicked at him lightly and swatted