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.

not done, why did you leave early? You said you'd finish

will," Brandon said

the testing process like this could cause more

are any problems, I'll take responsibility," Brandon said with a tone that suggested he could handle

wanted to ask where he got his confidence

on the lighting project, he

won't ever forgive you if the final result isn't what I

wasn't much more I could

so," I said before turning to leave. But Brandon blocked

a second longer. I tried to sidestep

I got angry. "Brandon."

something," Brandon

water pipe. What could

curious. "What

eat it?" His words left me stunned for a couple of seconds. Then I

and swatted him with my hand. "Are you kidding me, Brandon? Do you