Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Lisa's face turned serious. "I've told you before. If you keep bothering me, I'll report you for harassment." The man tried to explain, "Dr. Carline, I'm not harassing you. I really like you and want to be with you..."

This made me think of the flowers signed "Your Missed Lover".

The man went on, "Dr. Carline, I swear. I fell in love with you the moment I saw you..." He raised his hand, looking very sincere.

I interrupted, "Dr. Carline actually feels disgusted by you the moment she sees you."

I moved closer to Lisa, and Brandon stood up beside us. Brandon looked ready to handle the situation if needed.

The man turned to me and asked, "Who are you? I'm talking to Dr. Carline. Mind your own business."

Luckily, I hadn't eaten much. Otherwise, his attitude might have made me sick.

"Who do you think you are, thinking that Dr. Carline should listen to you just because you said that you like her?" I asked back.

man said, looking down

and down. His Adidas shirt, Calvin Klein pants, and Nike shoes were all brand names, but they were all clearly

A man should be honest, even if he didn't have

met Brandon, he wore plain clothes but seemed genuine. This guy showing off fake brands just seemed

his wrist and almost laughed. I asked, "What makes you think that you have

respond, I said, "You complain about a small price increase for iced coffee and think that you can win over Dr. Carline.

look down on me," he said, pointing

from pointing. The man pulled

said calmly. He took the man by the shoulder and led

out of the restaurant. He

outside, and the

saw this too and said calmly, "I see

in pain," I said,

was now looking submissive and nodding to