No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 81



I hadn't washed my hands, and neither had Dustin.

I was okay with it, but Dustin clearly felt a bit awkward.

"A little dirt never hurt anyone," I said, trying to break the tension.

Ernest came over, holding a pack of wet wipes.

Dustin reached for them, but Ernest didn't let go. Finally, I took them from Ernest, pulling out a wipe for Dustin and then one for myself.

"Felicia, who's this?" Dustin asked, curious about Ernest, who had a strong presence and was clearly not in the best of moods.

"Mr. Collins, our lighting technician," I introduced.

Ernest gave me a look that felt like a ton of bricks, pressuring me to introduce Dustin as well, "This is... my brother, Dustin." "Nice to meet you," Dustin said, reaching out for a hug.

Ernest, however, just nodded his head, and Deborah quickly said, "Mr. Collins is a bit of a germ freak."

and turning to me,

lips.

invited Ernest.

my soup," Ernest

paused mid-bite, then turned to me, "Felicia, is it just me, or does Mr. Collins seem like he's in a really bad

her a thumbs up, "You're spot

then commented, "Mr.

he's had a bowl of chili peppers," Deborah

our ordered

didn't have much appetite left

Ernest for the meal, but Ernest asked her to go ahead while he busied himself with something

clearly saw Deborah's disappointment at being stood up, which was honestly

be in good spirits. I was worried you'd

I be upset?"

"I'm not the type to live and breathe only for love, When love, that person is my everything. When I don't, they're

nodded, "That's the

your parents doing?" I

called me again, accepting the fact that Conrad and

me with a soft smile, "Do you

Dustin continued, "They still think you and Rad can't really be over. They're