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."

smiled, withdrawing his hand and turning to me, "Let's sit and eat before

lips. "Can I have

replied, and even invited Ernest.

to my soup,"

me, "Felicia, is it just me, or does Mr. Collins

a thumbs up,

then commented, "Mr. Collins does

not hostile. Today, though, he seems like he's had a bowl of chili peppers," Deborah said, her mouth not stopping even

our ordered

drinking some soup, I didn't have much appetite left for the ordered meal, leaving Deborah and Emest to deal with

to join Ernest for the meal, but Ernest asked

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

spirits. I was worried you'd be upset," Dustin's voice brought my gaze back to

would I be

breathe

the spirit I

your parents doing?"

was strange they hadn't called me again, accepting the fact that Conrad and I were over. I felt it couldn't be

at me with a soft

mouth, as Dustin continued, "They still think you and Rad can't really be over. They're just giving you both some time, hoping you'll come