No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 99



The scene unfolding before me was unexpected, snapping me back to reality in an instant.

A woman stuck between two men... Frankly, it was awkward.

At that moment, I knew I had to make a choice to break this stalemate, and one thing was crystal clear: Dustin and I were a no-go.

If I had to choose, it would only be Ernest. Conrad and I were practically at the altar already; there was no way I was going to bail on him, only to get tangled up with his brother.

"Dustin, I'm beat," I finally said.

That seemed to do the trick. Dustin tightened his grip on my hand for a moment before letting go.

Ernest took my hand and led me away. I didn't look back, but I could feel Dustin's gaze on me the whole time.

Maybe it was the wine, or just my head spinning, but I missed a step on the hotel stairs. The next thing I knew, Ernest had scooped me up.

down," I said, tugging at Ernest's

him to give up, keep

stayed still in Ernest's arms, not wanting to complicate things further. Dustin was like a brother to me, truly. I didn't

'love' carelessly, nor to cling desperately. If he

all the way to

feelings, how could I not see that Ernest had feelings for me

and it was time

he put me down, I didn't let go but instead clutched the front of his

quite the looker," I blurted

he allowed me

say alcohol emboldens the meek. My fingers traced his proud nose, "You must have

moving to the corner of his eye,

secret. Her crush was almost written on her face,

Do you like me?" Ernest didn't hum this time; he went

then shook

slightly, but he