No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 143



The echo of my voice faded into nothingness, leaving a chill that crawled up my spine.

But retreating wasn't an option. I had to muster all the courage and shout, "Who's there, for heaven's sake?"

"It's me!" came the reply, followed by footsteps and an explanation, "I was the guy you met at the coffee shop this evening."

Him? Of all people? I couldn't believe he decided to follow me home after our brief encounter. The thought was more unsettling than comforting. The hallway was pitch dark, save for the sliver of moonlight sneaking through the window, barely illuminating anything beyond a few steps ahead.

I hadn't seen his face yet, as he hadn't reached the top of the stairs. Clutching my keys tightly, ready to strike any moment, I demanded, "Why are you following me?"

"Please don't get me wrong. I meant no harm. I wanted to make sure you got home safely. It's not safe for a lady to walk alone at night," he said as he finally came into view.

me scoff. How was scaring me half to death supposed to make me feel safe? We had only met once. I hadn't agreed to anything.

with him."Thanks for the concern,

of the stairwell. "I'm thirsty. Could I get a glass

grip on my keys and flatly refused, "It's too late for that. Sorry." He stepped closer. "Come on, we're about to date, aren't we? What's the big

he inched closer, the fear inside me peaked. "Don't come any

a glass of water. How hard can it be?" He

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closer. Yet, as he took the final step toward me, 1 lunged at him with my keys. Before I could reach him, a gust of wind brushed my cheek, followed by a loud thud. As i

voice rang in my

It was Ernest.

coldly warned the man crumpled on the stairs, "Get lost, or

beaten up,

before Ernest's large hand shielded my view his

nes