No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 150



My heart skipped a beat, "I told you, we can't be a thing. If that's what you're hoping for, I think we shouldn't even pretend to date. I'll find someone else."

As soon as I finished speaking, Ernest, who had been standing still, took a long stride towards me, "And who might that be?"

Instinctively, I stepped back, but as I retreated, he advanced, pressing on, "What, going on more blind dates? Or perhaps asking a brother or a friend?"

I could almost taste the jealousy.

"Ernest!" I put my hand out to stop him as I ran out of room to back away.

But he cut me off before I could say more, "I admit, I have feelings for you, but you rejected me. So, I won't be the guy who can't take a hint."

Huh?

Now, I was the confused one.

Ernest's expression was cool, his deep-set eyes locking onto mine. "Right now, I'm just a regular guy living across from you. Don't overthink it."

I was speechless. Was he implying I was the one with a wild imagination?

Lost for words, Ernest switched topics, "What were you calling about earlier?"

effortlessly eased my awkwardness, and I went along with it, "You're off work already? Did the

it was the

when it's not finished. Is this your idea of finishing on schedule or even two days early?"

his confidence, "But changing the setup now could mean more time wasted if there

I'll handle it. Any problems, I'll take responsibility," Ernest sounded like

all his confidence

main guy for the lighting, he did

a brief moment, I

though

am no longer in charge of lighting, if the final result isn't what I wanted, I'll never forgive

sharp features didn't waver, "I'll make sure to fulfill my promise

could I

so," I muttered, ready to

intentions, I tried to sidestep him, but he mirrored my movements, effectively stopping

was getting

me with something," Ernest

was the kind of

could fix anything

leaky

broken hearts, what could he possibly

I asked, "With

to help me eat it?" His question caught me off guard, and I almost burst

that had been building up