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?"

I went along with it, "You're off work already? Did the carnival wrap

he replied, as if it was the most

"Mr. Collins, leaving work early when it's not finished. Is this your idea of finishing on schedule or

the setup now could mean more time wasted if there are issues during

take responsibility," Ernest sounded like he

all his confidence

was the main guy for the lighting, he did have a

a brief moment,

even though

no longer in charge of lighting, if the

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

could

I muttered, ready to leave, but Ernest

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

was getting annoyed,

could help me with something,"

was the kind of

fix anything

leaky

broken hearts, what could he possibly need my

I asked,

to help me eat it?" His question

realizing he was my neighbor, the anger that had been building