No Strings Attached

After finishing his words, he delegated the task of grabbing Amanda some soup to the nursing station staff and hurried off.

By the time he reached the base of the Ferris wheel, the ongoing dining session had just ended.

Chase watched couples disembark one after another and felt an indescribable emotion stirring within him.

When he spotted Sasha standing alone amidst the lovebirds, he dashed towards her.

He grabbed her wrist in one swift motion.

With concern etching his features, he asked, "Sasha, why are you here by yourself?"

Sasha, upon recognizing his face, jerked her hand free.

Her words slurred with intoxication, "Why not? What? Was I meant to wait for you? Who do you think you are? Why should I wait for you?"

Then, she turned and staggered towards the exit without looking back.

Chase quickly caught up to her. "Sasha, Amanda just passed out from hypoglycemia. I was just getting her to a hospital room. You're not jealous, are you?"

in her tracks, giving him a sheepish smile. "Jealous of her? Why would I be? You're not mine to be jealous over. Go

before she could

me down! Believe it or not, I'll sue you for

"Go ahead, sue. I'd like to see which cop dares to intervene

bickered, some passersby recognized

onlookers began

That must be her official boyfriend. He's

way she'd be climbing

a fight with your boyfriend? Why come to the Ferris wheel's diner

urge to curse out loud

been struggling on Chase's shoulder, but now she went still, grinning foolishly at

smiles. No wonder her boyfriend is so smitten. If I

no airs about her. Drunk as she may be,

the spotlight,

the sound

her ear, his breath warm and teasing as it brushed against her earlobe, "Sasha, I was wrong. I shouldn't have left you alone at the hospital. I had an emergency with a patient. Come on, don't be mad. Let's go home, okay?"

flirtatious words had the crowd

and so sweet. If you don't want him, we'll take