Chapter 20. Do You?

She was at a loss for words for a brief moment. She had forgotten to find out that part first, and now all her arguments for the past fifteen minutes could be rendered worthless. There was no way Ethan was going to date her if he didn’t love her.

“Do… do you?”

He paused for a bit, silent in thought. “Do I? That’s a difficult question to answer, Natasha.”

Oh my God. He’s letting me down easy. He really doesn’t feel anything. I feel so stupid.

Natasha stared at Ethan, waiting for his next few words. She could feel everything hanging in the balance; her life depended on his answer to her question.

What are you waiting for? Say no already, Ethan. I know you only look at me with pity. Don’t be ashamed to say it.

He broke the silence.

“You are a very beautiful girl, Natasha. I can’t deny that. From the first time we met each other, I couldn’t help but steal a second look whenever you walked by. I almost felt like a stalker sometimes,