Redmption 214


    Lisa was always clear–headed, but she could be a coward,


    Sometimes she would jump to conclusions without even trying.


    In this instance, we were different, but everybody had their own way of dealing with things. There


    was a saying that went, you can’t live someone else’s life for them. No matter how close we were,


    this was no exception.


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    I spent the night at Lisa’s ce before heading back. I didn’t meet Brandon at all. The neighbor


    downstairs asked if I had gone on a trip with my boyfriend since she hadn’t seen us for a few days.


    That was when I realized Brandon hadn’t been home at all.


    Even though Kara mentioned Brandon was busy, I knew the real reason he chose to stay here was


    because of me. When I was around, he woulde back every day. When I wasn’t, he didn’t even


    bother showing up.


    Since he wasn’ting here, I decided to go see him instead.


    When I arrived at the amusement park, Kara spotted me and immediately ran over. She gave me a


    big hug without saying anything and then yfully punched me.


    “Maddie, you’re so heartless! It’s been ages since youst came to see me.”


    Those punches really hurt my shoulders. It made it seem like I had wronged her.


    “I’m here now, aren’t I?” I patted her back, but my eyes were looking in Brandon’s direction.


    He was high up, being secured by safety ropes and wearing a safety helmet. He was performing


    checks at the top. However, even from up there, he had already.noticed me while I waved at him.


    He pressed a button beside him and slowly descended, I turned to Kara with a smile. “What’s with


    the long face? Did Mr. Howell give you a hard time again?”


    “No. He’s actually more sensitive than before, Kara said while looking at me. “Maddie, you’ve


    changed. You look different.”


    Herment caught me off guard. “Different how? Am I uglier? Or did I get tanned?”


    I had spent the past few days with Ellie. Whether it was feeling the wind, soaking up the sun, or


    ying in the river, I was fully enjoying the great nature.


    “No, you’ve be more carefree.” Kara smiled. “More beautiful and attractive too.”


    As soon as she finished speaking, Brandon had already descended and was walking toward us. His


    long legs had captured my attention.


    The way he carried himself in his workwear exuded masculinity too. For a brief moment, I had the


    urge to run up and hug him, maybe even steal a kiss.


    “Mr. Howell.” Kara’s formal greeting brought me back to reality and stopped those inappropriate


    thoughts.


    “The lights in Zone D, Groups three to six are unstable. Check them and send me the footage of


    last night’s dynamic light test,” Brandon instructed Kara.


    1 clearly saw Kara pout as she reluctantly tore her gaze from me. I wanted some time alone with


    Brandon,


    so I waved her off.


    “Maddie, don’t leave. Let’s have lunch together.” Kara invited me again as she clearly missed me.


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    She was enthusiastic but clueless. Couldn’t she notice the chemistry between Brandon and I? She


    used to be sharper than this.


    “You go ahead and work. We’ll talkter,” I gently dismissed her.


    “I’ll let you and Mr. Howell catch up. I’ll go check on the lights,” Kara said and nodded at Brandon


    before reluctantly walking away while ncing back every few steps.


    With Kara out of the way, Brandon and I were left in silence. We looked at each other. The intensity


    between us was so palpable that I could practically feel it.


    “Are you tired?” Brandon finally broke the silence.


    “Not really,” I replied while I felt the breeze on my face, lifting my hair as the wind blew.


    I raised my hand to push my hair aside. When I looked at Brandon again, his gaze had grown even


    more intense while his Adam’s apple bobbed slightly.


    My eyes locked on his Adam’s apple. “Is there something you want to say to me?”