Ch71: I won't be your brother

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After Dave's proposal, things got a little difficult between us. From time to time, he would pester me to give him an answer. If not, he would be mad at me for turning him down.

He had given me three days to give him an answer, and he had clearly said that he would not take a no.

I felt frustrated. I didn't like it when anyone put me in such a tight spot. But he was my brother. I could not just be mad at him.

I decided to think of something with time. At the moment, I would keep looking for excuses to keep him away.

When the door opened, I sat up with a start. He was here again. Today was the third day since he told me to think about it.

Dave walked into the room and sat on the bed. “Did I startle you? You look like you have seen a ghost…” he said with pursed lips.

I licked my lips and shook my head. “Um… I had not expected to see you here now,” I said.

Dave sighed and held my hand. “Are you sure? This is the day that you are supposed to give me an answer. How can I not be here?“ He