44- Condition

"Will you marry me?"

He straightened his back, looking at her in amazement, not sure what he heard.

He scanned Red to find any hint of amusement on her face but to no avail. "No." He replied.

"No, never." Erich said, shaking his head in denial.

"Why? What problems do I have?" Red rudely asked, coming closer.

"None but I won't marry you. I don't want to be a part of your life." Erich shrugged, turning his attention back to his work.

"Why? You can stalk me, and know everything about me. If you don't love me then what's your problem?!" Red asked furiously.

"That doesn't mean I-"

Red moved closer and turned Erich to her, putting her hands on the armrest of his chair, she leaned in dangerously close to his face.

Erich was disturbed by the closeness, curling his toes to contain his overwhelm.

"Marry me, Erich." Red whispered with her breath lingering on his face.

"Wh-What are you saying?" Erich stuttered,

He couldn't even raise his gaze to meet hers.

Erich swallowed hard and put h