Coolest Girl in Town (Elise and Alexander) novel Chapter 860

Chapter 860 I’m Your Puppy

“You don’t have to do this. It’s my decision and it has nothing to do with the company. I’ve already found a suitable replacement for my position, so the company’s business won’t be affected,” Ariel spoke while pushing his hand away and turning her face away.

Her emotions were everywhere, so she could not control herself and ended up mentioning things she should not have. “What about me?” Danny looked at her solemnly and asked, “Did you ever consider me?”

After letting out a long breath, she forced herself to keep her cold attitude and said, “I wish you a happy marriage, but I’m sorry that I might not be able to attend your wedding.”

“You’re jealous.” He moved forward and almost pressed his whole body onto hers. “You’re sad. You like me, don’t you?”

“No, I don’t.” Ariel stubbornly refused to look at him. “If so, why did you leave without a word when I said I’m getting married? How do you explain that?” Danny pestered on.

Now that she could not retreat anymore, she finally broke down and exclaimed, “Yes!”

Her eyes were widened but filled with reluctance and heartbreak. “I do like you and I did fall for you, but that’s all in the past. You already have someone else and I’ve already missed my chance. Even if… Hmph—”

Without giving her a chance to continue, Danny cupped her face with his hands and kissed her lips. Ariel only resisted for a second before subconsciously reciprocating the kiss.

After Danny noticed that they were both breathing heavily, he carefully let her go. His obsidian eyes were wet with tears and he looked exactly like an abandoned child.

“Ariel, I love you. I love you so much. There’s no fiancé and I’m not going to marry anyone. I did all that to trigger you. I know what I did is too much, but I’m so envious of Jamie. I’m jealous that he has Narissa’s response. I’ve waited seven years and I can’t wait anymore, so I decided to be selfish for once.”

“You rejected me seven years ago because I was immature. Now, I have made a name for myself, so can you please not push me away?”

Meanwhile, Ariel felt like her heart had melted, but her body reacted on its own and rejected him. “I can’t. Regardless if it was seven years ago or now, you’re in your prime while I’ve gotten old. You should be looking for a woman your age and you’ll get criticized by others if you’re with me.”

Danny was at a loss for what to say. If he had been worried about such things, he would not have stayed true to his feelings for seven years. After adjusting his breathing, he stated seriously, “So, you’re saying I’m too old, and being with me is very embarrassing. Am I right?”

“What are you talking about? It’s me who’s—”

Ariel was trying to talk some sense into him, but Danny covered her mouth with his hand. He leaned in, tilted his head, and touched the hair by his ears. “Do you see this? I have white hair now.”

After saying that, he paused and turned back around to look into Ariel’s eyes before reasoning, “I grow old pretty quickly. After a few years, I’ll be the one being pointed at when we go out hand-in-hand. People will be criticizing me for having a girlfriend that is much younger than me. Will you turn your back on me if that happens?”

Ariel felt like crying and laughing. “How could I do that?”

“That’s all I need.” Danny looked at her with determination in his eyes. “You wouldn’t change your mind because of my looks, so why would I change my mind because of your age?”

“Ariel.” He tightly held her hand. “We’ve already missed seven years, so let’s not miss anymore.” After sniffing her nose, she asked, “So, if I decide to just stay at home and look like a pretty woman, will you still like me?”