With that, he began to roll up the window, preparing to drive off.
Doreen was taken aback.
Was that all? Why hadnât he requested her contact information? Did he expect her, a lady, to make the first move? Questions swirled in Doreenâs mind.
Just as Roscoeâs car started to pull away, Doreen mustered the courage and said, âRoscoeâ¦â
Roscoe turned to her, and a single look from him made Doreen blush.
He was excessively handsome, his gaze clear.
His eyes conveyed warmth.
Blushing, Doreen mustered the courage to say, âDid you forget something?â
âWhat did I forget?â Roscoe inquired, genuinely puzzled.
âI was referring to my contact information.
â Doreen, cheeks red, ventured, âIf we donât exchange numbers, how will we stay in touch once weâre apart?â
âThereâs no need,â Roscoe simply replied.
âHuh?â Doreen was puzzled, thinking Roscoe hadnât caught her drift, and impulsively said, âRoscoe, I really likeâ¦â
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Roscoe showed no interest in continuing the conversation, cutting her off with an air of detachment, âMiss Schultz, our meeting today has concluded.
â
âWhat?â Doreen was taken aback, her voice quivering.
âRoscoe, what are you implying?â
Roscoe stated plainly, âI came to meet you today at the behest of my family.
Now that itâs over, thereâs no need for further interaction.
â
âBut Roscoe, we seemed to connect so well todayâ¦â
âMiss Schultz, you are mistaken.
I have no interest in you, and.
.
Roscoeâs gaze turned icy and sharp.
âPlease donât use my first name.
âRoâ¦â Doreen began, but halted at his stern look, becoming silent.
âYou have no interest in me?â Feeling slighted, Doreen challenged him directly, âHave you considered what aligning with me could offer you?â
She couldnât fathom his indifference.
Being with her could cement his status in the Watts lineage.
Otherwise, he risked being an outsider in the Watts family.
Doreen wasnât accustomed to such outright refusal, yet she found herself genuinely attracted to Roscoeâs appearance.
Thus, she uttered, softening her tone, âIâll overlook your previous remarks.
Just offer an apology.
â
Doreen had extended a chance for amends.
Yet, Roscoe merely offered a faint smile, ignited the carâs engine, and drove away.
He had no interest in any woman other than Nicole.
Todayâs meet-up with Doreen was a direct command from his family.
That was all he had committed to.
Just to ensure Doreenâs safe return and nothing beyond that.