12 Show Her Some Respect

Emily looked incredulously at the two men before her. They were acting as if engaged in a primal battle for her attention, the prize being a single date with her. A hint of amusement and resignation danced in her eyes. She could see the confidence etched on Colin's handsome face, as if her refusal was nothing more than a coy test.

The other man was silent and tense, head bowed, hands clenched.

Emily drew a deep breath. Her gaze sweeping over them with unwavering resolve as she firmly shook her head. "No, I cannot go out with either of you. I need to focus on my work." She tried to make her tone as firm as possible, hoping they would respect her decision.

Issac, bluntly rejected, wore an expression of surprise. His eyes roved Emily's face in bewilderment, seeking loopholes in her words. "You're just a crew at the theatre, it shouldn't take too much of your time." His tone was filled with disdain, oblivious to the offensive context of his words.

Colin laughed, waving his hand to interru