Dinner - date (5)

Seeing that Noah was not budging or releasing her hand, Chloe decided to be blunt and address the pressing matter. "I won't give you what you want. So, unless you plan to force yourself on me, I suggest you find a woman who is more willing."

The harshness of Chloe's words surprised Noah, but he was also pleased that she was speaking her mind. "Spending the weekend together does not entail us having sex, Chloe. I will never force you to do anything against your will. Do you see me as a rapist?"

Chloe's heart cracked a bit. Or maybe that was a crack in the wall around her heart.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean that.", Chloe said quickly. "I wanted to say that you should stop wasting your time on me as I bring only trouble."