Chapter 139 - Are you interested in me? (1/2)

''How have you been? ''

Tiana asked, putting a smile on her face. The last thing she wanted now was a company but it was rude to tell him to leave.

After finding out about her relationship with Nicklaus, he dug in deeper and he got to know that they were really together, and when he found out they had separated, he had not been more joyful.

He liked her and he wanted her, but his mother had warned him not to make himself known to Nicklaus that was why he had not gone after her, but now it was confirmed that she was no longer with him, there was nothing stopping him from going after her.

''I've been good, you? '' he asked, his gaze still staring at her endearingly. Tiana nodded;

''I'm great. ''

''So the last time we met, you refused to hang out with me, has that decision changed now? ''

He raised his brows, tilting his head as he peered at her;

Tiana chuckled; the last thing she wanted now was another entanglement. She needed to breathe from all the heartbreaks she had gotten in just a few months.

Just that moment, everyone started leaving the theatre and she when she glanced at the screen, she noticed that the show was over. Her gaze returned to him.

''No, not at all '' She replied boldly, her smile not wavering.

Liam knew she just broke up with Nicklaus, although he didn't know the facts, from her abrupt rejection he knew she must have been hurt. But he was in no rush; he was ready to give her as much time as she wanted;

''Why? Am I that hateful? '' Liam asked, his face paling as though in hurt.

Tiana shook her head; ''No, not at all. I just… '' she wouldn't tell him about her affair with Nicklaus, or anything, but she needed to let him know that she was done with men, at least for now.

Tiana paused and looked at him;

''Are you interested in me?'' Maybe if she hit the nail on the head it would be easier to address the issue.

Liam was taken aback by her sudden question; it took him a moment to come to himself;

''What if I am? ''

Tiana smirked; ''I'm really sorry, but I'm not interested. I don't want to waste your time, so I'm going to say this now; nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing can happen between us, so just look elsewhere okay? ''

Tiana explained with a smile; ''Now, if you would excuse me, I have a cab to catch. ''

She stood up without even waiting for his response; she turned towards the exit;

''Tiana, wait. ''

Liam stopped her before she could take a few steps; she turned to look at him;

''I said I was interested in you, I didn't say I was interested in dating you; my interest is in becoming your friend. Just casual, no strings attached. Besides, I'm in love with another already. ''

He explained with a sweet smile;