Daniel's expression darkened. "Can you come with me for a second?" he asked through clenched teeth. Before I could even answer, he gently but firmly took my wrist. "Daniel—" He was already leading me out of the cafeteria. Every pair of eyes followed us. The conversations around us died down as employees watched him drag me away. My cheeks burned with embarrassment. He stopped in front of a small storage room, pushed the door open, and motioned for me to go inside. The room was empty. The moment I stepped in, he closed the door behind us. Silence. I rubbed my arm awkwardly. "I'm sorry..." I said quietly. "I wasn't trying to embarrass you." He let out a frustrated breath and ran a hand through his hair. "You asked me out..." His eyes met mine. "...for another woman." I lower

