230 Pack your bags

"No means no." Ivy almost yelled in frustration. She sighed as she looked at the daunting man, who was not affecting her in any way, sitting in front of her.

"Ivy, please try to understand. This is to ensure your safety. Please."

"No, Joshua. I cannot come and stay at your house. It will not be right." 

"Ivy, I am not asking you to be in a relationship with me. I am just asking you to stay with me at my house. We can be roommates, you see." 

"But.."

"Also, you will have the guest room to yourself. What is there to worry about?" He added trying to sway her stubborn mind to accept his offer.