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After her class, Lea was asked to go to the dean's office.
She absentmindedly went and didn't really care as to why she was called.
As she entered the office, she saw Pia inside.
Both the Dean and Pia were startled when she entered but only for a brief moment.
Dean Gu
Ah! Please have a seat Miss Lao.
Lea sat across Pia who started trembling as Lea sat across her.
Dean Gu
I called you here today to congratulate you.
Dean Gu
Your grades qualified you to graduate at the top of your whole batch.
Dean Gu
Congratulations in being your batch valedictorian.
Dean Gu
The graduation rites will be next month so I expect you to make a nice speech.
Lea
As you wish Dean Gu. By the way, what's Miss Pia doing in here?
Dean Gu
She reported something to me.
Lea
Ah. I see. Sorry for prying Dean. Thank you for your time.
As she closed the door behind her, she smirked.
Lea
So she slept her way into graduation as well.
Lea
Must be nice to have it easy.
As she mumbled to herself, Lea waited in the corner for Pia.
Pia came out fifteen minutes after.
Fanning herself as she wiped the sweat off her neck.
She didn't notice Lea until Lea placed her hand around her shoulder.
Lea
That was quick. So, how was your secret tryst?
Pia
W-what are you saying?
Lea took a whiff of her hair.
Lea
I can smell the Dean's perfume on you.
Lea
Are you like, a pathological sex fiend?
Lea
Nothing really. I'm just bored.
Pia
Can you not sling your arms around me? People are staring, they might think we're friends.
Lea
That's the least thing I want.
Lea
But did you notice you lips lately?
Lea
That little thrush in the corner of your mouth.
Lea
I suggest you have yourself checked.
Lea
You might graduate, but who knows when you'll die.
Lea smiled coy and left Pia alone.
Pia
...you're actually worried about me...
Pia whispered to herself as she looked at Lea walking away.
After turning the final copy of her thesis, Lea left school early.
As she walked, she heard a camera click.
Mia
Nice to see you again.
Lea
That's a lie, and just now you're taking stolen pictures of me.
Mia
Y-you never called me so...
Lea
What part of I'm not interested didn't you understand?
Mia
Can you just please give us a chance?
Lea started to walk away but Mia persist on following her.
Mia
You have such long gorgeous legs. May I ask what your height is?
Mia
You look like you're 5 feet 8.
Mia
and probably weigh around 50 kilograms.
Lea
You really are a stalker.
Lea
You creep me out. Get lost.
Mia
C'mon! Please? The pay is big. You can move out of your shabby apartment-
Lea grabbed Mia's sleeves and slammed her back her into the nearby tree.
Lea
I don't appreciate you digging into my privacy.
Mia
Please just listen to me.
Lea
There's nothing to talk about.
Lea
If you come near me again, I'll report you to the police.
Still enraged, Lea went to work early.
She forced the door open and found her Boss too absorbed talking to someone on his phone that he didn't notice her come in.
Ken
Really? That's unusual.
Lea peeked over his shoulder and saw Brent on the other line.
Ken looked up and was startled to see her.
Ken
L-lea. I didn't noticed you.
Lea
I came a few minutes ago.
Ken
T-then I'll leave you to change.
Lea
Say hi to Brent for me Boss.
Ken closed the door behind him and went to his office.
Lea
I guess spring also came early for Boss.
Lea
Also? So am I admitting that it also came early for me?
Lea
Well we did kiss, and held hands.
Lea
Come to think of it, we still don't have each other's phone numbers!
Lea
Nooooo! I'm such an immoral woman. How can I just kiss him like that?
Lea
I mean, he's really handsome.
Lea
His body's exactly my type.
Lea
And the way he looks at me makes my heart melt.
She looks at her phone again.
Lea
But why didn't he get my number?
Lea
And he's actually not contacting me.
Lea
Of course I proposed it but...
Lea
...i actually miss him.
Lea took her phone and search for any updates about their tour that started yesterday.
Lea
Wow. That crowd is insane.
She zoomed the picture of Zeke taken by a fan.
Lea
🤔 those biceps sure know how to flex itself.
Lea's monologue and self realization ended when Ken asked her to bake the pastries.
Ken
These cookies are cute.
Ken
By the way, would you like to accept bulk orders?
Ken
There was one costumer yesterday who wanted to buy your cookies in bulk.
Lea
If you agreed to it Boss then I'll make it.
Ken
No, what I meant was...
Ken
How about we start a partnership?
Ken
You see, I don't have any child.
Ken
And I'm afraid that no one will succeed this cafe when my time to die comes.
Ken
So, I'm proposing that we start a partnership.
Ken
My coffee and your pastries.
Ken
If you want, we can also hire new employees.
Lea
Sounds like a great plan.
Lea
But I still am not ready to share you yet boss.
Lea
I don't want you to hire new employees yet.
Lea
You're like a father-figure to me.
Lea
I may not look like it but I'm really happy when you compliment me.
Lea
And thinking that you'll praise another employee makes me jealous.
Lea closed her eyes, savoring the warmth of his kind hands as he tousled her hair.
Lea
So is Brent gonna be my Momma-figure?
Lea
Cmon boss, you can't hide anything from me.
Ken
Did it seem like that to you?
Lea
And it looked like you were also interested in him.
Ken
W-well. He was always visiting the cafe even before he came with Arcana.
Lea
Really? I never noticed.
Ken
That's cause he never meant to say anything.
Ken
Not until he saw me looking at you lovingly.
Lea
Haha. Was he threatened?
Ken
He said he hated the idea that I will be with someone other than him.
Ken
I was only looking at you that way cause I also treat you like my own child.
Lea
So he's the jealous type?
Lea
Haha. Ain't that cute?
Ken
Yeah. At our age, he can really still be cute.
Lea
By the way boss, when a woman comes by asking for me, tell her you don't give employee info.
Lea
There's this one lady who keeps scouting me for their company.
Ken
I can see why she's scouting you, but if you're not interested, then properly turn her down.
Lea
I did. Guess what she did.
Lea
She stalked me. She even said something about my apartment.
Lea
I'm okay. But I feel annoyed that she's invading my privacy.
Ken
Should we file for a restraining order?
Ken
I'll work something out. But until then, always keep your guard up.
Its been two days since the incident with Mia.
Lea's anxiety skyrocketed which only made her irritated and moody.
Its her day off from work and because sleep eluded her for days, she woke up late in the afternoon.
Lea took a steamy bath and after a long soak, she finally felt hungry.
While waiting for her food to cook, she searched for a decent book to read.
Her phone rang and when she looked at it, an unregistered number was calling.
She looked and stared at it until it ended.
Lea doesn't answer calls from unknown numbers especially now that she's in this kind of situation.
Zeke
Please answer my calls. -Zeke
Lea read the message and was about to reply but her phone rang again.
This time, she answered it.
Zeke
You finally answered.
Lea
Yeah. I didn't know who you were so I didn't answer.
Zeke
Well, that's understandable.
Zeke
I guess our deal's off?
Zeke
I can't stand not talking to you.
Lea
I want to see you soon.
Zeke
Are you playing me right now?
Zeke
Can I act happy about it?
Lea
...I miss you. Please come home soon.
Lea heard a stiffled scream on the other line.
Zeke
As i thought... I can't stand being away with you.
Zeke
Can we start a video call?
Zeke requested for a video chat and Lea accepted it without thinking that she's still not dresses properly.
Zeke
Can you change in front of me?
Zeke laughed and waited patiently until Lea's on her night clothes.
Zeke
So you just took a bath?
Lea
Yes. I woke up late and got sweaty so...
Zeke tried to hide his blush.
Lea
Hey.. stop being creepy.
Zeke
Sorry. By the way, how are you?
Zeke
You don't sound okay. Something wrong?
Lea
Just a stalker problem.
Lea
Boss already did something about it.
Zeke
Of course this happens when I'm away.
Lea
Hey... It's not your responsibility.
Zeke
Of course its my responsibility. I can't let my future girlfriend get hurt can I?!
Lea
I promise I'll be here when you come back.
Lea
Stop that... You're making me... like you.
Zeke
I will let this go for now. But once I'm back, you won't be able to escape.
Lea
I'd like to see you try.
Theo
Zeke! Jae said our clothes are done.
Theo
Ah! Who are you talking too?
Theo squeezed his head to say hi.
Theo
Wow. You're so pretty.
Theo
Are you Zeke's girlfriend?
Theo
Ohhhh. So its like that?
Theo
Bye! I hope to meet soon Miss.
Lea
Sounds like you have your hands full?
Zeke
I'll talk to you later. Gotta go.
But before Zeke hang up, he looked at her seriously.
Lea's heart beats like crazy.
She can't help but smile while she take the toast out of the toaster.
Lea
I guess I do like you after all.
Lea ruffled her hair and couldn't concentrate for the rest of day.
Comments
♤♧♢Queen of Black jokes♡~
I guess the relationship between them will be family father figure or friend may be
on side why isn't there much comment on comment list
people comment or like it its takes a lot to write and come up with good ideas along story people .......
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