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Merliah's Point of View
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Two days had passed, it had been two days since he kicked me out of his office. That crazy scene I caused had not been out because no one knew of that silly thing I did, aside from and dean, there's none. I heard when two people's lips are touched, the person being kissed will desperately look for its kisser.
‘Max, I know you are thinking of that kiss. You will be addicted to my lips. Fall for me, you nitpicky and arrogant Dean.’
“Uhuh, what's with that wicked smile?" says Lore while poking my waist.
I was about to make a statement when the professor entered the room.“We are going to have a pre-assessment test to measure your knowledge of my subject. Get 1 whole sheet of the yellow pad. This will be recorded in your attendance and assignment.”
Surprise attack, the heck. She did not give us a heads up, would it hurt if she told us to prepare because she will conduct the examination at the next meeting. Arghhhh, darn it! What if I got a low score because I haven't touched any of my reviewers yet?
I am guilty of being a brazen woman, and still have my dignity in university. I don't have the intention to ruin my studies. I'm fine if I'm not the best, I'm fine with a grade as long it's not three. I'm not bragging but I am a President’s lister. Of course, I won't flirt if I'm a stupid piece of shit. Flirting should be balanced with studies, before flirting you should know your limit, if you are way too stupid than me, then better not flirt at all.
Going back, our subject today is Public administration. The questions are easy... I think? Well, it depends on the expectation of the professor. This university has been a top notch university that molds competitive students, meaning to say we are more than just a rich kid with a pretty face. So, if your gf or bf is Elysian, then you are fortunate, we are fully packaged.
Okay enough talking, the time is running I should start answering. I keep on reminding myself not to be distracted by any thought.
'Keep on answering, Batman will do the rest.'
My answers keep going in circles, but it's the secret in essay writing. You just have to pretend you know the subject well, and let the idea flow. While answering my exam, the dean's face appeared in my head. Haisst! I remember that time he kicked me out as if I'm moss. I don't know where this is coming from but I really hate him. I really have a bad impression of him on our first meeting. At that time, when my eyes laid on him, I was already irritated with him— crazy Liah. Sometimes, we will have someone we would hate, we will easily be irritated with just a mention of that person's name. That is exactly what I am feeling, I want to crush him between my thumbnails.
I was too occupied, too late when I noticed that I made a hole in my yellow pad. Shit! I'm almost done with my exam, I have to overdo it again because my lady professor is quite meticulous in the cleanliness of answer sheets. I still have ten minutes left before the collection of papers. I was a bit nervous at first, but I managed to finish it one minute before the due time.
“That will be for today, I will dismiss you early.” She collected the paper then left the classroom.
We still have thirty minutes, since we only used two hours and a half on that 300 items questionnaire. After dismissal, we headed to the cafeteria.
“Liah! Do you want tea, teh?!”
Everyone turned their gaze on us because of what Lore shouted. The hell, that mouth of hers, why did she have to say that word out loud without space between tea and teh, in short, it sounded the word 'TT' or penis in English. It sounded so wrong, this girl, she really embarrassed me in a cute way, well, whatever. She's my friend and we flock together, so I shouted back. “Yeh, I want a big one!”
Most first years in the cafeteria whispered among themselves. I stood up and went to Lore. She handed me the milk tea, just when I was about to fully remove the lid of the plastic cup, I made a huge mistake. We are about to leave the cafeteria, I have this habit of checking my food that is why I open the lid. Anyway, who is this shithead who blocked my way?
This incident is too cliché and stupid. Who is this stupid piece of shit that spilled her drinks to someone because her crazy evil incarnated bestfriend pushed her? Too bad, that person is me.
' I will kill you, Lorelei Buencamino. What the heck is wrong with this woman? She suddenly pushed me without warning. What if my face kissed the asphalt?!' She dare tried to ruin my visual, this is my weapon for god's sake. In this harsh world, pretty faces get all the credit, so what should I do if she ruined it?!
This person I spilled my tea on had cleared his throat, so I lifted my face to see who this man was, then boom, my eyes have been blessed. I immediately took my hanky from my pocket... knowing that I have a hidden agenda with this guy, expect me to be silly enough to walk my hand all over his chest. I revoke my anger towards my bestfriend, she really knows when to strike.
“That’s enough, Ms. Faunteen.” He shoved off my hands which were busy wiping the tip of his black coat. My eyes landed on his lips, then I recalled that time I kissed him. Should I kiss him again? It ain’t my fault, his lips are inviting me… “How’d you like the kiss-“ He cut me off by blocking my lips using his palm. I am just teasing him, I made sure that it's only the two of us who heard what I am about to say.
“Come to my office, Ms. Faunteen,” says Dean. He turned his back and walked away first. I winked on Lore before closing the gap between mine and the dean's footing. She waved back and left me a grinning smile, she looked so happy for someone who will lose 30k— crazy.
We didn't make a noise until we reached his office. I heard the clicking of his office, he locked it.
'Hmm… you didn't tell me that you wanted to be alone with me. I knew it, my charm is finally invading you. Tsk! I should have known that a kiss is an answer to get your attention. Well, obviously men are weak shit, they are easily lured."
“I don’t know what’s running in your filthy mind, Ms. Faunteen. I’m warning you; I’ll report you to the office for showing indecent acts.”
“You’re talking about that kiss, were you not? Do you think the board will believe you? You know how influential I am.”
“Why are you doing this to me? You are not revenging over that matter on our first day of class, right?”
“Of course not. Do you think I’m that immature? Let’s say I have taken interest in your looks. How about dating me secretly?”
Partly yes, call me immature or what, but I really don’t like what you did to me on that day. I don't know why I found it funny seeing him provoked made me happy. I can’t keep my eyes off… that deep green jewel is calling me to stare. His red pouty lips are asking me to kiss him.
Damn! I really hate my fragile trait when it comes to good-looking guys. Damn it, I really have a soft spot for handsome guys. Anyway, it's interesting and funny to chase him, he’s a good and challenging toy afterall.
“Do you hear yourself?! You vulgar thing!”
See that? He looked so manly and handsome when he raised his eyebrow. Kyaahhhh!!!! I want him to be mine for a certain time, of course, it's only for a certain time. I don't like commitments after all.
“I like you and you have no choice but to like me back. I will bother you for the rest of your life.”
What if he decided to resign? No, he needed this work in the first place. I heard this guy has a loan worth One million in our company. Yes, I did some background research, also I heard he accepted this job because of the salary. It's true that Elysian offers an ample amount for salary, also it would be hard on his part to leave this profession because the economy is quiet on the edge of death. I bet he wouldn't waste this opportunity to work at this prestigious school.
“Get out! I really hate spoiled brats. They always do as they please.”
“Alright, I’m leaving for now, will you please unlock the door?”
He unlocked the door, and just about the moment to close the door, I interrupted him. “Dean! You are mine,” says I in a low voice, then I hurriedly fly my way downstairs.
That is only the beginning... looks like this school year would be a lot of fun. I have my new toy and he is not just an ordinary toy, but a hard mode otome character.
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—--------------------Merliah’s POINT OF VIEW—-----------------We’re looking for a potential home hoping to find one nearby Lore's residence. Unfortunately, there are no more available houses or even lots at all.We dislike the two houses we visited because one has a bad view. While the other one has a small yard, and both are not in a good location.We are now heading to the last house we will inspect, and hopefully, it will be the last because I am tired, to be honest."What do you think of this one?" he said while pointing to the big house, it has two floors, and the outside is beautif
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—--------------------Maximillan's POINT OF VIEW—-----------------I tried to close the gap between our faces when suddenly...~ tok ~ tokI almost cried in pain when my back hit the floor because she suddenly pushed me. I fell on the bed. Thus, the floor caught my back.“Brother, we are leaving. Please open the passcode,” Maurice said on the other side of our bedroom door.Good thing that they are leaving… so… I wonder if we can continue despite our ruined moment.I watched her leave as she approached the door until she closed the bedroom door. I deliberately showed that I was sulking or I wasn't in the mood. I frowned when I heard the bedroom door open. I kept quiet and waited for her to notice me or lie down on the bed to rest."Instead of frowning, how about you take the Durex out of the drawer?"
—--------------------Merliah's POINT OF VIEW—-----------------My brother and sister-in-law are hanging out today in our humble pad because there might be less chance of us seeing and comfortably bonding like this as they will live far from us."Who are you talking to?" Maurice asked lore. He noticed his wife was laughing while holding her phone.“Ah, I talked to my former classmate in a specialized course at Oxford. This acquaintance of mine is talking about the one who liked me last year. He's still broken.”"So?" Maurice asked with a frown, and his eyebrow furrowed.“That guy who liked me back then has a friend who was also broken-hearted because of Liah”"Who are you referring to?" I asked innocently. I don't remember anyone trying to woo me during my stay in Oxford.“Remember that guy who a
—--------------------Merliah's POINT OF VIEW—-----------------Watching a movie with Max without the fear of getting caught by my fellow students nor his fellow faculty is so rewarding. We never tried dating in a cinema or public place during university days back then. I didn't know it was worth the shot.We had used to just binge watch in his dormitory when he was my professor and our college dean. We have to avoid seeing familiar faces and getting entangled with gossip.I leaned my head on the shoulder of my betrothed while his right arm rested on my shoulder. We are not fond of romantic movies, so the genre we chose is mixed with action; since we both have the same taste in movies.
—--------------------Merliah's POINT OF VIEW—-----------------I heard steps coming from sandals approaching me. However, I didn’t look back to see whoever came to me. I never lose my gaze at the motion of the cloud from here in the hotel garden."What are you doing here? Are you upset because you had to move your wedding to next year instead of getting married this year?”I turned around and smiled at mommy. We are never close, but I am not mad with my parents. We're just not close since they are always busy. Even though Maurice inherited daddy's company, we still didn't have the chance to bond with our parents, they never reached out, and the same goes for us. We only me
—--------------------Merliah's POINT OF VIEW—-----------------"Hey, what are you doing there?" I patted Maurice with my foot.“Liah”“It's late, why are you sleeping outside? Don’t tell me you forgot the passcode of your pad? Why don't you call me Lore?”"She changed the passcode and forbade me to let me in."I scratched my head as I tried to figure out what had happened to the two of them. Lore probably got mad at my twin again."Wait, I'll just put these i
—--------------------Merliah's POINT OF VIEW—-----------------I stood in the body-sized mirror of the hotel where our wedding was being held. My heart was pounding as I listened to the sound of a large clock hanging on the wall.“This is it, liah. Today you will become Mrs. Dereux,” I whispered.Later I heard the door open. I turned around and saw a man holding the door, and I wondered why he wasn’t walking closer to me. He just stared at me from head to toe.I was nervous seeing his reaction, he was not the epitome of the happy man who's about to get married to the love of his life.“W-What’s wro
—--------------------Merliah’s POINT OF VIEW—-----------------After quarreling, spending time together without worries is a must to fix the gap in our intimacy. We decided to spend quality time outside today because we've been busy these past few daysWe deserve this date. I want to do what we couldn't do when we were still at Elysian University. I want to go to those places that we couldn't go to when I was her dean and professor because we were afraid of backlash in our relationship.The first place we visited was the playground near MAUI. It was the place where Max kissed me next to the swing. I still have these uncontrollable butterflie