'Anonymous Accuser Alleges Psychopathic Traits in Arien Alderidge, Questions Leadership Ability'
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VERENA

Me: Did you read the news? Lol. Who the hell has so much time to make stupid claims?

Asael: I am working on it.

Me: Is that why you cancelled the class today? Where are you anyway?

Asael: Yes.
I am busy with a few things. I won't be taking any classes for at least a week.

Me: Oh no, how will my day go well if I don't see you every day, sir?

Asael: Do I make your day better, weirdo?

Me: Maybe...
Not really to be honest. I see your face and I have this itch to trouble you. But then you get all petty and argue with me :⁠-⁠(

Asael: Is that so?

Me: Yup. Though you are less grumpy these days. I wonder why. Maybe of a certain student of yours ;⁠-⁠)

Asael: Verena?

Me: Yes? *wondering if you are going to say something really sweet*

Asael: Go study.

Me: fuck off. You are still an asshole. Bye.

Asael: Bye, my weirdo.

In conclusion, none of us mentioned last night. I was a little nervous about it. Maybe he had already forgotten which would be nice.

Or maybe he just lost all interest in me after I told him to wait.

That thought made my heart ache.

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TWO WEEKS LATER...

Me: Mr Aaaalderidgeeee???? Where have you disappeared??????????? For your kind information, we are incurring a loss of our study because of you.
I am definitely not missing you.

A few hours passed by but I received no reply from him. I had no choice but to message Arien because I was getting worried.

Me: Hey. I was just wondering if you know where your cousin is and if he is okay or not.

Arien: He looks perfectly fine to me.

Me: He is with you?

Arien: Was. Just left.

Me: Okay, thanks.

So, he was with Arien. But is Arien still here or back in England? If Arien is here then Asael is here and if Arien is in England then that means he is in England---

Aargh! Stop.

No more worrying about him.

Sighing, I roamed around in my dorm, getting bored since Zahria had gone out to buy a few things. In the end, I settled on watching a movie.

Half an hour later, I was lying on our couch, watching the movie with half-closed eyes when the doorbell rang.

Finally, she is back.

As I got up to open the door, I wondered why she was ringing the bell. She already has the passcode.

I pulled open the door, ready to question her but halted upon seeing someone else entirely.

Tall and muscled, dressed in a pair of jeans and a plain black t-shirt. His head was covered by a cap which was pulled down, obscuring the view of his face since the rest of it was covered by a black mask.

Some kind of recognition sparked in my brain but I didn't get the time to ponder on it as I was shoved back inside by him.

Realising it was Asael, I relaxed as he locked the door behind him and I noticed the file in his hand, the word 'DIVORCE' written on top of it in bold letters.

I couldn't look at it properly as he threw it away, pulling off his cap and mask right after it.

"What--"

I didn't get the chance to finish my sentence as he cupped my face, pressing his lips forcefully onto mine.

I didn't need any time to think about it anymore, I fisted his t-shirt, getting on my tip toes as I parted my mouth for him.

With a groan, he slanted his head, kissing me hungrily, his mouth opening and closing over mine with anguished need.

His tongue traced my lips making me part my mouth further almost desperately. I need this man. I don't care if he is my professor or if he is much older than me. All I know is that I need him.

Our tongues met, and his hands roamed lower, grabbing my body as if he was afraid to let go.

His spectacles bumped against my cheek making him pause only for a second, enough for him to rip off his spectacles and throw them somewhere before his lips were on mine again.

Panting, I somehow managed to pull back slightly only for him to chase my lips and capture them again. He shoved his tongue inside my mouth, licking me thoroughly making me moan into the kiss.

"Maybe...maybe we should talk..." I whimpered against his lips as he continued to kiss me.

"Fuck everything", he growled and lifted me in his arms to make it easier for us to kiss.

I heard the scrape of the chairs before I was placed on the table. Asael stepped in between my legs, one hand around my waist, the other tangled in my hair. 

"I have wanted to taste you for long, love." He grunted as our eyes locked together and he rested his forehead on mine.

Longing. Passion. Lust. Each emotion reflected my own in his eyes. 

This time, our lips brushed softly, slowly, teasingly. The first kiss was an outcome of need and desire, this one came straight from the depth of my heart, a way of pouring all my emotions without having to voice them.

Grabbing my legs, he pulled me closer, pressing our hips together as he kissed me back tenderly. I ran my fingers through his hair as he held the back of my neck--

The sound of something falling with a thud came from behind us making us freeze.

Asael slowly pulled back and turned around and we both found Zahria standing there dumbfounded, the packet which was in her hand was now on the floor.

He turned to me, whispering in my ear, "Can we trust her?"

I nodded. 

Relieved, he stepped away from me though he still kept his arm around my waist.

Zahria came out of her shock when I gave her a sheepish smile. She bent down and grabbed the packet. "I am going to pretend I didn't see anything or anyone other than you. So...hey, Ver. I got lots of snacks, let me know if you want them. Okay bye."

I chuckled as she ran inside her room and at the sound of my laughter, Asael gazed at me softly.

Feeling a little shy, I blushed, biting on my swollen lips. "Um...hi?"

Asael chuckled loudly and grabbing my face, kissed me lingeringly. "Hi, my weirdo. Miss me?"

I smiled against his lips. "No."

That earned me a little nip on my lower lip as he murmured, "Brat."

I sighed, my heart too full of emotions, all the happy ones. "So..."

He turned serious as he leaned back. "I got divorced."

He helped me get off the table but still held me close. "Yeah, about that", I said curiously, "weren't you supposed to get divorced after a few months?"

"Yeah, but you said you wouldn't let me kiss you until I got divorced." He stated as if it was not a big deal.

"You got divorced because of that? Just so you could kiss me?"

He caressed my cheek affectionately. "Yes."

"Wow, okay...I mean, it's weird."

"Everything aligned perfectly." He explained further. "Christina never bothered to read the whole contract. If she had she would have found a clause stating that if she were to ever publicly shame our family then I am allowed to divorce her. That article, we traced it back to her and then everything happened smoothly."

I noticed how happy and stress-free he seemed, the marriage wasn't real but it affected him. Free of it he looked much younger.

"Well, congratulations then." I grinned. "Also thank you for respecting my decision."

He gripped my jaw firmly, frowning at me. "Don't say that again." His lips grazed mine. "You are mine, Verena, and I treat my things with respect."

I melted instantly, my ovaries exploding and I kissed him. "Mr Alderidge, do you wish to kill me with your grumpy sweetness?"

"Grumpy sweetness?" He chuckled, pressing his lips to mine. "God, Verena, you are fucking adorable."

I pulled back, grinding cheekily. "So you finally admitted! You do adore me."

Rolling his eyes, he pulled me close, pressing my face to his chest and resting his head on top of my chin. "Shut up."

"Okay, so I made you blush that day, and now I made you admit that you find me adorable. Looks like I am winning."

"Verena, you are always the winner in my perspective."

Is it possible to die out of sweetness? I was so ready to take him to bed but at the same time, his phone started to ring.

Holding me, he pulled out his phone, frowning as he saw the caller ID and picked up the call immediately. "Arien?"

I could hear a scream which made Asael stiffen. Without saying another word, he hung up the call and glanced at me. "I am sorry but I have to go."

"Is he okay?"

He looked sad, the happy, carefree look vanishing from his face. "No. I have to go."

"It's okay."

He gave me a small smile and dropped a kiss on my forehead. "I'll see you in class tomorrow, hmm?"

I nodded as he pecked my lips before grabbing his things and leaving.