𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐓 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 | 𝟏𝟖+

Chapter 5

MILA

"Meet me at our spot"

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I rolled over and glanced at my digital clock on my nightstand. It read 5:15am. I barely remember how I got into my bed.

I woke up in an awful mood. And my thick, curly hair was not cooperating, so I gave up and decided to slick it back into a low bun, while leaving some curls out.

I brushed my teeth and did my skin care routine. I was not about to sit and do a full face, so I decided to go barefaced.

Today I wanted to dress comfortably, so I walked over to my closet and grabbed my favorite white hoodie. I threw it on then I lazily made my way to my dresser and found a pair of black sweats and threw those on as well.

My first class starts at 6am. I thought by choosing this class, it would make me more productive, but no. It's my first day attending and I'm grumpy and tired.

I grabbed a Naked piña colada smoothie drink and a banana, and walked outside over to my car. I stepped inside and turned my thermostat to cold as I backed out of the driveway.

I just noticed I haven't seen much of Mateo lately, he must be pretty busy with the business tasks papa assigned to him.

After about 35 minutes of driving, I arrived on campus just in time for this early ass class and walked inside of the building.

I was required to take a business class this semester for credits, but I didn't mind because it contributed to my knowledge of the profession.

I glanced at my watch and read the time 6:07.

Class had evidently started on time, which was pretty rare.

When I opened the door, it made a huge squeak. First day and I'm getting noticed while looking homeless. Flattering.

As I walked inside quietly, I made eye contact with Mr. Miller, who was standing next to Theo.

Theo?

What the fuck is he doing here? In my college class at 6am.

Theo looked my way and smirked. I then rolled my eyes and sat in the first empty seat I saw, next to a pretty girl with short, blonde hair and blue eyes.

After a few moments of silence, I decided to lean in and ask, "Hi, do you know what that guy next to Mr. Miller is doing here?"

"He's here to give a lecture on starting your own business and the kinds of workers he's encountered." She replied, smiling back at me.

"I'm Mila by the way." I said, extending my hand to her.

"Camille."

"Hello, class. I'm your instructor this semester, Mr. Miller. Today, Mr. Romano is here to share his knowledge of being a CEO of many multimillionaire franchises. I know I'm springing this onto you guys your first day, but I want to start you guys off strong." He smiled and looked at Theo.

"I also understand I have a few students here who are not business majors, but are still taking my course. It could help you guys further understand the environment."

When Mr. Miller said that, Theo glanced at me and smiled once again. Why the fuck does he keep smiling at me like a creep?

After the lecture and the reading of the syllabus, it was 10am and I didn't have another class until 12, so I had planned to head back home and nap for a while.

"Hey so what'd you think of the lecture by Mr. Hottie?" Camille asked me, giggling. Hearing someone else call Theo hot made me agitated, but I know Camille meant no harm.