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chapter 2 「blooming」

Making your way down the corridor, you wondered where your friend was.

The previous day you got flowers and a letter and you sure as hell wanted to tell your friend about it "Mel Mel! You won't believe what I got" you quickly blurted out as you saw your friend

"Girl, thank you! The outfit idea was so smart! I knew I could count on you!" She quickly said ,"now tell me, what's up!" Her eyes sparkled

"So you know that strange guy I always meet in the elevator?" You questioned "yes..?" She answered listening carefully "well, yesterday he send me flowers, with a note!" Her eyes widened as she gasped for air "GIRLY! HELL YEAH!" She said excitedly "what was written on the note?" She questioned

You quickly pulled up your phone and searched for the picture you previously made before leaving, afterwards showing her "old-school, cliché style, what a lovely man!" She said after reading it

"He seems pretty businessman-like, nice shot!" Melissa said with a wink "thank...you? But anyway, it's kind of weird, because I never really told him my house number.." you said changing the subject a little "he might've guessed, or maybe your neighbour might've given it to you?" Melissa suggested

"That could be possible.." you thought "anyway, Someone's birthday party is coming up~" Melissa smirked

"Oh, right, I got the invitation!" You smiled "perfect! So did i" she smiled back "oh wait, I have to go now, gotta catch some hunks" she said looking over your shoulders "yeah yeah I get it.." you rolled your eyes before going towards the exit of your school

Once again making your way home just like the previous days

Once arriving at your destination you noticed a particular fancy car outside of the flat, 'new one' you thought as you shrugged your shoulders making your way inside and walking towards the door

Before you could get your keys, the door opened "Y/N, good afternoon" you heard a familiar voice "Ah, Ray, Good..afternoon?" You wondered as you checked the time 'it's barely afternoon..' you thought with a frown, making your way towards the elevator "So will I be picking you up today?" He questioned following you "or another day?" He added before you could answer

"I guess we can go today, but I should drop off my school bag for now" you said with a soft smile "oh right, how did you know which apartment I was staying at?" You questioned walking into the elevator "I simply left it at a door, hoping it was yours.." he answered with a stoic voice

"Impressive...?" You questioned before feigning ignorance, clicking on your floor number, after a few seconds you noticed the male wasn't clicking on the floor number he usually goes to

"Accompanying me?" You questioned with a raised brow "why yes of course, I need to know the specific place you live in, and I am taking you out on a small..date.." he said with a small nod at the end

"Ah right.." you said glancing away at your own stupid remark

"Arriving at your place you dropped off your bag and quickly changed to something more suitable, making your way outside once again, not forgetting to grab; your keys, wallet, and other essential things.

Once walking out, you locked your door and made sure you did once doing so, finally going on the date you were so confused of.

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Finally arriving at a small café, you sat down at a table, Ray sitting down at the opposite side, you quickly glanced at the menu, knowing damn well you're getting the strawberry shortcake and a surprise smoothie.

Placing the menu down you looked at the male "so....you come here often?" You questioned trying to fill the awkward silence "no, it's my first time" he said, frowning a little at the menu before putting it away

"You're curious as to why I send the flowers, and probably wondering why I asked you on this...date.." he immediately changed the subject, sending shivers down your spine

"Why yes of course.." you answered cautiously, the waitress arrived and took your orders, making her way back after a short while

"Right so," Ray started before clearing his voice "I own a company, and recently, my secretary was caught stealing from my office.." you could notice him picking his words carefully, which made you internally frown.

"So we had to...fire her" he said "So I was wondering, no, I was hoping you could fill her spot for the time being" he asked looking you dead in the eye "no thank you." You answered "I simply do not need a job currently, I've got my hands full with school already, and I'm worried I won't have enough time for myself" you answered

'He seems sketchy, especially when saying 'fire her',' you smiled at him "and I doubt I'd be a fit for that position, my resume simply does not comply with it" you smiled as your orders finally arrived, you dived into your cake and drank your smoothie, feeling very happy and proud of the so called meal

You could notice the male's stunned reaction, "right.. if I were planning to do such work, I'd probably consider doing so—" "I'd guarantee your future work, I'll even recommend you to whatever you want to do, I just need a fill in for the time being." He cut you off

"Excuse me?" You raised an eyebrow "so you're telling me you can get a hospital recommendation or whatever?" You wondered "you want to be a doctor? Impressive. I can pay for your college fees and recommend you to a great hospital yes." He said determined

"Alright, so what if I'd agree, for how long would I be working for you?" You questioned "until I found a suitable secretary." He answered "so around a month to a year?" He answered

'Boy since when does it take that long? Does he have some kind of prestigious company or something?!' Your eyes widen "I'm guessing, It could be less it could be way more, it all depends" he added

"I see, I'll have to think about it.." you looked down on your shortcake 'if I quit my own job which I have a leave on currently, I could for sure still pay rent when working for him,—  ah wait' you looked up at him once again

"If I'm allowed to quit whenever I want, with the two weeks notice of course, I'll take it" you smiled "Alright, I can get that set" he smiled back at you, which gave you an uncomfortable feeling 'just what am I getting myself into..' you wondered as you continued eating your shortcake, and drinking your smoothie

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