This was my first time in the library. He better have a good reason, because of him I was breaking my oath.
When I reached the door, it was locked. I sighed, ready to turn back—then froze.
He was standing right behind me.
Mia: “What the hell, Jacob! You scared the life out of me.”
Jacob: “Sorry, I didn’t mean to. I just got here.”
Mia: “Forget it. Let’s go. The door’s locked.”
Jacob: “Not anymore.”
Mia: “What do you mean?”
He held up a key—the library key.
Mia: “How on earth did you get that?”
Jacob: “Don’t ask.”
He unlocked the door, and as I stepped inside, my breath caught. The library was stunning—shelves that reached the ceiling, warm golden light spilling across polished floors.
Mia: “Wow. That’s…”
Jacob: “I know.”
Mia: “Still, they should’ve spent more money on students instead of this place.”
Jacob: (smirks) “Maybe. Sit down.”
I noticed his bag.
Mia: “What’s in there?”
Jacob: “Coffee.”
Mia: “Coffee?”
Jacob: “I promised you, remember?”
I laughed softly. “Not fabulous, but thank you.”
We sat.
Mia: “So, why exactly are we here?”
Jacob: “Because you want to win. Remember?”
Mia: “Yeah, but don’t tell me you brought me here to study. That’s not really my thing.”
Jacob: “Relax. I just wanted a quiet place to talk.”
Mia: “Fine. Talk.”
Jacob: “They’re going to judge us on multiple levels.”
Mia: “What levels? And how do you know?”
Jacob: “Because I’ve got sources. Informers.”
Mia: “And what do your informers say?”
Jacob: “That only three students will be chosen, based on daily interactions, stress management, and other hidden factors. And the CEO himself will make the final decision.”
Mia: “Only three?”
Jacob: “Yep. And they’ll be here for one week, starting tomorrow.”
Mia: “Wait—tomorrow’s session isn’t about giving us tips? It’s about analyzing us?”
Jacob: “Exactly.”
I frowned.
Mia: “You said the CEO himself? Who’s selecting us?”
Jacob: “That’s the tricky part. The company is MIKELSON’s. And the person coming… is Mr. Mikelson.”
Silence. My heart stopped.
Mia: “Him?”
Jacob: “Yes.”
I forced a laugh. “You’ve got to be kidding me.”
Jacob: “Mia, calm down.”
Mia: “Calm down? He’ll never choose me.”
Jacob: “Most likely, he’s forgotten you.”
Mia: “Maybe.”
Jacob: “Don’t panic. He won’t be partial. And even if you’re not one of the three, who cares? I’m here, your family’s here—they’ll be proud you tried.”
I exhaled. “Thanks.”
Later, in the cafeteria
Mia: “Hey guys, I’ve got tea.”
Jeeya: “Spill the tea, actually.”
Lizzie: “Good to see you again.”
Mia: “Not here. At our spot. Now.”
Lizzie: “Our spot?”
Jeeya: “Secret place. Let’s go.”
Harry: “Through the back door. Stella’s in the hallway asking about us.”
Jeeya: “Are we playing hide and seek now?”
Lizzie: “We’re just… avoiding her.”
Mia: “She doesn’t deserve our time.”
Jeeya: “Another Stella-hater, huh?”
Mia & Lizzie (together): “We don’t hate her, we just don’t like her.”
Jeeya: (laughs) “Fair enough.”
At the secret place, I told them everything Jacob had said.
Harry: “I heard the same thing. No grades, no attendance. Three unknown parameters. CEO plus one colleague will pick.”
Jeeya: “Then you’re doomed.”
Mia: “I know. I’m not even participating. I’ll show them my medical report and walk away.”
Lizzie: “Why?”
Jeeya explained. Lizzie shook her head.
Lizzie: “That’s not possible.”
Mia: “Do you know him?”
Lizzie: “No. Just heard a lot about him.”
Something about her tone… she was lying.
Jeeya: “So you’re quitting?”
Mia: “Yes. I hate failing.”
Lizzie: “Then don’t fail. Win. Show him you’re stronger than what he remembers.”
Her words echoed in me.
Harry: “It’s worth a shot.”
Mia: “Fine. But if I lose, I’m killing him.”
Harry: “I’ll plan it.”
Jeeya: “I’ll bring the weapon.”
We laughed.
At home, I told my sister everything.
Sis: “So… coffee with Jacob, huh?”
Mia: “Really? That’s what you caught?”
She teased me, then grew serious.
Sis: “I’m proud of you. Win or lose.”
We hugged.
Later, in my room, I froze. My window was open. I had shut it earlier.
On my desk lay a black envelope with a bouquet.
Inside, only three words:
SEE YOU SOON.
The flowers meant new beginning.
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A Eternal Love
Hombres LoboCompleted Mia roy is twenty, fierce, and unapologetically herself. A college student by day and a rule-follower by nature, she believes in order, simplicity, and doing things her way-within reason. Her life? Predictable. Peaceful. Exactly how she l...
