Kira Modest

Chapter 19

I'm calling a taxi. I need to make it in time for the class. I can imagine the dropped jaws of the guys, which reach my black elegant lace-up stiletto boots with pointed toes. They definitely didn't expect that. 
I've done some root volume and hot-curled gentle waves throughout the length of my hair. According to Andrey's words, we'll meet in the afternoon just after my classes. I'll have to appear there dressed up fit to kill. I'm wearing white high-waisted culottes, their length barely covering the boots. My behind looks very appetizing in them, the pants hug it perfectly. On top, a light-blue blouse with long, end-wide, flowing sleeves. It's short, just reaching the waistband of the pants, and only a thin strip of bare stomach is visible in motion. I hope I managed to create a subtly sexy look. At least I tried! I take a small white purse with me, throwing a pen inside. A notebook won't fit in there.
I'll ask Arthur for a sheet of paper for the test; he won't refuse me.
The class starts at ten in the morning. I arrived on time. I'm approaching the guys. Sansa and Arthur are with their backs to me. Egor is facing me. Seeing me, his jaw drops, just as I expected. He looks comical.
"Did you eat our Kira?" He jokes uncertainly, and the guys turn around at that.
"Oh," Arthur automatically clutches his heart, whether in jest or real discomfort, "ate her and didn't choke." He stands smiling. "Ha! Look at that, not a trace of meat left in her teeth."
"Wow! "Girl, you look amazing!" Sansa surveys me from head to toe.
"Finally, someone appreciates my look!" I reply.
"Wait a minute," Arthur steps back a bit, "you didn't prepare for the test and decided to impress the professor with your appearance?" He squints, and the guys laugh at this joke.
"Very funny, Arthur! I just wanted to lighten my mood with different clothes. I'm tired of leather jackets." 
"How did you ride on a motorcycle in such clothes?" Egor raises an eyebrow in confusion.
"I took a taxi. That's enough questions! And I already feel awkward enough, dressed not like a student, but like..."

"A businessman's wife." Arthur interrupts me and waves his index finger.
"Oh, you guessed it!" I reply with the same sarcastic smile.
Goodness! His words hit me like a stab in the heart. That phrase hasn't even crossed my mind yet. Notification sound on my phone. I glance at the screen while the guys continue to joke. Ah! Andrey! He didn't message me from the very morning!
"Who's texting you there?" Arthur laughs.
"Just as you said. My businessman husband." I reply, trying to joke back. 
Or whoever he is! I'll have to find out today what he does!
'Kirochka (smiley with tongue sticking out and one eye closed)' 09:51 AM
The same serene smile appears on my face. My name sounds beautiful only from him in this affectionate form.

Heh... No man has ever called me that before. It's nothing special, but it feels like I've been drenched in sugary syrup.
"Hi)" 09:52 AM
I replied immediately. 
Maybe I should have waited? Not replied right away? Well, it's too late now. I've already replied. I check the time. The class starts in eight minutes.
"Guys, have you seen the time?" I raise my head in surprise.
"It flew by so unnoticed while we were admiring the new Kira." Arthur jokes again, dreamily looking up at the sky with his hand on his heart.
"Hah! You got me!" I smile widely at him and lightly tap his chest.
"Okay, we might actually be late." Egor finishes his jokes, and we head to the lecture hall. 
'How are you?' 10:14 AM
Andrey distracts me from the test.
'Better than yesterday. I had a strong energy slump and slept all day. How about you? Have you rested enough?' 10:16 AM
"Who are you texting there?" Arthur peeks under the desk at me.
"To Andrey." I blurt out in a lovesick smile, not realizing how I just spilled that.
"What?" He asks again.
"What?" I ask back.
Whoops! Kira! Can't you be more careful? I didn't want to tell anyone about him.
"Um...," I widen my eyes at him, "now I have to tell you, right?"
"Yes!" Arthur responds eagerly, anticipating the story.
'Yes, that's much better)' 10:20 AM
I can pick you up around 12:30-01:00 PM. 10:21 AM
Okay?" 10:21 AM
Andrey's response arrives.
"So, I've met a man. He wants to pick me up after classes." I tell Arthur.
"So that's why you dressed up like that today!" He finally figures out. "And I was wondering what happened!?"
"I have to look stunning. I can't afford to look any other way next to such a man,' I reply quietly.