The Professor's Secret

Chapter 4: Financial Accounting of the heart

As Nazia knocked on Professor Lukas's office door, her heart fluttered with anticipation. She wondered if she was truly ready for this tutoring session. The soft glow of the table lamp and the faint scent of old books enveloped her as she entered, immediately putting her at ease.

Professor Lukas looked up from the notes he was arranging, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he smiled. "Come in, Miss Abdullah. What concepts do you need help with today?"

Nazia's voice trembled slightly. "I really need your help with Revenue Recognition, Lease Accounting, and Fair Value measurements, Professor."

Professor Lukas walked to his shelf, pulled out a Financial Accounting textbook, and began explaining each concept thoroughly, ensuring Nazia understood every detail. She took diligent notes, her focus solely on the lesson.

As he wrote on the whiteboard, Nazia's gaze drifted to his hands, noticing the way his sleeves were rolled up, revealing a hint of his forearm. She quickly looked away, refocusing on the lesson.

"I'll explain the other concepts tomorrow," Professor Lukas said, walking towards her. "Okay, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to tutor me," Nazia replied with a smile.

As she packed away her belongings, their fingers accidentally brushed against each other. Nazia's cheeks flushed. "Sorry, Professor," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

"It's okay, Miss Abdullah. You may leave now," Professor Lukas replied, his expression neutral, but a hint of a smile playing on his lips.

Nazia left the office, her heart racing from the brief touch. She headed to her dorm room, lost in thought. Tanya was out with a friend, so Nazia decided to complete her homework and an assignment while listening to The Weeknd's soulful voice on Spotify. Moth to a Flame played, and she felt a shiver run down her spine.

As she worked, her mind wandered back to Professor Lukas. She replayed their tutoring session, focusing on the way his eyes sparkled when explaining complex concepts. The accidental finger brushing lingered in her thoughts – was it truly accidental?

Tanya returned, and they unwound with a TV show, but Nazia's mind kept drifting back to Professor Lukas. That night, she had a vivid dream about him – they shared a passionate kiss. She woke up, drenched in a cold sweat, her heart pounding.