Behind Closed Doors

us under the rain

PROLOGUE

It was a chilly night; the rain was pouring so hard and it made the surroundings blurry.

Then there was a woman who was sitting down on the bench in the waiting area outside the university. She was waiting for the rain to subside, but it seems that she needs to wait for a while.

Meet Aliah Arson, 29 years old. She is a professor in Enderun University, handling the Philosophy subject. Since she's from Cebu, Aliah decided to rent an apartment near the University, it's actually walking distance. Because it's way more convenient for her.

Aliah is known as a terror professor; this title was originally given to her by the students. Because of her cold demeanor, strict attitude and conservative traits. That is how other people describe her but she doesn't pay attention to them .

As she gazed out into the rain, Aliah's thoughts drifted to her students' latest assignments.

"I should have brought my umbrella." She whispered as she let out a sigh,frustration etched on her face. Her sharp jawline and piercing gaze made her appear even more formidable in the dim light.

The sound of footsteps broke the silence. A young woman. Aliah's thought was interrupted when the woman sat beside her, she glanced at her for a few seconds and looked away after.

'Should I ask her for help?' she thought to herself

"Yeah, I'll be there in a few." The woman who just came said and put down her phone. The woman's gaze landed on Aliah and her eyes lit up a bit, but this is not visible for Aliah to see.

The woman's gaze met Aliah's, and her expression softened. "Why are you still here at this hour, Ms. Arson?" she asked, her voice gentle reach Aliah's ears.

"I finished all the reports that are needed." Aliah replied as she stared at her.

The woman hummed, her eyes sparkling. "Do you want me to send you home?"

Aliah raised an eyebrow, hesitant.

Miro offered a reassuring smile. "I have an umbrella. We can share."

"Well." She replied unsure. The woman let out a soft chuckle.

"Miro Lecaros."

"Huh?" Aliah looks at her in confusion.

"I am Miro, Miro Lecaros . I haven't introduced myself formally yet." Miro extends her right hand.

Aliah just hummed and nodded .She stood from her seat as she reached for Miro's hand and shook.

"I only have one umbrella with me. We can share until you reach your place." Miro opens her black umbrella as she waits for Aliah to walk near her. As Aliah walked under the umbrella their shoulders brushed that sends warmth to them.

"Do you know where my place is?" Aliah asks as she stares at Miro despite her thoughts.

"You will lead the way Ma'am." Miro replied out of politeness.

Note;

For clarification of character names, here's the list.

Aliah - Aiah
Miro - Mikha
Jens - Jhoanna
Sam - Stacey
Ghei - Gwen
Shei - Sheena
Miezy - Maloi
Cleir -Colet

Thank you.