Stuck with the boss

Chapter 21- payback

Shreya's POV

Last night was quite overwhelming. All of us came late, but I was too lazy and tired to even note the time. So I just stripped off my clothes and collapsed into bed like a dead system shutting down after a software update.

And when I woke up—

It was 4 in the evening.

I looked like a disaster with premium packaging. Hair everywhere, makeup smudged, and apparently I had slept in just my unmentionables.

Not my proudest character arc.

I rushed to shower immediately, coming out in white shorts and a dark grey hoodie — the official uniform of "do not disturb me or I will emotionally damage you."

My brothers were still sleeping.

Of course.

Lazy legends.

My mom and aunt were already working like CEOs of the household, while my father, grandfather, and uncle were deep into "important discussions" aka pretending to be busy.

I was just about to escape peacefully when—

"Good morning, sleeping beauty. It's 4:30. Quite a time to wake up."

I turned.

"Good morning to you too. Your beloved sons are still in coma state."

My aunt sighed. "They are on vacation. You are soon-to-be bride. You have responsibilities."

I groaned internally.

Responsibilities = emotional suffering with extra steps.

And then—

It hit me.

Shit.

Dinner with Rey tonight.

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💬 TEXT CHAOS BEGINS

rey:
Good morning beautiful 😊

rey:
Still asleep, you sleepyhead?

I blinked.

It was already starting.

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rey:
Hope you're not tired after last night.
You'll need stamina for tonight, baby girl 😘

I nearly choked.

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me:
You are disgusting.

And also... I just woke up.

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rey:
Disgusting?
I'd call it motivational.

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me:
Motivation to block you.

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rey:
You won't.

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I stared at my phone.

Annoyingly... he was right.

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rey:
Dinner at 8:30. I'll pick you up.

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me:
Why do you always decide things like I'm not involved?

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rey:
Because you always complain but still show up.

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I hated that accuracy.

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me:
Pick me up at 8:30. And behave.