Castle

Ch. 08: Mr. Billionaire

    "Jeslyn!" Ava shouted above me.

    "What?" I groaned.

    "You're gonna be late for your class." She explained as she snatched my warm blanket away from my legs, letting cool air hit my body.

    I shot up quickly even though my sore legs were not prepared for such an adrenaline rush. "What time is it?"

    "Your class starts in 10 minutes."

    "What!?" I yelled jumping out of bed.

    In a panic I ran everywhere getting my things for business and marketing and changed. I didn't have time to eat breakfast or brush my hair, and I was starving and looked disastrous. But I had to make it into the class on time or Mr. Greene would kill me. He was such a nightmare last year, and going in his class really late was a death sentence. I ran out of the dorm towards the library already contemplating whether or not to just drop out.

    I walked towards the library, taking out my schedule. The class was in Literature- Room 515. I started walking in that direction, exhausted by the fact that I would have to deal with Mr. Greene soon.

Once I got to the classroom, I opened the door and looked at the board which read, 'Mr. Castle' in bold, neatly written letters. I walked inside the silent yet packed auditorium. The unfamiliar man cleared his throat and wrote, "Read Pages 118-125" in the middle of the board. I took a seat in the front row pulling my stuff out of my bag as quickly as possible.

A few seconds later, the silence was broken as he spoke for the first time, "So nice of you to finally join us, but I don't believe Mr. Greene enjoys his students running late." He boomed seriously, then spun around.

I gaped at the sight of him then embarrassingly dropped one of my textbooks. My blood flowed, boiling hot into my cheeks, and I was mortified. "August?" I mumbled as my heart raced uncontrollably.

His dark blue eyes widened in surprise when they met mine then faded into a humorous smile. "Don't do it again."

I nodded in reply and picked up the text book nearly covering my face and unbrushed hair. My heart pounded against my chest so hard I thought it was going to bust out. I tried to not look up from the textbook since.

"As I was explaining, my career and experience as CEO of Castle Pharmaceuticals will forever greatly impact my future decisions in my company, especially when it comes to..." He started.

My thoughts completely zoned out when I heard him say CEO of Castle Pharmaceuticals. Out of everyone from this town to give me a ride, it happened to be the richest, most powerful man in Georgia.

"Read the section and type a four-page essay analyzing an element in the story. Due next time we meet. That would be on Thursday," He announced, running his fingers through his hair.

I snapped out of my deep thoughts as everyone rushed out of the auditorium.  I clumsily packed my things,  stood up, and quickly tossed my bag over my shoulder then walked out of the door.

"How ironic that you're in this class." He chuckled stopping me in my tracks.
I turned around and nervously laughed. "I agree. What are the chances."

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to call you out earlier." He remember, then dramatically looked at his hands as if they were a weapon. "I lose control sometimes, and abuse this power."

I laughed, "With great power comes great responsibility."

"I agree." He stepped beside me and closed the door, cutting out the loud echoes from the hall.

"Do you have another class?"

"No.. Do you?" I asked raising an eyebrow.

"Not yet." He laughed shaking his head.

"How interesting, Mr. Castle." I playfully responded.

"I get called Mr. Castle all the time, but you by far are saying it so weird." He chuckled. "Well do your homework, I will see you on Thursday."

"I know sometime Mr. Greene gives other company owners to give speeches for a few days, so how long will you be doing the classes?" I questioned.

"Just until Thursday." August responded.

"Alright, well I will see you in a couple of days." I smiled.

"Can't wait Jeslyn." August smiled as he opened the door to let me out.

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Ahhhh I'm so sorry, I've been taking forever to publish chapters. Juggling school and work is intense. Now I'm gonna stop talking.

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-Aixa 😊