------Sebastian drove off, his mind racing with thoughts and emotions. Connor's words flashed in his head, "This is your fault, Sebastian. If you hadn't gotten involved with Erica, Mark would still be alive." He felt a surge of anger and frustration, slamming his fists on the steering wheel. "Why did Mark have to snoop around? Why did he have to get involved in this?"He pulled over to the side of the road, unable to focus on driving. He parked his car and leaned back in his seat, running his hands through his hair. His phone rang, breaking the silence. He hesitated for a moment before answering it."Hey, Luke," Sebastian said, his voice flat."Hey, man! Long time no talk! Where have you been?" Luke's voice was loud and cheerful, a stark contrast to Sebastian's somber mood.Sebastian sighed, rubbing his face. "I've been around, Luke. Just dealing with some stuff.""Stuff? What kind of stuff? You know I'm always here to listen, right?" Luke's tone was concerned, but Sebastian wasn't
A bright smile was plastered on Erica's face as she stared at the building in front of her."This is it." She sighed deeply, her smile not leaving her lips. "The University of California!" She squealed in excitement.No matter how hard she tried to contain her excitement, she just couldn't keep it in check. She felt the strong urge to scream and jump around in joy, but there's a lot of people around, and she wouldn't want to embarrass herself when she just got here. That's not the kind of impression she'll love to give people on her first day of college.It's been her dream to attend this particular university, and it's for two reasons, the first being that this is a top university and anyone would love to come here; it's literally a dream come true for them, and the second reason being because of her boyfriend Mark, who also attends this university. Mark actually had a scholarship for basketball, and that's why he got in before her. She had to study hard and wait a year to gain admis
Erica couldn't even stand the sight of what she was seeing; she wanted to yell at him; she just wanted to scream so badly, but her voice failed her; all she could do was cry; it felt like her world just came crumbling before her very own eyes."Erica." Mark called, and this time, she sharply turned around and ran out of there, while Mark kept on calling out to her as he got off the girl.When Erica got outside, she knew she couldn't go back to her dorm this way; she wouldn't want to go back and let Lisa see her like this. She then remembered Lisa's words about a bar being in the opposite direction. Without thinking twice about it, she got into her car and drove off. Going to the bar seems like the only logical thing to do at the moment because she would want nothing more than to get drunk and try easing this pain she felt.It wasn't difficult to locate the bar; before she got there, she could already hear the loud music from a few meters away. When she arrived, she hurriedly went insi
When Erica woke up the next morning, she was surprised to find herself in an unfamiliar room."Where the hell am I?" She panicked as she sat up.She looked around the room, which seemed to look like a hotel room, and her eyes widen in shock as the realization hits her hard."Oh my God!" She exclaimed in shock as she pulled the duvet away a bit to stare at her naked body, then she once again gasped in shock. It's obvious what had happened, but she just couldn't remember who the hell she slept with last night!She was about to get off the bed when she noticed a small yellow piece of paper lying on the other pillow. She slowly took it and read it; it's a note from the stranger she slept with, saying he hopes she'll find love and wishes the same for himself.After reading the note, she didn't even know how to feel or what to feel. She was angry at herself for doing something so reckless, but on a second thought, she didn't think she regretted her actions last night.A loud groan escaped h
Sebastian didn't know how he managed to pull through the whole lecture, but luckily for him, he didn't fumble while teaching. When Erica walked in, he immediately recognized her to be the girl he had slept with last night. The shock he felt when he saw her was unexplainable; he literally couldn't believe his eyes, and he kept on cursing himself for having a one-night stand with his own student! But then again, how on earth would he have known that the girl he slept with last night was actually his student? He couldn't tell if she recognized him or not, and that's why he tried his best to avoid meeting her gaze while he was teaching; even if she did, she was doing a great job at hiding it.If words get out about what happened between them, then his career as a teacher is over for good; he literally just got this job and wouldn't want to lose it. He then made up his mind to try and talk to her after the class.Meanwhile, when the lecture ended, Erica hurriedly stood up and left the hall
Chapter 5: Awkward Moments."What did you just say Erica!?" Lisa asked in shock.Erica bit her bottom lip nervously. "I think...I mean....the man I slept with last night is actually my professor.""What!!" Lisa unknowingly yelled, attracting the attention of other students."Shh..." Erica instantly covered Lisa's mouth with her palm. "Keep it down Lisa." She whispered, she looked around and saw that the other students were staring at them, she then smiled nervously. "They're staring at us now." She said with gritted teeth."I'm going to take my hand away now, please don't shout, promise?" She asked, Lisa nodded in reply.Erica slowly took her hand off Lisa's mouth."What!?" Lisa whispered, her eyes wide in shock, she then drew her chair closer to Erica. "What did you just say!? You slept with your professor!!""I...I didn't know, I didn't even remember anything until this moment and how would I have known that he's my professor? I was drunk and I made a stupid mistake!" Erica groaned
Sebastian led the way through the lively school courtyard, his steps deliberate as he glanced back to ensure Erica was behind him."What a mistake, but the deed is done. I have to face it," Sebastian thought, his face looking unperturbed.Erica, wearing a perplexed expression, fell into step behind him. "Well, I knew this would eventually happen, but am I really prepared for it now? I'm not even sure what he wants to tell me."Sebastian continued walking, seeking a quieter spot for their conversation. "It's a bit unexpected, but as you can see, I'm a professor here. We need to talk about what happened to avoid unnecessary complications," he muttered to her as he noticed she was closer.Erica, right behind him, couldn't help but think, "Yes, the fact that you're a professor makes it even more complicated. I'm not sure what this will lead to."They found a secluded corner around the school building, and Sebastian began to explain, choosing his words carefully, "What happened between us
Erica got back to her dorm, dramatically dropping her bag onto her bed and slumping down. Lisa, her roommate, glanced up from her textbook, giving Erica a look that said, "spill the tea or I'll spill it for you.""Okay, Erica, spill it. What's with the drama face? Trouble in the world of academia?" Lisa quipped, raising an eyebrow.She hesitated initially because she anticipated that the advice her roommate was about to offer might not be to her liking.Erica sighed, "Oh, just the usual love affair with Shakespeare and a side dish of complicated emotions."Lisa smirked, "Ah, the classic student-professor romance. How cliche. What's the scoop?"Rolling her eyes, Erica confessed, "Well, Professor Sebastian and I had this talk after class. You know, the 'let's keep it professional' talk."Lisa burst into laughter, "Oh, you're in one of those 'forbidden love' stories, huh? Very Shakespearean, indeed."Erica gave her a look, "Come on, this is serious, Lisa! He said we should act like nothi