Chapter 43: Alone
Almost three weeks passed and only a few days more, Andrew would be coming back. Nina told Andrew about what happened in school and understood that they needed to lessen their communication.
Andrew made an adjustment with his schedule and would make time for her. He would call her after her class or during break time. Nina was happy about it and her grades were getting better as well.
"Wow. I didn’t expect to see a sudden change in your grades. I thought it would take some time, I guess I’m wrong." Rev said.
She was in his office for an after class activity as part of her extra curricular when her grades went down. She became Rev’s assistant, organizing student’s files.
"Andrew helped me. I told him about what happened. He didn’t want my grades to go down. He was sorry, saying he’s so irresponsible so we made some arrangements." Nina said proudly.
Rev felt something pierced his heart but ignored it. Although he fell in love with her, he had to control himself. She’s a student engaged to a powerful guy. He could tell that she was really happy with Andrew so it was enough for him.
He stood and walked towards Nina. He patted her head and sincerely smiled at her.
"I’m glad you are happy." He whispered.
Nina didn’t feel awkward with Rev’s gestures. He would always pat her head or pinch her cheek as a way of his encouragement. She saw him as a big brother, nothing more, nothing less.
But this time when he pat her head, he was staring at her. She felt a little awkward when she saw his eyes. It was different. Was that affection? Desire? She thought to herself.