Husband With Benefits

" I am willing to tell you everything, Nora. I can explain. Please..."

Nora stared at the man in front of her and sighed. "Fine. I have some work. I can meet you tomorrow. Same place. Same time."

Nora could see that Antonio wanted to protest and insist on talking right away but seeing her determined look he stopped himself. With a nod, he stepped back and spoke," I'll see you tomorrow then."

Even though he agreed, he did not turn away and go. Instead, he started to walk with her to the residence registration office. When she looked at him questioningly, he answered," I am just tagging along. In case you need any help."

It was the tone that caught her attention. He used to do this in the past as well. He would tag along to 'help' her. As if she could not do anything by herself. What was so difficult about filing a form and getting back the registration deposit? Even if she was no math professor, she could do basic math like calculating and deducting the penalty. Why had she ever thought that this was him showing his care for her? There was nothing more condescending than him offering to help for something like this.

Nora reminded herself that she would not waste her energy over something in the past and ignored the man next to her. He wanted to come along, sure. If he tried to take over, then she would not spare him.

As they reached the lobby, a senior student called out," Ah. It is you. I was wondering when you would be coming for registration. Your fiancé has already registered with us first thing! You should have just ordered him to do it for you. If I had a girlfriend as pretty as you, I would do whatever she told me."

At this, the senior girl who sat next to him, bopped him on the arm and pouted," Are you saying that I am not as beautiful as her?"

"Of course not, baby! You are the most beautiful! Don't I always do whatever you tell me? I am just trying to guide our juniors!"