First Impression
1234 Words
Soraya glanced at the picture from the book held by Robert, an abstract pattern that may be familiar to art connoisseurs. Soraya believes she can draw it well, because she really believes in her abilities.
"How? Can you do it?" Robert asked who gave a cold and cynical look which made Soraya shudder. It felt like she wasn't allowed to do anything wrong.
"I could, Sir!" Soraya replied nervously. Her face which was already pale, made her classmates try to hold back laughter.
"Good, do it!"
Soraya turned around and faced the blackboard, what big thing awaited her that made her chosen to do an experiment in her first class from dozens of students in this class?
With trembling hands, even though her soul was completely confident in her abilities. The feeling of nervousness and fear due to the cold gaze that felt so sharp that was constantly directed at her made Soraya unable to think straight. This one teacher couldn't seem to be underestimated, she had in mind.
After gathering courage for 15 seconds, Soraya's hand finally began to move to follow the pattern from the book. When she was sure that she had done well, Soraya took three steps back so that she was at the same level as the lecturer.
"I've finished, Sir!" Soraya said while glancing at Robert whose expression did not change at all.
"Judging by the shape, do you think there weren't any lines you missed?"
"Agh, tha- that- " Soraya looked at the picture she made which he thought was exactly the same as the one in the book.
"What do you think?" Robert asked who returned to show that gaze.
"I- I think it's right, Sir!"
"Already correct?" Robert asked reassuringly.
"Ye- yes, Sir!" She replied nervously. Her confidence slowly crumbled after hearing such an intimidating question.
"What is your name?"
"Soraya Charlotte Chamberlain, Sir!"
"Soraya? Alright. Looks like you still underestimate the basic techniques of art. People who only think of good results forget the meaning of art itself,"
"What do you mean? I don't understand!" Soraya thought.
"You can come back to your place. Next, try to pay attention to the details. Don't let mistakes like this happen again, because I don't like people who are ignorant and overconfident!"
Hearing the spicy words that came out of his mouth made everyone in this class dumbfounded, how could they not? A figure who is visually extremely attractive, seems to have a not very friendly personality. However, somehow his attitude showed that he had a very strong and terrifying charisma.
***
"Don't think too much about it, I heard that he is indeed cynical and has a sharp mouth!" Said Diana trying to cheer up Soraya who had lost her enthusiasm since painting lessons ended.
Soraya who felt mentally tested, realized that what the lecturer had said was true. After she looked at her book with the pattern she had drawn on the blackboard, it turned out that two lines were missing.
Two lines, yes, only two lines that anyone would definitely not notice. The line is almost close to the other line, besides, it's also small in size so people will miss it.
"I missed two lines of the pattern," She said still showing no sign of her excitement coming back. Even though there is a cup of warm ceylon tea in front of her eyes.
"I understand, if I was in your position I might miss three or even five lines. It's a normal thing, we will still be new students. So you don't have to think about it!"
"Is that true?" Kimberly said who suddenly joined this conversation.
"I guess so, a small mistake like that is nothing to worry about. There's still plenty of time to fix it!"
"You don't know what Robert William Stanley is! I'm sure you don't really find out the character of the lecturers who will teach!"
"Is that important? We will know when they come and teach the class." Diana said who didn't agree with Kimberly.
"It's the fault of people who are too naive like you. Knowing the characteristics and teaching methods of the lecturers is important to make our learning experience easier. Besides, so that mistakes don't happen like what Soraya did this morning!"
"I guess you're right!"
"No, Kim just scared you. Don't listen to her!"
"Diana, you're too naive. Luckily you weren't late so it wasn't you who was asked to the front of the class. You both know what it means if the first impression you give his is bad? you can be sure, in the future you will face difficulties,"
"Ah, you're exaggerating too much, I heard from some seniors, Mr Robert is a lecturer who seems sadistic, but he helps his students a lot!"
"Who told you that?"
"Some of the seniors I met earlier!"
"What? hahaha ... Diana, it turns out you are secretly finding out too, right? I thought you didn't care at all, apparently you were curious too!"
"Of course I'm curious, anyone would want to find out a figure like that who teaches the class. I'm sure you guys thought the same thing, his shiny black hair, sharp blue eyes like eagle, his stern jaw and his shoulders, ah, where else can we find such a perfect teacher?"
"I agree with you, he's really cool!" Soraya said who agreed with Diana. Remembering that she was pounding when she collided with him this morning.
"You two are really stupid girls, always deceived by visuals like that. I'm sure he's secretly dating many women who are even his own students!"
"Does anyone want to refuse? The woman has an instinct that naturally wants a man who looks strong and dominant like him. Maybe, your type is like that bunny tooth Edmund Jones, but for me of course one like Robert William Stanley." Diana said with burning enthusiasm.
Soraya swallowed hard, apparently Diana was one step ahead in admiring the lecturer who had only taught their class once. Meanwhile Kimberly, the handsome man hater could only shake her head.
"Yes, what can I do. I'm just warning you not to be too complacent with his beautiful face. If he invites you to meet outside, even invites to his house, you have to-"
"Of course I accept!" Diana said. It is impossible for Diana to refuse such an invitation.
"Haaah ...? are you crazy?" Kimberly saudara and for this one, Soraya agreed with Kimberly. If suddenly invited to his house must be very suspicious.
"So what? you know what the famous painter whose paintings were bought by art collectors at fantastic prices who have won awards for seven times as a talented and wealthy young painter? that person is Robert William Stanley, our lecturer!"
"Re- really?" Soraya was amazed, it was strange if she had just found out this kind of information. But, looking back, Stanley's name does sound familiar to her who has visited art galleries in London several times.
"I know!" Kimberly said.
"Um ... Stanley, huh? For that name, I've seen it on a painting while visiting a painting gallery last year. If I'm not mistaken-"
"R.W Stanley, don't you think?"
"Ah ... that's right, R.W Stanley, I've seen that name on a famous painting in London!" Soraya said.
"Here too, in the painting gallery on our campus!"
"Really?"
"Yes, you want to see?"
"Of course!"
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