Chapter 13: Setups
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The whole week was filled with classes and activities for both the hunky Professor and his sexy student. As usual, Alexia was being the attache case executive for her children's businesses, in addition to completing her promotional and marketing tasks for her now growing list of clients...
All this while doing the necessary researches for her Masters' classes under her now very attentive Professor.
Attentive because this good-looking guy has started chatting with her thru mobile apps, even texting or calling her mobile when he knew she's not busy. Yes, to Alexia's relief, this man knew how to respect her enough to text her first before making a call.
Unlike someone she knows...
His first call came in around five in the morning and she was still sleepy due to being up until 2 AM. She almost had a panic attack when she realized who was calling and she had almost missed it.
"When are you coming over?"
That's it? No good morning? No, how are you? What has happened to you, JM?
"Sorry JM but my kids need my monitoring right now. Mae is presently expanding her online school to Vietnam and she really needs me to promote it. That's not counting my own new clients and the businesses of both Marc and Michelle."
And I honestly don't want to meet with you right now. As it is, just be happy I'm not being sarcastic or snarky while talking to you over the phone.
"Suit yourself. Just don't blame me if I start searching for other kinds of... entertainment."
"JM, to be honest, I'm at the point where I don't want to talk about your version of entertainment."
"Well, you'll be sorry if I do find people who will give into my Kinks and you won't find space on my bed because you're being a prude."
"Oh my gosh, are we back to the threesome suggestion again. This is starting to feel more like a demand than a suggestion, JM. Please, I already told you how I feel about that!"
"And I am not backing down, Alexia. Just letting you know. Besides, you owe me, girl! Just remember if I wasn't around that time to save your ass..."
"Yes, JM. I know. I get it. But still, I'm not open to having a threesome and it might not be easy to convince me to agree with you on that!"
"Aha! So you are playing hard to get. You just said it! That you might not that be too easy to convince! That's a dead giveaway, lady!"
"What? No! That was a sincere statement. Damn it JM, I don't have the energy to play your mind games right now, alright? I was just telling you how I feel about this so you can take my statement as is or just leave it be."
"Ahhh but your thoughts are hidden in your words Alex so, yeahhhh, you're giving yourself away and I don't like the way you're thinking."
"Look, I am too out of it for this s**t right now JM! I won't be forced to admit something that only your mind has come up with! Please, I'm sorry but just... call another time... or I'll call you later when I'm free."
"Never mind. That's your choice so I'll just be calling other people. See if I care if you don't call. Bye."
"JM... WAIT!"
The call suddenly ended and the now upset businesswoman was close to tears.
Damn him, why does he always make me feel that all of this is my fault? What a way to start this f*****g week!
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Meanwhile, here is a text exchange that happened somewhere within the same week...
Texter 1: Hello there. Nice pic.
Texter 2: Haha, I don't know. I think my hair's all messed up there.
Texter 1: Nah, you look good. Working out?
Texter 2: Yeah, I do. Just checked out your pics. You look like you're working out too. Which gym?
Texter 1: Don't like gyms. I have my own small setup at home. You?
Texter 2: Gold's since it's exclusive. The Sunday and Thursday crowd at the mall district are really nice.
Texter 1: Nice as in easy to talk to?
Texter 2: Nice as in easy. All of the really hunky ones are easy. Lol.
Texter 1: Oh sorry lol. Not into that sorta thing. I'd like to get to know people first before anything happens. I haven't even come out.
Texter 2: That's ok, man. I like guys that are like you too. At least you can keep yourself clean until the right one comes along.
Texter 1: Yeah, I do want to find the right one dude. What about you?
Texter 2: It's complicated but I'm getting there. Just want to see if I can handle even more complex kinds of relationships before I finally settle down.
Texter 1: That's great, man. I actually like your honesty.
Texter 2: Same here. Just let me know if you want to meet I'll make myself available. I have a good feeling about you even if this is just the first time we've texted.
Text 1: Lol there's more to me than meets the eye, dude. You might be surprised. But I'll keep your invite in mind. Feel free to text me alright. Even if I'm busy, I'll find the time to answer you later.
Text 2: Sure, Manuel. I'll keep that in mind. Need to go, got work.
Text 1: My pleasure Jay, see you around.
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Thursday, that week...
"Hi, Honeybuns! Can we go out today? I need to buy gifts for my parents. Their anniversary is going to be this Saturday."
"And if I join you, will you not expect me to go to your parents' party? They have never approved of us Alicia and I have classes on that day. Would like to rest after I come from school since this has been a very busy week for me."
"Awwww, shame. I was hoping you can still make it. It starts at 7 PM baby love. Your class ends in the afternoon, right?"
"Yes, and I have research sessions after that. I really can't spare the time, ok. But yes, I can go with you when you go shopping later. But that's as far as I go. Take it or leave it."
"Ugh! I'll go by your classroom by five pm later."
"Don't bother, not unless you want to be suspended by Dean Molave. I already know about your warning regarding your presence in my classes, so no. Just wait for me at the parking lot, search for my car and I'll just meet you there. Or I'm not even going shopping with you."
"Fine, humph, you are such a grouch! I'll see you later then, honeybunch. Love you!
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And even way later that week...
What an early phone call. Good thing I've just had coffee. And... oh... it's him? I wonder what's wrong... Oh no! I forgot to email him his requested documents!
"Hello, Sir..."
"I told you, drop the sir when we're not in our class, Alexia. What the heck..."
"Oh... sorry. About your requests for the promotion packages for your business classes S... I mean Emmanuel, sorry but I..."
"Whoa, whoa, whoa! Slow down... I didn't call you because of that..."
"You didn't? Then did I do anything wrong?"
"What? NO! Alexia, what is going on here?"
"I'm sorry... Just not... managing pretty well today..."
"I see... maybe I can give you a bit of a distraction then. That is, if you're not busy today?"
"Today? Well, no I'm not really that busy but why are you asking?"
"Can I invite you to be part of a panel today? I know this is short notice but we need someone with experience in the corporate world for my business marketing class. Their chosen expert wasn't able to push through today and I thought about you."
"W-what? But I'm just a student..."
"Who is involved in marketing and promotions with a few international companies. Besides, you're one of the best students that I have in my MA Class. Please, I'm... we, my students included, are begging you to say yes."
"But, Emmanuel..."
"We promise to all chip in to buy you pizza afterward, right class?"
From the background, a number of young adult voices resound, both cheering and affirming their Professor's statement. Alexia couldn't help but laugh along with Emmanuel while on the call.
"Fine, I'll get over there. Just text me which building are you all at and the room number so I don't get lost. But I'll still need at least fifteen minutes to get there from my house."
"Not a problem, as long as you still get here. And thanks again, Alexia."
"My pleasure. Just wait for me ok..."
As soon as she ends the call, she's already hurriedly picking up her large bag, closed her laptop, and slid it inside its velvety protective pouch. Since she is already dressed and made up due to an earlier video call with a long-time client, all she needed to do was to run out the door, lock it and jog towards her parking space in the condominium unit.
As soon as he ends his call, he smiled widely at the whole classroom filled with grinning and chuckling Business Marketing students.
"Thanks, guys. I'll also be canceling your quiz that's scheduled after your reports because of your help."
The whole classroom erupts in cheers and happy hoots.
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