And If I Say Yes? Student/Teacher Relationship

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Chapter 12

I woke up with a huge grin on my face. After last nights talk with Nicholas I slept on my bed better than I ever had before since moving in. Walking towards my closet I drafted in my mind what outfit I should wear. I decided to go for a black knit turtle neck and a mustard colored high waisted skirt that reached about mid thigh. I also wore opaque black stocking and black flats. A nice simple, and non distracting outfit. After thinking that, I couldn't help but chuckle after thinking of what Nicholas said last time. I can't wait to see him. 

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After parking my car in the staff parking lot I walked across the snowy road until I got to the English department building. Once there I headed to Nicholas office and said hi to his secretary before going inside. As soon as I walked in I see Nicholas standing over the model look a-like. It seems as though he was reading something over her shoulder. Now that I think about it, what exactly is the model look a like first name? 

Unexpectedly, jealousy raged over me. I purposely got to work earlier to see Nicholas, but this model look a like beat me to it. I felt pathetic feeling this way just after one decent conversation with the man. But was that all it was? Decent? My mind was trying to make sense of this. In my heart I knew that the Nicholas that I spoke to last night gave me a feeling I never knew could exist. At that point I knew that I liked my professor. Well not my professor, but you get it.

"Good morning." I said quickly not trying to interrupt, but at the same time I wanted him to know that I was here. 

He didn't move or budge, he just kept reading what ever was on that damned paper. But of course my mind drifted elsewhere. Nicholas veins on his forearm were prominent as his skin was exposed due to his black button up shirt being 3/4 quarter sleeves. Also his butt was perfectly shaped in his pants, a nice tight ...

"Thank you Nicholas." 

After hearing the model-look- a-like speak, my thoughts immediately ended. Those words snapped me back to reality. 

Sky get yourself together 

I quickly took out my thermos full of peppermint tea and placed my phone on my desk, then sat down. 

"Oh Sky, I didn't know you came in." The model look alike said. 

I smiled back and returned my attention back to my desk. There is no sense in her knowing that I don't know her first name still. For goodness sake, her name is saved as Model (TA) on my phone. 

I snuck a glance at Nicholas who made his way back to his desk. His eyes were focused on the computer in front of him. 

Did I just imagine him being so kind yesterday? How come he is back to his old stone cold self. 

It was finally time for class, once we were in the lecture hall Nicholas spoke. 

"Good afternoon everyone thank you for being understanding of my absence last week. So before class begins I would like to know from all of you whose lecture did you like the most. Ms. Acker or Ms. McLarin. Please keep in mind that the person you choose would be going to other universities to teach with me throughout this school year. This will greatly benefit their careers in the future." Nicholas stated. 

I couldn't control the look of shock clearly written on my face. No, no, no! This is not what I wanted. It's a given that I don't want anything to do with Colombia University, but the thought of the model look a like being around Nicholas outside of working here didn't sit well with me. Also if they all choose the models lecture over mine, then that's them basically saying that she did better than me, and let's be real,  I already expressed my thoughts on the reading material she chose to do a lecture with while Nicholas was "away" ...so amature 

One by one all the students handed Nicholas a paper with their final decision written on it. 

"Thank you everyone for participating, please speak amongst yourselves as I count these votes." 

Rather quickly the lecture hall filled with chatter. The model and I stood by the side of the podium watching Nicholas count the votes. Pretty soon, I could see a clear difference in the piles of paper. One had significantly more than the other. 

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Class ended and Nicholas still didn't say who received most of the votes. This is how I found myself back in my house waiting by my computer. After the lecture, Nicholas said that he will email both of us the updated schedule by 8pm. In that email is where we will know who got the most votes just on the location of where we will be teaching. 

It's already 7:40 pm so I decided to call the only person that can calm me down in these kinds of situations. My older sister Becca. 

"Hey Sky! What's up" Becca answered. 

I filled her in on there being two TA's, and how Nicholas will choose one of us to go and teach with him at Colombia University every now and then. 

"Colombia!! Sky you sure you wanna go back there" Becca asked. 

"No I definitely don't!" I stated 

"Then how come I'm getting the idea that you want to go. What is it that you're not telling me?" 

As expected Becca was able to tell that I am not being completely honest. 

"It's nothing. You're just thinking things" I said trying to sound convincing. 

"Un huh I'm not buying it, spill" Becca said firmly

Taking a deep breath I told her. 

"I think I am really starting to like him, and the idea of the model being anywhere near him fills me with jealousy ." I confessed. 

"Ohhh I see, James you heard that!" I could hear Becca call out. 

Pretty soon I hear James, my brother in law come near the phone. 

"So you're saying you like you're Professor?" James asked. 

"He's not my professor. He's just a professor I answered back." 

"Okay relax, no need to get defensive." James answered cracking up 

"Becca I'll call you back tomorrow." I said 

"Okay no problem. But Sky if you do get chosen please be careful at Colombia." 

I knew what she was talking about and I silently agreed with her before hanging up. 

As soon as I hung up I got a new email. I clicked it and it was from Nicholas. I clicked on the attachment and waited to see what the outcome would be. 

-Thank you all for reading. I'm not proud of this chapter. It was more of a filler, but please follow this book and my personal page for chapter 13!!