Leanna-Chapter 228: [BONUS] [Not my Intention] [Partners]

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BONUS Chapter for Super Gift!

Dedicated to 2035788724 ^^

CHEERS!

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[Emery’s POV]

[Not my Intention]

"Wow! Professor, I didn’t know you eat like a man."

Jennifer held her cheeks as she batted her eyelids, looking all cute.

Though I remained poise and did not forget my manners when eating, I alone finished the whole lunch boxes Lance gave me.

"Professor?" Lance paused and shot Jennifer a glance.

"Oh, right. I haven’t told you," Jennifer beamed and introduced, "Professor Emery Jansen, our violin teacher."

"Oh."

That was all he said before he resumed eating, entirely ignoring me –– eluding any eye contact.

I did not mind.

It was already a miracle that I got the chance to ate his home cook meals. I think I have used my entire month’s worth of luck for this one meal.

Although it was not delicious compared to the gourmets I usually eat, right now, I would give up every three-star Michelin restaurants or any famous chiefs dishes so I could eat his cook meal again.

"So Professor," Jennifer started, "we have a golf match this Saturday with my friends. Do you want to come?"

Lance froze and stared at Jennifer with questions written all over his face while the latter maintained her cheery smile as her brown eyes never left my blue ones.

My back straightened, and I forced a smile like the one I gave to children I did not like.

"Sure."

"That’s great!"

Jennifer clapped her hands as she leaned her head against Lance’s shoulder while pressing her fingertips together. "Make sure to bring someone along. It’s a couples’ match."

Though my heart tightened at the intimate scene, I maintained my professional practice perfect smile.

I knew what she was doing.

I was not ignorant when it came to girls scheming.

I have my fair share of those.

I knew she knew I like Lance.

She was going to show me how lovey-dovey they are at the golf match. That was why she wanted me to come.

"Alright."

"Awesome! Meet you at golf course A this Saturday at eight in the morning." Jennifer grabbed her things and flexed her fingers in a wave. "I’ll go ahead first."

Then without warning, she cupped Lance’s face and kissed him before everyone’s eyes.

It was not only Lance who was stunned at the sudden kiss, for a moment, the whole cafeteria stopped buzzing. And before we could recover, Jennifer ended the kiss and threw a wink at Lance before she flashed me a smug smile.

"Bye, professor," she slurred and sashayed out of the cafeteria.

. . .

. . .

Lance took a deep breath as he cleared the clutters on the table without a word.

Not before long, his dense eyebrows met at the center while his eyes narrowed.

"Don’t give me that face like you’re about to cry. If you don’t want to get hurt, stay away from me," he said in a low, harsh tone as he shoved the boxes inside his bag and strode out of the cafeteria without another second.

. . .

. . .

I blinked the tears I did not know were already there.

I did not know I was about to cry.

It was not my intention to look all miserably at him.

He must have thought I was trying to gain his sympathy by crying.

It was not my intention at all . . .

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"Hello! Me’ Princess. Me’ Queen, the love of me’––!"

I ended the call and focused on my lesson plans.

It was already twelve in the morning, and I was still up!

Now I know how hard it is to be a teacher.

Riiiing~!

Riiinngg~!

"What?"

"That’s mean me amoire. Why did you––"

"Get straight to the point, or I’ll cut you again."

". . ."

Adnan sighed after a short silence. "Me’ Queen seems to be in a bad mood. But that’s okay since I’m here now, informing you that I arrived in New Haven. Maybe we can have some fun tomorrow?"

"You disturbed me in the middle of the night just to say that?"

"Of course! Because you are me’ bride to be, I’m informing you first of my arrival!"

I massaged my temple as I clamped my mouth shut. It was useless to argue against the obnoxious Prince. I was an idiot to even think he would understand my sarcasm.

Wait!

This is an opportunity!

". . . Emery, you are me’ shining star that guides me’ lonely desolate heart. Me’ moon––"

"Adnan, are you free this Saturday?"

"Eh? This Saturday? Of course, I am! I am a free man! Everything of me is free when it comes to yo––"

"Great, meet me at Golf course A at eight."

I ended the call without letting him answer back. Any more of those frivolous words and I swear –– I will smash my phone!

I sighed and closed my eyes for a quick power nap.

It did not take a minute, and I was already dreaming what I always dreamed since the day I saw that pretty young boy with deep brown eyes.

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[Emery’s POV]

[Partners]

I look at my reflection on the mirror. I wanted to look sexy and beautiful for Lance, but since I’m a teacher, I wore something decent instead. So I opted for a white polo shirt and hazelnut colored fitted trousers and tennis shoes. Then I raised my hair in a tight ponytail and wore a tennis cap.

Satisfied, I grabbed my Louis Vuitton raindrop bag and dashed towards my car.

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I was early, seven-thirty, to be exact. The excitement to see Lance prompted me to be ahead of time.

I parked my car, and the attendant guided me inside the vast neatly cared grass field, and a group of people was chatting with their respective golf carts by their side.

My eyes sparkled as my world brightened when I saw him.

He was wearing a white Marc ’O Polo shirt tucked in his jeans paired with refreshing blue colored Nike shoes. He did not have any ornament except a Patek Philippe watch.

Very casual.

Very handsome.

Very . . .

. . . Him. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

The air around him sparkled, and I was blinded by the bright rays of sun shining down upon him, and all I could see was him.

"Hello, professor!"

The cutesy voice of Jennifer brought me back to reality, and my eyes slid to the people around him.

"Woah! You weren’t kidding when you said professor Jansen would come," Alice Brook chimed in with a broad smile on her face.

But I knew she was not exactly thrilled to see me. She was one of my students in Artem. Beside her was a boy with dark hair, who is probably her boyfriend.

"Hello, professor. It’s nice of you to join us." Audrey Roche bumped into the picture together with a boy with brunette hair. She is also one of my students.

The three girls all look lovely with their latest Channel and Gucci outfits while the boys held their own in their expensive designer clothes.

"Professor, this is Bryan and Jasper. Both are studying at Harvard. Guys, this is professor Emery Jansen," Jennifer introduced.

I gave off an unapproachable air to not shake their hands. Fortunately, the boys picked up my radar. It was evident in their heated stares that they were beholden by my beauty, much to their girlfriend’s annoyance.

"And of course, you already know my boyfriend, right?" Jennifer sweetly smiled as she went to Lance’s side and slid an arm around his in a possessive hold.

Lance shot a frown my way, maybe because he noticed the hurt in my eyes.

I nodded and tore my gaze away from them as I pretended to look around.

"So, where’s your date, professor?" Jennifer asked, looking behind me, maintaining her clutches on Lance’s arm.

Now that she mentioned it, Adnan was still not here. I wanted to facepalm myself when I realized that the obnoxious Prince always likes to make a grand entrance.

"He will be here," I said, sounding nonchalant. "Sorry, can we wait––"

GASP!

I did not finish my sentence when all eyes zeroed behind me, and I knew my date had finally arrived.

I turned and saw four men in a white shirt complete with black sunglasses behind the Verunian Prince’s beautiful toned self –– leisurely walking toward us in his black pants, white tucked-in ¾ sleeve shirt with a slit on the center, teasingly peeking his bronze well-sculpted chest.

His entire being was laid back, and when our eyes met, he flashed me a sheepish grin, which caused the girls to clumped their thighs together while the boys frowned.

Adnan zoomed towards me with open arms. "Emery, me’ love! I’m sorry, I’m late! I was caught up in what to wear in our first date––!"

I stepped back, and the Verunian Prince stumbled when his arms hug air.

"Everyone, this is Adnan. My friend. Adnan, this is Alice, Audrey, Jennifer, Bryan, Jasper, and Lance. So should we start playing golf now?" I said, not minding the girls who have not registered what I said as they stared at the Prince with a blank face –– disbelief in their eyes.

I could not exactly blame them.

It was not every day that they could meet a Prince and a drop-dead gorgeous one at that.

Although Adnan was famous, and I bet all the girls knew him, but the man could only be met in person if they were invited to his parties and business balls. And usually, the ones who were invited were the cream of the crop in high societies, royalties, and influential people all over the world –– not teenage girls and boys.

Adnan grinned like he always did when I brushed him off.

I gave him a perfect score for his tenacity, if nothing else.

Adnan fixed his hair and tugged his clothes, looking all suave as he flashed his killer smile in front of the audience.

"Hello, everyone. Thrilled to be playing with you."