A few weeks later.Erica had made a decision that she would not dwell on her feelings for Professor Sebastian and just focus on her studies. She attended classes, paid close attention to every detail in class, and submitted her assignments on time.While in the lecture hall, Professor Sebastian called Erica and asked her a question concerning a particular historical event.“Erica I want you to tell me the causes of the American Revolution,” he said as he folded his hands, waiting for her response.Erica straightened up in her chair, knowing that this was a tough question. But she had done her reading and was ready to answer.“Ahem! There were a number of causes that led to the American Revolution, sir,” she began. “First, there was the issue of taxation. The British government was imposing heavy taxes on the American colonies without giving them any say in the matter. This made the colonists angry and resentful.”“Hmmm….”He nodded, listening intently. “Go on,” he encouraged her.“Um,
Erica stood there, startled by the person standing in front of her. Mark smiled, staring into Erica’s eyes.“You know, we haven’t had the time to talk about what happened.”She rolled her eyes and then looked at him with a cold face. “There’s nothing to talk about, Mark. You cheated, and that’s it.”“I know I cheated, Erica, but you didn't give me the chance to explain,” he said, standing in front of her.“Look, Erica, I messed up big time, and I’m really sorry. I was going through some tough stuff, and I allowed it to cloud my judgment. It’s not an excuse, but I want you to understand where I was coming from.”She scoffed, "Where were you coming from? You cheated on me, Mark. We dated for 4 years, Mark. I thought you loved me, but it was all a bloody lie. You cheating bastard!”She tried to walk past him, but he held her hand. She tried to pull her hand away, but Mark held on tighter. “Let go of me, Mark. I don’t want to hear anything you have to say.”His face was angry. “What about
Erica lashed out at Mark, who was surprised by her outburst. He had always known Erica to be calm and understanding, but she was different.“I gave you everything, and this was how you repaid me by being unfaithful! You foul evil little cockroach!”Mark, taken aback by Erica’s sudden outburst, tried to find words to defend himself, but her anger was relentless.“Don’t you dare stand there and try to justify your betrayal! I trusted you, Mark, and you threw it all away.” Erica continued, her voice shaking with a mix of anger and hurt.The guy she loved and gave everything to was nothing but a lying cheat who doesn’t deserve to be with her.“Look, baby, I know I messed up. I was just... you know, I never wanted to hurt you,” he said, still trying to justify his cheating habit.“Hurt me? You destroyed everything we had!” Erica’s eyes were filled with tears, but her anger didn’t waver.“You cheated on me repeatedly, and you think a simple apology will fix it? You are delusional!”“I messe
He sat at his office desk, deeply involved in preparing for an upcoming lecture. Suddenly, a concern struck him.“Is she alright?” He wondered if Erica was somewhere, perhaps crying over her situation. The thought that she might have chosen the wrong person, much like he had in the past, crossed his mind.Shaking off these thoughts, he tried to focus on his work. However, memories of the night he spent with Erica surfaced. Recollecting her story of heartbreak and the fact that she turned to him in her vulnerable state made him question if he was just a rebound.Feeling uneasy about this possibility, he pushed away his research material in frustration.“My wife left me for my friend, and now a student slept with me to get over her cheating ex. You really are something, Sebastian,” he muttered, rappling with the complex emotions affecting his personal and professional life.But then the wild night they shared suddenly popped into his mind. He began to reminisce about how he admired her
Erica returned to her dorm, finding Lisa inside studying. So when she walked in, she just dropped her bag and sat on her bed.Lisa, who noticed that something was wrong with Erica, decided to ask her.“Hey, Erica, are you alright? I thought we were supposed to study in the library after Professor Sebastian’s class. What happened?” She asked as she faced Erica.Erica looked up at Lisa and sighed. “Nothing; I’m just a little tired. And I didn’t feel like studying in the library. Can we just study here?” she said, her voice sounding a little exhausted.“Of course we can.” Lisa replied, understanding that she needed some time to decompress. She pulled out her books and started setting up for studying.“What happened in Professor Sebastian’s class today, Erica? You did really well, and honestly, I was impressed, and he was too.”But Erica didn’t say anything, as her mood wasn’t okay at all. She looked like a lost puppy.Lisa tapped her gently on the shoulder. “Erica, are you alright?”Eric
Mark returned to his apartment to see a girl in it. He thought it was Erica who had come back to reconcile with him because the place was dark.“Erica, I knew you would come back to me,” he said, and then switched on the light in his apartment to see her, but was disappointed when he realized she wasn’t the one.The countenance on his face changed. “Oh, Mia, what are you doing here?”Mia looked up from where she was sitting, unfazed by Mark’s disappointment. “I heard about your breakup with Erica, and I thought you could use some company,” she said with a sly smile.Mark sighed, running his fingers through his hair. “Look, Mia, I appreciate the thought, but I’m not really in the mood for company right now. I need some time to figure things out.”Mia leaned forward, her tone suggestive. “Maybe….I can help you take your mind off things, Mark. I’ve always been here for you.”Mark took a step back, realizing Mia’s intentions. “No, Mia, I can’t. I need time alone.”Mia stood up, walking to
Sebastian felt a pang of frustration as he saw Sarah in his office once again. He couldn’t comprehend why she insisted on trying to reconcile after everything that had transpired between them.His mind was already clouded with his own internal conflicts, and this unexpected encounter added another layer of complexity.“What are you doing here again, Sarah? I’ve asked you before, and I’ll say it again. We can’t go back to how things were.” Sebastian said, his tone firm but weary.“Just stop coming here!”Sarah, however, was persistent. “Sebastian, we were good together. I miss us. Can’t we just try to work things out?” She moved closer, attempting to touch his arm.He stepped back, creating some distance. “Sarah, what we had was in the past, and I don’t go back; I move forward. So stop coming here!”“Are you seeing someone else?” she asked, the countenance on her face changing.“How’s that, you goddamn business? Just get the hell out of my office, Sarah!” he yelled at her, pointing to
While in the library, Erica was busy studying when she noticed that someone was staring at her.Erica looked up from her textbook and caught a glimpse of a tall, dark-haired boy with piercing blue eyes. He was looking at her with a strange expression, and it made her feel uncomfortable.She tried to ignore him and focus on her studies, but she could feel his eyes on her.After a few minutes, Erica couldn’t take it anymore. She got up from her chair and walked over to the boy.“Can I help you with something?” her voice firm.The boy blinked and looked a little surprised. “Uh, I'm sorry,” he said, his voice soft.“I didn’t mean to stare. I just... I was thinking about something, and I lost myself in thought.”“Mmm-hmm.”I am not sure whether to believe him.“Seriously, I was thinking about something, and so I didn’t know I was staring at you.”“That’s okay.” trying to be polite.“Just don’t let it happen again.”He nodded, his expression apologetic.“I’ll try,” he said. “My name is Conn