A bright smile was plastered on Erica's face as she stared at the building in front of her.
"This is it." She sighed deeply, her smile not leaving her lips. "The University of California!" She squealed in excitement.
No matter how hard she tried to contain her excitement, she just couldn't keep it in check. She felt the strong urge to scream and jump around in joy, but there's a lot of people around, and she wouldn't want to embarrass herself when she just got here. That's not the kind of impression she'll love to give people on her first day of college.
It's been her dream to attend this particular university, and it's for two reasons, the first being that this is a top university and anyone would love to come here; it's literally a dream come true for them, and the second reason being because of her boyfriend Mark, who also attends this university. Mark actually had a scholarship for basketball, and that's why he got in before her. She had to study hard and wait a year to gain admission here; she hasn't seen him for over a year now. All they do is video call and just talk on the phone, something that was torture for the both of them, and despite not being close to him, she didn't let that affect their relationship and still remained faithful and loyal to Mark, keeping herself for him and him alone.
She didn't even tell Mark that she would be arriving at the university today, and that was because she wanted to surprise him. She bet he'll be so surprised, and she just can't wait to see him. But before doing anything else, she needs to get settled in first. With the help of some people, she was able to locate her dorm room. When she got there, she was a bit surprised to see another girl in the room, and that's because she didn't think she would have a roommate, but she didn't mind, as long as the girl was nice and not a bitch.
They both introduced themselves, and Erica got to know that the girl's name was Lisa. They talked for a while, and Erica couldn't help but like Lisa, who was cheerful and quite chatty too. The two immediately hit it right off and became fast friends.
Since Lisa has been here before her, Erica decides to ask her if she knew her boyfriend Mark. She really needs to see him and just can't wait. She showed Lisa a picture of Mark, and she confirmed that she knew him.
"Who wouldn't know him? He's really popular here." Lisa said with a smile, and Erica kind of felt proud hearing that.
"One more thing, please." She fetched a piece of paper from her pocket; it's where she wrote down Mark's address. "Do you happen to know where this place is?" She gave the paper to Lisa.
When Lisa collected it, she stared at it for a while before giving her a reply. "Sure, I do know where this is; why?"
"That's Mark's apartment, and I'll love to go see him now."
"Seriously!'' Lisa exclaimed in surprise. "You're head over heels in love with that guy; you didn't even think to rest for a little bit." She chuckled, and Erica simply blushed.
Lisa then stood up. "You're in luck; I'm heading that way, so I might as well show it to you, so come on, let's go."
"Thank you so much." Erica said happily. She stood up and grabbed the gift she had bought for Mark before leaving with Lisa.
They took Erica's Jeep; she drove, and Lisa gave her the directions to Mark's apartment. When they arrived, Lisa showed her the building and informed her she was going in the opposite direction.
"There's a bar down there; I just need to grab something for a friend. I don't need to ask if you'll be fine on your own because I'm sure your boyfriend will take care of you." She smiled.
"Thank you, Lisa; I'll see you at home."
When Lisa left, Erica took a deep breath before walking to the building, As she stood outside his apartment, she tried to control her beating heart; she didn't even know if he was going to be around or not, She then contemplated whether she should knock to announce her presence or just open the door and go in.
After a little thought, she decides to knock on his door. She knocked the first time but got no reply. She knocked again and still nothing. Disappointed, she made to leave, but then she decided to try the door knob, and when she saw that it was unlocked, her happiness knew no bounds, and she didn't hesitate to go inside immediately.
When she went in, her eyes scanned the living room; she would have thought he wasn't home had she not heard the weird sounds coming from upstairs.
"Mark?" She spoke softly as she made her way upstairs.
As she got closer to her destination, the voices she was hearing became clearer with each step she took. She didn't want to believe what she was hearing because she trusted Mark so much, more than she trusted herself, so she believes he's never going to do anything to hurt her.
She finally arrived at the room from which the sounds were coming. Her heart was pounding in her chest as she stood outside the room. She didn't want to open the door as she was too afraid to face the truth itself, but a part of her was still hopeful that maybe whoever is in there isn't her boyfriend, and that little hope gave her the strength she needed.
She wasn't physically or mentally prepared for what she was about to see.
As she slowly opened the door, what she saw shattered her completely. Right there was her boyfriend, whom she loves so much, having sex with another girl!
The gift she bought for him dropped from her hand in shock; the sound made Mark and the girl aware of her presence. When Mark saw her, his jaw dropped in shock.
"Erica!"
Erica couldn't even stand the sight of what she was seeing; she wanted to yell at him; she just wanted to scream so badly, but her voice failed her; all she could do was cry; it felt like her world just came crumbling before her very own eyes."Erica." Mark called, and this time, she sharply turned around and ran out of there, while Mark kept on calling out to her as he got off the girl.When Erica got outside, she knew she couldn't go back to her dorm this way; she wouldn't want to go back and let Lisa see her like this. She then remembered Lisa's words about a bar being in the opposite direction. Without thinking twice about it, she got into her car and drove off. Going to the bar seems like the only logical thing to do at the moment because she would want nothing more than to get drunk and try easing this pain she felt.It wasn't difficult to locate the bar; before she got there, she could already hear the loud music from a few meters away. When she arrived, she hurriedly went insi
When Erica woke up the next morning, she was surprised to find herself in an unfamiliar room."Where the hell am I?" She panicked as she sat up.She looked around the room, which seemed to look like a hotel room, and her eyes widen in shock as the realization hits her hard."Oh my God!" She exclaimed in shock as she pulled the duvet away a bit to stare at her naked body, then she once again gasped in shock. It's obvious what had happened, but she just couldn't remember who the hell she slept with last night!She was about to get off the bed when she noticed a small yellow piece of paper lying on the other pillow. She slowly took it and read it; it's a note from the stranger she slept with, saying he hopes she'll find love and wishes the same for himself.After reading the note, she didn't even know how to feel or what to feel. She was angry at herself for doing something so reckless, but on a second thought, she didn't think she regretted her actions last night.A loud groan escaped h
Sebastian didn't know how he managed to pull through the whole lecture, but luckily for him, he didn't fumble while teaching. When Erica walked in, he immediately recognized her to be the girl he had slept with last night. The shock he felt when he saw her was unexplainable; he literally couldn't believe his eyes, and he kept on cursing himself for having a one-night stand with his own student! But then again, how on earth would he have known that the girl he slept with last night was actually his student? He couldn't tell if she recognized him or not, and that's why he tried his best to avoid meeting her gaze while he was teaching; even if she did, she was doing a great job at hiding it.If words get out about what happened between them, then his career as a teacher is over for good; he literally just got this job and wouldn't want to lose it. He then made up his mind to try and talk to her after the class.Meanwhile, when the lecture ended, Erica hurriedly stood up and left the hall
Chapter 5: Awkward Moments."What did you just say Erica!?" Lisa asked in shock.Erica bit her bottom lip nervously. "I think...I mean....the man I slept with last night is actually my professor.""What!!" Lisa unknowingly yelled, attracting the attention of other students."Shh..." Erica instantly covered Lisa's mouth with her palm. "Keep it down Lisa." She whispered, she looked around and saw that the other students were staring at them, she then smiled nervously. "They're staring at us now." She said with gritted teeth."I'm going to take my hand away now, please don't shout, promise?" She asked, Lisa nodded in reply.Erica slowly took her hand off Lisa's mouth."What!?" Lisa whispered, her eyes wide in shock, she then drew her chair closer to Erica. "What did you just say!? You slept with your professor!!""I...I didn't know, I didn't even remember anything until this moment and how would I have known that he's my professor? I was drunk and I made a stupid mistake!" Erica groaned
Sebastian led the way through the lively school courtyard, his steps deliberate as he glanced back to ensure Erica was behind him."What a mistake, but the deed is done. I have to face it," Sebastian thought, his face looking unperturbed.Erica, wearing a perplexed expression, fell into step behind him. "Well, I knew this would eventually happen, but am I really prepared for it now? I'm not even sure what he wants to tell me."Sebastian continued walking, seeking a quieter spot for their conversation. "It's a bit unexpected, but as you can see, I'm a professor here. We need to talk about what happened to avoid unnecessary complications," he muttered to her as he noticed she was closer.Erica, right behind him, couldn't help but think, "Yes, the fact that you're a professor makes it even more complicated. I'm not sure what this will lead to."They found a secluded corner around the school building, and Sebastian began to explain, choosing his words carefully, "What happened between us
Erica got back to her dorm, dramatically dropping her bag onto her bed and slumping down. Lisa, her roommate, glanced up from her textbook, giving Erica a look that said, "spill the tea or I'll spill it for you.""Okay, Erica, spill it. What's with the drama face? Trouble in the world of academia?" Lisa quipped, raising an eyebrow.She hesitated initially because she anticipated that the advice her roommate was about to offer might not be to her liking.Erica sighed, "Oh, just the usual love affair with Shakespeare and a side dish of complicated emotions."Lisa smirked, "Ah, the classic student-professor romance. How cliche. What's the scoop?"Rolling her eyes, Erica confessed, "Well, Professor Sebastian and I had this talk after class. You know, the 'let's keep it professional' talk."Lisa burst into laughter, "Oh, you're in one of those 'forbidden love' stories, huh? Very Shakespearean, indeed."Erica gave her a look, "Come on, this is serious, Lisa! He said we should act like nothi
However, as the night wore on and she succumbed to sleep, a dream unfolded in her subconscious. In the realm of dreams, Professor Sebastian appeared, pulling her into an embrace that felt all too real. Their bodies melded seamlessly, and the dream unfolded like a lively painting, portraying a detailed scene of shared intimacy. Each touch and kiss sparked sensations that sent delightful shivers coursing through her being."This feels so good," she whispered with a smile, tilting towards him.She nibbled on her lip, observing as he lifted her blouse. His hands slid beneath the smooth fabric, gently embracing her breasts through the bra. She reached behind, unhooking it, releasing her supple curves.He smoothly removed her blouse and bra, his skillful hands tending to her tender breasts and erect nipples. He caressed her bare chest and abdomen leisurely, igniting a warmth that gradually descended to the moisture forming between her thighs.She panted, hugging his neck and parted her le
The night seemed to drag on for Erica, and she hoped it would come to an end swiftly. However, as the night faded away and dawn approached, Erica found herself preparing for the upcoming class. Her mind was in disarray, haunted by the embarrassing dream involving Sebastian. The anticipation of facing him added an extra layer of unease.In the quiet of her room, Erica muttered to herself, "Come on, Erica, get it together. Just a normal class, nothing more." Yet, doubts lingered as she wondered how she would manage to compose herself. "Maybe I can avoid eye contact," she thought, trying to strategize.As she gathered her books, another thought crossed her mind, "What if he can tell? What if he somehow knows about the dream?" The unease grew, and she shook her head, attempting to shake off the anxious thoughts."Come on, Erica, focus. He could never have known about the dream. Just focus on the class," she reassured herself, hoping to find a way to navigate the upcoming situation wi