06~ Understanding Her Emotions

ASHLEY'S POV

I froze at the spot, wondering what he was going to talk to me about. Is it concerning that night at the roadside? Or could it be about what he had discussed with Xavier?

"Yes, sir?" I comforted myself not to look terrified.

"Let's not act like this is our first time meeting. Just call me by my name."

"Have a seat." He ushered me to sit down.

I sat on the leather chair before him. I gulped the saliva lump in my throat, hiding how anxious I was even though I knew quite well that he could hear my heartbeat.

"I know you look quite surprised to see me here." He started.

"Why did you come?" I questioned. "Did Xavier send you here to keep an eye over me?"

"Xavier doesn't know I work here. And I ain't intending to tell him now."

"So why did you come here? Out of every college in the state, why here?" He was silent, hesitating at my question. "Well, nevermind. Why do you want us to talk?"

"First, I just wanna check on you."

I made a face which told him how less concerned I was