All Chapters of His office my rules : Chapter 31 - Chapter 39

VANESSAI walked around the hallway, looking for what was not lost. I knew I had to catch Professor Vale unaware again. I paced around, thinking of what pathetic thing to say to him when he stepped out, my stiletto heels clicking on the marble floor slightly.Just then the office door opened slowly, and out came that boy. I had seen him and Professor Vale together a couple of times and also confirmed that he was the same boy that Professor Vale had pitched during the editorial meeting. He came out of the office clutching a notebook to his chest like an armor and his bag slung around his shoulder. His blonde hair was slightly tousled and he looked…. rough. Why wasn't he home yet, it was late and the campus was nearly empty.I watched him from a distance, making sure that he didn't see me. Just before he shut the door completely, I glanced into the professor’s office and caught a glimpse of him with his sleeves rolled up and his hands running through his hair like he was battling someth

ELIThis week was passing by in fragments. Carter hadn’t said a word to me since that night, not in class, not even in the hallway. He hardly looked at me. At first, I thought he must have felt guilty or ashamed, but I am starting to think I was wrong. It was as if someone flipped a switch inside of him.I looked at Maya next to me who was busy tapping away on her phone. I hadn’t told her what I had done with our professor. I wasn’t ready to share that tiny detail of my life yet.I tried to assure myself that none of this mattered. I knew what I was getting into by associating myself with Liam’s cold-hearted older brother. But every time we crossed paths without a word, it felt like a blade twisting slowly in my chest.I was not stupid enough not to notice that Carter had probably used me because it was convenient for him. He was just like his brother, maybe even worse. He pretended I didn’t exist after having his way with me. Why did I think he was different? Or why did I want him to

ELITwo weeks had passed, and I tried to convince myself that I was okay, that a lot of things didn't matter. And yet here I was, replaying every moment.It was pathetic, really.My essay was published two days ago. It was printed with my name in bold under the headline. Everyone had congratulated me, even Professor Cross.“Big shot now, huh?” she’d said, smiling too sweetly. “Guess Professor Vale really knows how to spot talent.”I appreciated her message but I could not stop wondering why she had to bring Carter into almost every conversation or congratulatory remark. Did she like him? That's what women do when they have a crush. They tend to ramble about him… or her.I had no classes to attend for the day so I tried to bury myself in work, editing and writing new essays, anything to distract myself from the dull ache in my abdomen. But nothing really helped.That evening, I needed some air, or a walk, I wasn't sure but I did both. I kept walking until my feet took me to somewhere e

ELIIt has been days since that night and I have barely slept. Every time I tried to close my eyes, I could still feel Carter’s touch like an echo on my skin, the way he looked at me, and the way he fucked me that night. This time, it didn't feel like a mistake. More like a truth that none of us were ready to admit.I was sitting at the edge of my bed with my notes scattered around me. I was trying to study. I pressed my palms to my face and sighed. I was under a lot of pressure.Every thought I had, went back to Carter, his soft low voice. The way his warm hand traced down my back and how he grabbed my hair.The silence that followed had been louder than any words. But I told myself that I understood. Carter had a reputation to protect. He couldn't give himself away like that. He was a professor and I was more likely a risk.The ache was still there, though; I just did my best to suppress it.I finally gathered the strength to get up and prepare for school when Maya texted me.When I