All Chapters of Falling For My Professor : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Elara POV :"Mrs Stone?" I heard someone knock on my office door from outside. I quickly checked if I was dressed properly before heading to open the door. My blouse was buttoned right, pants smooth, and my hair wasn't too wild. I took a deep breath before turning the knob."Uhm... hi," I said nervously because I've never actually had any conversation with any professor here in the college since I started working. Adrian is pretty much the only person I talk to and he's my student, so it doesn't really count."Hi! I'm Miss Harper. I teach English language," she said, smiling way too wide for someone who probably woke up early on a Monday. "I wanted to invite you to join the rest of us for lunch at the teachers lounge. It'll be really fun.""Huh... sure, I'd love that. Let me just pick up my bag." I quickly grabbed my purse from the desk and tried to act calm even though my stomach was already doing somersaults. "You can lead the way. Thank you."Miss Harper smiled even wider, and I sw

“Hey sweetie” he said handing me the flowers.For a moment, I couldn’t even move. I just stood there staring at him like my brain had forgotten how to function. The flowers smelled too sweet, almost choking me. His smile was soft, practiced, the kind that used to melt me once upon a time. But now it only made my stomach twist.“Elliot,” I finally said, my voice small, almost unsure.He looked so proud of himself standing there with the bouquet like some man in a movie. I wanted to say something cold, something that would keep him from trying again, but I couldn’t. There were too many eyes around, students walking by, a few teachers chatting close to the hallway.“You look beautiful as always,” he said, his eyes roaming my face before settling on my lips. “I’ve missed you.”I swallowed hard. My throat was dry, and my palms were already starting to sweat. “What are you doing here?”“I came to see you,” he said easily, like it was normal. “Can’t a husband visit his wife?”That word, wife

I just stared at him after he asked that question. My throat felt tight. Like the air suddenly became thick. I couldnt answer. I didn't even know what to say. Everything inside me was just spinning. His question kept echoing in my head. Are you willing to work on our marriage with me.I wanted to scream no. I wanted to cry. I wanted to laugh because it felt ridiculous. After everything. After the cheating. After the lies. After the nights I slept on the bathroom floor because my chest hurt too much to breathe. After the bruises I covered with long sleeves and foundation. Now he wants us to work on the marriage.My mouth didn't say any of that. I just nodded. A slow small nod. Like my body betrayed me before my mind could stop it.He looked relieved. He smiled. A soft quiet smile like he had just won something. Then he leaned forward and kissed me. His lips were warm and gentle. Too gentle. Like he was scared of breaking me. Or maybe scared of me breaking again. I didn't kiss him back.

Elara POV :Elliot dropped me off at work, promising to return back later in the day to pick me up but I told him "No" since my car has been sitting the parking lot since yesterday, so I'm going to drive it home today.On my way to my office, I bumped into Miss Harper. As usual she was super active. I don't know who gets this active so early in the morning. "Oh hi Mrs stone." Too cheerful. "Hi Miss Harper. How are you doing?""Oh please call me Harper and I'm good, what about you?.... I'm sure you're doing great since I saw your very romantic husband drop you off this morning. Ohhh! Tell me when did you get him from, so I can go pick my own.""Trust me. You definitely don't want that." Was what I wanted to say but instead I smiled."Don't worry Miss Harper, you'll find one better than mine, really soon." She laughed."Alright! I'll be in my office. You can holla at me anytime of the day.""Thank you Harper. Have a wonderful day."I head into my office and got ready for my class. Fe

Elara POV:Two weeks later, It's been two weeks since everything happened and just like I wanted, unfortunately, Adrian doesn't even look me in the eyes anymore. He leaves class the moment class is over and everyone starts leaving. I try as much as possible not to let my eyes linger on him too much, no matter how hard it is.I guess that phase we had is over. At least now I can go back to how my life was before everything happened."Hey baby, what time will you be getting home." A text came in from Elliot. "Soon my love. I'll round up my things and be on my way."I returned the text. Quickly I packed up my stuff and head off to my car.Elliot has really been trying on working our marriage and I'm starting to believe maybe this is really about to be my new life without the whole toxicity, abuse and the rest. Pulling up to the house, I saw a familiar car at the front of the house but I wasn't sure if it was who I thought it was."Oh Elliot, I feel so sorry for you... having to deal