Restore Your Smile

A Confrontation

It's been almost two weeks since that incident. Priscillia had already gathered her duties and it was time for her to enjoy the results. The value of the task has gone out and the effort is not in vain. He got an A+ for his research method assignment.

Of course he was very happy. He wanted to share this happiness and celebrate it with people he knew helped him a lot.

After today's lecture was over, Priscillia immediately contacted her friends and of course Mr. James. Thankfully this afternoon after 16:00 no one among them had another event. They also agreed to meet at a cafe near the Sharon campus, as the last person who had just finished college at that time.

Priscillia will be picked up by Rebecca, then they will together head to the arrangement with Rebecca's sports car. James will go there on his own with his motorcycle once he completes his duties at RSUD.

At 15:43, James parked his bike in front of the cafe. In the parking area, he noticed Rebecca's sports car was already there, which indicated the owner had also arrived at the location.

As soon as he opened the door of the cafe, a cry greeted him, "Sir James, here!"

James raised his gaze to find the origin of the voice. In the corner of the room, he saw Priscillia and Rebecca were waving their hands. Apparently they chose a seat near a large glass window, which showed street traffic across from the cafe. Without hesitation, he immediately headed there.

After sitting down, James asked Priscillia, "So, what is the reason for you to gather us like this?"

"There is .... Just wait for Sharon to come, so be it. Now order a drink, sir!" priscillia said while handing over the menu book.

After James ordered a drink, they chatted until Sharon arrived. At about four o'clock, Sharon's nose was spotted. Sharon was asked to sit down immediately.

"What's up, Pris?" The same question that James asked, Sharon asked as she piled her body into the cafe chair.

"My good teacher .... My loyal friends .... Thank you very much!!! Thanks to your support, my research method assignment got A+ !!!" answer Priscillia.

The announcement immediately received a rapturous reception, some even applauded.

"Gee .... Congratulations on ...."

"Great!!"

"Therefore, to celebrate it and as a thanksgiving, I want to share this pleasure with you. Please order food and drinks that you like. Lutraktir!!" Priscillia continued her second announcement. Of course, this announcement also received a warm welcome.

"Ashikk ...."

"Thank you, Bestie ...."

"What, Pris?" asked the new James now getting this kind of treatment from his former protege.

"Yes! Don't be shy, sir! Even though it has not been working, if it is still at this level, it can still pay with pocket money anyway, " replied Priscillia casually.

"OK if it is forced so .... I wouldn't hesitate yeah .." said James.

"Norris .... The father sokongkan. That mode! You will be the one who eats the most!!" chirp Rebecca.

"Gst .... Rebecca!! Don't open the dong card!" james pretended to reprimand Rebecca, who was immediately greeted with laughter from the three beautiful girls before him.

After that they ordered food and enjoyed it together. They spent that time full of laughter, joy and happiness. They did not realize that there was a male figure who noticed their togetherness from behind the glass of his car that he deliberately parked across the street.

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Near the exit, he saw a figure he had recently known was sitting as if waiting for someone. Apparently the figure also saw James. The young man immediately got up from his seat and walked over to James.

"May I have a minute, sir?" ask Raymond.

"Yes. What's up?" James asked back. To be honest he was unable to estimate what topic this young man in front of him would discuss, as the only topic related to them was Priscillia. But from his recent encounter with Priscillia, there seemed to be no problem with the girl.

"Can we move to a quieter place?" ask Raymond again. Their current place is indeed quite a lot passed by people passing by, both those who just came, and those who left the RS.

"Can. Want to go to the RS cafe?" bargain James.

Being offered such an offer, it caused a slanted smile on Raymond's lips. "I don't intend to relax with you. My time is limited. I'll just talk briefly. How about we go to the car park? It's pretty crowded there, but at least not as crowded as here, "he suggested.

James's Eyebrow. There was a sense of hostility he caught from the young man's choice of words and attitude. Very subtle, but he can feel it. Because he doesn't know the reason.

"It's up to you, "James replied, starting to follow the style of language Raymond used on him.

They both headed for the large car park. There were overgrown with several large trees that blocked the hot sun. Raymond stopped in front of a black BMW parked under a large tree.

"Here alone, "he said as he turned back to face James.

"So what do you want to talk about?" ask James without further ado.

Raymond's eyes looked at him sharply. Missing is the sweet attitude he showed in front of Priscillia yesterday. "As an ethical man or a former educator, shouldn't you be able to show examples of limiting relationships?" ask her with a tone full of satire.

James, who felt that he had no outside the bounds, furrowed his brows. "meaning?" He asked back.

"I told you, Priscillia is my fiance. Shouldn't you limit your relationship with her?"

"It seems you misunderstood. We don't have a relationship like you think, "argu James outright.

A slanted smile reappeared on Raymond's lips. He put his hand in his pants pocket. There was no longer the respectful attitude he showed James who was however older than him.

"It's good that I MISUNDERSTOOD. I'm just worried, lately it seems like the story of a teacher or former teacher in love with his protege is trending. Who knew you were following such a trend, didn't you?" raymond said while stressing a few words to James. James's eyebrows grew deeper into Raymond's words.

"alright. That's all I want to make sure. HOPEFULLY YOU CAN HOLD ME! I'm willing to resign, sir ...." Raymond again showed a polite attitude to James, after emphasizing a sentence that sounded like a warning rather than a hope.

"Yes, please .." perceives James more to show the niceties of courtesy ethics. It didn't matter whether Raymond actually heard that reply or not.

As with Raymond, without waiting for James to answer, he immediately turned to enter the black BMW beside him. And once the car engine was turned on, the car immediately walked leaving James who was still standing in the parking area.

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