Chapter 7：Dont misunderstand. (2/2)

”Geez. I'm just a realistic person, alright? I'm not so stupid to think that it's 'My way or the highway!' There're plenty of other methods, but you're learning from me, though, aren't you? Heh.” My face lightens up as we've come to an agreement.

I look towards Honey, who also has a cute grin on her face. ”If I had to do a TL;DR for what I just said: all it means is I am expecting to receive some respect. This is in exchange for all the time and effort I'm putting into this thing. That's it.”

From elsewhere, a mild slap on the table marks the end of my speech. Honey thrusts out her other hand, demanding that our attention goes to the mobile phone she's holding that has a message on the screen.

”Okay! Now that's a wrap!... is what I'd like to say but seriously, something just happened, and it seems I'm going to have to miss lunch. Oh, woe is me! This is what I get for being CEO.” She croaks sadly.

”Anyhoo~ I need to leave now. Feel free to leave whenever you guys are done talking. I'm giving you guys one more day before work officially starts! Therysia can have my order to go. Lucky you! Okay, okay. See you both!”

We say our goodbyes.

I am about to slide out of my booth to go to the toilet but a hand grabs hold of me.

”You're not leaving yet, are you? Our food still isn't here...” The too-gorgeous-for-his-own-good mentee asks, looking every bit the part of a sad puppy.

”Holy Sh- You're going to give me a hea-... I mean, what are you talking about? I want to go to the toilet! Is that okay?!” I respond, slightly out of breath.

Mentally chastising myself, I've decided that I probably need some personal training myself, or I'm not going to last.

Wait, I can't leave it at that; that sounds suggestive and vague as fuck. Don't want my imagination running wild or anything.

I mean, I need to get used to this guy or my heart isn't going to last 'til old age! Haha ha ha... Kill me.

I'm very disappointed with myself; it's not like I'm some hormonally-charged teen that I freak out every time anyone remotely attractive touches me or is close to me enough!

I've also been surrounded by many, MANY beautiful and not to mention, insanely gorgeous celebrities for so long that I'm no longer affected by them!