Chapter 37 - A lucky girl (1/2)

They worked side by side in the library for several hours. Caspar had another conference call after the first one and so on. At one point he realized that Finland had fallen asleep because the girl's head slid onto his shoulder.

”Okay, our meeting is finished for today. Please send me all reports that have not been presented,” He said before ending the call. He stroked Finland's hair and woke her up gently. ”Hey... are you done with your work? I will take you to your pavilion.”

Finland opened her eyes and nodded weakly. Her sleepy face brought a sweet and peaceful smile on Caspar's face. Finally, he decided to carry Finland to her pavilion.

Finland didn't remember how she could be in her bed when she woke up at 3 am. After drinking a glass of water, she realized that Caspar must have brought her there. She was moved to see a cup of water available on the table next to her bed.

A sense of warmth slowly filled her chest and her heart. She closed her eyes and smiled, and went into deep slumber. That night she had the most peaceful sleep ever.

That day was the first day she spent with Caspar that did not feel rigid or awkward. They had breakfast together, left for work together, had dinner together, and worked together in the library. Everything seemed normal and fun.

She could get used to this, she thought.

***

The next morning, they had breakfast together, and after, Ben drove Finland to her office. Caspar had to work from home.

”I will have dinner with Jean tonight,” Finland said before leaving. ”You don't have to wait for me.”

Caspar wanted to protest but he immediately restrained himself. He knew that Jean would only be in Singapore for a few more weeks and then he would return to France.

He had promised not to rush Finland to decide whether or not she wanted to be with him, so even though he really wanted to spend all his time with the girl, Caspar had to give Finland the freedom to live according to her own wishes.