57 Intentionally asks to place him as far as possible. (1/2)

”What is wrong with this guy?” Zoey had a sudden realization about Nickel being a one and half broken cassette. He's been asking her about her condition and whereabouts, isn't he busy by this hour?

”Well, I better send him a reply before he tries to disturb my dad.”

Zoey types her message on their conversation thread;

To: Nicanor

Message: I'm fine, and I'm at our home, you can now stop worrying about me. Thank you, Sir for the concern.

After sending her message and reread its content, Zoey felt uneasy if she sounds too inconsiderate and rude.

”Am I being bitchy?” She tried to think of a way to lessen the guilt she was feeling when her phone lights up afterit receives a reply.

From: Nicanor

Message: Good to know. Can I ask if you are planning to return to your unit tonight or not? I'm free, I think I can stop by at your house to pick you up if in case you are returning tonight.

Zoey isn't that dumb to see that Nickel care for her too much, she sometimes though that maybe it is because they came from the same university, same branch and now living in the same building. But of course she cannot forget that this guy who is so concern with her today is also the same guy who likes to annoy her every single day they see each other.

Reply: That's too much, I can go back by myself. I'm fine, though, and also I can ask my dad to drive me home if it is too late to commute. Thank you.

Message: Hahahahaha I wasn't doing it because of you, I want to come to claim my free meal from your dad. Remember that he asked me to visit him and have a meal with your folks? In fairness Alcantara aren't you thinking too much as well. Hahahahaha!

”Yeah of course, what do I expect from this guy? Zoey said to herself. What was she thinking a while ago?

Reply: Okay then! I will tell my dad that you're coming.

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Nickel felt relief after assuring that Zoey was fine. Although he doesn't feel good today as he didn't see his muse he still needs to work his ass off and settle the work station of the upcoming Orb representative.

”This Michael really has an annoying and irritating attitude! For sure, he requested to be transferred here to annoy Zoey all day long but sorry boy I will not allow you to lurk to my muse.”

He picked up his landline and dialed the Human Resource Department.

”Officer Liao please go to my office.”