Chapter 42 - Long Distance Relationship (2/2)

”Miss Sommers, the school counselor needed to see you.” One of the teachers said.

She sighed and left the classroom while bowing her head. Her friends were worried about her. She was trying to balance school and her long distance relationship with Andrew, but they think it was affecting her studies big time.

Nina went to the school counselor's office. She didn't expect that she would be back in that place but this time, she was called because of her behavior.

She knocked twice and heard Rev's voice telling her to come inside. She stepped inside his office and saw him typing something on his laptop. She sat down on the chair in front of his table and waited.

”So, I heard a lot about your behavior in class. Katharina, I know you're affected because of your boyfriend but if you keep on doing that, your grades will drop. You won't get a recommendation if you have low grades. Are you thinking that Andrew's family will back you up so you are slacking off?” Rev said.

Nina was surprised by his words. It never crossed her mind to depend on Andrew's influence. She promised herself that she would graduate and fulfill her dreams on her own. She would never use the Cross family name to get what she wanted.

”Don't talk to me like that. I would never use my position as his fiance. I admit I was being careless with my studies. It was hard for me. The time difference was killing me, but I wanted to talk to him. He was working in France and I was just studying. He's doing it for us so all I could do was to talk to him. He said hearing my voice lessened his exhaustion.” She explained.

”How about your exhaustion? Your health, your studies. Did you tell him what's happening with your grades? You didn't, right?” He said while looking at her.

She couldn't look him in the eyes. He was right. He didn't tell Andrew that her grades dropped, that she usually slept in class because she would always sleep late from waiting for his calls. She sighed and just bowed her head.

She heard him take a deep breath then type into his laptop.

”Okay. I will be giving you an after class activity to keep you distracted. This has been suggested by your teachers as well. Believe I understand what you're going through right now. I've been a student and been in love, but Katharina you're still young, you need to set your priorities.” He scolded her.

”After class you will be helping with some tasks here. I would also like to hear your plans after graduation. We will discuss college and stuff. Katharina I am here to assist and advise you. It is my job to guide you in every step you would take before entering the world of adults. You're a smart girl. I don't want you to waste what you have achieved so far.”

She nodded but still with her head down.

”Now, go back to class and come here after.” He said.

When Nina left, Rev sighed deeply. He was actually avoiding an encounter with her. He's here to work as a counselor. Getting involved with a girl like her is troublesome.

He was attracted to her so he was trying his best not to cross paths with her. She was a student and he's one of the school staff.. But he knew he couldn't avoid her for a long time and he couldn't turn a blind eye while one of the students was having trouble either.