Contract of Romance(Chat Story)
My Childhood Crush
I continued to lie on my bed even though I wanted to get out of it and search for jobs.
Last night's embarrassment was still fresh, and I didn't understand how to react if I saw him again.
Then I quickly showered and went to the restaurant which posted a job vacancy.
Disappointed to see “Closed” sign.
As I walked on the road, I saw him.
Matthew! My childhood crush.
Matthew
How have you been?
We both hugged, excitedly.
Elira
I am good. What about you?
Until middle school I had a big crush on him, and then he shifted to another place for high school.
I never told him my feelings, and as days passed, they faded. But not entirely.
The excitement was the same even after all the years.
Elira
When did you come back?
Matthew
A few days ago. I got a job as the math teacher at the school where we studied.
Elira
*Proud smile* I am so proud of you.
Matthew
*Hesitantly* I heard you quit your high school...
Elira
Yeah! Financial condition was so bad.
There were a few seconds of silence between us.
Elira
*Breaking silence* You became fat.
Matthew
I am not fat. This is muscle.
We talked for a few more minutes.
Matthew
It's getting late. The classes will start.
He waved his hand at me and started to leave, but he stopped going away.
Matthew
*Blushing* I don't have your phone number.
I put my number into his phone and called to mine.
Elira
*Blushing* I also don't have your number.
We both looked at each other with the same smile and excitement like how we used to in our school days.
Matthew
You may not know this, but I missed you. I will keep in touch with you.
Butterflies erupted in my stomach, and the redness on my cheeks started to grow more.
Seeing him again was the last thing I expected. And, somehow, the dead part in me started to feel alive.
I felt nervous at the staff’ stares. I didn’t understand what was happening.
Hydes Manager
*Angrily* Ms. Elira Yung! You are not wanted here anymore. You are fired.
That was it. My heart shattered.
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