My college secret romance

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Merliah's Point of View.

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I am here in the garden, chillin like a villain while waiting for my best friend, Lorelei. Today, we have nothing planned particularly, maybe we will just waste time talking shit and kinds of stuff. Of course, there is a spice of insults that talks about annoying people around us.

I turned on the laptop, then I searched for dean Maximillan's account. I thought he wouldn't have a social media account, he looked like an old school with a nasty high standard and hate towards our generation. On top of all, he is too nitpicky and anti-social! How dare he lock his profile? How am I supposed to see his wall and shared shits?!

"Heyyy, did my eyes fooled me?! What the heck? I didn't know you are into stalking accounts nowadays," says the woman with a big mouth. She really is a loud person. "Oh my god! So, was it all your front? You keep on denying yet the truth has been revealed! You have a crush on our college dean."

"Crush my foot! God damn it, don't even mention that ugly foe. He is not my type!"

"Oh really? Then, why are you stalking him? I don't see the logic of stalking a person if you aren't interested, you wouldn't waste your time and wifi data, right?"

I couldn't stop from making face, this stupid girl is spreading non-sense things again.

No one warned me that checking on someone's profile means you like that person. What kind of gibberish nonsense theory is that?! Who the hell invented such talk, they even made it a trend?

"Excuse me. I was just checking his profile to investigate what kind of person he is. You know, I am looking for something to win against him. Haven't you heard of the saying 'keep your enemy closer," I replied.

"You really don't have a crush on him? Sissy, are you sure?" says Lore while smiling like a Cheshire cat, and she even sways her eyebrows.

'She's obviously making fun of me.' She rolled her eyes and raised her brow at her best friend.

"Don't make me count! I told you already, I don't like him. In fact, I hate his guts. I also hate that footwork. The nerve of him to humiliate me in front of everyone? I can't let that pass, even though he is the new dean, he should know my record. He should have known who to avoid."

It all started when I met my snobbish professor, our new dean. Maximillan Suarez Dereux. He was the transferred dean in Elysian. He doesn't look old, despite him existing for 33 years, he can still make a teenager fall for him. He is handsome, indeed. But I don't care about his face. Damn him, he is so snobbish and cold.

I hate him because he was the first person to humiliate me in front of my classmates. At that time, I wanted to strangle everyone's neck, I know that look in their eyes.

So, let me tell you what happened that day...

I went straight to my respective chair. Since I have spent my daycare until college here, the professors were accustomed to my rare late appearance in class. Also, they fear my influence because my family is well-known in this university.

"Where do you think you're going... Ms.?"

"Ms. Faunteen," I replied without hesitation. I pulled my chair and was about to sit when he stopped me by saying...

"Get a promissory note first, write your reason for coming 45 minutes late to my 3 hours class. I'm quite sensitive to latecomers, late submissions, and irresponsible students." He looked at me with warring eyes, judging my personality.

"Excuse me?" Did I hear him right? He demanded a what..? he even goes against the goddess Merliah Faunteen?

"I don't like repeating myself. You are late, much worse, you are not even listening."

Say what?! Can someone hold my tail and horn because I might throw this chair on his face. Instead of making a fuss, I simply clutch my fist and leave. That was the first time I experienced being kicked out in my class, and it's all because of that meticulous old instructor. Mind you, he is our prof in the Philippine Constitution.

I can't forget those eyes that belittled me just because I was kicked out. I bet they are making a big scoop of gossip about it. Gosh! How shameful. After acting almighty for all these years, the new dean had me experience such a thing, those flat-earthers must be laughing by now.

Darn it! I can't tell my parents because they will scold me for making a fuss and being late. They will probably cut off my allowance again.

I hate that damn Dean! He is annoying and arrogant. I also hate those stupid girls, why are they so into that old mogul? Their admiration for that uncultured corn hair. It literally makes me want to pull out all his golden hair. It's satisfying to dump his handso -darn, Ugly face in the mud. He is not attractive at all, everything about him is ugly!

"Hey, sup, sissy? You suddenly turned into an empty body, where did your soul travel? I bet it went to the dean again. You are probably thinking of him again."

"Shut the f*ck up. Aren't you going to stop blabbering hideous things? Shut up or else I'll hit you with my laptop." Hearing her talking about that dean, I can't help but boil my blood on it's critical level.

"Admit it already, there is no point in denying. Dean is handsome, tall and he smells good. If you have a crush on him, let me say it... you are already a bad shot," says Lore while staring at the cloud. Her eyes are flashing with imagination, an image of their dean is running on her mind.

"You know what. I can sense it, don't deny it. It's you who have a crush on our dean. Eww, you are passing your weird taste on me. How dare you pass me your itch? You are too much, my dear bestfriend. I can assure you that even if we make a bet, I will never like that guy. Tss, I might even make him cry, you know how capable I am when it comes to breaking boys' hearts. I'm sure the dean will be bewitched., if I make a move on him. Who knows? He might beg for me to stay," says I.

I laughed my ass out, I am even holding my breath because of too much laughing.

"Interesting. Let's see how far your confidence will fly. Bestfriend. I will give you 30k, shocks, it's my one-month allowance. " She placed her hands around her waist and looked at me with confidence.

"Sure thing. You'll see, I'll make him wrap around my finger. Then, I will leave him devastated and broken-hearted. It will be sweet revenge for the humiliation I received. Who does he think he is?"

So, that is how our game started. I was so confident that within a month I would win his heart and earn his trust. However, that guy, he must be a saint or a gay... he didn't even bat his eye on me. Unconsciously, I was so agitated and became obsessed to seduce him. Maybe because I have towering pride, I will never let myself lose in the game I started.

Or,

Maybe... I really want his attention?

Arrrgghhhh this is so frustrating... If Lore had not provoked me back then I wouldn't be distracted as I am right now.

My stupid feet had moved on their own. After one month of anger, disappointment, and mixed emotion, I became so impatient.

I committed a crazy stunt...

I went to his office, then there he was busy dealing with school papers. I came like a hurricane, obviously to tilt his world upside down. I snatched his tie and pulled him closer. Then, without warning, my lips conquered him.

'hmmm... sweet lips.'

I caught him off-guard. He was dumbfounded, then I started counting until I reached five seconds. Suddenly the reaction I expected had come...

"What do you think you're doing, Ms. Faunteen?! Get out of my office!"

"Marking my special toy, Mr. Dereux." I winked at him, which made the dean erupt like a volcano.

He stood up and threw Merliah outside of his office. At the back of my mind, "Weird, I am supposed to make him fall for me, but why am I the one falling?! How dare he ignore and blatantly reject my near Aphrodite beauty?! What an imbecile! He simply stamped on my pride!" But of course, I cannot voice out my frustration.

No, I won't give up. I make you beg for my love. Mark my word, Dean, Maximillan Dereux.

"I shall return, obviously to steal your heart," I whispered through the air.

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Merliah's Point of View

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Two days had passed, it had been two days since he kicked me out of his office. That crazy scene I caused had not been out because no one knew of that silly thing I did, aside from and dean, there's none. I heard when two people's lips are touched, the person being kissed will desperately look for its kisser.

'Max, I know you are thinking of that kiss. You will be addicted to my lips. Fall for me, you nitpicky and arrogant Dean.'

"Uhuh, what's with that wicked smile?" says Lore while poking my waist.

I was about to make a statement when the professor entered the room."We are going to have a pre-assessment test to measure your knowledge of my subject. Get 1 whole sheet of the yellow pad. This will be recorded in your attendance and assignment."

Surprise attack, the heck. She did not give us a heads up, would it hurt if she told us to prepare because she will conduct the examination at the next meeting. Arghhhh, darn it! What if I got a low score because I haven't touched any of my reviewers yet?

I am guilty of being a brazen woman, and still have my dignity in university. I don't have the intention to ruin my studies. I'm fine if I'm not the best, I'm fine with a grade as long it's not three. I'm not bragging but I am a President's lister. Of course, I won't flirt if I'm a stupid piece of shit. Flirting should be balanced with studies, before flirting you should know your limit, if you are way too stupid than me, then better not flirt at all.

Going back, our subject today is Public administration. The questions are easy... I think? Well, it depends on the expectation of the professor. This university has been a top notch university that molds competitive students, meaning to say we are more than just a rich kid with a pretty face. So, if your gf or bf is Elysian, then you are fortunate, we are fully packaged.

Okay enough talking, the time is running I should start answering. I keep on reminding myself not to be distracted by any thought.

'Keep on answering, Batman will do the rest.'

My answers keep going in circles, but it's the secret in essay writing. You just have to pretend you know the subject well, and let the idea flow. While answering my exam, the dean's face appeared in my head. Haisst! I remember that time he kicked me out as if I'm moss. I don't know where this is coming from but I really hate him. I really have a bad impression of him on our first meeting. At that time, when my eyes laid on him, I was already irritated with him- crazy Liah. Sometimes, we will have someone we would hate, we will easily be irritated with just a mention of that person's name. That is exactly what I am feeling, I want to crush him between my thumbnails.

I was too occupied, too late when I noticed that I made a hole in my yellow pad. Shit! I'm almost done with my exam, I have to overdo it again because my lady professor is quite meticulous in the cleanliness of answer sheets. I still have ten minutes left before the collection of papers. I was a bit nervous at first, but I managed to finish it one minute before the due time.

"That will be for today, I will dismiss you early." She collected the paper then left the classroom.

We still have thirty minutes, since we only used two hours and a half on that 300 items questionnaire. After dismissal, we headed to the cafeteria.

"Liah! Do you want tea, teh?!"

Everyone turned their gaze on us because of what Lore shouted. The hell, that mouth of hers, why did she have to say that word out loud without space between tea and teh, in short, it sounded the word 'TT' or penis in English. It sounded so wrong, this girl, she really embarrassed me in a cute way, well, whatever. She's my friend and we flock together, so I shouted back. "Yeh, I want a big one!"

Most first years in the cafeteria whispered among themselves. I stood up and went to Lore. She handed me the milk tea, just when I was about to fully remove the lid of the plastic cup, I made a huge mistake. We are about to leave the cafeteria, I have this habit of checking my food that is why I open the lid. Anyway, who is this shithead who blocked my way?

This incident is too cliché and stupid. Who is this stupid piece of shit that spilled her drinks to someone because her crazy evil incarnated bestfriend pushed her? Too bad, that person is me.

'I will kill you, Lorelei Buencamino. What the heck is wrong with this woman? She suddenly pushed me without warning. What if my face kissed the asphalt?!' She dare tried to ruin my visual, this is my weapon for god's sake. In this harsh world, pretty faces get all the credit, so what should I do if she ruined it?!

This person I spilled my tea on had cleared his throat, so I lifted my face to see who this man was, then boom, my eyes have been blessed. I immediately took my hanky from my pocket... knowing that I have a hidden agenda with this guy, expect me to be silly enough to walk my hand all over his chest. I revoke my anger towards my bestfriend, she really knows when to strike.

"That's enough, Ms. Faunteen." He shoved off my hands which were busy wiping the tip of his black coat. My eyes landed on his lips, then I recalled that time I kissed him. Should I kiss him again? It ain't my fault, his lips are inviting me... "How'd you like the kiss-" He cut me off by blocking my lips using his palm. I am just teasing him, I made sure that it's only the two of us who heard what I am about to say.

"Come to my office, Ms. Faunteen," says Dean. He turned his back and walked away first. I winked on Lore before closing the gap between mine and the dean's footing. She waved back and left me a grinning smile, she looked so happy for someone who will lose 30k- crazy.

We didn't make a noise until we reached his office. I heard the clicking of his office, he locked it.

'Hmm... you didn't tell me that you wanted to be alone with me. I knew it, my charm is finally invading you. Tsk! I should have known that a kiss is an answer to get your attention. Well, obviously men are weak shit, they are easily lured."

"I don't know what's running in your filthy mind, Ms. Faunteen. I'm warning you; I'll report you to the office for showing indecent acts."

"You're talking about that kiss, were you not? Do you think the board will believe you? You know how influential I am."

"Why are you doing this to me? You are not revenging over that matter on our first day of class, right?"

"Of course not. Do you think I'm that immature? Let's say I have taken interest in your looks. How about dating me secretly?"

Partly yes, call me immature or what, but I really don't like what you did to me on that day. I don't know why I found it funny seeing him provoked made me happy. I can't keep my eyes off... that deep green jewel is calling me to stare. His red pouty lips are asking me to kiss him.

Damn! I really hate my fragile trait when it comes to good-looking guys. Damn it, I really have a soft spot for handsome guys. Anyway, it's interesting and funny to chase him, he's a good and challenging toy afterall.

"Do you hear yourself?! You vulgar thing!"

See that? He looked so manly and handsome when he raised his eyebrow. Kyaahhhh!!!! I want him to be mine for a certain time, of course, it's only for a certain time. I don't like

commitments after all.

"I like you and you have no choice but to like me back. I will bother you for the rest of your life."

What if he decided to resign? No, he needed this work in the first place. I heard this guy has a loan worth One million in our company. Yes, I did some background research, also I heard he accepted this job because of the salary. It's true that Elysian offers an ample amount for salary, also it would be hard on his part to leave this profession because the economy is quiet on the edge of death. I bet he wouldn't waste this opportunity to work at this prestigious school.

"Get out! I really hate spoiled brats. They always do as they please."

"Alright, I'm leaving for now, will you please unlock the door?"

He unlocked the door, and just about the moment to close the door, I interrupted him. "Dean! You are mine," says I in a low voice, then I hurriedly fly my way downstairs.

That is only the beginning... looks like this school year would be a lot of fun. I have my new toy and he is not just an ordinary toy, but a hard mode otome character.

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Maximillan's Point of View.

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That brazen student of mine is causing my head to split into two. I don't know why she kept on pissing me off. That time when she caught me off guard and took advantage of me, she kissed me... I want to throw her outside of this building. It wasn't my first kiss, Of course, I almost got married three years ago. Speaking of my ex-fiancé, that itch woman...

Anyway, let's not talk about her. I can see the resemblance of that woman with that brat. They share the same playful vibes, both immature and trouble makers. I can see Ms. Fuanteen as a brat who always does as she pleases. She won't back down; all I have to do is reject and have my guard up whenever she is around. The time will pass by and she will be exhausted chasing me around. I will just wait for her to find a new toy.

Alright, let's not waste this job position.

Going back with that brat... She's bolder than I expected. She used to smile at me seductively for the past month, then one day she became a mad dog that bites everyone. I did not expect her to visit me in my office that day, I thought she'd like to inquire about our subject since she is the class president, it is her obligation to seek me as their college dean.

I was busy with paperwork and lesson plans. Who would have thought that she had the audacity to pull my necktie? Lastly, she ambushed me using her lips.

Her lips... it's soft, small and swe-

Seriously? What's with that slip of tongue? I almost utter that her lips are sweet, it tastes like a cherry chopstick. What the hell is wrong with me? I am not a romance nor sex starve, why am I even rewinding that kiss on my head?

Seriously, I am starting to think that my student had lost a screw on her head. If she's thinking normal, then things such as dating an old professor like me would not escape from her mouth.

For god's sake, she's only 20, I am more than decades older than her. On top of all that, she's my student. It's like asking me to quit my job and die.

"I am breaking up with you. Which part is hard to comprehend, unless you're stupid, then you wouldn't really understand."

I was not expecting to hear, and eavesdropping is not my thing, it's just that I caught them since the stock room's door is halfway open. That voice, I think it's familiar...

"Liah, what did I do wrong? We only dated for three months. Why are you dumping me already?"

I can't help but listen to their conversation. That woman is so heartless and why do I pity that guy? Maybe because I see my pitiful self.

"That handsome face of yours is the only thing that attracts me. Your status and money are nothing compared to my family. I learned that dating such a loser won't do me any good. Go and find a

woman that is of your standing. I won't keep on dating a loser."

That is below the belt, she is crushing his spirit!

The guy left disheartened. He even accidentally stumbled on my shoulder. Then, Liah, also known as the brat student of mine; had left after that guy.

She rolled her eyes and flicked her eyebrows on me. She seems to be in a bad mood, the audacity of this girl, she was the one who made that guy cry, yet she had not been feeling remorse. Just wow, what a scary woman.

"I heard everything. Why did you do that? You could have broken up with him without hurting him like that." This is crazy! I grabbed her hand just to scold her. Why am I even sticking my nose on this messed-up woman's business?

"It's none of your business. If you want to get involved with my business you should date me then."

I was taken aback by her shifting mood. Right now, she's looking at me with her fox shaped eye.

"How shameless can you get? After breaking up with that guy, you are asking your dean for an indecent and ridiculous matter?" Fortunately, this area is not crowded since students rarely go to this spot. It would be troublesome if someone hears this crazy conversation, we will surely get caught in gossip.

"Anyway, I have spare unlabeled relationships. He is not at a loss for; besides, I will break all those guys' hearts."

Liah has a good image, everyone adores her intelligence, influence, and leadership. She's a woman who runs the council that represents the grievances of Elyssians. It's a surprise that this woman is vicious and rotten from the core. How did she do it anyway? She is cunning and a living fox in the sheep's cloth. There are no rumors of her ill manner in relationships, she is obviously a playgirl, money works after all.

"If you have trauma or what with relationships, you should stop tormenting others because of your failed relationship."

In psychology, if someone is acting bitch with relationships and commitments, that person must have bad experiences with relationships, so I assumed she must have had a bad experience. She wanted the person around her to suffer from a nerve-wracking heartbreak. Her face went blank, like a piece of white paper, empty and plain. Her sharp eyes are piercing through me, if death glare could kill, I am probably bathing in my own blood.

"Are you calling out my toxic trait then? Are you lecturing me right now? I believe you are my constitution professor, but this topic is not something that you can teach me."

"This is a life lesson. Your smart brain is nothing if your character is full of flaws."

"Flaws? Are you telling me you have no flaws then? Are you a prophet, a god, or what? Do you think you are perfect?"

'The heck, her analogy sucks! Her rationality is also messed up.'

"I am not saying I am perfect, and I don't need to be holy just to correct your traits. You are fooling around and hurting other people, Ms. Faunteen."

"If you keep on lecturing me about your values, I might lose my interest in you. So, stop blabbering gibberish values on me. You don't even know what kind of jerk that person is, yet you dare judge my character huh?" She pushed me aside and didn't even look back.

If she loses her interest, isn't it a good thing? But why do I keep on getting curious about that look of cold expression on her face? She is clearly a messed-up brat... why do I feel like she's asking me to watch over her?

Why am I feeling guilty seeing that empty expression on her face?

What's your deal Ms. Merliah Faunteen? If you keep on acting like a brat, no one will stand by your side at the end. Who would want to stay with a toxic person after all?

I should not be interested in her, but why do I fear what her future would be? She clearly has what everyone would dream to have...Why am I worrying over her?

No, let's just ignore her as much as possible. I'll be in trouble if I keep on sticking my nose with that messed up and immature brat. I should keep my guard up, what if she went mad again and did a crazy thing at me again?

After all, that brat is unpredictable...