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"Dad!" August exclaimed with eyes widened. Her face crimson because of embarrassment.

"Yes." Flynn answered without blinking and even met Augustus’ gaze.

She blushed and felt like fainting with how fast things are happening in front of her.

How did her father even got that idea?

Augustus nodded as if the answer was to his expectation. "Please take good care of her." He said in a serious tone before going back to eating.

She felt like her heart is exploding as she breathe in some air to compose herself. She can't believe her parents would be so understanding and accommodating to Flynn despite the fact that he's four years older and he's her university professor.

I guess I'm the only one whose making a big deal out of it. Her parents are probably just open-minded enough to accept this situation.

Finally dinner ended with their stomachs and minds full of Flynn. Of course, he’s cooked the food and he shared a lot of stories about his work at Pearsons and as an engineer. Her parents looked pleased to have Flynn until she had to walked him to the door as he leaves.

"Thank you for dinner. I guess we can't really hide this from my parents at all.” She smiled as she faced him and closed the door behind them.

Flynn kissed her lips without warning. "I'm not comfortable hiding this relationship from your parents. I'm sorry if I tried to ask them directly. But I guess I was that obvious." He chuckled nervously. "But then, I admit I'm so glad they approved us dating." He caressed her soft cheeks and kissed her forehead. "You have a wonderful family, August. And I'd like you to meet my parents soon."

She nodded and smiled. "Cool. I look forward to meet them. I just, uh, are they as protective as Stella?"

He smiled at her. "You don't have to worry about them."

••••••

The week went by so fast with school and work. August also got queries about tutoring for minor subjects. She's got two freshman students asking help for Calculus and Statistics subjects. She will meet them twice during lunch for an hour starting next week.

It's Friday night and Flynn is already waiting for her in the living area while she was preparing for their trip.

and likes. Flynn according to them is a very fine young man. He seem serious about pursuing her and she can't help herself asking her father

man is really intelligent, no doubt, but he’s not

already know we live in the same apartment building. But I told him we can't be seen together in campus

agreed. "Some universities are strictly prohibiting students dating their professors

He knows it's unethical and prohibited. He's actually willing

were astounded after hearing that from her. "He said that?" Her mother looked like

not to. It's important to have his job and I can't bear knowing I'm the

he's willing to quit such prestigious job. But considering he's also an engineer, he must’ve had projects that can support him without teaching in the university." Augustus stated, as if giving

that." She sighed. "For now, I think this works better for both

New York project he's talking about?" Christine asked,

new airport

witnessed another shocked look of her parents. They spent the night talking and her parents stayed in the other room of the apartment for

her room wearing her white loose shirt tied on the hem and blue jeans paired with her

asked as

He smiled. "Always."

elevators. They reached the front of her apartment building and she was about to get a cab when Flynn cleared his throat and fixed his

hoodie in her hand.

tinted SUV stops in front of them. The male driver gets off, greeted them before he took their

you, Steve.”

an honor, Lord

hear him, right? Why would he call Flynn

him then opens the door and asked her to step inside. She approached him and unintentionally brushed her body with his as she gets inside the car, Flynn whispered on her ear discreetly before he gets inside with her. "You look so hot in

blushed as she laughed nervously. They both

"Yes, Lord Flynn."

looked at her, looking surprised.

be a royalty that he calls you that. Or you probably just paid him enough to call

I'm just a royalty. And please wear