Chapter 105 - Bumping Into A Stranger
"Ma'am, I'm done answering all the questions. Can I submit my paper now? After that, can I leave this room already?" Zhen-Zhen asked the proctor politely.
The proctor was dumbfounded for a moment while gazing at Zhen-Zhen with utter disbelief.
'She's done already? What did she do? Just shade a random letter in the choices, trying her luck that she had chosen the correct answer?' The proctor thought to herself while lifting an eyebrow.
The other examinees were also looking at Zhen-Zhen in surprise. It had only been an hour since the exam started but Zhen-Zhen already finished answering all the questions. There were some examinees who didn't even finish answering fifty percent of the items.
One female examinee couldn't help but mumble, "She might fail."
The boys heard her so she garnered sharp glares coming from the guys after saying those words. Of course, they didn't want their goddess to fail. But they were also worried that she finished that fast.
Then the proctor finally spoke up. "Are you sure about this? Are you not going to review your answers?"
Zhen-Zhen just bobbed her head with a bright smile. She already reviewed her answers thrice so she didn't need to do it again.
The proctor just shrugged her shoulders before accepting her answer sheets. "Okay, you may go now…" She glanced at her paper to see her name. "Ms. Meyer."
The proctor made a mental note to remember her name because she would want to see if Zhen-Zhen would pass or fail once the result came out.
Zhen-Zhen politely said goodbye to the proctor before leaving the examination room. A bright smile was plastered on her lovely face as she went out of the venue. She was excited to see Tristan. She wondered if Tristan would be happy to see her soon.
The proctor said that the result would be out after one week. Examinees would be notified via email. They would receive the results of the examination with their corresponding scores per subject area. 75 percent was the passing rate. Marks below that would be considered fail.
"So there's still one week before I can marry Tristan. I'm so excited." Zhen-Zhen mumbled to herself as she continued walking down the alley. Soon, she could see from her spot Tristan's car that was parked just a few meters away from the building.
Zhen-Zhen's mind was a little bit occupied and distracted by thoughts about Tristan that she failed to notice the person walking in her direction. Because of that she accidentally bumped into that person.
"Oh," Zhen-Zhen gasped in surprise.
She almost lost her balance and about to fall backward, fortunately, the person reacted quickly as he held her waist, thus stopping her from falling on the ground.
"Miss, are you okay? I'm sorry about that." A deep and husky voice was heard.
When Zhen-Zhen gazed up, she met two pairs of green orbs looking at her worriedly. Zhen-Zhen was dumbfounded for a moment upon seeing his eyes. They were as cold and green as an emerald…. as beautiful as the landscapes, and green pastures.
Zhen-Zhen's eyes roamed around his features. His face was strong and defined. He had tousled grey hair, which was thick and lustrous. It looked unique. But Zhen-Zhen still preferred Tristan's hair color which was dark brown. She couldn't help but compare the man before her with Tristan.
Unknown to Zhen-Zhen, the man was also doing the same, eyeing her… admiring her beautiful features and remembering every expression she was giving him every second. His green emerald eyes were staring deeply into her ocean-like blue eyes. His strong arm was still holding her narrow waist, guiding her in place.
After a while, Zhen-Zhen recovered from the daze.
"I'm sorry. I should be the one apologizing, not you. I am the one who is not paying attention to my surroundings." Zhen-Zhen immediately apologized to him.
A gentle smile etched from the corner of his lips. "No, it's alright."
Zhen-Zhen chewed her lower lip while looking away from him. She felt a little bit embarrassed. "Thank you.., Uhmm I think you can let go of me, now."
When Zhen-Zhen said that, the man just realized that he was still holding her back and her waist. The man automatically released her from his grip while letting out a soft chuckle.
After that, there was a moment of awkward silence between them.
"So, where are you going?" The man just suddenly blurted out randomly.
"Going home I guess. I just finished taking an examination here." Zhen-Zhen told him.
"Oh, so you are one of those examinees in room 405." The man cheerfully said after knowing that.
"I am one of the proctors here. I am assigned to room 407. By the way, I'm Liam." the man said while extending his arm to Zhen-Zhen.
Zhen-Zhen gave him a faint smile before accepting his hand. "I'm Lillie, Sir."
Liam burst out laughing after hearing her calling him sir. "Please just call me Liam. I feel old if you will call me Sir."
Zhen-Zhen just nodded her head in agreement.
Meanwhile, Tristan who was leisurely leaning on the driver seat of his car suddenly sat up upon seeing Zhen-Zhen in a distance talking to a stranger. A deep frown appeared on his handsome face the moment he noticed that the stranger she was talking to was a man. And that man had good looks especially the moment he smiled.
"F*ck… Is he trying to hit on my Zhen-Zhen?" Tristan said while looking at Zhen-Zhen and Liam with his glowering eyes.
Without further ado, Tristan swung his car door open and stepped out of his car in a rush, marching towards Zhen-Zhen and Liam. His expression looked like he was ready to beat someone.
Zhen-Zhen and Liam were still talking when Tristan reached their spot. He immediately interrupted the two of them by pulling Zhen-Zhen closer to him while hugging her from behind.
"Oh Wifey, you are here. I've been searching for you everywhere. I miss you." After saying that, Tristan gave her a peck on her right cheek.
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