Chronos ran to the classroom to see Selene standing. His anger exploded, trespassing all lines he drew as limits. Just remembering how this trivial thing affected her a lot incensed his rage. He immediately walked up to her seat, gently grabbed her wrist, slapped the teacher on the way before leaving the classroom with her. Selene had to play the role of an inanimate object all the while.
" I am sorry, girl. I never thought me picking you as my guide will cause such a scene. " He blamed and cursed his not-so-useful memory inside. " It wasn't your fault, sir. I was just careless. " " Call me Chronos. No honorifics required. " " Yes, si ... Chronos. " " Good job. Well done."
Chronos pat her head. Selene giggled at the ticklish sensation in her heart that arose due to this sudden action of his. Realising it might be rude, she tried to apologise only to see him smiling at her. " You are so lovely when you smile. " He nonchalantly praised her at every opportunity.
Chronos and Selene reached the principal's office. " I am not going to take a lecture at 14:00. To be honest, I hate your school and its incompetent faculty. Selene is hereby withdrawing from the school as well. Such a rundown school doesn't deserve an angel like her. Prepare the withdrawal documents in a favourable light by tomorrow, or else, it won't end well for you, respected principal. "
Once again, Chronos left even before the principal could open his mouth. He ordered Markus to get the withdrawal documents for Selene the next day and got into the car with the dumbfounded Selene. " My dear, you don't need to study in such a worthless school. I'll admit you into a world-class university. I promise. " " But, I, why are ...? " " Please don't ask me why. Please. "
Chronos pleaded with the most pitiable expression he could muster, somehow melting Selene's heart, making her hesitate. She was totally confused as for why a tycoon like him would do anything for a stranger, especially an ill-famed introvert like her, with no apparent reason.
" Dear, I promise, I will explain everything in due time. I shall answer every question you may want to ask now, but at a later date. Please entertain my desperation for a little while. " Chronos showed no sign of explaining or backing down on the issue at all. Selene had no choice but to keep quiet.
Chronos felt bad seeing his sweetheart all sceptical and sad. As if to soothe her anxiety, he gently ruffled her hair finally eliciting a blush and a smile from her. He was happier than he ever was before. This was a good chance for him to remove her deep-seated despair and make her normal. He didn't want to spoil them like all the times before. I'LL SUCCEED, he promised, with all his heart.
This was his first step towards the happy future with Selene he envisioned. He wanted it to succeed at all costs.