She opened the bank account through the app on her phone. There was a transfer request from the recent event.
Mr. Nakamaru deposited $30 thousand into your account. Do you accept?
Transaction accepted.
She linked the account information to the website where she make payments to the hospital.
Confirmed Balance $15,000
She paid the remaining balance of her academy tuition.
Payment $15,000
Total: $5,000
Checking account: $2,453.98
Savings account: $800.00
" At least I'm done with this but I wish I could receive the 2 million upfront—My life would be so much easier."
She closed her cellphone and took out her supplies then began to take notes in the lecture. It's closing in for the end of the semester and she must make good grades. The impossible happened and she is thinking about her future.
" Hideaki and I can attend college – I can buy a home for my family and buy out all of the debt."
It's the perfect plan. She copies her notes when he wakes up to help jog in memories and clings to that small hope that keeps her going.
Kotori notice classmates whispering around her. It distracted her from her lecture.
"I wish they can be quiet so I can concentrate."
She couldn't hear what they were saying but she ignored it and continue with her studies.
The teacher stopped the session and then spoke after receiving a phone call," I have to step out for a bit. Behave yourself."
He walked out to talk with another employee.
She reached in her bag for a snack then a crowd of students gathered and dropped a magazine on her desk.
Her eyes widen seeing the picture of them kissing and it shocked her to the core. Her thoughts scattered all over the place.
The Newest Issue: Is the son of a multi-billionaire finally tying the knot?
"That's you, isn't it? Are you really dating the son of the Nakamaru group?"
"How did you meet such a handsome man? Can you introduce me to some friends?"
There was one question after another. She kept hearing a ringing noise in her ear and could see people's mouths moving but didn't hear the words that were coming out.
The door opened and the teacher entered," Everyone back to your seats."
She tapped her pencil on the desk barely listening to the lecture." Did those photos get leaked by accident—I wanted to continue a normal life, but I was foolish to believe that."
" Class is dismissed."
She hurriedly rushed out of class not to avoid any more uncomfortable questions.
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Apartment
She walked through the doors and was delighted to see him. – He usually leaves to attend affairs around this hour.
"Mr. Nakamaru-."
He interrupted her," Isn't this great! These pictures came out better than expected and the rankings are going up."
She answered in an unsettling tone." But this wasn't a part of the deal—You said that I only needed to show my face to a couple of events. You never said that it would intervene with my life if I became a public image."
'What? Is she stupid?' He thought to himself and noticed how disappointed she was. He sighs.
"How much do you want for the inconvenience? 25 thousand or perhaps 50." He asked.
"This isn't about money—It's about self-respect and boundaries."
"The entire relationship is being based on money since the day you sign the contract—You lost those rights."
She was furious but do not have the courage to argue with a man that's high in power. She should appreciate the privilege and let him walk over her. "Of course – Man, what was I thinking." She laughed awkwardly and forced herself to smile.