(Lilith's pov)
It's not enough. Even after I break the savings it will be hard for Murphy with this much. I even discussed with mom about the house. If I sell the house I can send mom to L city too. Mom can get her cancer treatment and lily can stay with me.
But mom doesn't want to sell the place. She's too attached to this place. The three of us were raised here.Maybe I can take an education loan. But then i won't be able to support mom for her treatment while paying for the loan at the same time.
I feel so helpless.I should apply for some part time job after cram school. But would it be enough?
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The clock is really disturbing me today. I thought of avoiding Mr. Aleskei. I won't
go to the meeting. It's obvious, his proposal is outrageous. There's a huge difference in our social hierarchy. He is literally a chaebol and I am just a school teacher.
It's not like he won't get any girl he wants. He is easy on the eyes. If I am honest, it's too easy.
He is just making fun of me to spice up his daily life. Nothing more nothing less.
But still somehow the clock is bothering me. It's past 2 already. I decided to use a distraction to avoid this uneasiness.
Let's bake. I went to the kitchen to prepare some daily snacks for everyone to store in the fridge. I prepared the ingredients for pudding , vegetable muffins and also some blueberry yogurt.
While I was preparing these, Lily also joined me. We were having a really good time when suddenly the bell rang. No one was supposed to come at this time.
I was just going to leave the kitchen when mom said she was receiving the door.
I was hearing mom to politely talk with someone and also inviting them inside.I hurriedly went to the living room when mom also came.
"Honey, there's someone from the school authority who has come to talk to you about the fire at school. He is investigating the fire and also to know if everyone is alright", mom said with a glint on her face.
"He is really handsome", mom said with a mischievous smile. Well that's news. Mom is hardly impressed by face. Whoever this guy is maybe really good looking.
So, I also said playfully, " Then maybe I should make him your son-in-law. What do you say?"
As I said this I entered the living room. And I was stunned seeing the man in front of me. This is outrageous. He followed me to my own living room.
He is not a pervert . He is a lunatic.
(Michael's pov)
It's 3 O'clock now. She is not coming. Which is not surprising but I didn't see it coming. I was too confident.
As I started the car I suddenly felt angry. She could have come at least. It's not like I was going to eat her. She could have heard what I had to say. And that's when I had an idea. I am not just someone who's going after her. I am also her boss and part of the school authority.
I bought some things like flowers , fruits and some herbal medicines and went to her home as the school authority. I bet she will be shocked to see me. Furious even. But I need her to hear my part of the deal. There's no way she can turn me down with what she needs most at the moment.
I am being manipulative here but this is the only way.
I rang the bell and it was a middle aged woman who opened the door. It's her mom.
"Hello Ma'am, I am Michael Aleskei. Ms. Swans school authority. I am here to talk to Ms. Swan about the accident."
"Hello, please come in. I will call her right away. Why don't you come in."
I entered her living room. It's not much but it has a homely feeling. Comforting if I say. I took my seat on the sofa as Mrs. Swan offered.
Mrs. Swan went to call her when I noticed some pictures on the fireplace mantle. There are lots of pictures of them.
They look like a happy family.
Just then I heard Lilith was making me her husband. Though she said it jokingly it will be true sooner or later.
And that's when Lilith entered the living room regretting what she said.
It was amusing to see her dumbfounded. But she's furious. Well you should have come to the appointment. I am not that easy to shrug off.