I thought it was some kind of prank, but I decided to make my way to the coffee shop after school. In any case, I'd just buy something for my sister and go home if she didn't show up.
When I reached my destination I saw that tall, silky, hair gently flowing in the wind... She's really here.
A sense of relief rushed through my body, but at the same time, I felt uneasy. Alas, I decided to approach her.
"H-Hello there, Li- I mean Tsereteli-san."
She smiled at me.
"Hello Fumiya-san"
"I-I have read the paper you put on my desk. Is something the matter?"
"Let's go inside first and have a drink. We can't stand here and talk. It's on me!"
We headed inside and waited at a table until our order arrived. She was looking at her phone, reading something from what it seems. While I was feeling more nervous by the second. It didn't help that a lot of people were glancing at us, probably thinking 'What's a beauty like her doing with that loser?'.
Our orders has arrived. She ordered a cup of green tea with a strawberry cake, while I picked the cheapest coffee on the menu.
"Is that coffee enough for you by itself?" she asked, then she smiled gently and added "don't be shy, order anything."
"Y-yeah, this is what I usually order." I lied.
"Hmm, fine then."
"So, what did you want to talk about?"
She took a sip of her tea before answering "Can you be my boyfrie-?".
cough cough cough I choked on my coffee as I heard that, it was an absurd idea.
"Are you alright?!" she asked with concern.
"I-I'm fine" cough "but what was that just now!?"
"Ah, sorry, I must've startled you. I'll rephrase it."
She cleaned her throat before asking again "Can you pretend to be my boyfriend? I'll pay you handsomely in return."
"Why's that all of a sudden? and why ME?!"
"I don't plan on explaining the first part before you take the offer, as for why you. it's because you're the perfect fit for the job!".
Confusion spread across my face. The perfect fit? Me? I think her brain finally malfunctioned. how is someone like me perfect for that position? I don't want to do it honestly seems like more trouble than it's worth. But still.... I'm curious as to why.....
I regained my composure and I made my mind "Okay, I'll do it. Now, tell me, why did you ask me to do this?"
"I have a stalker problem."
"A stalker...?"
"Yes, someone has been stalking me for about two weeks now."
"Can't you just catch him? It's not like you lack the ability to."
"I couldn't, no matter how I tried. I couldn't even get a glimpse of his face. He's really good at running away."
"Then what am I supposed to do in this situation? it's not like I have a power like you to deal with him..."
"Just being by my side will be fine." She then stated with pride "If anything happens, I promise to protect you."
You're the one in need of protection here....
"Also about the payment, you will get it after the stalker is caught. How about 1,000 yen per day? Is it good for you?"
"I-I guess...?"
"Good, now let's exchange our contacts."
"Uh.. Sure"
I pulled out my phone and gave her my contact info and without missing a beat she added me immediately.
"Alright then I need to go now. See you tomorrow, Rio-kun!" she beamed at me.
"see you tomorrow."
She put some money on the table and rushed outside.
A second later, the waiter arrived with a strawberry cake.
"The girl that was with you told me to give you this."
"Ah! Thank you."
Did she notice that I was glancing at her cake occasionally? I should thank her for her kindness later... I better buy one of those cakes for my sister, or she's going to scold me for being so late.
I finished my cake and paid with the money she left... obviously, I paid the one for my sister with my own money.
Lilia had told me via mail to leave what remained of her money as tip. She's not stingy with her money, for sure.
I made my way home and laid on my bed. Alot of unexpected things happened today that I feel tired.... "HUUUUUUUUUH!"
I just realized that she called me by my given name at the end.