" Isn't he the guy who have a good memory?"
" You're right, that's him. If you're that poor and the way to enter in this school is through scholarship, then he really deserves it as he is good in studies."
" Not only good at studies but his looks is dashing"
" You got it right"
The two woman giggled as they were talking about Raynier.
He became the topic of the whole campus and including his peers in his class. He tried to integrate himself in the class as much as he can and do what normal student do except that he really excel in his studies because of his excellent memorization he have. This plan is for him to accelerate his studies and graduate soon so that he can focus in his cultivation. Being remarkable student can bring more benefits if you know how to use it properly.
Soon, the over all results came out and he passed all his subjects. The school leave that he applied is already approved by the department head. As soon as it was approved, he made his way to the black market to see if luck will find him in there again. While wandering around the vicinity, he saw the lady from that winter night when he got lost in the city.
'Luck may not be with me today but at least I saw again the good-hearted lady. I ought to return the favour from then.'
He tried to approach the lady but caught in the crowd so he missed her in his way.
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'I think I saw someone familiar. No, I should worry on how I can save my mother.'
She hurried herself to the antique shop ready to sell her late grandmother's pendant necklace but as soon as she got there, she hesitated to sell it. But when she tried to turn around and walk towards the exit, someone grab her to stop her from leaving the shop.
"Why are you grabbing me out of nowhere?! Please, let me go." The lady begs the person to free her from his clutches. When she looks at the person behind the man who is grabbing her, she saw her cousin Emmah smirking at her.
"What is the meaning of this, Emmah? Why?" The lady asks her cousin with disbelief.
"You asked why?! What do you think my dear cousin? You should stay away from Geon."
"We have nothing to each other. He's the one who keep pestering me."
"Then, keep your distance always with him. Oh! What are you doing here my dear cousin? Do you have an extra cash to spend some things over here?"
"No, I don't. I just came to look around and asking around if there's an available job for me here." She lied to her cousin.
"Oh! Really?!" Emmah chimed and suddenly snatched her cousin's bag to check what's inside her bag. She saw the necklace and took out her the bag. "So, what is this? Are you trying to sell it here?"
"No! I am not selling that! Please, give it back." She said frantically as she tried to take it back her belongings.
The man tried to hold her down so that she can't reach Emmah even though she pitied her but it's part of his job as a bodyguard. The man never thought that her mistress has an awful character.
"Owner! How much would I fetch if I sell this necklace?" Emmah inquires the owner of the shop.
"No! I am not selling that one! Please, return it to me." The lady said as she struggles to be released by the man.
"Oh please Riz... You shouldn't take by yourself if you have something good. It is meant for sharing."
"I will do anything Emmah, just return that to me. If you want me to stay away from Geon, I will do it. I will never be near him or talk to him. I can help you to meet each other also if you want to."
"Do you think I can't have him without your help?"
"It's not what you think. I'm just suggesting. If you want, I can help to set you up together."
" Here's your phone. You should call Geon and ask him to meet you at XXX avenue near the musical house."
(Phone ringing)
"Hello? It's nice to hear from you, Ryzielle."
"Hi Geon. Can you meet me tomorrow at XXX avenue near the musical house?"
"Wow! I think the Goddess of love finally put me in her eyes for you to ask me out first. And we have an impeccable timing to see your favorite pianist in his concert. Do mind if we meet at 5pm?"
"I don't mind. So, see you tomorrow at 5pm around XXX avenue."
" Sounds good to me, Ryzielle."
(End of phone call)
"I've done it, Emmah. I hope you can give me back my necklace."
"Hmp" Emmah drop the necklace on the floor and before she walk out the door... "Don't forget everything you said today."
The man who is holding Ryzielle released her and she hurriedly picked up the necklace from the ground. She looks at the owner of the shop and apologized from the ruckus just now before she leaves the shop.
Ryzielle found an empty bench to sit down and pondering what she should do. While she is in her deep thoughts, a guy suddenly approaches her.
" Finally! I found you." The guy said.