Husband With Benefits
Chapter 673: Hello

Chapter 673: Hello

"Erasmi, wait a minute! How are you doing?"

Erasmi paused and turned around at the sound of someone calling his name and saw Hannah walking towards him with a bright smile. "I’m doing well, thank you. How about you?"

Hannah’s smile brightened even further as she answered. "I’m doing well too. I really like this place. The people here are so warm and welcoming."

Erasmi nodded. "That’s wonderful to hear. It’s always nice when you feel at home in a new place. Did you have something you wanted to tell me?"

Hannah’s smile faltered slightly, and she quickly apologized, "Oh, no, nothing serious. I just thought I’d update you on Caius’ progress. He’s been getting along really well with the other child now. It turns out there was just a misunderstanding between the boys."

Erasmi nodded, "That’s great news. I’m glad they sorted it out. Children can be unpredictable sometimes."

Hannah laughed softly and nodded, "They sure can be. But it’s all part of the learning process, I suppose."

There was a brief moment of comfortable silence and Erasmi was about to bid her goodbye when Hannah spoke again, a hint of hesitation in her voice. "You know, I was just on my way to grab a coffee. Would you care to join me?"

Erasmi frowned at the sudden invitation and was about to refuse when she quickly continued,"If you’re busy, its okay. I’m sorry for putting you in an awkward position out of the blue. Actually, I’m feeling a bit lonely and my boyfriend has been ignoring me since I moved here. I don’t know any other man. So, I thought maybe I could pick your brain and ask you for help on how to get him to talk to me! He was so supportive when I decided to move here! He was even planning to come here this weekend. But we had a fight yesterday and now he won’t answer my calls..."

Before Erasmi could say more, she continued," Oh my Gosh! I am so sorry! First I ask you for coffee and then rant about my personal problems! That is TMI possibly! I am so sorry. Just ignore me and treat it as if I said nothing."

As Hannah waved her hands for him to leave, a hint of sorrow flashed in her eyes and Eramsi sighed. Accompanying someone for coffee was not a big deal..." Its okay, Hannah. Come on, I’ll take you to a place where you don’t have to worry about being alone for coffee."

Erasmi turned around, expecting her to follow him and so he failed to see Hannah’s triumphant expression. Erasmi Frost was a typical man, inable to stop himself from helping a weak woman. Perfect. Today, she’d won a date with him thanks to her imaginary boyfriend. Soon, she would have him under her thumb. And then she would show Ava... who was the better woman.

She frowned, however, when instead of getting into his car, he continued to walk down the road. Hurriedly, she caught up with him and asked," Where are we going? The coffee place is on the other side?"

Erasmi shook his head," I know a place that has better coffee."

"We can take your car then... Or mine...Its parked right there."

Erasmi shook his head," No need. It is only a couple of blocks away. In case you’re too tired to walk, you can go in the car."

Hannah shook her head, keeping pace with Erasmi," No no. I like to walk so its okay."

Hannah glanced at Erasmi and smiled. Of course she would be happy to go with him. It meant spending more time with him. As they walked, she tried to get closer to him, brushing her hand against his as if by mistake. But Erasmi continued to keep a polite distance somehow effortlessly blocking her attempts to get closer to him, seemining not aware of her even.

Soon, they reached an older, rustic café, its wooden sign swinging slightly in the breeze. Hannah looked up and frowned, not liking the simple, appearance of the place. She had been expecting something more modern and chicer. However, Erasmi failed to notice her reaction and walked inside with a smile.

For a rich man, this man had no taste in aesthetics. But, she quickly adjusted her expression, masking her distaste as she followed him in as she saw him greeting an old waitress. She didn’t like the older woman and from the way the older woman looked at her suspiciously, the woman didn’t like her either.

And when the woman asked Erasmi about her identity, Hannah stiffened. A lowly waitress actually had the gall to question him!

"Big mama, this is Hannah, she is Cai’s new teacher. Hannah, this is big mama. She was the first person I met when I came to this little town. With her around here, you will never have to fear drinking coffee alone. And she has the answers to every problem in the world."

The older woman gave a hearty laugh at that and quickly patted Erasmi on the cheek," You are a flatterer, Erasmi Frost! Nice to meet you, Hannah. Any friend of our Cai is welcome here. Come and have a seat. Your first order is on the house."

Hannah masked her irritation as she and Erasmi settled down at a small table by the window. The quaint café buzzed with the hum of quiet conversations and the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee. She picked up the menu, scanning it quickly.

"I’ll have a tiramisu and a cappuccino," Hannah said, handing the menu back to Big Mama, who nodded warmly.

"Erasmi, will you have your usual?" Big Mama asked, turning to him with a smile.

Erasmi shook his head. "Not today, Big Mama. I actually have somewhere to be. I’ll leave Hannah in your capable hands."

Hannah’s eyes widened in surprise. "Wait, you’re leaving?" she asked, unable to hide the shock in her voice.

Erasmi stood up and gave her an apologetic smile. "Yes, unfortunately, I have a meeting to attend. But don’t worry, Big Mama will take good care of you."

Before Hannah could protest, Erasmi had already turned to Big Mama. "Thank you for looking after her. I’ll see you later."

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