Husband With Benefits
Chapter 703: Dear

Chapter 703: Dear

Dear Diary,

I threw my date out of the house today. Sigh, I wonder if he will want to even date me again. Hmm. Anyway, I guess I can consider it a test. After all, he has to accept my weirdness if we have to go along on future dates. I actually like him a bit, so hopefully, he won’t run for the hills.

Dora sighed as she turned off the diary app in her phone and leaned back in the car, closing her eyes. She didn’t even know what to write in the diary. Had no words to express what she had felt with him. She sighed again.

"Why are you sighing so much today, Ms. Dora?" a voice broke through her thoughts. Dora jumped, coloring when she realized what it was she had been thinking.

Dora jumped, blushing slightly as she realized how lost she’d been in her own head with thoughts of him and his kisses, her gaze fixed on her wrist where he’d pressed kisses. She’d never known that her wrist could be such a...She shook her head, realizing she was losing her terain of thought again. Her assistant, Tasha, was still glancing at her through the rearview mirror with a curious expression.

"Oh, nothing," Dora replied quickly, waving her hand dismissively. "Just... thinking about stuff."

"Stuff, huh?" Tasha’s tone was light, but there was a knowing edge to it as id she could guess. Thankfully, Tasha didn’t push, though. Instead, she pulled a tablet from her bag and started swiping through the screen. "Well, while you’re thinking about ’stuff,’ we need to talk about next weekend. There’s a charity function—"

"No," Dora cut in, her tone sharper than she intended. She opened her eyes and sat up straight, frowning. "I don’t want to do it."

Tasha blinked, clearly surprised by the interruption. "But, Ms. Dora, it’s for a good cause, and it would really—""No," Dora repeated, shaking her head more firmly this time. "I’m not doing any more official events. I need a break, Tasha. This is my last semester at college, and I want to enjoy it. I don’t want to be tied down with responsibilities every weekend. No more scheduling anything official from now on, okay?"

She wanted to keep her weekends free for him. Of course she was not going to tell Tasha that but she’d already decided.

Tasha hesitated, her fingers hovering over the tablet as if she was about to argue. But then she sighed, nodding in agreement. "Alright, I’ll clear your calendar after this weekend. You’re the boss, after all. But can I ask why this sudden change of heart?"

"What do you mean sudden change?" Dora asked in confusion.

"Until last week, you were insisting that I should arrange as many outings for you as I can. That you wanted to meet more people and..."

"I do want to meet more people." Dora added, cursing herself. Her original intention had been to look for a love so of course she wanted to meet more people. But now that she’d found the guy, she had no interest in...."But, I think instead of meeting them officially, I’ll meet the people in my university. So, please do clear it."

"Consider it done, Dora."

Dora nodded, feeling a bit of relief wash over her. "Thanks, Tasha. I just... I need to focus on me for a little while."

Tasha smiled, her eyes softening with understanding. "I get it. Enjoy your time, Dora. You’ve earned it."

As she closed her eyes to think about him, an idea struck her. It had been her fault for throing him out like that. So, instead of waiting for him, maybe she could directly apologize to him and then as him out. That way, her conscience would be clear and she would not be left waiting for him to ask her out, if he ever got over it.

Opening her messaging app, she hesitated for a second before typing out a message to him. "Hey, Kael. Sorry for throwing you out of my house so suddenly today! Thanks for the breakfast date, though. I had a really great time!"

She hit send, feeling a small flutter of nerves as she waited for his response if he had not blocked her nimber already. Unexpectedly, it didn’t take long.

"No worries, Dora. I’ve gotta say, though, you really know how to keep a guy on his toes. Two dates and both were... uniquely exciting."

Dora smiled, a warm feeling spreading through her chest as she read his reply. He was teasing her. So that probably meant he was not offended right. That was good. For a prince, he was not too high and mighty. She liked that he was not the nose in the air types like the other Royalty.

"Well, I’m glad you’re not running for the hills. How about we make date number three a little less... eventful? I promise, this time I’ll make sure it’s a boring one."

Boring, huh? I’m not sure you’re capable of that, but I’m willing to take the risk. When’s this "boring" date happening? Don’t tell me next weekend. That is too far..."

Dora bit her lip as she read the message. She’d actually been thinking of next weekend but the way he said, she realized that the next weekend felt too far for her as well. So...

"How about this Tuesday? I have a test coming up so we can plan a study date with dinner?"

Dora sighed as she realized she was really making this date so boring. Well, if he refused, then she could probably think of something else...

But he agreed to even that and she wondered if he really was as laid back as that. Why was this guy so adjusting as she read the message- "Looking forward to it, Dora. Have a safe trip, and don’t forget to think of me while you’re off doing whatever mysterious things you’re doing."

However, the question was soon forgotten as she started to look forward to the next date..."

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