My Crazy Housemate

"For?" Jeremy asked curiously. He was just coming out of the Dean's office and met her in the hallway.     

The Dean had asked for him to come to his office after their exams for the day so he had gone there thinking the man had something important to say, instead, he wanted to bootlick and even asked if he found any course particularly difficult.      

"It's pretty obvious that you and Chloe are a couple."     

"Really?" He asked in surprise and lowered his voice, "How... did you know? How did everyone know?"      

"Did you both plan to keep it hidden? Because you did a really terrible job. You two always look at each other, smile at each other and leave school together. I pity Mia who is the third wheel. I would have stopped being friends with you if I were her."     

Katie wasn't lying. Since Chloe agreed to date him, it still felt surreal to him and his eyes rarely left her. He wanted to be sure she won't give him the cold stare whenever their eyes met. Chloe instead smiled at him or simply mouthed for him to look ahead.     

Ellie had been the happiest when she heard the news. She had been so happy that she even cried because he brother was finally with the girl he liked.     

Mrs Wesley had also been happy for him which surprised him a little, considering Chloe's relationship with her. He concluded the woman was an angel.      

Mia simply said she had seen it coming but she was happy for them anyway. They hadn't planned to hide it, neither did they plan to make a public announcement to tell everyone they were dating, but it seemed everyone figured it out on their own.      

"You don't have to be embarrassed. A lot of people are actually happy for you. You know, considering how you have been in a one sided relationship with her. After hearing about your history, some thought it wouldn't be possible for Chloe to date you but well.." She shrugged. "I must tell you, some think Chloe agreed to date you because she realised your father is Mr Hank."     

"That's absurd!"      

"People will always talk. You don't have to worry about it." She assured him while patting his shoulder.      

"Why... are you so nice to me?" He asked. He felt it was more than just to taunt Chloe. Katie really cared about him.      

She smiled broadly. "I think you are adorable. It's like helping out my little brother."      

"What?! I'm probably older than you!" He snapped.     

"Doesn't matter. Oh! Lest I forget," She started when she remembered something important. "Tell your girlfriend to stop glaring at me everytime. I really am not interested in you. I have a boyfriend who I am completely into, you know?" She said with a wink before walking away.      

  *******     

Their exams went by in a blur. It was surprising how confident Jeremy was after this exam. He had a feeling he would have better grades this time. Studying with Mia and Chloe had been a lot helpful. For the first time in years, he took a break from his part time jobs. He already had a lot saved up so feeding wasn't a problem for him. His school wasn't far from where he lived so he also saved a lot by walking to and fro. The neighbor helped to take Ellie to school and bring her back since she was a teacher in Ellie's school. In general, everything was easy for him. He had peace of mind, had a girlfriend, and got to meet his father for the first time in years and the man seemed really nice.      

"What are you going to do now?" Mia asked him after she got off the phone with Leo. They were currently taking a walk around the neighbourhood and it had been Jeremy's idea since he noticed Mia was always inside the apartment.     

This week was a lot better for Mia. She spoke with Leo at least once in every two days interval but the bad news was, they were still looking for the best time to fix in his one week leave. His position was very vital. Without him, they won't be able to do anything at all and Mia understood that.      

"I'm waiting for our official graduation. Until then, it won't feel real that I'm done with the University." He said with a dreamy look.      

He remembered when he entered the university— He was broken, lost, weak, less confident. He had just lost his mother and was struggling to make ends meet to care for himself and his sister. Now, he was a lot better and had a feeling the future was a lot promising.     

Mrs Wesley who had been jealous when he told her about his father offering to sign on his résumé as a reference for him, had asked him to also come for her signature or if he wanted, she could look for a good job for him or even employ him in her company.      

"What about you? Any plans?" He asked.     

Mia sighed. "I planned to meet Leo. But work is really busy and I think being there, I am either going to be a distraction, or we won't even get to spend time together."      

"You sure you don't want to give that up for now and look for a good job?"     

Maybe he could speak with his father or Mrs Wesley? Thankfully, Mia was smart and her result was going to be great.      

"I am still thinking about that. Getting a job can be quite difficult."     

"Not if you are the Valedictorian."     

"You know that is not going to happen. Kelvin has been topping since the first year."     

"Maybe a miracle could happen?" He shrugged indifferently. He wanted to believe his father would do the right thing. He had a very tiny faith in him.      

Mia finally realised that Jeremy knew what he had been saying all along about Kelvin. Maybe Kelvin really didn't deserve it, but there was nothing she could do about it. Being second place wasn't that bad after all.      

"What about Chloe? Do you know if she has any plan?" Mia asked.      

"It won't be difficult for her to find a job. Although, I feel like she misses the mall. She's even meeting with the lady who used to be her personal assistant now." He sighed. "But it won't be difficult. She has the experience, she has the grades and has the family name."      

"Don't know if I should envy her. She's probably going through a lot." Mia said honestly. Those who didn't know Chloe personally would envy her and think she was living like a princess, but they knew better.      

Jeremy wanted to ask a very important question he had always been curious about. He had never heard Mia mention her family. He didn't ask earlier because he thought they weren't that close but now, he wanted to ask but before he could, her phone rang.      

Mia looked at her phone's screen and froze. Linda was calling. Why was Linda calling all of a sudden? Probably, it has to do with her dad?