7. Connexted

The girl in a pair of jeans and an oversized shirt stepped out with a side bag and several books she carried. Her eyes kept staring at the focus of the road with occasional glances around. This is the day she returns to campus after almost a month of absence due to taking time off. She missed his student status and some of the friends she recognized a little.

The ringing of the phone made Desha stop and move her book into one hand to reach for her cell phone which was in her trouser pocket. She saw a string of unknown numbers, then ignored the call. She doesn't want to ruin her day again by carelessly answering incoming calls, especially if it's one of her clients trying to get Desha interested in making a decision. Desha will not do it for the sake of enjoying this beautiful day.

Desha. She did choose a complicated way of life, but that was only for the sake of satisfying herself so she wouldn't continue to remember her heartache because of such bad past images. Desha also doesn't carelessly agree to any of her client's requests and only agrees when she has no money. After all, her goal in life is not only to serve the broken path she is currently on, but she still has the common sense to enjoy a life that should be like the girls out there. Spending holidays and hanging out with friends, chatting, and so on. Desha is also an ordinary human who needs all of that.

"People like this are very annoying," complained Desha while returning her cell phone to her trouser pocket.

Just walking a few steps back, the phone ringing sounded again which made Desha chuckle and take her cell phone again and then turn it off so she wouldn't be disturbed again with new numbers. It's a sunny day but not with people wanting to annoy Desha with the damn phone. If only the person who owned the number was in front of her then she would ignore it and no longer want to be invited to meet.

Desha was about to take another step when someone was right in front of her and flashed a big smile. Desha frowned and looked around the quiet area then turned to stare at the figure.

"I think my eyes were still fine earlier. Why is there Mr. Miller in front of me right now?" Desha said then rubbed her eyes to make sure what she saw.

Antonio Miller. Yes... the man was standing in front of Desha after his call was ignored twice by the girl who had captivated his heart in shortly. He was already in this place and watched Desha from a distance before deciding to get closer because he had been ignored before. He cleared his throat to convince Desha that in front of the girl it was him. Antonio Miller who yesterday was intoxicated by a kiss by a teenage girl. Embarrassing!

"You are not mistaken, Miss Madline. It's me."

Desha nodded slowly and then wanted to leave when her arm was prevented by Antonio's strong fist. She stared at the man flatly then looked at her prevented arm. "I do not need of you, Mr. Miller. Let me enjoy today in peace."

Antonio let go of his hand and walked beside the girl. "I need to be with you, Miss Madline, and I won't disturb your time anyway."

Desha shrugged indifferently at Antonio's statement that she did not tell the truth. Desha didn't care about Antonio, who walked with her to campus. The man also didn't wear the typical clothes of important people and only wore a hoodie and jeans which made his aura more like a college kid. Desha admits that Antonio is indeed very handsome and smart in appearance. No wonder many women are tempted by him, except herself.

What woman wouldn't be attracted to a handsome, rich, and self-governing man like Antonio? Even if they didn't know each other and had just met, it would be predictable that liking would appear at one glance. It's just that for now Desha is very uninterested and only looks at Antonio as the next target and doesn't think beyond that. To remind again that Antonio is only Desha's next target and nothing else.

"You study here apparently. Nice campus with beautiful girl. Amazing."

Desha only smiled sarcastically at Antonio's words of praise. "You will find thousands of girls who are prettier there," said Desha while showing a field not far from their whereabouts and many women were walking around and of course beautiful.

Antonio shook his head quickly and looked at Desha. "You're the one I mean, Miss Madline. For me, there is no woman as beautiful as you in this place. All the women there just don't interest me."

"I'm flattered," Desha replied flatly.

Antonio scratched his head which didn't itch because he heard Desha's flat answer. To be honest he was embarrassed but what can he do? Desha is the woman he wants right now and nothing else. Only Desha and Desha.

"Ahem. Do you have time?"

"You didn't see me going to study?"

"I mean day or night."

"No."

"Okay. I'll be waiting for you then."

Desha rolled her eyes lazily. A man like Antonio would indeed be very annoying if he found his prey and even shameless by saying disgusting things. Desha should have been happy because without her doing anything the target kept getting closer to her, but this was not what Desha expected from Antonio. He is a successful man and has many loyal followers but his boyish behavior lacks affection which spreads it to many women. Desha didn't imagine that the challenge she would accept would be easier but why did she feel so embarrassed?

Just as Antonio was about to leave, Desha turned her head again and said, "Tonight."

Antonio gave a thumbs up with a big smile. "Don't turn it off again if I call you."

Desha frowned at Antonio's words. Could it be Antonio who contacted her earlier?

Desha shrugged nonchalantly and then continued walking. Ignoring Antonio who was still staring at him with a big smile because he managed to ask the girl he wanted to go with him. Let's just say that Antonio is crazy if he finds a new prey that makes him interested. The man would do anything to get in touch with the woman he was after, but he felt so excited after meeting Desha. A girl is so young but capable of making him unable to look away easily.

Antonio chuckled to himself remembering what he did. Why did he come just for the sake of being able to express his desire to take Desha away? It's really funny for a mature age man like him, but what else can he do, he's already gone crazy with his crush on Desha. Antonio … how could he be like this. Even worse than before.

The man shook his head before leaving. While Desha looked back as soon as she felt that she was far from Antonio's presence. She saw the man walking away with sure steps. Desha smiled slightly before finally stepping again.