Growing Affection

Porsche walked Anna to her house, and after bidding her farewell, he left.

As Anna stepped back into her house, an unusual feeling washed over her. She moved about her home quietly, a sense of unease gnawing at her. Suspicion lingered in the air, as if someone had invaded her sanctuary.

Anna searched her memory, doubting if she had forgotten to secure the door when leaving that morning. But she recalled vividly locking it tight.

With a touch of apprehension, she retrieved her pepper spray, her eyes scanning every corner of her dwelling. Thankfully, her thorough search revealed no unwelcome presence, dispelling the lingering negative thoughts.

Anna decided to ease her nerves with a simple breakfast. It was 8:45 AM, and she indulged in a slice of toast slathered with jam, accompanied by a glass of milk. Satisfied, she headed off to work, determined to put the strange feeling behind her.

Anna unlocked the store, two familiar customers were already waiting eagerly . She greeted them with a warm smile and proceeded to assist them, making their day brighter.

As the hours passed, Anna's store saw a steady stream of customers, and she handled each transaction with a cheerful demeanor. It was a busy and fulfilling day, and she looked forward to having a peaceful lunch.

Meanwhile, Porsche was enduring a challenging day in his new role as a manager. The added responsibilities and demands were taking their toll. He had also been entrusted with a company car, a privilege that came with the position.

In the evening, Porsche decided to surprise Anna. He knew she had a long day at work, and he wanted to make her evening special. As Anna locked up her store, she suddenly heard a car's horn blaring behind her. Initially, she ignored it, thinking it might be intended for someone else. However, when the horn sounded again, she turned around and was left utterly astonished. There, behind the wheel of an , sat Porsche, waiting for her with a smile that warmed her heart.

Porsche stepped out of the car and approached Anna with a warm smile. He asked, "Hey, where are you headed?"

Anna was initially in disbelief and couldn't believe her eyes. She exclaimed, "Whose car is this, man?"

Porsche chuckled and replied, "Well, your friend has been entrusted with this car."

Overwhelmed with happiness for Porsche's achievement, Anna rushed towards him and hugged him tightly. "Congratulations, Porsche! God, I'm so happy for you," she said with genuine joy. Porsche was taken aback at first but then reciprocated the hug with equal warmth.

With a mischievous grin, Porsche suggested, "Wanna go for a ride?"

Anna beamed and nodded in agreement. As they sat in the car together, Anna continued to offer her congratulations and praise. They chatted along the way until they reached their destination.

Upon arriving at the restaurant, Anna noticed its fancy exterior and commented, "Hey, isn't it too fancy?"

Porsche grinned and replied, "Not fancier than you. It's a treat from me, don't you want it?"

Anna smiled back, feeling grateful, and stepped out of the car, ready to enjoy their lunch together.

As they placed their order for a hot pot, Porsche made a request to Anna. He said, "After you're done with tutoring, just give me a call, and I'll pick you up from there."

Anna was in the middle of eating, and she replied casually, "Well, I can take the bus."

Porsche, without responding verbally, leaned closer to Anna, his eyes fixed firmly on hers. Anna quickly understood the unspoken message and looked away, a silent agreement passing between them. 

Their meal arrived, and they began to enjoy the delicious hot pot. Porsche took care to ensure that Anna was well-fed, making sure she had enough to eat throughout the meal. 

After their lunch, Porsche and Anna returned to the car. On the way back, Porsche reminded Anna once again, saying, "Don't forget to call me, okay?"

Anna nodded obediently and replied, "Hmm."

Porsche dropped her off at her store and then headed back to the mart for work. Anna quickly opened her store, serving a few more customers. At exactly 6:00 PM, she closed her shop and set off for her tutoring session.

While on her way to tutoring, Anna passed by a wallet shop. She couldn't resist the temptation to browse through the wallets, and she ended up spending almost 20 minutes selecting and purchasing a decent wallet. This little detour nearly made her late for her tutoring appointment.

During her tutoring session, her student's mother came in and expressed her gratitude, saying, "Anna, thanks to you, he scored the highest marks in his language test." Anna simply smiled and commended her student for being well-behaved. As the mother left, she mentioned, "I've noticed that you've been happier and more cheerful lately."

Anna pondered this comment, wondering why she had been feeling so happy recently. She considered that it might be because of Porsche.

"........"

Her tutoring session concluded promptly at 8:00 PM. Sitting there, she decided to call Porsche. He answered the phone and assured her, saying, "I'm on my way. I'll be there in 3 minutes."

During their ride back home, Anna remained unusually quiet and bashful. Porsche picked up on this and asked, "What's on your mind?" Without saying a word, Anna handed a small bag to Porsche.

Porsche couldn't contain his surprise and joy as he exclaimed, "Wait, is it for me?" Anna simply nodded in response. Porsche was genuinely thrilled to receive this thoughtful gift from Anna. Anna, still somewhat bashful, offered a shy smile and then turned her gaze towards the window.

Upon arriving at Anna's house, she stepped out of the car. Just before Porsche drove away, he said, "Thank you," with a heartwarming smile on his face. Anna reciprocated the smile before Porsche departed.

After locking her door, Anna began to take off her shoes when suddenly, a jar was violently smashed against her head from behind.