Two Weeks Later

Rudy was waiting for Jessica at the school gate, but she didn't come out even after five minutes. So Rudy decided to go in and see if she was busy with something.

It wasn't rare for Jessica to do that as she used to complete her homework in Elena's office— although she used to do it in her classroom when Elena was on leave. But she had promised to go shopping after school, so it was weird for her to not run out while jumping.

"She might have forgotten."

When Rudy was walking through the hallway, he found Elena talking with Jessica outside the classroom.

"Is everything alright?" he asked.

"Oh!" Elena stepped back and said, "Yes, of course."

Jessica pulled Rudy's finger and said, "She asked me if you were seeing someone. I don't know what it means, but do you?"

"Jessica!" Elena whispered violently and said, "Why are you telling him?!"

"Isn't it best to ask him for yourself?"

"That's not what it's about."