Billionaire's Hidden Princess by Alegna Ciee (most popular novels txt) 📖

Chapter Thirty-Nine: Momentarily a Long-Distance Relationship

Two weeks had passed since Livius went for a business trip abroad, and Leticia is coping up somehow.

A month ago, he has told her to move in to his condominium unit and live there with him from then on. That’s why she now has that enormous place for herself at the moment, hanging around the living room while finishing some college essays.

Her internship is sailing smoothly so far – a bit too smoothly, perhaps. Her professors were praising her just the other day after she happened to hook the golden opportunity of working alongside a few professionals for a certain project.   

Leticia managed to catch her superior’s eyes due to her diligence and talent in designing. They noticed how she’s able to produce better results during these past two weeks, and thought that she’s really working even harder than before.

What everyone doesn’t know that it’s just her way of coping up.

Having a long-distance relationship made Leticia want to focus on her schoolwork even more. That way, she wouldn’t feel too lonely. She wouldn’t have to think about Livius every single time.

“Oh, Livi…” she sighed longingly, slumping down on the table before slamming her face on the surface.

“It’s only been two weeks, but I already miss you.”

Perhaps, Leticia has already been pampered and has grown spoiled before she knew it. While she is indeed acting tough on the outside, she knows for herself that she’s been craving to feel his warmth and touches.

Every night when she goes to sleep, she’ll cling onto his part of the bed. She would think of him day in and day out. She’d even cook too many from time to time, mistaking that he’s still here with her.  

Above all, just like what she’s doing now, she’s always been looking forward to their evening video calls, which they do five times a week.

It just happened that Livius was too busy and occupied at his business trip that he couldn’t spare too many time. That’s why it’s not that often that he gets a chance to call her, though he still does send her messages most of the time.

“How are you doing there, Eya…?

 Then suddenly came her much-awaited moment.

The television’s flat screen turned on automatically, revealing her boyfriend’s smiling face. Finally seeing Livius in front of her, Leticia beams almost instantly and chirps a delightful greeting. She feels her heart leaping with joy as she beholds her boyfriend’s luscious profile on the monitor.    

“I’m fine here, Livi. Still finishing some paperwork. How about you?” she asked, pushing aside all of her notes and books for now.

“I’m doing well here too. Things will be over soon, and once I come back, I want to tell you something,” he answered with a meaningful smile, making her blink in puzzlement.

“Is it something you can’t say now?”

“I’m afraid so.”

While she only tilts her head quizzically, his smile only stretches wider.

What Leticia doesn’t know is that there’s a piece of paper on his computer desk at this very moment. While they’re chatting away, Livius has been glancing at it from time to time, his eyes gleaming with much zeal, eagerness and a sense yearning.

That’s because what’s written on this paper is something that’ll change their lives forever.

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After conversing with Livius for a whole hour, Leticia later finds herself in a late night get-together with people from her school.

It’s Vanessa who kept insisting her to come since graduation day was already drawing closer and closer. From freshman to senior year, this timid friend of hers still hasn’t joined any social gatherings like this before, so she thought that it would be a waste if she didn’t get to try this at least once.

“Well, this’ll be a good time to get used to crowds either…” Leticia silently thought to herself, her small figure tucked in a corner.

“E-Even then, why must it be this kind of place?”

Apparently, the venue of the get-together turns out to be a karaoke bar with beers and alcohols all around. She’s now sitting beside Vanessa inside a room that’s filled with people who are singing, drinking and goofing around.

“Sorry if you’re uncomfortable, Eya. I also wasn’t aware that we’re going to end up in a karaoke bar. There had been a change of plans,” her friend apologized as she looked at her with concern.

“I-It’s alright, Nessy. You ought to go and have fun, though. You’ve been staying here with me for a while now-“

“Of course, I can’t just leave you behind. I know you’re not good with this kind of places.”

Even Vanessa has been looking out for her too much. Both she and Livius are still treating her like a fragile teenage girl.

It’s not like Leticia is complaining, though. Rather, she’s more than grateful to them. But at the same time, she can’t help but feel a bit dismayed and disappointed in herself.

After all, she’s already working so hard to get along with other people. She no longer avoids crowds as much as she used to. Her communication and social skills have also been improving considerably with the help of her internship.

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