“That was a good one there..Mr Xian complimented and violet couldn’t help but blush. She was the one that did most of the cooking and she had started to like doing it
It felt good to her. The customers complimenting her meal gave her excess joy.
“So, this is your pay.. Mr Xian said handing them an envelope each.
“Thank you Sir.. they chorus and Xian nodded. They made to leave but violet turned back
“Sir! She called and Mr Xian turned to her
“What is it? You have something to say?” He asked
“I have an upcoming exam. A scholarship exam to be precise…
“Okay?
“I might start coming to work late… and I also wish to be going home early so I can prepare myself for the exam”. she said and bit on her lower lips.
She knew she was crossing her boundaries and the possibility of loosing her job was high too
She didn’t bother looking at him since she immediately regret asking him for such favor.
“I understand, just do as you please”… Mr Xian said while Violet immediately looked up.
“Sir, what did you just say?” She asked not wanting to believe her ears.
Most of the other employees who came before her had told her about how wicked and strict their boss was.
One couldn’t asked him for any favor or anything cause he was gonna reject it or probably fire them.
“Do you want me to change my mind?” Mr Xian asked and she shook her head quickly
“Then good night.. Xian said and her eyes widdened.
Jeffrey wasn’t an exception but he couldn’t say anything at that moment
“Thank you Sir… They chorus before walking out of the restaurant happily
“How did you do that?” Jeffrey asked
“I don’t know.. maybe my lucky charm did it again.. she replied while Jeffrey raised a brow at her
” Lucky charm?”
“Oh, I forgot to tell you” she exclaimed
” It happened the other day granny sent me to the grocery store……..
She explained everything that happened to Jeffrey
“And you believe the note is your charm? He asked while she nodded. He smiled at her but didn’t say any word further
“So how are you preparing?”Jeffrey asked
“Preparing? What?” Violet asked back, confused
“When did you start to forget? Jeffrey smacked her head.
“I was talking about the scholarship exam.. he added
“Oh.. the exams.. don’t worry, I will make sure I’ll be leading the rest of the candidates in every aspect. I’m gonna have the highest score.. she said and Jeffrey smile
“I trust you on that” he said
*
Violet walked to the kitchen and met her food as usual, she wasn’t hungry since she has eaten already at the restaurant. She microwaved the food and walked back to the sitting room to meet Jeffrey
She placed the food Infront of him but he signal to her he wasn’t eating. He had actually eaten with her at the restaurant
“Then good night… I need to study” .. she said and walked to the kitchen to cover the food. She walked back to the sitting room and met Jeffrey lying on the couch already
“Good night.. she said again and headed to her room
She sat on her bed and brought some of her text books from her drawer.
“Exams are fast approaching. No need to slack off” She told herself and began to read. She continued reading until it was 3am in the morning
She yawn and kept her books.
“This is enough for today.. she said and closed her eyes
*
Ryan check the time and discovered it was 3am. He exhaled and closed his books before closing his laptop. He was actually awake reading, since that was the only thing he knew best
He walked to his bed and laid on it. He sigh before closing his eyes waiting for sleep
*
~ A WEEK LATER
∆∆ EXAM DAY
★ GRANNY PAMELA’S MANSION★
“Good morning granny” Jeffrey greeted, walking into the house
“How are you son?” Granny Pamela asked
” I’m fine granny” he replied and turned to Violet
“I thought you would have been dressed by now. He said
“Why? Not as if I’m late.. she replied
“Aren’t you nervous? Jeffrey asked
“Me? She pointed at herself and Jeffery nodded
” You speak as if you just got to know me” she scoff and was about entering her room when kira called her
“I hope you girls aren’t here to give me bad luck?” She turned to them
” Geez… That’s kinda harsh” Kira rolled her eyes
” Then why are you both here? Why did I have to see you both early this morning?” Violet folded her hands
” Well…. We came to wish you Good luck” Kylie spoke up and Violet grimace
” What? You want us to wish you badluck instead?” Kira asked and Violet flicked her forehead
” Ouch ” She wince
” I’m going for an exam. You shouldn’t mention badluck” she scolded
“Fine, sorry.. Kira said
“Anyway let me go take a bath”
She walked to her room and came out minutes later all dressed.
“Ready? Jeffrey asked and she nodded.
“Good luck violet.. Kylie and her twin said at once.
They all left the house and down the street to board a cab
“Bye granny.. wish me luck.. Violet said and entered the cab with Jeffrey
“There’s no need for that…you’re good luck it self… Granny Pamela said and she blush heavily
“You better stop blushing before your red cheek affects your brain” Kira said and Jeffrey Laughed.
The was actually no dull moment with the girls
“Good luck violet” Laura said from behind
“Thanks aunt Laura.. she waved as the cab took off
“I wish her dreams come true.. Kylie said
” Me too.. Kira replied as they all walked back to their home
*
*
∆∆ EVERGREEN COLLEGE
Violet smiled as she alighted from the cab. Her smiled grew even more wide as she made her way into the school premises along with Jeffrey
? Is she the girl Jeffrey was talking about the other day?
? Is she his girlfriend?
? Seriously, she’s beautiful
? Are they so poor that she had to attend school through scholarship?
? I wonder if she’s gonna pass the exams. I heard the questions are very difficult to solve..
Students kept murmuring among themselves
Jeffrey held her hand and smiled at her as they made their way to the hall where the exam would be taking place
*
*
Ryan sat quietly as usual with his headphone on.
Mr George, one of their lecturer walked in. He walked straight to him and tapped him softly.
Ryan Opened his eyes and they fell on George. He sat upright before bowing to him
“The scholars are waiting for you.. Mr George said and he nodded before standing up
? Ryan is one of the supervisors?
? What’s his relationship with Mr Li Xue? Are they related? Could he be his son?
? I doubt that. Maybe because he is very intelligent
Ryan and Mr George left the class and made their way to the exam hall
“I will be in class now.. good luck” Jeffrey said and violet nodded before entering the hall
The population alone scared her and she gulped
“Wow, is this the population that wants to get into evergreen college? And only five students will be selected?” She wondered unbelievably
The population was close to a hundred. They were to seat according to their respective numbers as sent to those who registered
“I’m number one on the list?” Her eyes widdened as she located her seat.
She brought out the $100 note and smiled
“I’m here for an exam, I know I’m good luck itself but I still need your luck.. she said and returned the money to her pant pocket
Students were already seated with a laptop place Infront of each of them . They were just waiting for the supervisors.
“Hi, I’m Mimi” A girl said behind violet.
“Hi, Violet” she replied and the girl smiled
“You look beautiful, can we be friends? ”
“Maybe when we both get the scholarship”.. Violet replied and faced her front
Ryan and George immediately entered the hall
? Wow, the young guy is a supervisor?”
? f_ck, he’s handsome as hell
? Can’t wait to get into this school and be his girlfriend
Students kept murmuring while Violet’s heart skipped beats
“Did he noticed his note is with me? Lucky charm.. will he take you away from me now? Is he gonna accuse me of stealing you?” She thought still staring at Ryan who was now walking towards her
She shifted back on her seat and held her pocket like she didn’t want the money to disappear
To her surprise, Ryan just walked past her without even sparing her a glance
“Huh? He isn’t here for it?” She wondered as she watch him take a seat not far from hers
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TBC