Chapter 39: Chapter 40

Logan applied the brakes on the car and it stopped in front of the giant college gates. He gazed at Hope, opened her seatbelt.

“Wear long skirts from tomorrow onwards,” he said.

Trust me, no one ever looked at me with eyes of adoration except you. Even my ex didn’t. You are protective for no reason, Hope asserted.

“You are no longer the old timid woman. After marrying me, you have turned healthier and more pretty. You don’t know men fully,”

Logan proclaimed.

“Then, explain me, dear,” Hope requested with a smile.

“You should step out if you don’t wish to get late for the lectures,” Logan pronounced.

“Okay. Goodbye. Don’t stress out yourself for work. You need to take a proper rest too. Get frequent breaks. | heard from Aunt Camila how you neglect your health and even s kip day meals because of work,” Hope stated with a concerned look on her face.

Logan’s heart sk ipped a beat toward Hope because Olivia was the one who used to say the same words to him. “Yeah. | won't s kip my day meals,” he reassured.

Hope opened the car’s door, stepped out and waved at him with a smile before closing it. Logan watched her leave and glanced at his phone. “I am on my way, Sir,” flashed. Paul’s message on the phone’s screen.

Hope made her way through the corridor and entered her class. Her eyes met with Natasha, but she avoided him as if she was scared of her. Hope smiled and went to her s cat.

Shortly, the professor came and announced them about a surprise guest who had come to give them insights about the business. Everyone started gossiping as such surprises were rare in the college.

“Also, the businessman we have today has a lucrative internship offer for our business administration students. So, try to answer as much as you can in today’s interaction session with him,” the professor announced.

The students were definitely excited about this and on the professors instructions. everyone headed to the grand auditorium of their college “I need to do my best to get this offer,” Hope mumbled to herself. Putting her back in the locker, she turned around and saw Ryan, who waved at her. Being her senior, Ryan was also going to attend this seminar.

“You look different today!” Ryan said with a smile.

“Because of the skirt? Hope asked.

“Yeah and the smoky makeup you have put on. I’m sure if you would not be married. many had lined up to ask you out.” Ryan proclaimed.

Hope chuckled and told him not to joke like that. They both went ahead and shortly, reached the auditorium. The front and back seats were almost full, leaving them with the seats at the middle. They both sat beside each other and eagerly waited for the guest to appear.

“| heard Natasha tried to hit you yesterday because of me,” Ryan stated, his tone laced. with worry.

Hope gazed at him. “But she couldn’t hit me. | was able to stop her. You don’t have to think about that anymore.” she explained.

“Yeah, but | don’t wish anyone to bully you because of me, Ryan affirmed.

“You never talked to me before, Senior. Why are you suddenly friendly with me?” It bothered her for a while why Ryan was suddenly worried for her that too after her marriage with Logan.

“| guess. you forgot. I’m your senior and | was the one who helped you initially when you entered the college. You were quite scared that time. But then, we didn’t cross paths. like we couldn’t have much interaction.” Ryan reminded her.

Hope was shocked to hear that and tried recalling her first year. Ryan had a different hairstyle back then and used to wear glasses. “Oh my God! It totally slipped my mind. | am very sorry, she apologized while knitting her brows together.

Ryan smiled and told her not to apologize. Suddenly, an announcement was made from the podium about the guest arriving in the auditorium soon.

The whispers had come to an end soon and the main podium lights were turned on. keeping the rest off.

Hope’s phone vibrated and she checked her phone only to find a message from her one of the classmates. She responded to it when Ryan asked her if she knew about the guest.

“How would I-” Hope paused and lifted her head only to find out Logan was the guest.

“What is he doing here?” Hope’s eyes widened in a shock as Logan took the seat on the sofa chair. Now, she realized why he dropped her to the college.

“Your husband is here. Strange! The Moore Group never was interested in coming to this college despite being approached many times,” Ryan remarked and continued, “Logan must love you lot. That’s why he considered coming here.”

Ww “He didn’t even tell me about this.” Hope murmured.

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The seminar started, where Logan began with the general introduction of the Moore Group. He interacted with students, who asked him numerous questions with a smile.

“| have a question from Mr. Moore, a female student from the front seat asked.

“Yes, please?” Logan allowed her.

“What is it that keep you motivated? Also, is there any special person in your life?

The mic was taken from the female student while Logan paused for a moment. He looked at Hope and their gazes locked.

“My motivation is to improve daily and be the best version of myself. Recently, a person has entered my life and she has become the special one for me.” Logan answered.

Hope curled her fingers as she stopped blinking.

“My wife, Hope Moore is that special one, he pronounced with a smile. He smiled at her and averted her gaze from him..

Hope’s heart fluttered and her heart raced wildly against her chest. She knew that wast the moment she fell for Logan. Hope didn’t realize when the seminar ended and she couldn’t answer a single question asked during the seminar.

Three hours later, it ended and Logan left with Paul and other official staff of the college. The students emptied the auditorium soon. Hope and Ryan were walking too when Hope excused herself.

She needed time to process everything that happened in the auditorium. Holding the strap of her bag, she came to the isolated place to sit alone for some time.

Hope placed her hand on her chest. “Logan considers me his special person,” she mumbled and smiled in her own. While sitting under the tree of this isolated place in the college premises, Hope felt that she would not in any condition leave Logan's side.

“What are you doing here?” Logan’s voice fell into her ears.

Hope tilted her head before turning slightly. Logan was standing tall and the other second, he sat beside her. “You didn’t answer at all. | expected you to answer, Logan replied.

“| was flustered after what you said about me, Hope asserted.

“Why? Did you not like being my special person?” Logan queried.

mm “No.” Hope promptly replied. “I love it. | never thought | would become your special person,” she admitted. “Ahh, aren’t you late for work?” She looked at the time on her watch.

“| have no meetings today.” Logan replied. “I am in a need of a PA. Would you like to be my PA?” he asked.

“What?” Ariel was shocked to hear him. “Isn’t Paul your secretary?” she queried.

“Yes, he is. But | need one PA too. No interview is needed,” Logan stated.

Hope pinched the back of her palm and cried in pain, puzzling Logan as well. “I’m not seeing a dream,” she murmured.

Logan chuckled and smiled at her. “If you don’t give me an answer, then I’ve to hire another PA,” he proclaimed.

“| will be your PA,” Hope promptly answered. “I will not disappoint you.” she added.

Logan smiled at her. “I know, you are good at your job. Initially, he had thought to open interviews but then, Hope was his wife. He could give her special privilege in internship. Morcover, he never wanted to hire a PA.

He only wanted to keep Hope close to him since he found out something about her. which could endanger her life and he didn’t wish to lose her at any cost.

“Thank you, Logan.” Hope quickly hugged him. He placed his hand on her back and caressed it.