Professor F novel Chapter 26

"Dad!" August exclaimed with eyes widened. Her face crimson because of embarrassment.

"Yes." Flynn answered without blinking and even met Augustus’ gaze.

She blushed and felt like fainting with how fast things are happening in front of her.

How did her father even got that idea?

Augustus nodded as if the answer was to his expectation. "Please take good care of her." He said in a serious tone before going back to eating.

She felt like her heart is exploding as she breathe in some air to compose herself. She can't believe her parents would be so understanding and accommodating to Flynn despite the fact that he's four years older and he's her university professor.

I guess I'm the only one whose making a big deal out of it. Her parents are probably just open-minded enough to accept this situation.

Finally dinner ended with their stomachs and minds full of Flynn. Of course, he’s cooked the food and he shared a lot of stories about his work at Pearsons and as an engineer. Her parents looked pleased to have Flynn until she had to walked him to the door as he leaves.

"Thank you for dinner. I guess we can't really hide this from my parents at all.” She smiled as she faced him and closed the door behind them.

Flynn kissed her lips without warning. "I'm not comfortable hiding this relationship from your parents. I'm sorry if I tried to ask them directly. But I guess I was that obvious." He chuckled nervously. "But then, I admit I'm so glad they approved us dating." He caressed her soft cheeks and kissed her forehead. "You have a wonderful family, August. And I'd like you to meet my parents soon."

She nodded and smiled. "Cool. I look forward to meet them. I just, uh, are they as protective as Stella?"

He smiled at her. "You don't have to worry about them."

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The week went by so fast with school and work. August also got queries about tutoring for minor subjects. She's got two freshman students asking help for Calculus and Statistics subjects. She will meet them twice during lunch for an hour starting next week.

It's Friday night and Flynn is already waiting for her in the living area while she was preparing for their trip.

Her parents talked to her about Flynn and assured her that they will always support what she wants and likes. Flynn according to them is a very fine young man. He seem serious about pursuing her and she can't help herself asking her father how he learned that Flynn is interested with her.

"Simple. He looks at you when you're not looking. He has this obvious look on his face." He laughed shortly. "The young man is really intelligent, no doubt, but he’s not as smart when hiding his feelings for you. I'm surprised no one knows about it in campus."

"Well, some colleagues already know we live in the same apartment building. But I told him we can't be seen together in campus considering I'm on his class."

"That's smart, August." Augustus agreed. "Some universities are strictly prohibiting students dating their professors but this is 21st century. I guess things changed?"

"No, Dad. He knows it's unethical and prohibited. He's actually willing to quit his job.” She shared.

Her parents were astounded after hearing that from her. "He said that?" Her mother looked like she's heard the sweetest thing in the world, holding the front of her own chest.

She nodded. "But I told him not to. It's important to have his job and I can't bear knowing I'm the reason why he lost his job. So, I told him we can date in secret."

Her parents sighed. "No secrets last forever, sweetie. One way or another, someone needs to make a sacrifice. I'm surprised he's willing to quit such prestigious job. But considering he's also an engineer, he must’ve had projects that can support him without teaching in the university." Augustus stated, as if giving her a warning of what possibilities lies ahead.

"Yes. I know that." She sighed. "For now, I think this works better for both of us."

"What's this New York project he's talking about?" Christine asked, curious.

"It's a new airport in New York!"

And she witnessed another shocked look of her parents. They spent the night talking and her parents stayed in the other room of the apartment for the night. They left the next day.

She stepped out of her room wearing her white loose shirt tied on the hem and blue jeans paired with her white converse shoes. Flynn is reading a book in his hand when she stands next to him.

"Ready?" She asked as he looks up.