I shut my eyes to fully experience the feeling, expecting his lips on mine soon. Yet the seconds ticked by, and there was still no sensation. Slowly, I pulled myself together and noticed him busy scrolling through his phone. The embarrassment was overwhelming. Straightening myself in shame, I walked back to my seat with a flushed face

“That would be all for now," he said without looking up, his voice devoid of emotion.

"Hmmm…" I mumbled, feeling like I didn't understand English, confusion etched on my features.

"You can leave. We're done for today," he repeated, this time meeting my gaze with a cold stare.

"Oh," I managed to say,...