The lingering sensation of that soft touch on Kefi’s cheek, the kiss mark, felt like a brand that wouldn’t go away.
She felt her heart beating rapidly, thumping as if it were trying to break free from the shackles of her chest.
The “thump, thump” echoed continuously in her chest, nearly drowning out all other sounds around her.
The blood in Kefi’s body rushed to her head. Her cheeks, ears, and neck were all frighteningly hot. Without looking, she knew she must look like a ripe, steaming red apple right now.
“I… I have to put Sefina Teacher down…” Kefi murmured to herself, her voice trembling slightly. She tried to use action to dispel the panic in her heart.
Panicked, Kefi carried Sefina, who was still pressed tightly against her, on her back. She stumbled to the side of the bed and leaned over slightly, attempting to place this “oversized accessory” safely onto the soft mattress.
However, the drunken Sefina seemed to treat her as a warm body pillow. Instead of letting go, she gripped even tighter.
Those calves clad in black silk stockings tightly wound around Kefi’s waist like Binding Vines, their strength surprising.
The arms around her neck also tightened further. Sefina was now hanging almost entirely off Kefi’s back.
“Sefina Teacher… You, let me go…” Kefi was both ashamed and anxious, her voice as faint as a mosquito’s buzz.
She freed one hand, trying in vain to pull Sefina’s legs from her waist, while her other hand tried to pry away the arms encircling her neck.
Although Sefina was petite, her stubbornness at this moment was beyond imagination. No matter how hard Kefi tried, she wouldn’t loosen her grip even a fraction.
Even more disorienting for Kefi was Sefina’s scalding breath constantly brushing against her ear and neck, accompanied by those blurred yet persistent whispers:
“Theresa…”
That heated murmur was like a soft feather, continuously tickling Kefi’s sensitive ears and nerves.
A strange sensation, a mix of numbness and shame, surged through Kefi’s body like a faint electric current.
Her body involuntarily trembled.
This feeling… is so strange…
Deep inside Kefi, a tiny, honest voice whispered—
Although Sefina Teacher calling out someone else’s name made her heart ache a little, it was undeniable that being held so tightly by her felt…
Mmph—
This intimate contact actually made Kefi feel a trace of attachment and fascination.
The soft touch of Sefina Teacher’s body and the clear yet alcohol-mixed scent she carried made Kefi’s heart race and her head spin.
I want… I want Teacher Sefina to keep holding me like this forever.
No, no! What am I thinking!
Her reason suddenly sounded the alarm. Kefi was startled by the dangerous thoughts in her head.
How could she have these… these improper thoughts about the respected Teacher Sefina! This was such a lack of respect!
Shame instantly overpowered the previous throb of excitement. Kefi took a sharp breath and exerted even more force, prying at Sefina’s limbs with a sense of finality.
“Sefina Teacher… Please, let go…”
Perhaps Kefi’s pleas worked, or perhaps Sefina had finally exhausted her strength. Under Kefi’s unyielding effort, the tangled limbs finally loosened slightly.
Kefi seized the opportunity, using her core and arm strength to carefully “peel” Sefina off her body and let her drop into the soft bedding.
“Phew—”
Kefi braced her hands against her knees, panting heavily. It wasn’t just exhaustion; it was mostly extreme tension and embarrassment.
She stood up straight and looked at Teacher Sefina, who had finally settled down on the bed, letting out a long sigh of relief.
However, the relaxation was only temporary. The previous images—the accidental kiss, the tight embrace, and the whispers in her ear…
These were all like a loop of images, constantly replaying in Kefi’s mind. Her heart, which had just calmed down slightly, spiraled out of control again, and the heat in her cheeks didn’t fade at all.
Furthermore, stripped of her usual coldness and majesty, the drunken and quietly lying Teacher Sefina looked…
She looked so cute, like a defenseless, exquisite doll.
If I were to do something to her now, would she be at my mercy…?
Ahhhh! No, no!
I can’t think about that anymore!
Kefi shook her head vigorously, trying to shake off these “treasonous” thoughts.
She hurriedly pulled over the nearby blanket and carefully tucked Sefina in, sealing the corners tightly to ensure not a single draft of cold air could seep in.
Sure enough, after being wrapped in the warm blanket, Sefina seemed much more comfortable.
She unconsciously nuzzled the soft pillow, her body stopped moving, and her breathing became steadier and longer.
However, from between those rosy lips, that name still slipped out intermittently:
“Theresa…”
Kefi stood by the bed, looking at her teacher’s sleeping face. Her curiosity about “Theresa” reached its peak.
Who exactly was she? What was her relationship with Teacher Sefina? Why did Sefina Teacher miss her so much, even when she was unconscious from drinking?
To calm her still-turbulent heart and to distract herself, Kefi’s gaze subconsciously wandered around the room.
Then, her eyes were drawn to the stack of items on the desk by the bed.
Many brand-new sheets of stationery were placed there, seemingly prepared for writing letters.
Beside them were some opened envelopes, which looked like replies she had received.
Driven by some inexplicable impulse, Kefi couldn’t help but step forward. Her gaze landed on the unfolded letters.
Kefi didn’t have the habit of peeking at other people’s mail, but at this moment, a strong sense of curiosity drove her. She couldn’t resist picking up the top few letters and scanning them quickly.
[To Sefina—The three Assistants you mentioned last time sound quite interesting. If that’s the case, your workload should be much lighter, right? I hope you can have more time to rest.]
The tone of this letter was gentle and caring, like a greeting from a friend. Kefi felt a bit more at ease and picked up another one.
[To Sefina—I miss you a little. The wind is quite strong today, and the weather isn’t very good; it’s gray. However, lunch was delicious today. I tasted a very special spice and thought that if you were here, you would probably like it…]
The tone of this letter… seemed even more… intimate? Kefi’s heart tightened slightly. She switched to another letter and continued reading.
[To Sefina—How have you been lately? Are you very busy? I feel like the interval between your replies has grown longer. Usually, you should pay more attention to rest. Don’t always stay up late grading homework; your health is most important…]
Kefi read several letters in a row. Although the contents were mostly about daily trivialities, she always felt as if something was slightly off…
Holding the stationery, Kefi stood in place. The pool of her heart, which had just calmed down, rippled with complex waves once again.