Chapter 90 - New Lecturer

"Shopia, if you need time then I will give it, I will not bother you until you want to talk". Michael thought.

After thinking, Michael went back to his room.

The next morning.

Sophia cooked breakfast as usual, she also prepared the clothes that Michael would wear and then escorted him to the door, then Sophia kissed his hand before leaving. However, one thing that is lacking is a smile that doesn't look like it usually does.

The cold atmosphere lasted for one week, since that night Michael always sleeps in his study and gives as much time as possible to Sophia alone, they never eat together because Michael sometimes leaves for work too early and comes home late at night.

Once Michael bumped into Sophia when he was trying to get his shirt out of the closet.

"Ahhh...". Sophia groaned because her body was touched by Michael's body so that Michael panicked a little and took his hand away from Sophia's body which he accidentally grabbed spontaneously.

"Oh... sorry, are you all right?". 

Sophia was surprised by Michael's behavior who suddenly felt guilty for touching her.

"It's okay! What are you looking for?".

"I want to take the shirt that I will wear today". Michael replied. 

Instantly, Sophia slapped her forehead because she forgot.

"Gosh, sorry I forgot to provide your clothes because I was busy cooking in the kitchen."

"It's okay, I can still do it myself, then I'll get ready for my studies!". Michael immediately left the room without much to say to Sophia.

Sophia became more confused and began to notice a change in Michael's attitude. 

"What's wrong with Michael? Why has his attitude changed?". Inner Sophia.

After that, Sophia took a shower and got ready to go to campus. 

Moments later, Sophia arrived at the campus, but what she didn't know was that John was waiting for her.

"Good morning my future wife!" Said John who was standing in front of the campus entrance.

John's voice could still be heard by everyone passing by, and they began to look at Sophia in surprise.

Sophia's expression became complicated, her business with Firaz hasn't finished yet and now she has to meet the shameless John, he already knows that Sophia is married but he still bothers her.

Without saying anything, Sophia walked in ignoring John.

"Honey, am I your future husband? If you continue to act like this I have no choice but to tell your mother". Jhon tried to bully Sophia while smiling slyly.

Sophia stopped hearing John's threat, then Sophia turned around with a dark expression.

Just then she saw Firaz who was standing behind Jhon with a confused expression.

Sophia just remembered that Firaz had said that in one week he would return to country F, and would immediately teach on campus, and today it's been more than a week.

"Isn't that Firas? Did he hear everything Jhon said?". Sophia thought as she gritted her teeth.

Firaz suddenly came closer to her and then looked at Jhon with a sharp gaze. After that, he glanced at Sophia again with a smile.

"Good morning, Sophia!" Firaz said softly.

Sophia felt frustrated, she was dizzy looking at the two men in front of her. One already knew that she was married, and the other did not know, while in certain places many eyes were staring at her with wonder and some were looking at her with disdain.

Without answering Firaz's greeting, Sophia immediately turned around and went to her office at a fast pace.

Meanwhile, Jhon and Firaz just looked at each other silently, and with a calm and relaxed expression Jhon left the campus, and Firaz went to Director Emma's room.

Lecturer Room. 

After arriving at her room, Sophia tried to focus on examining the material that she would deliver today.

Not long after, Mr. Dodi came with an announcement for all the lecturers.

"I have an announcement for all of us! Today we have a new member, he is a handsome young man who graduated from the best university in America!". Said Mr. Dodi with a big smile.

Everyone in the room, especially the lecturers who were still girls, seemed enthusiastic.

"Who sir?" They asked in unison.

While in certain places there is a heart that is not calm and restless. She was Sophia because she could already guess what Firaz was referring to.

"Okay, I'll let him in!" Mr. Dodi went out to pick him up. 

A moment later Mr. Dodi came with the new lecturer he was referring to.

"Friends, introduce this to a new lecturer here, his name is Mr. Firaz!".

"Good morning everyone, I hope we can be good partners!". Firaz said trying to get along with all his new colleagues.

Firaz glanced at Sophia who had been confused by her expression, which was tense and unhappy to see his arrival.

"What's wrong with Sophia? Does it have anything to do with the man earlier?". Firaz thought curiously.

Vio realized that Firaz was glancing at Sophia so he became annoyed and took the initiative to remind Firaz.

"Welcome, Mr. Firaz!". Greet Vio who is starting to try to get along with Firaz. She gave a wide smile towards Firaz.

Firaz nodded and smiled at Vio.

"Mr. Firaz, I want to remind you of one thing! You are young and handsome, don't be easily tempted by the looks of someone who looks innocent. You have to be careful in choosing a partner because many women today are naughty and like to take other people's property!". Vio said while glancing at Sophia.

Since the news of the annulment of Michael and Clara's engagement, everyone became excited and wondered what the cause was.

All because Olivia, who works as an artist tries to suppress gossip about her father in prison, and tells the public that the engagement was canceled because of a third person.

Meanwhile, the cunning Vio tried to extract information from Olivia, and Olivia slyly also said that the third person was Sophia. However, Olivia hides the truth that Sophia is Michael's wife. 

Of course, Vio immediately spread the rumor to all her colleagues, but unfortunately not many believed it.

Sophia was never seen with Michael so they didn't think that someone as cold as Michael could be attracted to an ordinary girl like Sophia.

Firaz is too smart not to understand what Vio means, he smiled and said, "Thanks for your advice! But I know better which is a good woman, and after I looked, I found one person in this office who looks like a Diamond!".

Everyone was stunned by what Firaz said, and Vio smiled because she realized that Firaz was looking at her so she thought that Firaz meant her. 

"Of course it's me... Hehehe...". Vio thought while smiling shyly.

Mr. Dodi smiled and began to want to know. "Who is Mr. Firaz?".

Hearing the question Mr. Dodi, everyone was anxious, while Sophia chose to sit quietly without paying attention to their chatter.

A moment later Firaz looked at Sophia with a smile, immediately everyone followed where Firaz looked.

"That woman is her, she who shines like a diamond!". Firaz pointed at Sophia who had been looking down at her book.

Everyone was stunned and couldn't believe it.

Meanwhile, Vio immediately burned with emotion, she couldn't believe that Firaz would point at Sophia and not her.

"Are you not wrong?". Vio asked curtly.

"How can I be wrong, if the difference between a boulder and a diamond is obvious? Isn't that right Mr. Dodi?".

Firaz glanced at Mr. Dodi who had been nodding his head.

Honestly, Mr. Dodi also likes Sophia's calm and intelligent attitude and demeanor, he also knows that Sophia is a good girl and different from the others even though her appearance is very simple.

"I agree with that". Mr. Dodi smiled without hesitation.

Seeing everyone supporting Sophia, Vio was getting angrier and angrier, she felt hot being in the room, she chose to leave.

While Sophia was unfazed by their conversation, she still sat quietly and continued her reading.

By lunchtime, Sophia had just come out of class, and that day she only taught half a day.

"Can we talk?". Firaz suddenly approached Sophia who had just left the room.

Sophia glanced at Firaz with a complicated expression.

"Yeah, I happen to have something to tell you!". Sophia answered expressionlessly.

After that, they both left the campus and looked for a comfortable place to talk.