Esper Harem in the Apocalypse

Chapter 1103: Speed Running Life events (iii) || Rize

Rudy entered the kitchen, his expression shifting to one of concern as he rushed to Alice. He glanced at Georgeʼs remains, his voice filled with urgency. ”Alice, are you okay?”

Aliceʼs eyes were filled with tears, her expression a mix of shock and grief. She looked at Rudy, her voice trembling slightly. ”He told me everything, Rudy. Everything.”

Rudyʼs expression softened, his voice filled with warmth and comfort. ”If thatʼs true, then you shouldnʼt waste your tears on someone like him,” he said, gently wiping her tears away with his thumb. His touch was soft, his eyes filled with a mix of sadness and determination.

Aliceʼs voice was filled with sadness. ”I only had my father, but now I donʼt have anyone.”

Rudyʼs gaze was steady, his voice filled with determination. ”Iʼm here for you, Alice. I will always be there for you. You should live with me now, and Iʼll explain everything to my mother.”

Alice nodded, her expression a mix of gratitude and relief. Rudy and Alice left for school, Alice still silent and sad. Rudy didnʼt bother her, knowing she needed time to process everything. He walked beside her, his presence a silent support, his hand occasionally brushing against hers.

The classes began, and Rudy was only waiting for one thing—Rizeʼs lecture. Eric hadnʼt come to school, so his seat was empty. Janet was sitting in the seat in front of Rudyʼs. He wanted to talk to her, but there was nothing to say, and he didnʼt want to do anything that could make Alice feel worse, who was sitting beside him. He glanced at her occasionally to make sure she wasnʼt crying.

Rizeʼs lecture arrived, and Rudy spent it staring at Rize instead of focusing on the lecture. Even though Rize had already caught him staring at her and smiling at her a few times, he didnʼt stop. His eyes were filled with a mix of admiration and longing, and… lust.

Once the lecture ended, Rize turned to Rudy and said,, ”Rudy, come to my office once the school hours ends.”

Rudy nodded, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

Time passed, and the lunch break came. Rudy spent it eating with Janet and Alice. Alice now seemed in a better mood than before, but she still wasnʼt saying much. She picked at her food, her eyes occasionally meeting Rudyʼs, smiling.

The break ended, and the classes began once again. And they ended too. Rudy went to Rizeʼs office to meet her and knocked on her door.

”Come inside,” Rizeʼs voice came from inside, inviting him in.

Rudy smiled, his voice filled with a hint of mischief. ”Donʼt mind if I do,” he said, stepping into the office.

Rizeʼs face flushed slightly as she realized the double meaning behind his words. She glared at him and said, ”Close the door and sit.”

Rudy closed the door and sat on the chair in front of Rize.

”Why did you call me here, Rize?” Rudy asked with a smile.

Rize squinted her eyes and hissed, ”I am your teacher. Donʼt call me by my name!”

”Come, we already talked about this. Letʼs not waste our precious time like this and talk about something important that matters.”

”Oh?” Rize raised her brow. ”Like?”

Rudyʼs expression softened, his voice filled with warmth. ”I mean that Iʼve been feeling something for you, Rize. Something that I canʼt ignore anymore.”

Rizeʼs eyes widened in surprise, her voice barely above a whisper. ”Rudy, I...”

Rudyʼs gaze was unwavering, his voice filled with resolve. ”I know this might be sudden, Rize. But I canʼt keep my feelings hidden anymore. I want to be with you, to explore whatʼs between us. And I know you feel the same so donʼt you even dare try denying it. Otherwise, I wonʼt bring this up again and talk to you, like never.”

Rizeʼs expression turned thoughtful, her voice tinged with a mix of hesitation and hope. ”Rudy, I... I feel the same way. But we need to be careful. There are rules, boundaries we canʼt cross.”

”I understand, Rize. But I also know that what we feel is real. And Iʼm willing to face whatever consequences come our way.”

Rizeʼs eyes filled with tears, her voice trembling slightly. ”Rudy, I... I want to be with you too. But we need to think about this carefully. We canʼt rush into anything.”

Rudyʼs gaze was steady, his voice filled with understanding. ”I know, Rize. And Iʼm willing to wait, to do whatever it takes to make this work. But I need you to know that my feelings for you are real, and Iʼm not going to give up on us.”

”Thank you, Rudy. For understanding, for being patient. I... I will let you know when I am finally up for the commitment.”

Rudy stepped out of Rizeʼs office, his thoughts focused on the conversation theyʼd just had. He spotted Janet and Alice waiting for him at the schoolʼs gate, their faces showing a mix of curiosity and concern.

As they walked together, Rudy turned to Alice. ”Alice, are you coming with me to my house to stay there?”

Alice nodded, her eyes reflecting a sense of gratitude. ”I want to come, but Iʼll have to grab my stuff from my house.”

Rudy looked at her, understanding her situation. ”Iʼll come with you and help you move.”

But Alice shook her head, her expression firm. ”Janet has agreed to help me, and sheʼs coming with me to my house.”

Rudy didnʼt want to push the issue, so he let the girls handle it and went to his house.

He thought he would finally have a chance to talk with Rebecca, but she wasnʼt there. She had gone to her shift, and Jessica had gone to work as it was her last day there.

Rudy found himself alone at the house, feeling a sense of boredom. He didnʼt know what to do, so he decided to take a nice bath. The warm water helped him relax, washing away the tension of the day.

After his bath, he left the house to search for his beloved wife—Elena.