Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

She wasn't ready for this! She had promised Grant an extra day. Oliver was coming back tomorrow. What was she supposed to do?

With a soft cough and a chuckle, Josefina confessed, "Oliver, there's something I need to tell you. I also took off, not long after you left Westwood. I didn't want to worry you, so I kept it to myself."

Oliver was silent, his gaze fixed on her, somewhat taken aback.

Josefina glanced at him shyly, then flashed a sweet smile. Her smile was so charming that Oliver just couldn't stay mad at her. "Josie, you are keeping such important news from me," Oliver said with a resigned chuckle.

"I came to visit my mentor. It's been ages since I've been here, and he's been missing me."

"I miss you too. Would you come and visit me?" he asked, half in hope.

"I would."

Oops, that slipped out. Josefina started to worry. Oliver wouldn't actually ask her to come over, would he? Anxious thoughts swirled in her head, and she was on edge, dreading that Oliver might nod in agreement.

To Oliver's surprise, Josefina had agreed, but now he couldn't possibly allow her to come. He was concerned that it might blow his cover.

of the same mind, and now it was up to Oliver to respond. "Better not, I don't want to put you through the hassle. Josie, I can't stand the thought of you enduring hardship. If anyone should bear it,

do I get the feeling you're being evasive? Come clean, where are you

lying. It's just too much of a hassle for you to

me see what's in your room.

me. I couldn't care less

"Then spin around."

"Josie..."

clear, large eyes just gazing at him,

He sure knew how to create dilemmas for himself. With no other choice he

the room, an odd sense of familiarity washed over her. Why did it feel like she'd

was hazy. It was daylight now, but

Josefina was about

asked, "Josie,

I'll see if it's

has social anxiety, can't meet

"Alright then."