Returner Fantasy-Chapter 152: Photoshoot - Part 3
"Sob... Jeff-senpai... Sob... Please take me with you..."
Despite Veena’s lonely plea and desperate cries, and even if Jeff wanted to take her with him, Nubia remained firm, both in holding onto Veena and in her decision not to allow her to skip classes for an entire week. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮
The weekend had passed without any incident involving Dexter or any of the members of the FGH organization Jeff’s group had abducted and tormented in revenge for attempting to hurt those important to him.
Dexter, in particular, kept his mouth shut when the police took his statement regarding Natan torturing him for violating his girlfriends. He was honoring the condition of Jeff’s offer in exchange for his life and freedom, but he didn’t agree to confess to ordering his men to violate Natan’s girlfriends.
That was the game Dexter was playing, but that was enough for Jeff for now—until he could figure out how to make sure Dexter wouldn’t come back for revenge.
Regardless of the safe weekend, the bodyguards Nubia’s father had sent were still on the lookout at their apartment and would accompany Nubia, Veena, and even Kris, Marc, and their girlfriends on weekdays, even during classes.
That’s why Jeff didn’t need to rely solely on the warnings the Returner Fantasy System gave in the form of quests to protect those he cared about. He could comfortably go back to Jess and spend the whole week with her, knowing Nubia, Veena, and his friends were safe.
"Once I’m back, we’ll go somewhere else too and have fun. So keep up with your studies, Vee," Jeff said, patting Veena on the head to console her.
Veena, however, clung to him, preventing him from leaving—or even opening the front door of his apartment—embracing him while Nubia held her from behind, leaving her sandwiched between her beloved senpai and beautiful senpai.
"You could still change your mind, Nubia-senpai."
"Sob... Please... Sob... Nubia-senpai..."
Despite Jeff and Veena’s combined efforts to woo her, Nubia still denied their request.
The threat against their safety still existed even if Dexter and his men remained quiet for a while. But dragging Jess into their troubles wasn’t the only reason she refused to go with Jeff or allow Veena to be with him. Nubia simply wanted Jess to have some time alone with Jeff, since she felt guilty for keeping him to herself all week, even on weekends.
"We’d just get in the way between you and Jess, stupid Jeff," Nubia said, growing more flustered and blushing red as Jeff looked at her with a gentle smile, understanding her reasoning.
"I’m sure Jess won’t think like that."
"Jess-senpai might bite you, but she would only hit Jeff-senpai."
Though Jeff’s argument was reassuring, Nubia still refused and pulled Veena away from him.
"I’ll meet Jess next time, so just go already—" Nubia said, sending Jeff off, only for him to seal her lips with a kiss: simple yet intimate, and more passionate with the words that followed after their lips parted.
"I love you, Nubia-senpai."
Nubia knew Jeff was mostly teasing her, but with how flustered and embarrassed she was—her face, ears, and neck burning red—she couldn’t even retort, much less express how she truly felt, as she stood stunned and speechless.
"What about me, Jeff-senpai?" Veena said, pouting as she escaped Nubia’s hold and clung to him again.
"Of course I love my adorable kohai," Jeff said, leaning down to kiss Veena while holding her tightly in his embrace.
Watching Jeff and Veena kiss each other intimately and passionately, as if they had no intention to stop anytime soon—or rather, as if they intended to do more—Nubia couldn’t help but grow even more flustered and embarrassed.
When their lips finally parted, ending the kiss as they caught their breath, Veena expressed her feelings not only in action but in words.
"I love you too, Jeff-senpai," she said with the sweet, cheerful smile Jeff always loved to see.
Jeff and Veena then looked at Nubia, silently letting her know they were both waiting for her response.
"I... Love... You... Jeff..."
Nubia at least managed to piece her words together before her body overheated, her mind shutting down, and her heart pounded wildly.
With Veena watching over Nubia and agreeing not to come with him in exchange for a promise that they would have fun once he returned, Jeff left early in the morning, even before Veena and Nubia could go to their classes.
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"Are you really transferring and moving to the Capital City, Jess?"
"Is it because of your modeling work? Your boyfriend? Your husband?"
"We’re going to lose our college goddess."
"Your loyal devotees and hopeless suitors will surely go crazy over this news."
"Please stay active in the group chat, Jess."
"Let’s hang out again sometime, Jess."
Jess was bombarded with questions, desperate pleas, and consoling farewells as she stood in front of her classroom, announcing to her classmates that she had officially filed her transfer notice with the college administration.
Of course, the administration reacted similarly—if not more desperately—since they didn’t want to lose a student rising in popularity as a model for one of the top fashion companies in the country.
But regardless of their enticing offers, including a full scholarship and lenient consideration for her studies and work, Jess would never reconsider her decision to be with Jeff.
"Thank you, everyone. Please continue supporting me and the PoruMerc brand," Jess said with a sweet smile and tears in her eyes before bowing her head.
Her friends then rushed to embrace her, creating a barrier to prevent the boys trying to use this last opportunity to get a hug with Jess.
"Just so you all know, we’re transferring too," Mira said, getting everyone to look back at her and Mina, who had remained in their seats.
"We won’t mind some farewell hugs too," Mina added, causing the boys to rush toward them, excited by the invitation from the infamous beautiful twins—only to halt their attempt at the cold, murderous aura and glares coming not only from Jess but from all the girls.
Jess, Mira, and Mina left early, even before lunch break, since they had all quit their college.
They expected more of their suitors to bother them before reaching the gate—and indeed, dozens of guys followed them, blocking their path.
However, what the three didn’t expect was who was waiting for them outside.
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Jeff stood right in front of the gate of Jess’s university.
His rugged, handsome look, tall muscular frame, and simple yet eye-catching attire—a coffee-brown jacket over a light-gray shirt, dark-gray jeans, and boots—attracted attention from girls, and even some approving glances from men who understood he was there to surprise his girlfriend.
The moment Jess noticed Jeff, along with the crowd of girls around him, she rushed over, shoving aside the annoying guys still trying to get her contact info despite her repeated refusals. She left Mira and Mina struggling to catch up and skillfully maneuvered through the crowd before lunging at Jeff and embracing him, letting everyone know he was her boyfriend—or perhaps simply because she was excited to see him.
"What are you doing here... you idiot..." Jess said, her voice trembling from overwhelming happiness and relief, tears welling in her eyes.
"I’m here to get my wife and take her home, of course," Jeff replied, before kissing Jess in front of everyone.
Jess noticed something concerning about Jeff but decided to set her suspicion aside—along with her complaint about Jeff promoting himself as her husband—and turned their kiss into the intimate, passionate one she had always wanted, not caring who was watching; the mesmerized fans, the envious suitors, the awkward observers, or even dangerous stalkers.
When their lips parted, Mira and Mina, standing behind Jess and waiting, spoke up to get their attention.
"What about us then?" Mira asked, followed by Mina. "Are you gonna take us and bring us home too, Jeff?"
Jeff was completely unaware that Jess, Mira, and Mina had quit their college to transfer two months early to his university in the Capital City, and Jess planned to keep it that way.
He also didn’t know about Jess’s plan to make Mira and Mina her mistresses, so he could only interpret Mira and Mina’s teasing as Jess giving approval to another limited foursome.
"Then I’ll take both of you as well," Jeff said—but not before looking at Jess first to confirm her approval.
With Jess pouting as she nodded, giving her approval, Jeff spread his arms, inviting Mira and Mina into an embrace—or rather, to embrace Jess from behind—which they cheerfully did, until Jess began to feel self-conscious under everyone’s gaze and chatter.
"Then let’s go already," Jeff said, ushering Jess, Mira, and Mina to the car he had brought to pick them up.
Jess, Mira, and Mina looked both surprised and excited at the sight of the camping van Jeff had rented for Jess’s upcoming photoshoot.
"Let’s head home and pick up your luggages. I hope you’re all ready, right?"
—"Mhm! We’re more than ready, Jeff!"—
