Returning from the Dead Chapter 1972
On that day itself, Kurt went to meet Mikaela and confirmed their collaboration.
After the news went out, Vivian brought all of them to their all-time favorite restaurant to dine. A little while later, she announced the good news in the chat group.
Matteo: Wow! That is great news! Kurt really is the man!
Ian: Couldn’t agree with you more.
Susan: Kurt has always been amazing. He has worked together with this company on the museum project. His capabilities are not to be questioned.
Vivian: That’s only natural. He is my Kurt, after all.
Seeing her blatant assertation of dominance, Kurt, who was right beside her, flushed crimson.
Nonetheless, he did not show himself in the chat group, as if in anticipation of something.
After half an hour, just when they were almost done with their dinner and it was time for their after-dinner stroll, it was also almost dinner time back in Kurt’s home country. Finally, an elder of the family showed up in the group chat.
Devin: Well done, Kurt! You’ve landed such a great job.
Sabrina: Oh, that’s hardly his only achievement. PCT Development is the top construction company in the world, and an average Joe can never set foot in this company. Kurt’s presence has even warranted the welcome of Mikaela herself. Kurt, I am so impressed.
Sabrina was her usual out-spoken self.
Kurt felt the need to show himself and express his gratitude after seeing her congratulatory message.
Kurt: You’re exaggerating, Aunt Sabrina. My achievements would not have been possible without your guidance.
Sabrina: It has nothing to do with me. It’s your mighty brain at work. Speaking of which, Id like to give Jeffrey a good beating. Where is he?
Devin was rendered speechless.
It was obvious to see that the couple was as lively as always.
Not long after, Sasha, who was just done with her chores, logged into the chat group as well. Like the others, she was thrilled to hear the news.
Sasha: Is that true? Kurt, have you confirmed the news?
Kurt: Yes, Aunt Wand. I’ve confirmed it.
This time, he replied much faster.
Sasha was over the moon when she saw his message.
Sasha: That’s great! I was just discussing with your Uncle Sebastian the other day about how you have yet to find a job after your graduation. We were discussing if there was a need to introduce you to some of the jobs available. It’s so great that you’ve landed such a great Job in such a short time.
Vivian: Mommy, what do you mean by yet to find a job? Kurt is accompanying me because I haven’t graduated.
Sasha: Oh, is that so?
Susan: Yes, I can vouch for that.
Both women had voiced out for him, making Kurt blush in embarrassment.
Nevertheless, Sasha was overjoyed.
Sasha: Ah, so that’s why. Kurt, it’s been hard on you then. Now that Vivian’s graduated and you’ve found a good job, do let US know when the two of you feel that you’re ready to get married. Maybe after you both have worked for several years?
Both Vivian and Kurt were rendered speechless.
The two of them exchanged glances with each other before their faces flushed crimson.
The notion of marriage still seemed very much further down the road for the two of them.
The group chat ended in a jubilant tone. Kurt put his smartphone aside and was disappointed that the one person he wanted to chat with was not online.
After all, there was only one person who could motivate him to strive for his goals.
After taking a bath, he and Vivian rested early as everyone had their own business to tend to the next day. Unbeknownst to him, he had missed the email that pinged in his mailbox after he had fallen asleep.
The email was attached with the most comprehensive information on construction companies, and some of the books attached were limited edition copies.
The sender was none other than Sebastian.
Both Kurt and Vivian enjoyed a good night’s sleep.
The next day, Kurt sent Vivian to the production company first. He stayed on and watched as she allocated tasks for the crew before sending her to the airport, where he planted a deep kiss on her lips. “Remember to call me and let me know where you are every day over there, all right?”
Kurt was reluctant to part with the sweet scent of the woman in his arms.
Vivian’s legs turned to jelly as she drowned in Kurt’s fervent kiss.
The passionate lovers were reluctant to let go of each other. She leaned against his embrace, her cheeks tinged pink with passion as she said, “You have to let me know what you’re doing here, too.”
“Sure. Feel free to check in on me anytime.”
“W-Why would I want to do that? I’m not that petty,” she retorted with beet-red cheeks.
Kurt smiled.
Truth be told, he wished that she was petty enough to check on him every day. He reckoned he would rather enjoy it.
Kurt sent her off to board the plane. When the last trace of her silhouette was out of sight, he felt inexplicably hollow inside despite him having mentally prepared for this moment. After all, both of them had never been apart all these years, and no mental preparation was enough for Kurt to brace this emptiness he felt in his heart.
It was unlike anything he had ever felt.
Ding!
When the plane took off, his smartphone pinged with a notification.
He took out his phone and recognized the familiar profile picture that sent him a message.
Vivian: Promise me that you won’t get upset, all right? Both of us have to work hard from now on. Remember our promise that we’ll get married once you’re of age and when you’ve earned enough money to ask for my hand from my father.
Her tone was casual, but the words weighed down hard on Kurt. He lifted his head to look at the plane that took off above his head. At that moment, he could no longer hold his tears in.
“Okay,” he mumbled.