Benedict Reed

"You're and incredible girl, Sophie. It's like you've stepped from the pages of the best books about love."

Benedict Reed is a love interest in the book Sophie's Ten Wishes.

About Benedict

Benedict begins the story as a language history professor of the foreign languages and literature departament at the University of Brooklyn^[2], where Sophie Preston (main character) works as a departmental assistant. He loves books and he grew up with his father reading “Lord of the Rings” by Tolkien before bedtime. Benedict attends a book club meeting every Wednesday and hardly leaves work in time. All he does at home is check tests and prepare for the next day.

Professor Reed has a British accent and truly English sense of humor. He is an intelligent man with a soft and velvety voice. According to Sophie, he is the dream of students, teachers, and even cleaning ladies, and no one can resist his charm. Benedict is polite with everyone around; even tough he is cold and strict. He doesn't show affection to anyone and masterfully avoid students and teachers flirting with him.

In Season 1, Episode 11 he reveals to Sophie that he has become the dean of the foreign languages and literature department and invites her to be his assistant. He promises to treat her with the respect she deserves and never allow her to feel unappreciated.

Relationships

Sophie Preston (MC): She works as a departmental assistant at the same university he teaches, and they share the love for libraries. Benedict trusts Sophie and he seems to show interest in her, but she has doubts whether he is flirting or just being polite. It depends on the player's choices, whether to develop a romantic or professional relationship between them.
Rose Miller: At the beginning of the story, she is the dean of the foreign languages and literature departament at the university Benedict works at, and Sophie's boss. But in Season 1, Episode 11 she is promoted to rector of the university, and Benedict takes over her old position.
Petr Kovač: A professor who turned over the concept of translation and teaching foreign languages altogether. He influenced Benedict's teaching experience and love for the profession. Benedict's father is a very good friend of him - they really went through hell and high water together.

Quotes

"The students like your voice. Everyone in the departament likes your melodic voice." (S1, Ep1)
"I happen to have seen a lot of libraries around the world, from tiny rooms in basements to massive buildings. But however different they were, there’s one thing uniting them, in my opinion: calm." (S1, Ep3)
"Any art, such as there may be, has a right to exist in any form." (S1, Ep3)
"Sometimes, you need to afford the luxury of being sad for a while: it makes us appreciate the moments of happiness more." (S1, Ep9)
"I like how my name sounds coming from your lips." (Diamond scene - S1, Ep9)
"You're and incredible girl, Sophie. It's like you've stepped from the pages of the best books about love." (S2, Ep2)
"I like how you combine sensitivity and cool judgment. (...) However difficult it is for you, you leave no place for tears and keep going forward. And that is why I admire you." (S2, Ep3)
"You don't have to ask me to kiss you. I want to do it all the time." (Diamond scene - S2, Ep8)
"The combination of your shyness and boldness is driving me mad." (Diamond scene - S2, Ep9)
"Do you like it when I lose control over myself? When I can't help touching you?" (Diamond scene - S2, Ep9)
"You'll be the cause of my death, Sophie..." (Diamond scene - S2, Ep9)
"I think I love you..." (Diamond scene - S2, Ep9)
"I can't believe I've fought it for so long..." (Diamond scene - S2, Ep9)
"Did you really think one night would be enough?" (Diamond scene - S2, Ep9)
"You'll be the death of me." (Diamond scene - S2, Ep13)

Trivia

Favorite Book: “Lord of the Rings”
Benedict has a scar above his upper lip. (S1, Ep1)
He has a good memory. (S1, Ep1)
He goes to the library whenever he needs to sort his thoughts out and get some rest from the students. (S1, Ep3)
His office is at the farthest corner of the department, as far away from everyone as possible. (S1, Ep5)
Reed is one of those people who believed that a cup of tea could fix anything: a bad day, a broken heart or autumn blues. (S1, Ep5)
He has the rarest edition of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” illustrated by Salvador Dali himself. The only one that has Dali’s autograph in it. (S1, Ep9)
Benedict is the only one in the department to have won the Pulitzer Prize. (S2, Ep4)
He goes to a therapist. (S2, Ep8)
He has tryphobia. (S2, Ep8)
From Benedict Reed (Special Art for Valentine's Day - Source: Romance Club Instagram): "Many words have been said about love. It is endlessly written about in books, praised in music, it gives people hope, and for its sake worlds are turned upside down, civilizations collapse and are built again. It is the force that moves people, that makes them wake up in the morning with a silly smile on their face, that makes them burn to the ground and be reborn from the ashes as another person. Whatever it is, we all strive for it eventually. May your love be as you deserve it."
Benedict was based on the writer's boyfriend.^[3]

Romance path

Season 1:

Ep 1 · The Surprise Visit

You remembered my words. [Benedict is interested in you.]
(Told them about Benedict.) [Your feelings for Benedict are getting stronger.]

Ep 3 · Topsy-Turvy

"To the library." [The professor likes you.]
Gladly. (💎20) [Benedict liked spend time with you.]

Ep 5 · New Acquaintances

"Let him wipe my tears." (💎22) [Reed is glad you trust him.]

Ep 8 · The Beginning of Truth

Benedict. (No effect on stats, but you think about your feelings for him and have a flashback with him.)

Ep 9 · In The Grip of Desire

"With Benedict."
I just wanted to see you. [The professor enjoys your attention.]
"Kiss him." (💎29) [Benedict won't forget this evening.] (Kiss scene) (CG Image) (Note: You only unlock this choice if you have a close relationship with him.)

Ep 11 · The Charity Ball

(Play along.) (💎8) [Go Sophie!] (Note: You only unlock this choice if you kissed him in Episode 9.)
Professor Reed! (💎20) (Note: If you kissed him in Episode 9, no effect on stats, but you dance and flirt. If you didn't kiss him, the dialogue is platonic but you get [Reed is head over heels with you.])

Season 2:

Ep 2 · In The Deep End

Kiss me (💎26) [Benedict is growing closer to you.] (Note: You only unlock this choice if you kissed him in Season 1, Episode 9.)

Ep 3 · The Master Of My Fate

Note: You get a message from Benedict and decide how to respond it. No effect on stats.

Ep 5 · All-Encompassing Emptiness

(Kiss him.) (💎12) (No effect on stats, but you share a tender moment.)

Ep 6 · The Confrontation

Note: Benedict shows up at Sophie's apartment eyeing her with embarrassment. He apologizes for the late visit, explaining that he just wanted to make sure that she was fine and that he found her address through Grace. He gives her a small bag with hot tea and her favorite dessert (macarons).

Ep 8 · The City On Nine Hills

Trust only him. [Don't forget to tell Benedict about it.]
Choose the hand.
"Entwinning our fingers." (💎8) [Your touch feels nice to Benedict.] (Note: You only unlock this choice if you chose "Choose the hand" in the previous choice.)
"Rush to hug him." (💎21) [Benedict is glad to hear this.]
Wanting you to kiss me. (💎30) [What are you doing to me, Sophie?] (CG image) (Kiss scene)

Ep 9 · The Best Offer

About you. [Benedict liked it.]
Dancing? (💎10) [Benedict enjoyed dancing with you.]
"Put his hand on my knee." (💎31) /OR/ "Put his hand on my heart." (💎31) /OR/ "Touch my lips with his fingers." (💎31) gives [Benedict liked that.] (Sexually charged scene)
[The premium choice will let you and Benedict become a couple.] "Want him." (💎100) (CG image) (Sex scene)

Ep 13 · Epilogue

"Reminisce." (💎30) (Flashback scene.)

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References

[1] ttps://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceClub/comments/sm00ur/im_marina_author_of_stw_ask_me_anything/

[2] ttps://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceClub/comments/sm00ur/im_marina_author_of_stw_ask_me_anything/

[3] ttps://telegra.ph/Krossover-pozdravlenij-na-5-letie-Kluba-Romantiki-03-05

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