Next Day!
Getting up early in the morning, Luna made sure to follow Kaden's words!
Walking to the small house, she squatted down and the dog barked at her, making her stumble back in fear.
"Hi, Neo! This is Luna!" She mumbled with a weak smile. Looking at it, she continued, "Your owner died. I don't know how but she is no more!"
Neo barked out loud, it's voice more like a threat for her to walk off.
Ignoring it's bark, she untied the belt and slowly touched it's head. For a moment, Neo almost bit her but she was fast enough to retract back her hand.
"I cannot be Hazel, but you can treat me as your new friend!" She added, filling the pedigree in his plate.
Neo barked but his tail was now wailing which she took as a yes. Slowly touching it's head, she got back inside leaving it to play in the veranda.
"Finally! At least, one problem got resolved" Luna squealed walking towards the bathroom. Since she had nothing do, her only mission was to cook something for her mother!
A few hours later.
The door clicked and Luna immediately placed her last dish on the table and took off her apron.
"You are back!" She smiled and went to hug Harriet who looked extremely tired.
Waiting for the system reward, she hugged and Harriet just sighed as she felt like a dream to see her Hazel act so warm.
'Will you reward? Or should I clear the same thing!' She demanded and the system just did the same bringing a grin on her face.
"Go and Freshen up! You can eat and then rest for the whole day." Pushing her inside the bathroom, Luna walked back to the kitchen.
[Main Quest activated!]
[Meet Hazel's current crush!]
[Rewards 1000 EXP!]
[Special rewards - Meeting your brother!]
And that quest made Luna wonder.
'So, she also had a brother?' She thought leaning back on the chair.
Taking the plates from the cupboard, she arranged them on the table and sat there, thinking who it might be!
"BTS?" She pondered as they were the most popular artists among girls of her age!
"K-Drama, maybe! Lee Jong suk? Min Ho?" She thought again, biting her nail in confusion.
[Meet Her Real Life Crush!]
The system added, making it's point very very clear. Who knew, she might again trick it by meeting a poster of Hazel's on-screen crush?
"Oh, it might her books then! I am sure that's the only thing she loved!" Luna murmured and got up from her seat to go and meet 'The Real Life Crush' which she found in racks in her room!
[It is a human!!!!!]
The system cleared, completely annoyed!
"Oh, okay!" Mumbling, she walked back and sat on the chair. Her thoughts piled up as Harriet walked out.
"You cooked all these dishes?" She asked wiping her hands to the napkin.
"I took cooking classes during my graduation!" Luna added, helping her sit on the chair.
"Ahh, you did mention that!" Harriet added making her smile in victory! Those memories as rewards were really helpful in being the exact Hazel whom Harriet may not doubt.
"I forgot what you liked the most, so I made things which I like." She added, taking a chair opposite to her.
"It's fine, as long as it is edible!" Harriet teased checking the dishes one by one while Luna pouted.
"I am a great cook!"
"Is it? Let's see then!" Harriet smiled, filling at plate with the main dishes she prepared.
Taking bite of the from the focaccia sandwiches she made, Harriet with an amused smile gave a thumbs!
"See! I told you!" Luna gleamed. Passing the bruschetta salad, she added, "Try this!"
Tasting the salad, Harriet mumbled, "It's good." Even though the grilled steak in it was burnt excessively, she still enjoyed it considering the efforts Hazel added in it.
"Mom," Luna after a couple of minutes said, enacting the same way Hazel called her in those memories.
When Harriet looked up at her, she continued, "I am sorry... I never treated you well in the past!"
Holding her hand, Harriet replied, "There's no reason to apologize. I know how harsh were your past few years. You never got to time for yourself, so it's fine!"
Luna just nodded with a smile and had a good breakfast with her mother. Talking with her for a few more hours, she went to wander around.
Taking out Hazel's phone, she looked through the contact list and sighed. Reaching the office building, she took the card and scratched it entering inside.
Looking at the building which almost touched the sky, she looked around with people running walking around. A few smiled looking and she responded the same.
"Wait, a crush! Is it a girl or boy?" Luna thought scratching her head and the same moment a Lamborghini crossed beside her. Since the glass was tinted she couldn't see through but that figure felt familiar.
"Maybe the CEO?" She thought and her eyes blinked at the next thought, "He might be her crush!"
"Let's try my luck!" Crossing her fingers, she ran behind the sport car. Reaching the parking lot, Luna hid behind another car, cautious about not ruining the good reputation which she was sure Hazel had in this company.
Peeking out, she waited for the man or woman to come out.
"System buddy, I will just take a look, if he/she is the one, let me know! Okay?"
When there wasn't any reply, her face fouled and she just sighed.
Soon, the doors got opened and his left leg followed the right one as he got out. The guy adjusted his coat and turned around only for her to squeal in excitement!
"OMG, it's duckling! No, the mentor dude!" And going out, she ran towards him! Her level of excitement was beyond the borders as finally she would get answer for her every question!
"Duckling!" She screamed and ran towards him, his brows twitching looking at that rare human!
Caden pinched his brow and before he could run away, Luna jumped in for hug.
"OMG OMG, you are finally here!" She squealed, hugging him tight she couldn't help but jump in joy.
[Congratulations! 100 EXP added to your account]
And that message paused her euphoria! She stood there in a minute of silence and later gasped out loud.
"No, way! You are already close to Hazel!"
"You know her personally!!!!" She closed her mouth in shock, somewhere deep down that thought depressing her heart.
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Spoilers - Caden isn't Hazel's crush! Take a guess who he/she might be and comment down below~
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