Without any explanation, Ivon excused herself and rushed outside to get some peace of mind.
Scarlett wondered what could have made her friend leave abruptly.
After doing her task at work and completing all required documents from her, Scarlett told their division chief to present it to the CEO himself if he wanted to impress their executive board of directors.
Unknown to Scarlett as she left the office, both her father and eldest brother talked about her current ranking in the Hunters Academy.
They were proud of her performance and planned for the possible future of their household.
On the other hand…
Prince Kratos received a message from Scarlett, inviting him for a late lunch together.
When the Alpha Prince of the Crescent Moon Pack arrived to the chosen location where Scarlett wanted to spend time with her first male friend in the office and in this new world she had to live in, he immediately tried to look for Scarlett along the crowd.
The place was quite not that far from their working place but the location was not familiar to the Alpha Prince.
It was a place filled with different types of crowd. An open place where anyone could see the sky above and feel the fresh breeze of wind. But its overviewing scenery was one of the main reasons why people crowd over the place. Instead of some fancy restaurant.
As Prince Kratos scanned the area, he doesn't usually go to public places where he could see family gathering around and spending time together. Because it always brings him discomfort and anxiety.
Wishing that he could also have an experience of being with a normal family on his own. Unfortunately, he was not blessed with a loving and normal family.
Before he could reminisce the bad memories of his past, a familiar scent greeted him.
"You are finally here! I am sorry for this chosen location," Scarlett greeted Prince Kratos and led him to their reserved spot.
"Don't worry it is okay," Prince Kratos reassured Scarlett.
Scarlett noticed the awkward and sudden discomfort of Prince Kratos.
"Are you sure? Because you really don't look alright. We can move or transfer to somewhere else if you want," Scarlett felt a bit apologetic for Prince Kratos' discomfort.
Even though Prince Kratos tried his best to hide his discomfort, his silence and blankly staring at the crowd of families around him made it obvious for Scarlett.
In every table, there were family spending time together.
"I chose this place because I like the vibes of this place despite the open air and it may rain, that's the only down side of this place. But over all, it gives me warmth. A kind of warmth from the smiles and contagious energy coming from each family here spending time together," Scarlett thoroughly explained to Prince Kratos.
She continued, "Every time I miss home, I want to go places like this. A place where you don't feel lonely just by sitting around and basking on the warmth around you. And you are for a treat because today is like a family day."
The Alpha Prince from the Crescent Moon Pack wondered at the unusual behavior and thinking of Scarlett.
"But it will never erase the reality that…" Before Prince Kratos could finish his words, Scarlett interjected.
"Being alone is a choice! Happiness doesn't come free, just like success! We work for it and find our way in having it. You are right, we will always go back to reality but somehow it is up to us if we want to stay alone or seize the thing we want to have. Even just for a moment!" Scarlett retorted and looked at the bright faces of those happy family near them.
"So, you are telling me, you always have lived by the moment. That kind of principle?" Prince Kratos became more curious at Scarlett's character.
He added further, "Is that why you brought me here?"
A smile was painted on Scarlett's face.
"Of course not. I invited you because I just want you to have a good time and express my gratitude for saving my life. I heard from Ivon you tried to visit me and how worried you were about me," Scarlett pointed out to him as they were both seated on a spot where they had a good view of the scenery.
"No need to thank me! Anyone would do so if they were in my situation," the Alpha Prince explained.
"Not everyone can be that brave or have the compassion to help someone in need. Not everyone can be like you. So, thank you and yes… I am doing fine now! No need to worry about me now," Scarlett smiled at Prince Kratos, causing for the Alpha Prince to feel some fluttering sensation within his chest.
It was starting to get hot for him.
"Is it me or is it just hot around?" Prince Kratos tried to look away from Scarlett Pride's enticing beauty.
She was starting to look more beautiful and unexpectedly attractive in his eyes.
"No it's not hot! And any second from now… you will witness one of my talents. Because today, I will shower you with my expression of gratitude. So sit tight and just enjoy the moment!" Scarlett told the Alpha Prince.
Prince Kratos remained clueless at what Scarlett had prepared for him.
Aside from the special meal and the unusual location, Scarlett prepared something for her own savior.
"There are only few instances in my life where people put their life on the line just to save me. So, I will share something to you…"
Right before Scarlett could mention it to Prince Kratos, Scarlett Pride was called to the stage for a song number.
A platform made of wood was intended as the stage for the performers of the day.
Performers of the day were determined through enlisting prior to the scheduled reservation.
The surprise on Prince Kratos' face was apparent. He could not stop smiling at the efforts of Scarlett to show him a good time.
When Scarlett finally finished her preparations, she greeted everyone with pleasantries and hyped them all for her performance.
'Since no one knows me here, I can just sing the song from my heart…' Scarlett thought to herself before she start.
Holding the guitar as she sat on a high stool stand.
Then there she was. As Scarlett began to sing, Prince Kratos was struck with an unimaginable butterfly sensation at the pit of his stomach.
#Here we are…#
Scarlett made everyone quiet and astonished at her enchanting voice.
Swallowing all his amazement of Scarlett's voice, Prince Kratos was completely captivated of Scarlett Pride.
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Meanwhile…
[-In The Hunters Academy-]
~10pm~
At the huge conference hall of the academy, all newbies were gathered for the orientation.
Except for one newbie…
"Where is that, Scarlett Pride? I do not see her around," one of the newbies whispered to the others.
"Looks like she ditched the orientation. She really wants to get in trouble with the faculty members,"
"How will she get in trouble if the rumor is right, one of her older brothers will be an addition to the faculty members of the academy? Do you think they will do something to a member of the most feared family of hunters?" another guy shared his thoughts.
Seth Viscon glared at the guys behind him.
Being the Top 5 in the rankings, he acquired certain reputation and respect from the other newbies. Setting him aside the ordinary ones.
He gestured for them to stop because it was distracting him.
But just like the others, he wondered at the absence of the only daughter of Richard Pride.
"Where is that RED HABANERO?" Seth mumbled to himself
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