At noon, Theo arrived at his parents' house. He caught sight of the two families, Greysmith and Blumfield having a barbecue in the backyard.
'Since when these two families became close?'
Theo thought who was speechless with the sight. He doesn't remember the two families having much interaction before.
Laughter between parents sounded so crisp and loud. Meanwhile, Rosalina's younger brother, Emilio, is busy cooking for the four parents. He looked very tired, with sweat trickling from his face.
"Ah, Theo, finally you've come! Quickly put your things and then help Emil!"
Said Linda Greysmith, who accidentally saw her son arrive on the back terrace of the house.
Theo who heard the order from his mother immediately frowned. He looked up at the sky, staring at the scorching rays of the sun that were blinding his eyes. He rubbed his neck where beads of sweat had come out. Then he tried to feel the breeze on his hand which was not there at all.
'Nope. I don't want to cook there! In this freaking hot weather, it's not just the meat that's burning but me too! No, no, absolutely no!'
Without replying to his mother, Theo silently stepped back. Entered the house, then slowly closed the door while encouraging Emilio in his heart.
'Fighting, Emilio!'
And with that, Theo chose to stay alone inside the house.
Letting out a deep breath, he started to put away the things he had brought to his room. After finishing, he rested in the living room. Lying on the couch while watching television.
Shouts from people in the backyard were ignored. No matter how loud his mother called, Theo was reluctant to go out in the middle of the day like this.
"Hm? This television…"
As Theo switched channels, he suddenly realized that the television at his parents' house was different from the last time he saw it.
The television that is now in front of him is a television with the latest trend, which is commonly called a smart tv. Something that shouldn't interest his parents.
Theo glanced at the window, and saw his family seemed to be happily chatting.
A faint smile appeared on Theo's face. He then set up the phone and television with a screen mirroring feature, where the screen of his cellphone can now be seen on the television screen as well.
Open the Isekai Guide application.
Rosalina and Metis fast asleep in one of the inn rooms in the western part of Solmare. The area where the open market is located.
Rosalina chose the location because it was the most densely populated area in Solmare. So she can hide among thousands of people. Not only that, the market is a place where gossip from all over Solmare spreads.
If there was something going on connected to the Black Horns, then Rosalina can immediately know it.
Of course, Rosalina herself was already planning to open her own stall. After leaving the Jabbar residence, Rosalina immediately rented a place in the open market.
For the merchandise itself. Rosalina wouldn't sell the things she brought from Altira let alone pepper. She sold all these things to Jabbar, then bought some Redscale fruit.
A fruit that became the special food of Amberley's capital. The shape and color of this fruit is like a dragon fruit on Earth, but its surface was rougher like the scales of a lizard. For Rosalina the fruit is like a blend of dragon fruit and snake fruit.
Rosalina will begin her activities as a seller the day after tomorrow. After the pepper transaction is complete. For the next two days, she and Metis will still enjoy the treats of Solmare City.
Looking at Rosalina who was fast asleep with a messy posture, Theo could only shake his head.
Not long after, Linda came in with an annoyed expression.
"Theo! Everyone has been waiting for you! Why the hell are you lying here lazily?!" Linda who caught her son lying relaxed on the sofa suddenly raised her voice.
"You haven't even greeted the Blumfields yet! Turn off the television and help—huh, is that Rosalina?"
"...yeah."
Linda stared intently at the television. Then she glanced at her son. There was a look of disgust on her face.
"Mom, whatever you're thinking right now. That is wrong."
"Are you sure? Watching girls sleep, is that normal for you now?"
"..."
Theo was at a loss for words. To be honest, what her mother said was true. Watching Rosalina sleep had become something normal for him.
However, somehow Theo did not dare to confirm his mother's statement. He feels, a negative stamp will be attached to him when he nodded. So, Theo chose to remain silent.
"Why are you silent?"
"Silence is gold."
"Did you become stupid after leaving your company?"
"..."
Theo returned to silence with a blank expression. Why is he suddenly called stupid? Theo grabbed his cell phone, intending to turn off the phone's connection to the television.
"Don't turn it off! You see, if you do this may be disgusting, but not for Catalina. Let her see Rosalina's face."
'Disgusting... is that something you said to your own son?!'
Theo immediately lay back down on the sofa, and covered his face with a pillow. He was tired of this exchange of words with his mother.
Meanwhile, Linda went to call the people outside. Tell them to come in then see Rosalina sleeping.
Linda, who still found her son lying lazily on the sofa, took the pillow that covered his face. Then pinch his nose.
"Aahhh! It hurts!"
"Go back and clean up the barbecue equipment outside. And then don't forget to bring the food inside!"
"Eh? Why me?"
"Why not you?! Hurry up young man, or you'll be sleeping outside tonight."
With heavy steps, Theo walked into the sunburnt backyard.
Doing his mother's orders and then returning home with a body covered in sweat.
Theo immediately sat on the dining table chair, glancing at the living room where the Blumfields were watching the television screen.
Theo turned to the screen. His expression went blank for a moment. He saw Rosalina who was now asleep with her legs open and her clothes half lifted, revealing her sixpack stomach. The sound of snoring interspersed with a small laugh was heard from the woman.
That one bed, more than a third of space, was occupied by Rosalina while Metis had to make do with the remaining quarter. Curled up in the corner of the bed.
Seeing the scene on the screen then the serious looks and joy on the Blumfields, Theo didn't know what to say.
"Here."
Suddenly a glass of cold orange juice was placed in front of Theo by Linda.
"They looked happy to see Rosalina's face. Their faces have not been separated from the television screen," said Linda, who was then sitting next to Theo.
"Good then."
Theo immediately gulped down his orange juice. Feeling a cold sensation run down his throat and cool down his body temperature.
"Ahh, I feel alive again~"
"Come home more often, Theo. While you are no longer working, as much as you can give the Blumfields time to see Rosalina."
Added Damian who approached the dining table.
"I know, Dad. I'm also here because I have some things to discuss with you two and the Blumfields."