In the previous chapter, Alex and his friends decided to check out clubs today. Alex visited Dance club to view a beautiful performance, then Sport club to ignite fire for sword play, then Drama club disturbing a play. Lastly he visited game club where his friend Lily and Tus were already playing in gaming competition, where Alex lost to a girl.
As Alex made his way home, the familiar faces of Isabella and Mason, both classmates from the sports enthusiasts group, greeted him on the way. Their houses were situated close to Alex's, forming a trio of neighboring homes. They exchanged friendly greetings and chatted about their respective experiences with club selections.
"Hey, Alex! How was your exploration of the clubs?" Isabella inquired, her enthusiasm for sports evident in her voice.
Mason added, "Yeah, I was thinking of trying out the sports club. You should join us too, it's a blast!"
"It was pretty good, Isabella, how was yours?" Alex replied, eyes wonder how to keep them off from her melons. Alex just moved his head for Mason reply.
As they reached the intersection near their homes, they bid each other farewell. Isabella and Mason turned right towards their homes, while Alex continued left towards his own.
"Alex, was a little weird, Don't you think?" Isabella asks with questioning gaze towards Mason. "I don't know much, but yeah he seems a little weird, He most of the time was looking at girls" Mason said sighted.
Upon reaching home around 5:30 pm, Alex realized that the kitchen essentials were running low. Knowing that his aunt, Ms. Emily, would be arriving around 6:30 pm after a long day at work, he decided to head to the grocery store.
At the nearby store, he grabbed vegetables, meat, cooking oil, and other necessities. While at the billing counter, he noticed a familiar face – Soniya, a second-year student and a member of the drama club. Soniya was who, handling the registration for drama club.
Alex couldn't resist showcasing his "handsome devil persona", exchanging a few playful lines with Soniya before leaving for home.
Upon returning, he started by cleaning the newly acquired items and then delved into cooking. Cooking had become a routine for Alex, a skill he had been learning from his aunt. The aroma of the evening meal soon filled the house.
Around 6:30 pm, Ms. Emily arrived home. Alex, embracing his playful side, greeted her with the classic line, "Do you eat first, or do you want a bath, or do you want me?" teasingly.
His aunt responded in kind, grabbing his ear and pinching it. "I want to eat," she said with a playful smile.
After freshening up, Ms. Emily sat down for the meal, and Alex, now playing the role of the attentive house husband, served her. Their banter continued as he teased, "How was your day, dear aunt?"
Ms. Emily chuckled, appreciating the playful atmosphere. "Tell me about your day, Alex. What adventures did you encounter in the world of clubs?"
As the two shared a hearty meal and exchanged stories of their respective days, the bond between aunt and nephew deepened.
As the evening unfolded, Alex and his aunt, Ms. Emily, enjoyed a peaceful dinner together. After the meal, they settled down to watch TV. The news reported disturbances in the energy field, a phenomenon that piqued the interest of scientists worldwide. However, the nature of the disturbance remained a mystery.
Unfazed by the enigmatic news, Alex and Ms. Emily opted for an action movie, immersing themselves in the thrilling scenes unfolding on the screen. As the movie reached its climax, Alex noticed his aunt had peacefully dozed off, her head resting on his shoulder.
With great care, Alex gently lifted Ms. Emily and carried her to her room. He ensured she was comfortably settled before closing the TV and switching off the lights in the living room. Moving to her room, he gave a tender goodnight kiss on her forehead, closing the door softly behind him.
In his room, Alex took a moment to record the day's events in his diary. The habit of documenting his daily life and reflections had begun in his previous home, where loneliness had driven him to find solace in the pages of his diary. He chronicled his experiences, thoughts about his "handsome devil persona", and strategies to enhance it.
After completing the diary entry, Alex focused on reviewing his schoolwork for the next day. As he penned down the final thoughts, he turned off the lights, preparing to bid the day goodbye. However, there were aspects of Alex's life that he seldom shared with others.
Alex had developed a keen awareness of his surroundings, a skill honed by navigating the challenges of his previous environment. His parents, treating him as a vessel for their unfulfilled dreams, had expected perfection in every aspect. Over time, he realized that adults often projected their aspirations onto children, leading to mistakes that couldn't be rectified.
This understanding shaped Alex's approach to life. He positioned himself in the middle ground, avoiding unnecessary attention or falling behind. The "handsome devil persona", a facet of his personality, became a tool to navigate through expectations, allowing him to play the fool while maintaining a level of modesty.
As he lay in bed, thoughts swirled in his mind, contemplating the complexities of his past and the strategies for the future. The dim light from the streetlamp outside cast a gentle glow on the room, creating a serene ambiance. Alex, a student of life, closed his eyes, finding solace in the quietude of the night.
In the silence, he embraced the duality of his existence – the charismatic "handsome devil" that faced the world and the introspective individual who grappled with the complexities within. As the night unfolded its peaceful embrace, Alex drifted into a world of dreams, ready to face the challenges and adventures that awaited him in upcoming future.
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living persona- what are you talking about. Such thing never happened.
little persona- but i seen it multiple times.
mommy persona- DA-R-LI-N-G.
living persona- RUN! MONSTER!
*After that only screams can be heard.