Six

"Hmm, I still feel like Mama's boy." I said. Lacy panty chuckled, also stared at the photo and nodded.

"Yeah, look at the red ribbon on his neck. Good boy, huh?" He smirked. "Didn't you bet? If you don't want more, let's proceed to candidate number three?"

My forehead creased.

"Why candidate number three right away? Ezekiel is the first one you showed me, right?" Tires I said.

"Of course, I have candidate number one!" He said and I was surprised there and frowned.

"Who?"

"Who else is my chicken!" Said. My forehead furrowed more there, he turned to me and grinned.

"Lieutenant, Liana! It's slow." He said and my eyes widened.

I cleared my throat, high as I shook him.

"No freaking way, that's me!" I sulked.

"I know, it's a little weird for me but it's my first choice for you." Said. "But of course, I won't allow you to be watered either, he still isn't allowed to come near you 'no! If you're just watered, it's a good choice but you've been hurt so, no." she shrugs

"See?" My lips protruded.

"Why isn't he leaving here yet?" She asked me and I shrugged and shook my head.

"I don't know about that, it's annoying." My nose. "She's supposed to watch over me while Mommy is away, like, what am I, baby? I can handle myself! She has the strength to say there's someone alive besides me but she still doesn't want to leave!"

"He tried that driver thingy?" He said maliciously.

"Yes!" I answered. "I just need to throw the clothes out."

"Are you really mad at him?" Her brow raised at me, seemingly observing me.

"Of course," I sighed. "But I understand him, that his life doesn't just revolve around me and it's fine with me. But hopefully, he leaves, I'm irritated by his face. I'm already fighting but he's still handsome!" I stomped my feet.

"Hey, my fragile friend." She sighed.

"I'm not!" I raised my brow. "Have I ever talked to him? No, right? He always pays attention to it; he thinks he's handsome."

Lacy panty grinned and narrowed her eyes at me.

"Yeah, yeah, handsome!" I admitted

He gasped and when I saw Tiger approaching, I removed the pillow from my thigh and let my cat jump on it.

I slowly caressed the head of my cat; he was just bored looking at Lacy panty who pouted at me.

"It's really Tiger when you look like you're judging." He complained and also stroked the cat's head.

"I know right, I can almost imagine her purring every time, definitely saying, Dry! Dry! Dry!" I said.

"What, Liana? Should we give Ezekiel a try? If you don't, the list goes on." Said.

"How about Ash?" I asked her.

"Ash's an asshole," He grinned suddenly so I was surprised there. "In the past, I was forced to come here! He said he would come with me and can you believe he's saying you're his girlfriend?"

My mouth parted, I blinked in shock there.

"S-Seriously?"

"Yes, that man. I told you to meet next time but I insisted." She said.

I nodded and bit my lip.

"He's a good man, Elena but you see ... I can't like Ash more than a friend." I sighed.

"Then, tell him. To finish as well. He's becoming very obsessive of you."

"I will," I sighed and shook my head.

I don't know what magic Lacy panty has but he contacted Ezekiel right after

our talk and everything went well. We've decided we'll meet at a bar tonight; I'll be with Lacy panty later and I'm currently arranging for my meet-up with my college suitor.

Well, desperate measures. I'm getting older, one more thing, I might actually expire when I'm not married yet!

I just wish Ezekiel is a good man, I hope I like him right away.

I remembered going to Arrow's condo unit after that scene last time with Phoenix. We picked them up at the hospital, Arrow, Freya and their son, Rui. I didn't want to; I could do nothing but stay there until night.

Freya is a good woman, fun to talk to and always full of knowledge. We stayed until dinner and if Phoenix and I were just going to face each other, I wouldn't get tired of it so my eyes hurt.

Sirius is a bubbly, little kid. He's handsome, I can't believe Arrow is the father, that explains the uncanny resemblance of the kid and Phoenix! Because his brother's son!

Wearing a sparkly little black dress, I stared at myself in the mirror. I smiled big as I straightened my curly hair.

The dress fits perfectly on my body, exposing my porcelain skin and chest and my small waist. I wore two-inches stilettos to match my outfit and a black small bag.

When satisfied, I took a photo on my phone and post it on my social media before heading out of my room.

I was humming a bit, walking on the hallway when I saw Phoenix coming.

His forehead creased when he saw me, his eyebrows rose as he stared at my body and faced me.

"Where are you going?" He asked.

I raised my forehead and stared at him.

"Why do you care?" I asked him.

His jaw clenched, I saw how his lips protruded a bit, probably annoyed of me.

"I have to check on you--"

"Check on me, check on me my ass." I grimace. "I'm big, Mr. Adler and you see, like you, I have a bigger life than this."

"Where are you going?" I said, annoyed. I found myself disgusted with my answers.

"Date," I said and grinned. "I'm going to be watered, Mr. Adler."

His eyes darken, I saw how his muscle clenched. It looks like a few more teases will crush me.

"I'm coming." Said.

My jaw dropped, I straightened up and stared at him.

"Excuse me?"

"I'm coming with you." He said and raised an eyebrow.

"No way!" I exclaimed.

"Yes way," he frowned. "I'll get my keys, wait for me." He commanded and passed me.

Of course, I hurried out before he could catch up with me, what am I, crazy? I am no longer young to be with him! I can do it on my own!

If I water, he won't care! He rejected my offer to be irrigation, then don’t!

I was almost out of breath when I got into the taxi in a hurry.

"Please hurry, Brother!" I exclaimed when I got into the vehicle.

He didn't ask again, when I passed the village, I was very happy because Phoenix didn't follow me.

When I arrived at a famous high-end bar I was overjoyed. It's been a while since I last went to places like this!

Maybe because I'm too Aunt? Oh, does that really affect my likes? Because I'm not getting any younger?

Just outside the bar I saw teenagers outside who seemed to be wondering how to get inside and cheat on their age.

My brows shot up the moment I saw two of the teenagers kissing.

What?

My lips parted and I sighed, I don't know but I approached them and spoke.

"Hey, that's not allowed here. You're young, huh?" I said.

The couple stopped kissing, I saw some teenagers looking at me and grinning.

"What do you care?"

"Why! Does your mother know that?" I nodded and raised an eyebrow at them.

"What do you care, huh, old hag?" The girl asked.

My jaw dropped dramatically, I gasped in horror and pointed myself.

"O-old hag? Me ?!" I exclaimed.

"Yes, you are, Old hag, and do you even care if we go to bars??"

"Because you're all obviously kids! What are you, sixteen? What?" My eyebrows rose. "And take it back, I'm not, an old hag! I'm still a girl--"

"Ah, not obvious." The bitchy teenager said. My lips parted again.

"Tell me, Old hag, you're just jealous because we have a kiss. E, you? You're obviously going to bars because you don't have a man. Seeking love and shelter, huh?"

"What?! You kid!" I exclaimed. "H-I'm not single, I have a boyfriend!"

"Then why are you alone here, huh? Why are you fighting us here?" He grinned at me and I fanned myself with stress.

"B-He's busy! So, I'm alone!"

"Okay, you said ... Aunt." The girl smirked.

I almost had a heart attack, my lips parted from consumption and I didn't know what to say.

"You'll run away, hmm ..." I felt a hand on my waist and a hard kiss on my cheek so I jumped.

I turned around and almost fainted when I saw Adler next to me.

"W-What ..."

"You have a problem with my girlfriend?" Phoenix's deep and alluring voice filled my ears.

When I looked down at the children, I saw how shocked they were at Phoenix's face.

"U-Uh, hey, that old hag is your girlfriend?" Said by this rude kid in front of us.

"W-What Aunt ?!" I exclaimed but Phoenix pressed me to his chest so I fell silent.

"Yeah, hmm, why?"

"W-Nothing ..." I glanced at the children who were ashamed of Phoenix. I even saw the only boy in the group, shaking his head, looking at his girlfriend who was obviously smitten with this ugly man.

"Why are you here anyway? How old are you?"

"S-Seventeen please!" The woman answered.

"That isn't the legal age, why would you go inside the bar?" Phoenix said kindly.

I was bent over; I pushed his chest but I was tighter so I fell on his neck.

"Adler!" I hissed and slapped his back but he just put more pressure on me.

"Just try."

"No, don't. Come back here when you're legal. Go home now." He said.

"O-Okay, all right!" They said quickly and when I looked back the children were already leaving so I took a deep breath and pushed Adler harder.

"These kids!" I rubbed my forehead, watching the children. "What Aunt?! Do I look like an auntie to them ?!"

"After you run away from me, I'll see you fighting with the kids." Phoenix said maliciously so I confronted him and stared.

I crossed my arms on my chest and raised my brow.

"What are you doing here?!"

"You'll be watched." Said.

I laughed and sighed, like I was going crazy.

"Watch your face," I grinned.

His jaw clenched, I saw him look down at my chest and sneeze.

"Let's go inside so I can take you home early."

"What ?!" I exclaimed. "No way, I'm just here until morning!"

"What?" His forehead creased. "No, you're going early with me. Let's go home right away."

"Why? Are you my boss? Why would I come with you?"

“Because I said so,” He said, calmly.

“Fuck you,” I grinned.

"Are you cursing me or giving me a task to do?" His eyebrows rose.

"What the ..." I couldn't believe I was shaken by him. "Y-You're seriously telling me that ?!"

He smirked at me, licking his lower lip seductively.

My heart was palpitating, he was almost cheap in the brain because whatever I irritate him is still very handsome!

He's wearing a white dress shirt and black slacks, the first three buttons of his shirt were undone, exposing his chest. The sleeves of his clothes were folded up to his forearm.

I also noticed his hair, looking like he's freshly shaved for an undercut with low fade. His hair is messy. His green mesmerizing eyes stared darkly at me that I have to refrain myself from praising him again like a fool.

"Maybe, Adler." I sighed. "Will you touch me, please?"

His eyes softened, he lost his mischievous gaze and took a deep breath.

"Liana ..." He said in a deep baritone. "I was just trying to protect you."

"Protect me?" I laughed. "Yet you hurt my heart! You did protect me but my heart, did you do it?"

He stopped, I saw how pain reflected his eyes, ready to speak but I shook and quickly turned around and marched in.

Reluctantly, when the bouncer greeted me, I didn’t answer and immediately took a drink to the waiter who passed by.

I drank the vodka in one gulp and was almost dizzy suddenly and at the explosion of the eerie song in place. The colorful and playful lights scattered the place, when I saw Lacy panty my grin widened and quickly approached.

She hugged me, I hugged her back and smiled.

"You looked gorg, Liana! As always!" She giggled while I twirled in front of her.

"You too! Who's with you?" I asked her and from behind her I saw the appearance of her boyfriend.

"Josiah!" I exclaimed.

Josiah laughed when she saw me, I immediately kissed and smiled at my friend and whispered.

"Ayiee, you're going to get this baby drunk, what? Then rounds?" I joked and gasped when Lacy panty's cheek blushed and slapped my arm.

"Shh! Don't be loud! Just a secret!" He giggled so we laughed more.

"But you, I saw Ezekiel and I admit he was super-hot!" Lacy screamed panty but just stopped when Josiah hugged her from behind and kissed her on the cheek.

"Your mouth, Rena ..." he said.

My friend blushed, I got stuck there and pulled my friend's hair.

"You're the one! You're the one with the thrilling Boyfriend!" I stomped my feet. "I'm single, I'm alone!"

She laughed, shook her head and widened her eyes at me.

"So, you, you're great, girl! Ezekiel looks stable! Potential Boyfriend material!" He said and pointed to someone in the distance.

I shifted my gaze and saw Ezekiel sitting on the bar counter drinking whiskey. He was quiet there and I glanced at Josiah and Lacy panty before saluting.

When a waiter passed by, I took the wine again and poured it before walking towards Ezekiel.

Am I an aunt? But then, I stopped when I realized I am basically the elderly who hated teenagers on street.

Oh, so ... Am I really an aunt?

"Hi, Ezekiel!" I greeted the man who was sitting on the stool.

It immediately turned around and I saw the shock in him when he saw me.

"Liana," He said in a deep baritone. I flashed a small, sweet smile.

"Hi ..."

"Wow!" His smile brightened, he stood up and helped me sit down.

"You looked beautiful, as always!" He said and my cheek got hot. I chuckled, he looked kindly and called the waiter to give me a drink.

"You looked handsome too," I said and I mean it.

He matured a lot since college! His body became more stretched compared to before, which was a bit slender.

We talked a lot, reminiscing our college days. He's a good listener, I finally noticed that I was so talkative that we laughed.

With the loudness of the music, we could hardly hear each other so our faces were close together to hear each other. He was almost shouting the words on my ear.

I chuckled when his lips touched my cheek briefly, probably because I was also dizzy from the alcohol.

He's fun to be with, I just can't focus because of the alcohol and the feeling of being watched.

My lips protruded, my forehead furrowed and my eyes rolled but I could see nothing.

I just hope that it isn't the asshole, Adler.

I continued talking to Ezekiel but I was pre-occupied and out of focus. I look round and round because of the feeling of watching my actions.

"Are you alright, Liana?" Ezekiel touched my forearm.

“Yes,” I smiled. "I just ... you know, I'll restroom first."

"Oh ... sure!" He grinned and stood.

"I'll take you."

"No, it's okay." I said softly. He nodded, he supported me upright for a while and was a little drunk but I stood up properly.

I made my way to the restroom with the feeling of being followed, when I saw that presence seemed familiar, I snorted.

It's like that even when I was in Hill Valley!