Chapter 5:Desire

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Izach and Lily’s Search Began first scanned their surroundings for any signs of Lily’s Mom they asked all of the people they passed by.

’No luck’

Izach took a glance at Lily’s empty face made Izach sad just imagining what kind of Expression such a little girl would feel.

“It’s okay Lily I promise we’ll find your mommy…..” Izach said with Re assurance in his Voice While caressing the Crown of lily’s head.

“Y-Yeah!!!”

-Groaaaaaaawl

Unexpectedly lily’s Stomach Growled that even made Izach surprised. Lily who was hiding her Embarrassment looked away at Izach’s Glance.

“*Chuckle Are You Hungry???” Izach asked with a grin on his Face.

“N-no”<Growl> Lily Looked away From Izach’s Gaze Knowingly Hiding her Face that was ripe as a tomato.

‘Well at least her Stomach Is honest’ Izach said To Himself. Surprisingly enough that even made him chuckle.

“Then what Would You Like to Eat?”

Lily stiffened due to the shock.

“!!!” Lily Was Taken Aback. While she stammered

“A-Anything…….” Lily asked again for Re assurance knowing she heard the word anything meant she can buy any tasty food that she hasn’t tasted yet.

“Yes Anything “Izach Replied With a smile,

Then lily began to Scan her surroundings looking for a best place to buy some snacks then surprisingly she saw a pastry show that was filled with a lot of delicious and appealing desserts that even made the little girl drool.

“T-then C-can I buy,” lily said in a hesitant voice .while her little arms pointed in the direction of a pastry shop.

<Black Ocelots Pastry Shop>

“Of Course” Izach Replied Immediately

“Th-Then Can I Buy What I want??!!!” The Little Girl Said While Yelling With Joy

Izach Unexpectedly Grinned. as He scuffled the Hair of The Girl.

“Well What Are We Waiting For???”

“Let’s gooooo!!!!” Lily Immediately grabbed the Wrist of My Hand Dragging Me In-front of the Pastry Shop.

Surprisingly Lily Immediately Glanced at The Store Windows Mesmerised by the Fact Such Delicious Food Was In-front of her. Macaroons

“*Growl”

“Kuk Are You Really That Hungry Pfffft” I Covered My Mouth Trying to Hide my Laughter.

“W-Why are you laughing…..” Lily said In A confused Manner.

“Well why Don’t we Go Inside?”

“Yey” Lily Cheered

I looked at the Door Slowly took a Deep Breath ‘don’t be Afraid Izach don’t Be Afraid’ as Such Izach Re Assured himself . He Grabbed the Handle of The Door and He Slowly Opened It.

-Creaked

-“Good afternoon Customers what would you Like?”

A Lady Near her 60’s greeted Us In front of her Desk. Her Voice was filled with Such a Welcome yet Soothing Tone. That Made Izach feel a bit relieved.

Surprisingly Lily Butted and Happily Said,

“We Would Like to buy some Pastries Grandma!” Lily's Voice was filled with Innocence that even made The Lady Chuckle.

“Is That So young Lady?” the Elder Said.

“Yes!!” Lily said in a happy tone.

“Then what would you like?” The Elder Asked Lily.

“Th-Then ahhhhh” Lily was at loss. She Doesn’t Know What She Should buy that even made her more Confused.

“All of it looks So Tasty!!” lily Retorted.

That Even Made Izach and The Elder Giggle. Kuk, It Would Be Nice If You Could See Her Face.’ That even made The Smile at Izach’s Face slowly fades.

“ Ho-ho I guess For Such a young lady you sure do Love to eat sweets?” The Elder Said.

“I love sweets!” Lily said. But Surprisingly Izach Butted In.

“Well May I Ask Is Your Pastry Any Good?” Izach Asked while A Smile Crept at his Face while also rubbing the Crown of Lily’s Hair

“Oh-ho is You Challenging Me Young Man?”

“Well if you’re thinking it as a challenge then it is?” Izach Spoke in A mocking yet playful tone while Crossing His Arm. That even Made Lily to Copy Him.

“Well you better not eat your word Young Man?” The Grandma Said in a Voice that was Filled

“Well If Words Can’t Keep My Mouth Shut then Maybe your pastry can?”

“Well for A Young Man You Do Have a Sharp Tongue?” The Grandma Spoke In Disbelief.

“Well I do get That A lot?” As Izach Answered Back

“We’ll be sure to savor Every Bite using that tongue Young Man?”

“Of Course, it would be bad manners if I didn't criticize what Lily wanted to eat?” As Again I looked at her Empty Face Giving Her a smile of Assurance.

“Oh-ho You Sure does Act Like a gentleman when you’re talking to this little lady but you sure are stingy when I come to adult ahh?”

“Well I’ve Been Living in Cave for A long time?”

“Really you sure don’t look like it?

“Do I look like a Caveman?”

"Not Really, More of Like a Prince Charming I must say.?"

“Well I’m too handsome to be A Caveman then?”

“Of Course You Are???” The Old Lady Spoke in a Sarcastic yet defeated tone.

“Sweets!!” Lily butted in a Screaming Manner to get Both of Our Attention That Even Made the Old Lady and Izach Laugh.

“A-Ah I Forgot I’ll be Right Back!!”The Old Lady Hurried.

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“That Would Be 10silver and 5 Bronze” The Old Lady Inquired.

(<<Author’s Note>>

For all Readers Who is Reading This, I’ll Give the Exact Amount or Currency in This World

Copper=1

Copper=10 to Bronze=1

Bronze=80 to Silver=1

Silver =150 to Gold=1

This Is The Current Format of Their Currency :)

That is All Thank You)

“Is There Any Discount???” Izach said in a nonchalant manner while also sneaking a grin.

“You cheeky brat!“ The Old Lady Shouted

“Well why Can’t I get a Discount? You sure are Stingy Granny look at lily would it be the best if You Gave me a discount??” I took a glance at Lily who was Clutching my Shirt and Grinned.

“Y-you *sigh,” The Old Lady dropped her head and look at the lily. and by the looks of it, She gave the young lady a wry smile

‘Well this is only way I can do It, I Really Didn’t Know This Store Would Be This Pricey” Izach Shivered he may be a son of A Marquis But he Still has A bit of Common Sense in him for a pastry or Bakery to be this pricey means it really is good.

“Well I guess it’s a yes?”

“Alright 8 silvers and 8 Coppers then?” The Old Lady Urged.

“We Have a Deal” I Grinned While I Slowly Gave the Payment. The Old Slowly whispered

<Do not Let Your Desire Succumbed to your blindness>The Old lady Whispered at Izach’s Ear It Even Made His Spine Shivered In Fear.

“W-who are you???” Izach Asked to Himself. ``How Did She Know That I can’t See Her Face? What Did She Mean That I Should Not Succumbed to My Desire???”

Zach's gaze was only directed to the Old lady, many things were going through His Head how Would This Old Lady Know ‘how did She know? What is it about my Desire?’

Few minutes of Silence filled the room not knowing what to Say.

“I’m Hungry*growl” Lily Spoke in soft yet low tone.

“Kuk sure Seems Like it young lady?” as the old Lady Spoke She Slowly Handed a Basket Filled with Treats to Lily. That even made lily Stiffed and Izach Shocked.

“P-Pardon Me But it seems like you’ve given us too much?” Izach Spooked Knowing That the Old Lady Gave This Much He Really Shouldn’t Have Asked for A Discount. That made Isaac Blush from Embarrassment

“Well Just be Sure to Come And Buy My Pastries with this Young Lady I’ll Be Sure Giving You More”

“Really!!” Lily Voice Rang It was Filled With Disbelief and Joy.

“Of Course Young Lady but be Sure that this Sly Brother of yours to Join you Okay”

“H-he Is Not My Brother. H-His My Uncle!!”Lily Retorted Back while Her little face turned red.

“Oh-Ho is He?” The Lady Spoke in Playful tone while she was teasing Lily and her gaze landed at Izach’s Direction. Not Knowing What Reaction he should have, Izach just smiled.

Many Minutes have passed by. Izach Slowly looked at the Clock in at the Desk Izach Was Surprised that almost 20 Minute has passed.

“Lily, we have to go,” Izach urged Lily and softly held Her Hands.

“Uhum!!” Lily Nodded And Slowly got off the Chair she Was sitting On.

As Izach and Lily Was About to Leave The Izach stopped and glanced at the Old lady at the Counter.

“May I Ask your Name?”

“Just Call Me Granny”

“We’ll Be Sure to Come Again granny” Izach spoked in a soft tone, a smile filled his face, a smile of gratitude as the two was about to leave.

“ Be Sure to Come Again Young Man!!”