Restaurant

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**-Cash - 30

-Kiss - 11

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"Cash."

"...Geez, you're no fun."

Irene rolled her eyes and handed the cash to Lucas.

Just as Lucas grabbed onto it, Irine smirked and moved her face towards Lucas' cheek.

Lucas felt a soft sensation touch his cheek and he froze into a daze.

Irene laughed in satisfaction when she saw his expression.

"I'll still give you that extra tip anyway."

"..."

While Lucas was still confused and shocked, Irine had stood up and walked towards the door.

"Till we meet again."

"Ah...yeah. See you..."

Lucas snapped out of it and answered back.

After getting the money from Steve, Lucas left the place and returned to the convenience store.

Steve tried to hire Lucas for a more permanent job but Lucas refused. He had just realized the dangers of that job.

If his clients were men...it would be too awkward for him to touch them all over...

If his clients were female...he can touch them but can't do anything else! It was simply torturing!

Lucas greatly admired the professional masseurs who can stay professional in the face of such enticing scenes...but it was simply not meant for him.

Anyway, he already has enough money to stop doing part-times for over a month. That should be enough time to get a good item in the game and sell it for more money.

After returning, Lucas received an angry call from the store manager.

Thankfully, Steve did send some compensations to the owner so he wasn't scolded too much.

After notifying him of his resignation, he called the cafe owner to resign as well.

But since it was too abrupt, Lucas agreed to work for one last day today so they can hire a replacement for tomorrow.

Just like that, time passed and Lucas went to work in the cafe for his shift. There, he spotted two familiar people. It was Chloe and Mica.

"Why are these two so friendly with each other now...?"

Lucas sighed and went to their table to take their order.

"What can I get for you two?"

"Hm? Oh, Lucas! What happened? We came back to the store earlier and saw it was closed down."

"Hm? Why did you come back? Did you forget something?"

"..."

Chloe's face twitched.

"A-anyway! We talked about it. If you're really in need of money, we can agree to your suggestion earlier."

Lucas blinked.

What suggestion?

Ah, it was about working for both of them?

"Oh, there's no need for that anymore. After you two left, someone came and offered me work. I got paid just earlier too so I'm no longer in a hurry for money. The client was generous with her tip too so I have enough for me to last over a month."

"..."

"..."

Both Chloe and Mica fell silent and didn't know what to say.

Absentmindedly, they told Lucas their orders when he asked again.

Lucas nodded and turned to leave.

Looking at Lucas' back, Mica turned to Chloe.

"...What now?"

"What do you mean what now...how am I supposed to know he would suddenly have an opportunity like that!?"

Chloe tapped onto the table while pouting.

After a while, she sighed and shook her head.

"By the way, I'm recruiting him because of that item he has, but what about you? Isn't your guild going to be an all-girls guild? Why do you want to recruit Lucas too?"

Mica thought for a moment before answering.

"He's a friend."

"Uhuh. Suure. Friend."

"...That's all there is to it. In the past, he used to take care of me when we were kids. Seeing as he was in need of money, I figured he wouldn't just accept it if I just give him money. Men are prideful creatures like that. So I offered him to join my guild."

If Lucas were to hear what she said, he would no doubt roll his eyes.

What do you mean all men are prideful creatures like that? If it were me...I'd definitely take the cash!

Chloe rolled her eyes, seemingly understanding Mica as well.

After a while, Chloe pulled a cigarette and lit a stick.

"You mind?"

"No, it's fine."

The two of them chatted for a few more minutes before Lucas returned with their drinks.

"Anything else I can get you two?"

"We're good. Thanks."

Mica smiled and nodded while Chloe was still glaring at Lucas.

Confused, Lucas just nodded and left the two alone.

Time passed and his shift finally ended.

After getting his last pay, Lucas handed out his uniform and left the cafe.

Since he now had a lot of money, Lucas didn't want to order take-out for dinner. Instead, he looked for a fancy-looking restaurant and dined in.

As he walked in, he noticed another familiar figure in the restaurant. It was Irene who he just met earlier today.

She seemed to be having a lovely dinner with a handsome-looking guy.

Figures someone like her already has a lover.

Lucas just sighed in his mind and no longer bothered with it.

Irene naturally noticed Lucas as well when he entered. As Lucas wore ordinary clothes coupled with his facemask, he stuck out like a sore thumb in the restaurant.

Seeing Irene notice him, Lucas just nodded at her as a sign of courtesy and walked to an empty table.

On Irene's table, the handsome guy noticed Irene look away and nod at someone, he turned his head to trace her gaze only to see a poor guy sit on one of the tables.

"You know him?"

"Yes, we just met earlier. He has such a nice face, I don't understand why he keeps hiding his face with that mask."

The handsome man raised a brow at that.

"You like him?"

Irene rolled her eyes.

"Please brother, I am simply interested in him. He has such...magical hands."

"Huh?"

Irene's brother, Alex, was confused.

"He gave me a message earlier. Fufu, it felt so good that I couldn't help but give him a kiss."

Alex blinked in confusion.

Is this still my sister?

From what Alex knew, Irene is someone who doesn't like it when a man touches her. It isn't so much as a fear of men but more like...hate.

When she was a kid, there was a guy who had attempted to force himself on her. Naturally, nothing happened but the guy was sentenced to life in prison. But since then, Irene had become rather hostile with men.

Of course, as she grew up, she matured a bit and no longer displays such blatant hostility, but he still won't let just any men get near her, much less touch her.

Unless that guy is actually gay.

But that doesn't explain why Irene would give a guy a kiss.

Sensing her brother's confusion, Irene chuckled and explained.

"Actually, I thought he was gay at first, only later, I found out he isn't. But I still let him continue because his hands simply felt so good. You don't understand brother when he touched me, it felt...calm, and peaceful...all those hate and trauma I had before seemed to have vanished just like that."

"Is that really possible?"

Alex frowned, clearly not believing it one bit.

"How about we ask him to join us? Come on, I'm treating anyway."

"Fine...go call him then."

Irene smiled and quickly stood up to go towards Lucas.

Lucas, having just ordered his meal, suddenly noticed Irene walk towards him.

"Miss Irene. Is something the matter?"

"There's no need to be so formal, Lucas. Come, why don't you eat at our table. I'm treating my brother anyway. I can add you along as well."

"Eh? But..."

"No buts! Come! Actually, after your massage, I felt in such a good mood so you are partly the reason why I am treating in the first place."

Lucas hesitated for a moment before nodding.

"Alright then, I apologize for the intrusion..."

"Good! Waiter, deliver his food to our table then."

"Understood."

The waiter nodded and left to deliver their orders to the chef.

Lucas followed Irene to their table.

"Hello. I am Lucas. Lucas Lauwers."

"Alex Hill."

Alex nodded slightly as he shook Lucas' hand.

Lucas then took a sit beside Irene and they started to chat as they waited for the food.

"So, I hear you have quite the magical hands."

Alex raised a brow while he took a sip of his drink.

Lucas smiled wryly and nodded.

"Well, I don't dare claim I have magical hands, but I do my best...may I?"

Lucas gestured for Alex' hand to demonstrate.

Curious, Alex stretched out his hand for Lucas to hold.

Lucas then started to slightly massage his palm and wrist while using his skills.

"Hmm? This...is certainly relaxing..."

Sensing the warmth spreading from his hand, Alex was surprised. Even though only his hand is being massaged, he still felt quite relaxed and all the stress from work seemed to be gone as well!

How amazing!

Lucas smiled and separated his hand from Alex's

Irene quickly asked her brother.

"How was it?"

"It was certainly amazing..."

Alex couldn't help but mutter.

Just how did he do it?

Alex was about to ask Lucas this question when suddenly, there was a loud bang on the front door of the restaurant, followed by heavy footsteps and gunshots.

*Bang*Bang*Bang*Bang*

"Nobody move! Hand over your belongings!"

Six men wearing strange masks pointed their guns at the customers and waiters while one of them shot a few rounds above as if to warn them that those guns weren't toys.

Lucas swore in his heart.

Oh, come on! The one day I wanted to eat in a restaurant! The ONE DAY!!!

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AN: Sorry for the delay, I've been busy lately with work stuff :(

Anyway...only two choices here. Basically, do nothing or do something. All scenarios are simply either of the two anyway XD

See ya next chap!