Leon woke up in his cozy bed and breathed a sigh of relief as he realized it was Saturday morning-a rare chance to unwind.
The calendar displayed January 5, and the past few days had been a whirlwind of activity. Leon had spent ti exploring the city with Olivia and even tried his hand at cooking with Laura. But today, he had made up his mind: this day was for Lily.
Later that evening, they also had an invitation from Uncle Ben to look forward to.
Their day was filled with simple joys: dining out, watching a movie, and ending the day at a charming restaurant in the heart of the city. As they chatted, Lily brought up a flood of random topics, her animated voice carrying the conversation effortlessly.
"Do you rember, Leon," Lily said, "when we were kids, we used to play in the park? There was this one ti you stood up for a little girl who was crying because so bullies were picking on her. Do you rember that?"
Leon tilted his head, thinking. "I think so..."
"She was so cute," Lily said with a small laugh. "Do you rember her na?"
"That was ages ago," Leon replied with a shrug. "I doubt she even rembers it. Besides, wasn't she so rich kid? She's probably busy running her family's big business by now or focused on higher education and all that cos with it."
Lily paused, tapping her chin. "Hmm... I'm pretty sure I still rember her na."
She smiled softly and said, "You know, that was the first and only ti I ever saw you so close to a girl. You looked genuinely happy playing with her, Leon."
"Really? Are you saying I'm not usually that happy, Lily?" he teased with a chuckle.
"Yes," she replied with a grin. "I could see how different you were when you were with that girl."
"And why are you suddenly bringing up this topic?" Leon asked, raising an eyebrow. "Now tell , what was her na?"
Lily paused, her gaze drifting upward. "Wait... I think it started with an F... or maybe a V... Uhm..." she murmured.
Before she could finish her thought, a cheerful voice interrupted. "Hi there!"
Leon and Lily turned their heads. It was Freya.
"Am I interrupting your ti together?"
Leon chuckled, shaking his head. "Not at all. We were waiting for you."
Freya settled into her seat, glancing between Leon and Lily with a playful smile.
"I really feel like an intruder here," she teased. "Why did you even invite today? And it looked like you two were talking about sothing serious. Care to fill in?"
"Leon's childhood crush," Lily answered without missing a beat.
"That's not true," Leon cut in quickly.
"Oh, really?" Freya said. "This sounds like a fascinating topic, Leon! So, tell , did you ever get close to a girl when you were little?"
Freya turned eagerly to Lily. "Spill the details, Lily. Was she his first love? Does he even rember her? Are they still in touch?"
Lily grinned. "Well, when we were kids, we used to play in a small park near our hos. It was a popular spot for all the neighborhood children. Leon, though, was usually off in his own little world, busy building sandcastles."
"Hm..." Freya mused. "That sounds so much like him. So things never change, do they?" "Yes," Lily nodded. "I don't rember much, but I do know Leon was close to that little girl. They used to play together often and would even et regularly at the park afterward."
"Oh, that's such a sweet childhood story," Freya said with a smile. "Do you have any photos of them together?"
Lily let out a deep, steady breath and shook her head. "Unfortunately, no. We don't have any pictures of Leon and that girl. But the mory of that ti is still vivid in my mind."
"Do you rember her na?"
"I was so close to rembering it. If you had arrived just a few minutes later, I think I might've figured it out."
As Leon continued eating his al and sipping his fruit juice, his eyes wandered to Lily and Freya, who were still animatedly discussing their topic.
"So..." Freya eventually shifted her attention back to him. "Did you know your na has been coming up a lot in the online Immortal Legacy forums lately, Leon?"
Lily chuckled softly before Leon could respond. "He's been causing quite a stir, hasn't he? Honestly, I don't find it surprising."
Leon shrugged. "I'm sure they're all talking about the many cool things I've done, right?"
Freya smirked. "Maybe. But no matter how much you try, Leon, there will always be people judging you negatively. It's practically one of your defining traits."
Leon leaned back in his chair. "I think I've gotten used to that kind of thing, Freya. Maybe it's the very thing that's made so lucky in the ga now."
Freya chuckled lightly at his words.
Lily chid in with a grin. "Well, all that effort is bound to pay off, especially now that so many beautiful girls seem to be gravitating toward you, Leon."
Freya nodded. "Exactly! Like . A beautiful girl who's already close to you, Leon. So why let a little negativity bother you?"
Leon couldn't help but smile as their playful banter continued. It felt good, sharing this kind of mont with them.
"Rember has shared an update about the team he's forming," Freya began, steering the conversation in a new topic.
"Oh, really? That's good to hear."
"He wants you to et each potential team mber individually and convince them to join."
Leon frowned slightly. "Wait, isn't Rember the team manager? Why do I have to et them one by one?"
Freya smiled as she explained, "Rember insists that, as the team captain, it's your responsibility to et the mbers personally."
Leon raised an eyebrow. "Captain? I don't recall ever agreeing to that. When did this decision get made, and why wasn't I consulted?"
Freya couldn't help but chuckle at his reaction. "This week, we'll start scheduling etings
with them, one by one."
"Are they far from here?"
"So are close enough to reach by land, but a few will require flights."
Leon sighed, realizing he was out of options. "Alright. I guess I don't have much of a choice. But no, actually it could be quite fun if..."
His brows knitted together as a thought struck him. "Who are these people, Freya? Do I know them from the ga?"
"I think it'll be much more exciting if it's a surprise for you. You just have to trust , okay? I'm your personal manager for a reason."
Leon groaned, leaning back in his chair. "Honestly, Freya, it's starting to feel like you're
taking over my entire life..."
Freya shot him a playful but slightly stern look. "I help you so much, both in the ga and out of it, Mr. Always Complaining. Can't you just let handle this for once?"
"Fine, fine. I'll let you handle it."
After finishing their al, Leon, Freya, and Lily wandered around the mall, taking in the
lively atmosphere. Freya and Lily treated themselves to ice cream, while Leon politely declined he was never much for sugary treats.
As the day wore on, Leon and Lily eventually headed ho, their minds shifting to the plans
for the evening.
With the sun beginning to dip, they started getting ready for dinner with their Uncle. It was a special occasion-Ben was introducing them to his future wife that night.
Leon and Lily arrived punctually at the elegant restaurant that evening. They stepped out of Leon's luxury car and made their way inside.
As they entered, they spotted Ben standing near the entrance with a woman beside him.
"Uncle Ben!" Lily called out eagerly, quickening her pace and tugging Leon along by the wrist
as they approached.
The woman standing next to Ben beca clearer as they drew closer.
The woman had shoulder-length blonde hair and appeared to be in her late thirties. Her smile was warm and welcoming as her gaze shifted to Leon and Lily. But just as they were about to greet her, Lily ca to an abrupt stop, her expression turning to one of disbelief. The woman's face mirrored Lily's shock, her smile faltering as her eyes fixed on Leon.
"You!" the woman exclaid awkwardly.
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