After finishing her breakfast with the children, Luzella headed to the classroom to assist the sisters in teaching the orphanage students their day's lessons, bringing enthusiasm and support to the young learners. As she entered the room, the students' faces lit up. Together, they dove into the lessons.
As the day drew to a close and evening descended, Luzella headed to her room to freshen up after a fulfilling day of classes. She had promised to volunteer at the auction event, and knowing she needed to arrive early, she quickly showered and changed into a suitable outfit. Luzella felt a sense of excitement and purpose, ready to contribute to the evening's success.
Luzella arrived early at the auction venue, to lend a hand with the event setup. As she made her way to the designated area, she was greeted by the organizers. Together, they worked efficiently to arrange the items for auction, set up the bidding stations, and ensure everything was in place for a smooth and successful event.
With the setup complete, She glanced at her watch, noting that the venue would soon be bustling with attendees, just half an hour away. Luzella, taking a deep breath, smoothed out her attire, ready to shift into her role as a volunteer, ensuring the evening's auction event proceeded smoothly.
As the guests began to arrive, Luzella warmly welcomed them and escorted them to their designated seats. Once everyone was settled, the event commenced, kicking off on a high note with everyone's efforts.
Luzella finally took a break in the middle of the event, slipping away for a brief moment to collect herself amidst the bustling event, her tasks having kept her busy since the guests arrived.
Luzella walked out into the night air, letting the gentle breeze refresh her. As she took a deep breath while stretching her hands, she overheard a group of girls giggling and discussing a guy. "Wow, such a handsome guy!!!!!" One of them exclaimed.
Another chimed in, "I want to go ask him to be my boyfriend."
A third girl whispered, "Girls, look at his sexy thin lips, I want to taste them."
One bold girl challenged the others, "You girls just ogle him from here, I'll go do all the things you mentioned."
The others gasped in unison, "Whattt!!!!"
One girl tried to caution her, "Stop doing problematic things look how he's looking, don't you dare approach him."
Another suggested, "Yes, he's handsome but look at how serious his face is, how scary his vibe is. Sometimes it's better for us to enjoy it from afar."
Another girl agreed "True, he's looking very frightening"
The girl who challenged scoffed, "He must be one of the guests, what's the big deal? Even if he's powerful, with my dad around, he can't do anything to me. So chill and just look, how I'm going to kiss that hardcore guy." The others looked on with concern, as the bold girl seemed determined to make a move.
Luzella listened silently, intrigued by their lively conversation and she discreetly turned her head to catch a glimpse of the man the girls were swooning over. Her eyes scanned the area, and she finally spotted him.
Luzella's eyes widened in surprise as she recognized the man, it was the stranger she had met yesterday. She wondered what he was doing here, and a fleeting thought crossed her mind "Probably one of the guests."
Her gaze lingered on him for a moment, he leaned against the tree, his fingers absently playing with the lighter, a lone shadow surrounding him. The dim lighting highlighted the solitary figure. She watched as his fingers continued to toy with the lighter, the soft click-clack of the mechanism a subtle sound in the stillness.
A thought flashed in Luzella's mind, "Is she going to kiss him? No way. I need to stop her."
She took a few steps forward before halting, questioning her motives. "But, why should I stop her? He can handle her, right? I don't need to be concerned." She turned to walk away.
The bold girl approached Alaric. Before he looked at her, the girl leaned in, her lips inches from Alaric's, but before they could make contact, a sudden tug on his left hand yanked him away, throwing off her aim.
Alaric's right hand, poised to push her back, froze mid-air as he stumbled slightly from the unexpected pull.
The girl's kiss landed on thin air, her lips brushing against nothing but the faint scent of Alaric's cologne.
Luzella's grip on his hand remained firm, her eyes flashing with a mix of determination and concern as she positioned herself beside Alaric.
Luzella tried to go away, but something pulled her way towards Alaric.
Alaric's gaze settled on Luzella, his eyes acknowledging the girl he had met yesterday, without any notable change in his expression.
His gaze then shifted back to the bold girl, who was still fuming, her anger evident in her stance and she was glared at Luzella and asked. "Who are you?"
Luzella's eyes met the bold girl's glare calmly. "I'm Luzella," she replied, her voice even and polite. "I'm a volunteer here. And you are...?"
The bold girl's face reddened with rage as she spat, "You're just a mere volunteer, how dare you do this?"
Luzella's expression remained composed, her voice calm and polite as she replied, "Sorry, but I don't understand what you're talking about. Could you please explain clearly what I did?"