The antagonist?

10. Lake

>> Matteo Zagreus Agore <<

At night, Matteo even went for a walk without anyone accompanying him. Actually he could have taken Hazel, but the incident this afternoon must still make him dizzy. His cousin also still feels pain until now even though it has been treated.

If she could cancel Hazel's match with Arzhel, she would not feel pain. She admits, Hazel is the one she likes. Long ago even from before Hazel was betrothed to Archel. However, his family actually prefers the Mageo family to keep their only child.

Hazel also seems to think of him as a friend, okay that's okay .. while he can still be by Hazel's side. Nor does he want to ruin their friendship just because he likes his own best friend, ending up awkward and he is about to lose Hazel.

Not to mention Hazel's behavior from the time she fell down the stairs changed by almost 100%. Usually the day is passed just by looking for Arzhel, trying to follow him everywhere and also find a way how to make Alexa is not the girl that Arzhel chose again.

Matteo tried to keep him as strong as he could, as well as when people began to look at Hazel after she humiliated him, he wanted to hit Arzhel but his heart was even more sliced because all Hazel did was shut up and leave. Not angry or saying anything at all.

He sighed while looking down at the streets, without realizing that someone ran from the opposite direction until he hit him hard enough. Matteo took one step back and his hand tried to grab hold of the person so as not to fall to the ground. It was only when he saw who it was, that Matteo immediately let go of his hand.

"E-eh, sorry .., Matteo," he said nervously as he lowered his head, the sickening attitude he always saw. Matteo clucked, without speaking intending to leave but Alexa spoke again. "Matteo, sorry. Someone was after me so I didn't see if there was you."

Matteo was silent for a while, he then nodded. "Yes" he answered without another sentence. He stepped back but his hand was suddenly grabbed, Matteo turned and saw Alex looking at him.

"Matteo, sorry. Can I have a favor?" alexa asked with a look of hope, an innocent gaze that could hypnotize anyone.

Not with Matteo. He let go of the girl's grip and walked away, no matter what. While Alexa kept staring expectantly at him but did not dare to catch up, Alexa clucked, Matteo's response really could not be expected.

Matteo really did not care and continued to step away, the sound of footsteps that made him turn his head and see some people go in the same direction that Alex might have taken.

"Hm, I know you're not that stupid" muttered Matteo. He walked again down the road between the woods and the alleys of the city. The quiet and quiet he likes the most as usual, this he often does to make him calm.

But when he was about to reach a lake, his eyes peeked at the figure on the edge of the lake that was crouching while playing soft water, and, maybe you are also staring at the moonlight tonight which is so beautiful from the reflection of water. Blonde hair and posture that of course he is very familiar with.

Matteo then approached slowly so as not to disturb, even when the distance is only a few jengkal the girl remains unperturbed. "Hazels?"

Beyond the expectations of the girl who was none other than Hazel was surprised not playing, did not have time to turn her head because instead her legs slumped by slippery and went into the water followed by her body. Matteo is also shocked and panicked, immediately reaching for Hazel's hand but unfortunately because he did not hold it properly, he falls into the water.

Fortunately the lake was not too deep because they were still on the edge, a clean and safe lake that he always visited. Hazel got up and rubbed her face, she fell silent with breathless eyes staring at Matteo. "Matteo!" his screams, he then hit his hand towards Matteo to make him have to cover his face with his hand. "You surprised me!"

Hazel looked cute at this moment, making her involuntarily chuckle. "I'm sorry, I don't think you'd be surprised."

The girl pouted and then hit the water again towards Matteo, without her expecting Matteo to even reply. Unable to believe this, Hazel retaliates. The two end up playing cheerfully in the water accompanied by laughter that makes anyone who hears it happy.

Long enough until then Matteo chose to give up. "Hazel, enough. Come on up, go home and get changed so you don't get sick."

Hazel stopped, she ruffled the plate tired and nodded in agreement. Matteo goes up first to help him ride later, but when he climbs out of caution, Hazel almost falls down again if Matteo doesn't rush to pull him.

Matteo's hand was even on his waist but Hazel didn't realize it because she was still shocked, her hand was stuck to Matteo's chest.

While Matteo was silent, looking at Hazel this close was his dream long ago. Even in this drenched state Hazel remained the prettiest human in her eyes, perfect. If only Hazel had realized her feelings and chosen her, she would have kissed her since.

"Matteo, why are you looking at me like that?" asked Hazel who immediately made her realize, she then released her hand.

"Ah, no. You all right?" Matteo asked back.

Hazel nodded. "I'm fine, thank you."

"I just wanted to play, I saw a goose but it was gone when I walked into the lake. I came here with Evie and Celsa but I told them to wait in the carriage," explained Hazel, Matteo nodded and instead focused on her bare feet.

"You want a bench?" ask Matteo. "For your feet don't hurt."

"No, I'm fine. Why are you here too?"

"I walk this road almost every night" replied Matteo. He looked straight ahead but his mind was out of nowhere, he looked back at Hazel. "Do you love Arzhel?"

The question made Hazel speechless, seemingly thinking as she looked towards the moon. "Don't know, I'm just trying to love Arzhel because we're getting married, right?"

"Hazel, the matchmaking can be canceled if you want," Matteo said.

"Yes, but I don't want to disappoint Mom and Dad. You take it easy, I can still. I'm sure that one day Arzhel will come back to like me" Hazel replied calmly.

Matteo was silent, unaware that he was almost at the end of the road where Hazel's train was waiting. Celsa and Evie even came close with thick clothes. "Oh my goodness, Hazel. Why is it soaking wet like this?"

Hazel laughs. "Me and Matteo fell into the lake, please give another one to Matteo so he doesn't get cold."

Evie nodded then gave Matteo the thick coat she had politely brought. "You're here by train?" hazel asked, but Matteo shook her head. "Then how?"

"It's okay, I'm just walking. Not far away," he said.

"Ikut used to get on my train, can't refuse ya so you can get there quickly" Hazel said as she boarded the train. Finally, Matteo complied, after all, his body began to feel very cold and if too long afraid he actually fainted before even reaching the gate of his own mansion.

He climbed up and sat down next to Hazel, as usual the girl did not care about the distance and seemed comfortable. The train started to run to take Matteo first.

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>> Alexa Hazetta <<

His breathing was still breathless even though the two middle-aged old men had already left him. Shit, they didn't even allow him to carry out his plan calmly. They always demand quick results.

"I must immediately separate Arzhel from Hazel and make their marriage void, as soon as I and Arzhel must marry so that I can punish them both" he said in a stirring tone.

He took off his footwear and immediately entered the simple house. Today was really tired, after being chased by debt collectors, the two middle-aged parents also continued to come to him. Yes, they did pick it up, but to be a maid and be treated like an outsider.

Alexa was an orphan since childhood, then his father and mother who now pick it up, he thought getting a glimmer of hope to continue living but in fact it is not that easy. Luckily he met with Arzhel, and the hope returned. He must enter and rise to be part of the upper class. After all, it was as if Archel was actually adoring him to the point of humiliating Hazel in front of everyone for his sake.

Ah, the best view he's ever seen.

She plans to take everything from Hazel including her best friend. However, Matteo did not even care at all. He had to keep looking for a way, how to get everything without making it disappear from the lead role girl.

The protagonist will always be the favorite of readers.