The Village Girl And the Fox Prince

Chapter 9 - (Not) A Pair of Lover.

Hazel snorted resignedly. He couldn't force Lynx to stay home. Seeing the glares of his eyes that sparkled, Hazel finally let the man follow her to work.

But before they get out of the house, Hazel makes sure Lynx's appearance has to be completely covered up. The corner of the injured man's lip, Hazel had it covered with plaster. Also the wounds on Lynx's body Hazel had covered by telling him to wear a large robe.

The robe that Lynx used belonged to the relic of the grandfather, Hazel did not use it because the size was too large. But it turns out very fit in Lynx's body. So that the hand of the long-haired man was successfully covered.

“Remember, don't mess up. If until today you make trouble, I really won't forgive you. So let's just say your life and death are at stake today,” Hazel warned, her brown eyes narrowing sharply at her.

Lynx nodded like a child. His eyes were wide, looking around. Many people who go back and forth, carrying various things. On a hot day like this there are still many people wandering around.

The two of them had entered the village area where small trades lined up neatly. Maybe some kind of market or bazaar. Lots of beautiful trinkets, as well as delicious food that is appetizing.

But Hazel soon awakens herself not to fall asleep thinking about things she couldn't possibly buy. Because of his initial intention he came here to look for a job. Either as a waitress at a food store or maybe a cleaning worker.

One by one the merchants who slapped them came, but no one wanted to give Hazel a job. Moving elsewhere, Hazel is interested in working at a food stall, but the tavern looks deserted.

Whether it's accepted or not, but Hazel's gonna try. Yet apparently...

“Sorry, the employees here are full. I can not pay the employees anymore, the customers here are not much,” reject the middle-aged woman who became the owner of the store.

Hazel smiled understandingly. “Good, thank you, Madam.”

Lynx, who had been standing next to Hazel, looked down, not letting the hood of her robe down from her head. As much as possible cover his face so as not to be seen by others.

But it looks like he got caught. Because the middle-aged woman who just rejected Hazel was looking at her appearance which was quite suspicious. Because in broad daylight like this, it would feel very strange if there were people who looked like that.

The woman with gray hair saw Lynx's beautiful eyeballs, and realized that someone with a rare colored bead was not from here. No human has such beautiful eyes.

He remembered something.

“Hei, wait.” His feet quickly followed Lynx's steps away.

The one called Lynx, but Hazel turned her head as well. Because he had suspected that the old woman had changed her mind.

But Hazel's guess was immediately broken when the woman pulled Lynx's arm, slightly on her tiptoes to lower the hood of her robe. So that Lynx's beautiful face is clearly displayed in the scorching sun.

Hazel, who saw him, opened her eyes, her mouth open, almost screaming. But restrained from seeing what the woman did next.

“Oh, God! Why is a face as handsome as you even hide it? Look, even if you're hurt, but your good looks are really strong! Your beautiful eyes perfectly match your firm facial structure,” praise while occasionally playing Lynx's cheeks to pinched with anxiety.

Hazel tried to stop the old woman's behavior, lowering the wrinkled hand from Lynx's face slightly rough. “Sorry, Mistress. He's my friend, isn't it rude to touch someone's face in such a way?”

Told like that, the woman looked unhappy. “Hey, quiet. I'm not talking to you. The man I touched didn't protest much, why did you even bother?”

“Begini, Mistress. What if I work at your place? Not as a servant. But as a customer puller. You said I was handsome, so why don't you use my good looks as luck in your place of business?”

Right, Lynx is using this moment as an opportunity. That is why he did not immediately dismiss or defend Hazel openly.

While Hazel was hearing it, she could only stare at Lynx from behind in confusion. He doesn't know what the man's plans are, but if Lynx is going to work there, then Hazel can find work elsewhere.

That's a sign they're going to split up. And Hazel thinks it's the best way. At least he has no responsibilities like Lynx made a mistake.

Without a second thought, the old lady nodded in agreement. “That's a great idea! I agree with you. I'm sure, there will be many customers who come here because they are interested in your good looks. Relax, if my daily income succeeds in exceeding the previous days, then I will pay you double!”

Lynx smiled with satisfaction. But suddenly he felt the wind behind him blowing, a sign that Hazel's body was no longer behind his back. He hurried to look, finding that the girl was going to leave.

Lynx quickly grabbed Hazel's arm, making both of their beads splash. With just eye contact, Lynx could tell that Hazel was asking to be let go.

But Lynx will not make it happen, which is even more interesting Hazel to his side. The clutches of her hands moved to the girl's waist to embrace, leaving Hazel glaring in shock at what Lynx was doing.

“But I have one request, Mistress.” Lynx again focused on talking to the woman in front of her.

“Request? What is it?”

“Let this friend of mine come to work too. I'm sure he won't let you down. She is a hardworking and hard working girl. He will help you a lot when customers come flocking to your store,” pinta Lynx politely.

Hazel again lands her eyes on Lynx. Rather than feeling a large arm that channeled warmth in her hip, Hazel felt her heart beating abnormally at this time.

“It is so, isn't it?” Lynx looked at Hazel, and their eyes met.

Hazel's pale cheeks cast a pink hue there. Heat stimulation began to climb up and up, so Hazel had difficulty showing a normal reaction. All he could do was make a short thud to answer Lynx's question, then he turned his gaze in any direction.

The woman with gray hair shook her head briefly when she saw the behavior of the two teenagers in front of her. “Huh, you guys are. If you look at each other with such a gaze, everyone will assume that you are lovers.”

Hearing her, Hazel quickly lowered Lynx's hand from her waist. His body shifted slightly away from him, giving him some distance. And this action was to dismiss the statement of the woman, because her mouth suddenly silent can not do it.

Lynx only giggled in amusement when she saw Hazel's shy expression and mannerisms. His eyes then moved back, looking ahead.

“If we were lovers, it wouldn't hurt you Madam. Our work will not be disrupted. So, do not doubt we who want to work at your place,” Lynx eject firmly.

There's no other choice. The woman finally agreed to the offer that Lynx gave earlier. He allowed them both to work in his place.

“I will give you one chance today, if you guys are really profitable, then you can work next at my place.”

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