Chapter 357 - Alex Would Always Be There

The class's reunion trip ended the next day and everyone checked out from the hotel after breakfast as most of them would have to head back to the office the next day.

Hazel exchanged a few words with Megan and the two promised to keep in touch with each other before they parted on their own way.

Alex sat behind the wheels as he drove them back to L City. Once in a while, Hazel would glance at the man beside her. Their trip was short, but Hazel thought that she was no longer weird out at the thought of dating Alex.

Last night, Alex had returned with a pack of eyes to help her with the swelling around her eyes along with some food that he ordered from the hotel's coffee house.

Hazel was still eating when the boys brought up the serial murder in Z Town. Then, she had left and had not had her meal properly. Her stomach grumbled the moment Alex arrived with food. 

After Alex had left, Megan eyed the food that he had brought for Hazel and commented that he should earn an extra point for being a good boyfriend. At this time, Hazel was too hungry that she did not have the time to correct Megan that Alex was not her boyfriend. At least not yet.

In this two days and one night trip, Hazel had watched Alex properly and thought that his moves indeed touched her.

Although she was still a little unsure of her feelings, Hazel thought that after a month had passed, she would be willing to try and date him. She didn't know how the change in their relationship will end up, however, Hazel was willing to give it a chance. 

Everyone around her advised that if she didn't take the chance, she might miss out on something great. Hazel did not want to miss out on something that could have been amazing. She didn't want to regret anything.

As the thought came to her mind, Hazel thought that her body felt a little lighter and soon, she drifted into sleep.

When Hazel woke up again, the vehicle had just entered L City. She glanced at Alex and was suddenly a little embarrassed that she had slept through the journey instead of accompanying him.

"You're awake," Alex spoke as he glanced at Hazel.

"Mmm…" Hazel nodded. She glanced at her reflection in the mirror and was relieved that she did not look too terrible after waking up.

"We should arrive at your house in twenty minutes," Alex said. His heart was a little heavy at the thought that they were going to separate after this. 

Tomorrow, he had promised his father that he would show up at the company. Because Alex was planning to stay in B City so that he can stay closer to Hazel, Alex had to work hard and clear his workload.

The next time he can see Hazel again was probably next week when he would drive her back to B City.

"Do you have time?" Hazel spoke. She turned to Alex and cocked her head. "Want to have lunch together?"

Alex glanced at Hazel, and then at the clock. "Are you hungry?"

Hazel saw the way his gaze lit up a little bit after she had brought up having lunch together and was suddenly amused. She didn't think that Alex would get excited about this easily. "Mmm… a little hungry."

"Then, let's have lunch together." The corner of his lips tilted up at the thought that he would have a few minutes more with Hazel. "What do you want to eat?"

"Noodles. I want to eat noodles."

Alex pondered over her words and decided to take her to her favorite restaurant. He found a parking spot and pulled over. As soon as they alighted, Alex took time to look around.

This place was very close to their high school. Once upon a time, the two of them would often come over to this area to eat. 

"It has been a while since I come over to this area," Hazel said. "I wonder if the elderly couple is still around?"

Alex reached to hold her hand and the two walked over to the restaurant together. Hazel looked around at the familiar surrounding and the memories of her life as a student flashed in her head. In each memory, Alex would always be there with her.

An older woman greeted them as soon as they entered the restaurant. The woman's expression changed when she recognized both Hazel and Alex, and suddenly, her bright smile showed on her face. 

"Auntie Liu, I haven't seen you in a while," Hazel greeted.

"Hazel and Alex," Auntie Liu called the moment she recalled their name. "The two of you haven't visited this shop for a long time. Auntie Liu missed you so much." She then turned around and shouted, "Old Liu, come here and look who came over to our shop today."

Alex glanced at the woman beside him and the corner of his lips tilted up. He didn't know how Hazel had done it, but it seemed that wherever she goes, the elderly would like her a lot. 

In a short while, an elder man in glasses walked out from the kitchen. It took them seconds to recognized their guests and he walked over to greet them. His gaze went to their intertwined hands. "It's good to see that the two of you are still together."

Hazel felt her face heating a little bit upon hearing the old man's words.

"Come on in," Auntie Liu ushered. "Go and sit down first. I'll bring out the food soon. What do you feel like eating today?"

"The usual fish soup noodle," Hazel answered.

"Make it two servings," Alex said.

The two picked a table near the entrance where they would often sit whenever they come over. 

Hazel watched as Alex started to wipe the cutlery and was suddenly in a daze. 

"What's wrong?" Alex asked when he noticed her gaze.

Hazel shook her head. "Just had a thought… In the past, you would always sit at this very same table whenever I come over to meet you after school activity." 

She would always choose a spot in the corner if she was to be the first to arrive. However, Alex would always choose this seat.

A faint smile curled on his lips. "Mmm… this spot would make it easier for me to see you and you can always spot me right away when you come to find me."

Hazel was a little stunned upon hearing his answer. 

Back then, in their last years in the same high school, Alex would always end his lesson first, but Hazel would be busy joining the extracurricular activities. Therefore, it was always Alex waiting for her.

Hazel felt a bit touched and guilty at the same time. Alex said that he had liked her for seven years.. This man has been waiting for her for a long time and she was very clueless about it. 

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