Chapter 400 - Her Next-Door Neighbor

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After having lunch together, Alex drove towards a residential area. He pulled over at the parking lot and brought Hazel upstairs to look at the house.

Hazel looked at the signboard and thought that the name of the apartment seemed a little familiar, but she could not remember where she had seen it.

She was busy telling Alex about her conversation with her Auntie Edith earlier that she failed to notice that Alex had led her into the elevator and used the residence access card. The two of them finally reached their floor and reached the door. Alex keyed in the password and led her into the house.

As soon as Hazel walked in, she started to go around the house to look at its condition and such. Looking at the layout and decoration of the place, Hazel was immediately satisfied. 

The place was exactly as what Alex had told her. It matched her style and it was closer to the company. She could reach the company in ten minutes by bus.

Hazel was just about to ask a few questions about the place when she noticed that they did not come into the place with an agent. It was at this time that she started to realize the strangeness of the situation.

"What's wrong? Alex asked when he saw the strange look on Hazel's face. "You don't like this place?"

"No. That's not it." Hazel bit her lips and walked over to Alex. "I just remember that there are a few questions I need to ask… then I just realized that we did not come over with an agent or the landlord. Alex, how did we get in?"

Alex laughed at her question. "The landlord did come with you."

"Ah?" Hazel tilted her head to one side. She wondered if she was too distracted that she had not seen anyone coming over with them earlier. She looked around and was very sure that they did not come over with anyone.

Was Alex trying to trick her?

He grinned when he saw her expression. "Well, the landlord is in standing in front of you."

Hazel stared back at Alex and blinked. "You?"

"Mhm…"

"You're my landlord?"

"Yes, it's me."

Her mouth agape as she stared at Alex in disbelief. "This is your property?"

"Mmm… I bought this place last year after I moved to B City," Alex said. "As I said, the place looks great and was close to local amenities. It's not too bad to invest in properties."

Hazel did not know when did Alex start to have the interest to invest in properties.

"What do you think of this place? I think the style would suit you." Just like a real estate agent, Alex started to tell her the advantage of choosing this place. Once he was done, Alex turned to his dazed girlfriend and could not stop himself from pecking at her lips. "The most important thing is that your next-door neighbor is a good person."

"You even know the neighbor?"

The smile on his lips widened. "Mmm… You know that person too."

Hazel looked at him quizzically. The people that they both were familiar with should be someone from L City, right?

The look on his girlfriend's face was too adorable that Alex was having a hard time trying to bite at her cheek. Alex burst into a laugh before he pinched at her cheek. "It's me."

Hazel stared back at him like a lost bunny. She was not expecting this plot twist. It was then that she realized the reason she had thought the name of the apartment building to be familiar. Previously, Alex had mentioned this place to her. He had told her that she is welcome to find her anytime she wanted, but she never found the time to visit his place.

If she stayed at this place, then it will be convenient for her to meet Alex every day and night. As the thought came to her mind, Hazel was both excited and shy.

She narrowed her eyes at him and gave him a look over. "Alex, tell me the truth. Did you plan this? Did you buy this place knowing that I was looking for a place to stay?"

"Of course not." Alex chuckled. "It was a coincidence. Initially, I bought this place for privacy."

The apartment had two units per floor and he had occupied one. Since Hazel needed a place to live before her internship began, of course, he was going to offer his place.

He would be happier if Hazel wanted to move in with him. But knowing Hazel, Alex decided to take a slow step at a time. The most important thing was to make her comfortable. 

Previously, he had asked Hazel to come over to visit his apartment in the past, but Hazel had rejected his invitation. Alex thought that at that time, they had just begun to confirm their relationship and Hazel was shy. Afterward, he had never asked again.

Anyway, it does not make any difference even if she was staying next door. As long as he knew that she was close to him, Alex would be at ease.

"What do you think of this place? It's not bad right?" Alex continued to sell the place to his girlfriend. "Once I heard that you are looking for a place, I asked someone to redecorate this place to your taste. I thought you might like it."

Hazel stared at the man in front of her and after a while, a playful smile appeared on her lips. "Then, Mister Landlord, would you consider giving me a huge discount?"

"Of course. I will give you a girlfriend's discount for you." He pulled her into his embrace and spoke. "Just stay here. At least, I will be more at ease when I can look after you."

It did not take her too long before Hazel agreed. It was definitely a good thing to have Alex living close to her. Because her friends all were accepted to different companies, Hazel decided to rent a place alone.

It was dangerous to live alone and her Auntie Edith was worried about her. However, with Alex living closer to her, she could always rely on him if she encountered any trouble. 

After looking at her new apartment, Hazel followed Alex next door to his apartment. It was the first time that she had stepped into his place.

It was clean and neat with minimalize style. Hazel thought that the decoration of this apartment really suited his style.

Hazel started to look around and her gaze halted when she saw something that seemed out of place.

"My sloth and rabbit!" Hazel picked up the two plush toys on the sofa and hugged them tightly.

Previously, Alex had won those toys on the claw machine for her. However, she had left them in his car and Alex had kept them with him.

"Hmm... They have been waiting for you to come over and pick them up for a long time. Fortunately, you are here now."

Hearing his words, Hazel had a feeling as if she was being tricked.

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