Chapter 360 - One Of The Perks Of Dating Me

Hazel looked at her reflection in the mirror and heaved a sigh. She still thought that the slim-fit jeans and the blacktop were a little too simple. 

Should she wear a dress instead? But wouldn't that show that she was trying too hard? After all, Alex was still pursuing her. She was just going to accompany him to lunch. It cannot be considered a date, right?

After going back and forth several times, Hazel decided that the jeans and blacktop were the most suitable. After spending her while on her makeup, Hazel walked downstairs and saw the two siblings were accompanying their Great-Grandpa to eat. 

Hailey was the first to notice her. A soft gasp escaped her and suddenly, Hazel found that everyone was looking at her.

"Sister, are you going out?" Hailey asked. Her eyes were bright as she looked at Hazel curiously.

"Mmm…" Hazel replied with a slow nod.

"Sister, are you going out alone? Can I come with you?" Hailey said. Her gaze was pleading.

"That…" Hazel hesitated a little bit. 

In the past, it was normal for Hazel to bring out the siblings with her whenever she went out with Alex. Moreover, Alex would be taking his sister, Ellie, too. However, at this time, she was a little reluctant to take Hailey with her.

At this time, Edith walked in from the side door that led to the garden. In her hand was a basket of fresh vegetables that they have planted. She looked at Hazel and smiled. "Going out?"

"Mmm…" Hazel nodded again.

Edith turned to her daughter and frowned. "Why do you want to follow your sister around? Hailey Mo, you haven't finished your revision yet."

Hailey pouted. "Mom…"

"You can only go out when you have finished your revision," Edith said. She turned to Hayden and continued, "Hayden, you stay and look after your sister."

Hayden looked up from his bowl of dumpling soup and alternate his gaze between his mother and sister. "Oh." He gave a short answer and resumed his eating.

Seeing that her brother had not cooperated with her, Hailey can only resign to her fate and spend her days studying.

Edith handed over the basket of vegetables to the auntie and walked over to Hazel. "Going out with Alex?"

Hazel nodded again. Because her Auntie Edith knew about her relationship with Alex, Hazel was a little shy. "Auntie Edith, do I look alright?"

Edith looked at her outfit and the light makeup and nodded, giving her approval. "You look adorable. Don't worry. Just go on, be yourself, and have fun."

At this time, the phone in Hazel's hand started to chime. She glanced at the caller ID and felt her heart skipped a beat. Hazel swiped her finger on the screen and pressed her phone to her ear. 

"Hazel, I'm here," Alex said.

"Un. I'll come out shortly," Hazel spoke softly. When she hung up, her Auntie Edith was staring at her with a teasing smile.

"Alright. Have fun. Don't go out for too long," Edith whispered. After all, it would be a little complicated if her husband came back and run into both Hazel and Alex again.

After exchanging a few more words, Hazel walked out and found that Alex was leaning on his AUDI as he waited for her. Seeing that the man was wearing a suit and tie, Hazel was a little stunned. She could not remember when was the last time she had seen Alex dressed up like this. 

As if sensing that someone was watching him, Alex looked up from his phone and smiled when he saw Hazel. He watched as Hazel walked over to his side with unblinking eyes.

"I didn't know where we'll be having our lunch," Hazel said. "Is my outfit too simple?"

Alex looked at the woman in front of him and felt a lump in his throat. Although this was how Hazel would usually dress, Alex could imagine that she had spent a little more time picking up the outfit. The makeup on her face was light and fresh. At this time, he had an urge to play around the soft curls rested on her shoulder, then, maybe he could run his hands in her hair before he can kiss her luscious lips.

As the thought came to his mind, Alex quickly looked away and wondered why did he sound like a pervert.

"It's fine," Alex said. "Just wear anything that you are comfortable with." He moved to a side and helped her with the door and leaned in to help her with her seat belt.

Hazel held her breath and pressed her back on the seat as Alex was too close. His cologne filled her nostrils and Hazel felt a little dizzy. It was only after Alex had finished that she realized what was Alex trying to do.

"Hazel?"

"Huh?" Hazel looked up and blinked. 

A smile tiled on his lips. "You look beautiful today."

His voice was a little deep and Hazel felt her ears turned hot. "Thank you."

Alex let out a soft chuckle before he walked around the vehicle and slid into the driver seat. 

"Where are we going?" Hazel asked as Alex entered the main road.

Alex glanced at her and flashed a mysterious smile. "A secret. Don't worry. I promise that I will send you back to your place in one piece once we had our lunch."

A frown appeared on her face as Hazel wondered why was he being so mysterious. As Alex continued to drive, Hazel looked out the window and admired the scenery outside.

They soon entered a newly developed area and Hazel immediately recognized that this area was one of MH Group's development projects. She had seen the brochure before and knew about the safety and amenities provided for this area.

"Isn't this is a housing area?" Hazel asked. However, the man did not answer and continued to smile mysteriously at her.

After a while, Alex pulled over at a parking spot and led Hazel into the elevator. Knowing that the man would not answer her question, Hazel decided to just follow his lead. 

They entered a unit and Hazel was a little surprised that Alex had taken her to a small studio apartment.

Hazel looked at Alex and frowned. "What are we doing here? Didn't you say that we are going to lunch?"

Alex saw the anxious look on her face and began to worry a little bit that his plan might go awry. "We are going to have lunch."

"Here? What are we going to eat here?" Hazel was a little upset at the thought that Alex might have tricked her. "Don't tell me that you are planning to cook?"

He nodded and saw the look of disbelief on her face. "You are right. I am planning to cook."

"Ah?" Hazel was a little startled.

"The reason I brought you here was to tell you... one of the perks of dating me is that.... I can cook."

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