The world after the gods are gone. The Entitled Gifter has spoken. Mortals shall now gain power and must go beyond being a mere mortal and stove for power. This is the start of espers and how they then changed from hero’s to gods!

The red magic flames had already been adjusted to low heat, and the black pot was placed back at the same spot. Its curved lid had been removed, and a rich aroma wafted forth, making all of the guests' eyes light up with amazement.
"It smells so good!" Amy inhaled deeply, and her eyes were glittering with praise as she stared at Beate's black pot.
"Head Chef Beate is almost done, yet Boss Mag has only just begun. This is really bad!" Vivian was quite concerned.
"It's alright, Father is super awesome, so we don't have to worry at all." Amy's expression was filled with confidence, and held not even the slightest hint of concern.
"I feel like just this aroma of beef and bamboo wine is intoxicating me!"
"Indeed, this aroma is really unique. I think the dish will be extremely delicious!"
"As expected of Head Chef Beate. This may well become one of Ducas Restaurant's signature dishes!"
All of the guests were full of praise for Beate's dish, having already been completely won over by this amazing aroma.
The aroma of the wine is indeed qutie good, but the rank odor inherent in the beef has not been taken care of. That's why beef should be stewed in hot water. However, using bamboo wine to stew beef and creating such a delicious aroma is a testament to Beate's creativity and cooking skills. Looks like I can't just write off the top chefs in this world. Mag looked on with a grim expression at Beate, who was adding all types of secondary ingredients into the pot.
In the past, he had severely criticized the standard of food in this world, but it appeared that his criticism had been overly harsh.
In this world, there were still some chefs with brilliant skills and an innovative mindset.
They were the true pillar of the gastronomic industry in this world.
Chaos City wasn't renowned all over the Norland Continent for its food. Instead, Rodu was known as the city of delicious cuisine, and other races also had their own unique cuisine. 
Perhaps I should go out more when I get the chance. I should taste the cuisine all over the world and perhaps learn some cooking techniques and methods that are unique to this world, Mag thought to himself. The magic pot that Beate was using had struck him with a lot of inspiration. Even with the kitchenware provided by the system, it was very difficult for him to stew beef in such a short time. That black pot was truly a piece of cutting-edge technology.
Furthermore, the ingredients of this world were naturally different from those on Earth.
Normal ingredients wouldn't be a problem, but if the tough flesh of some high-tier magic beasts were cooked in a normal pot, it most likely wouldn't become tender even after three consecutive days of cooking, let alone be made into a delicious dish.
Right at this moment, the system's voice sounded. "Magic pressure cooker, 1,000 gold coins each. Buy now to receive a magic stove and three magic recharges for free!"
"…"
Mag raised an eyebrow and heaved a resigned sigh. "System, you really aren't willing to pass up any opportunity to make money."
"The system is dedicated to providing the best ingredients and kitchenware. Rest assured, as long as enough money is given, there's nothing that the system can't make. Furthermore, anything produced by the system is guaranteed to be superior to all other competing products on the market!" The system sent through a smiling emoji.
"You sure are humble." Mag pursed his lips as he poured some oil into the frying pan. At the same time, he placed some chopped capsicum and brocolli into a boiling pot of water.
The frying pan was very large, and could easily be used to cook six steaks at once.
The design of the magic stove was slightly similar to that of a gas stove. After turning the stove on, the flame could be adjusted. The energy source consisted of three Scorching Fire Crystals.
These crystals were found beneath molten lava, and contained an extremely high amount of fire element. After being refined in a magic spell formation, it would become a controllable source of energy to be used in magic stoves.
This was the first time that Mag was using a magic stove. Aside from the fact that it took some time for him to get used to the heat settings on the stove, everything else went without a hitch.
As Beate added more ingredients and condiments into the pot, the aroma of beef became richer and more alluring. He was using a long-handled ladle to stir the contents of the black pot, and as the steam rose up into the air, everyone's attention was drawn to his cooking bench. Many people were already gulping down their drool.
A pleased smile appeared on Spatch's face as he nodded to himself. He took a glance at Mag, and his smile became even more vibrant.
Securing a storefront with such ease was naturally something worthy of joy. Furthermore, the reputation and influence of Ducas Restaurant would also be enhanced following a victory here; it was killing several birds with one stone!
As for the instruction that the president had given him, he would also be able to complete it to perfection.
In Chaos City, Ducas Restaurant stood at the pinnacle of the gastronomic industry.
No one had been able to overtake them in several decades, and no one would be able to outstrip them in the future, either.
Mr. Mag, will you be able to turn the tables? Scheer took a glance at Spatch, and some things were already apparent to her.
However, if Mag couldn't even win a cooking contest like this, then there was no way that he would be able to break Ducas Restaurant's reign of supremacy in Chaos City. As such, there would be no point in cooperating with him.
Business was business, after all, and she never made unprofitable investments.
Just as everyone was eagerly awaiting the completion of Beate's dish, Mag had only just begun to prepare his secondary ingredients before placing all six pieces of steak into the frying pan.
"Sizzle~"
The beef that had been marinated with wine was placed into the scorching hot frying pan, emitting a delightful sizzling sound.
The rich aroma of wine immediately spilled forth. It was like a sharp sword in conjunction with the aroma of the beef, piercing straight through the aroma of the stewed beef.
"This aroma is so unique!"
The guests closest to Mag were the first to react, and their eyes lit up as they looked at the steaks on Mag's frying pan with incredulity in their eyes.
"The large chunks of steak don't look very appetizing, but this aroma is so alluring!"
"As expected, the red wine from the Buffett Family's winery is very exquisite. The wine that Young Mistress Scheer drinks is the best of the best; using it to cook beef would surely create a delectable flavor."
The guests began to discuss quietly among themselves, developing a certain degree of interest in Mag's beef dish.
Mag placed another, smaller, frying pan onto another stovetop before tossing in a block of butter along with some other condiments. He poured in a small portion of the black pepper powder in the bottle, and then poured in a large bowl of water as he began to cook the black pepper broth.
"Head Chef Beate is already done!" someone exclaimed.
Everyone turned toward Beate upon hearing this, just in time to see Beate ladling beef into a series of small bowls with decorative edges. The tender beef and golden potatoes were all embroiled in rich golden broth, creating an extremely appetizing combination.
"I'm finished." Beate put down his ladle and turned in Mag's direction.
Two waiters hurried forward, and carefully carried a bowl of stewed beef to each of the five judges.
This one's medium; it should be perfect for Mistress Bartoli, Beate thought to himself as they placed the first steak on a plate.


In Chaos City on the Norland Continent, there is a strange restaurant.

Here, elves and dwarves share tables. Beastmen are prohibited from making a din, and giant dragons can only seat around the tiny square in front of the restaurant. Even demons have to bring their own stools…

But it is such a strange restaurant that has long lines outside every day.

Elves are stuffing kebabs, paying no mind to their manners; giant dragons are sitting around a hot pot, strainers in their hands; demons are eating nice-looking dango…

"There's no other place on this continent where you can find food like that! The boss here is a genius!" a customer provides such a review. Then, he gives a furtive look at the door. "Also, don't you think of kidnapping the boss away or dine-and-dashing, or you will suffer a tragic death."

"Eat, pay, or you will be beaten to death." says a cute little girl in her childish voice as she trots forward. A five-meter tall dragon shivers when it meets her eyes.

Ye Han looks around his surroundings as he could smell the pure fresh air, he saw blackie sleeping near the lake as a flood dragon lurking on the surface of the lake curiously stare at the sleeping blackie. Ye Han walks toward the sleeping blackie as he grabs blackie's nose and shakes it. Ye Han said 

"Wake up! Its dinner time!"
Blackie who could feel something itchy on his nose sneezes in front of him without knowing that snot will come out. Ye Han who felt the incoming snot dodges like Neo from the matrix, he sighed in relief that he didn't get hit by the large snot. Blackie opened his eyes as he curiously titled his head as he looks at Ye Han, Ye Han felt that this dragon was kinda like a baby. He pats Blackie on the head as he said 

"Follow me, I teach you something"
Blackie followed Ye Han like a baby duckling following its mother as they arrived somewhere far from the lake and farm, Ye Han took a look at one of the spells from his Library of Heaven's Path. He picked Smallification Magic, he points his finger at Blackie's forehead as he said 

"I want you to use this spell to make yourself smaller."
Blackie who just received the spell on his mind followed Ye Han's instruction. Ye Han could see that Blackie's mana was tainted black while it had the characteristic of a dragon, while Blackie was casting out the spell his mana was leaking as the surrounding around him had already darkened. Ye Han could see that the grass and the air that was covered in different kinds of energy had gained the dark element. He waited for Blackie to finish before he would spread his energy.

In a few seconds, Blackie started to shrink in a fast way. his armored scale disappeared as it went back to his inside while his whole body became smaller, blackie only stops becoming small when he was at a medium-sized dog. Ye Han had the urge to hug him and pet him as his small frame was so cute that even a normal kid would say

"Can I hug you?"
But that was just the thought of Ye Han as he slowly walks toward Blackie who just opened his eyes and could see his large master moving towards him, he tilted his head as if he was saying "Master?". Ye Han grabs Blackie's cheek as he tried to spread it away, Blackie got scared but he didn't resist as tears started to form from his eyes. Ye Han rubs his head onto Blackie's head as he said 

"Awww, Whos a good boy? You are!"
Blackie felt weird as he continues to let Ye Han touch and rub his head, it took him 5 minutes before Ye Han decided to stop as he checks his body. Ye Han ponders before asking Blackie what he could do.

"Blackie, try to use all your abilities."
Blackie nodded as he opened his mouth and fire out a flame breath, the flame was like a high heat of an opened gas on a stove. Blackie was stunned to see his breath was small and not big, he drops his head down as if his circumstance made him so sad. Ye Han felt bad for dear baby blackie as he pats his head and said 

"Don't be sad, look at the bright side. You can eat this now."
Ye Han took out one of his cooking creation of meat dish which was beef steak from his inventory as Blackie's nose twitch as he smelled the heavenly aroma, he took a small bite from the giant beef steak that Ye Han took as he could feel the deliciousness of grilled meat. Blackie instantly forgot about his sadness as he ferociously ate the giant beef steak, Ye Han carried Blackie who had a steak onto his mouth away from the scene of the crime. He raises his hand toward the darkened area as he releases out a very small Omni energy.

The Omni energy size was like a dust particle that you could see when you shone light onto a dusty place. when it touched the darkened area, it disappeared. Ye Han could see his Omni energy devour the dark element that tainted the surrounding, it continued to devour all the dark elements including the spirit, mana, qi and etc that were there. The grass turned back into a normal-looking grass as the Omni energy disappeared. Blackie who could feel the Ye Han's energy eating away all energy on its path, shivered as he closed his eyes while chewing the steak.

Ye Han walks away as the Omni energy instantly dissipates after exterminating all the dark elements that Blackie leaks in that area. He then teleported back to the real world as he carries a legendary grade creature that would make his daughters go wild, he put Blackie on the couch as he called out his daughters. Lili was the first one to come into the living room as she saw a baby black dragon sitting on Ye Han's lap, her eyes was shining like it was saying 

"Daddy I want that one!"
She immediately disappeared from her spot as Blackie was stuffed from Lili's asset, her boobs made him suffocate as Lili twirled around like an excited girl. She said while hugging Blackie

"So cute!! Daddy? can I keep it? Please!!"
"Of course, you can keep it."
Ye Han would definitely spoil his daughters as Ais and Haruhime walk into the living room and saw Lili hugging Blackie. Ais was carrying Xiao Fu while Haruhime had Baby Groot on her shoulder, Ye Han had a sudden thought of "Is this a legendary starter pokemon battle?"

Our Lazy 17 years old MC "Ye Han" died of a heart attack. Luckily while he was being judged by God. God decided to give him a chance to reincarnate to another world with 7 wishes 

*I do not own the cover image, found it on Pinterest
*Updates may not be stable
*I do not own the worlds that my Mc will travel through.
*Bad grammar, English is not my forte

"Haaah..." a pleasurable sigh was released from Jim's mouth, it had been a week since the first usage of Cooking Assistance, he worked out like a madman every day, repeatedly seeing large progress, his muscles were more defined, his stomach had pulled in somewhat. Trusting the [Improved Rest] Function caused him to not think about moderation, he worked out until he couldn't move, purchased food from the shop and let the Cooking Assist fix it up, then ate, rested, and worked out even more.

[Strength: 23]
[Dexterity: 20]
[Vitality: 19]
[Agility: 18]
[Magic: 0]

He hadn't leveled up yet, nor had he figured out how to gain experience, but the repeated body training, high quality food, and supernatural-level healing caused him to catch up to a regular human's condition, then surpass it. His points had decreased by the dozens each day and his skills hadn't been trained, but the large growth in status caused him to fall in love with this lifestyle.

However, he felt it had been long enough, his skills needed to be increased sooner or later, might as well be sooner. After feeling slightly bad that he had purchased a supernatural ability and didn't use it, he set his mind to training it. Focusing on his hands he attempted to will energy into gathering in his palm similarly to when he was a teen, after several minutes, he felt a sudden jolt in his hand, the palm was shining, only slightly, but seeing the faint blue hue appear made him indescribably happy.

[Reiki Healing Technique Level Up]
[Reiki Healing Technique Has Reached Level 2]

Jim focused, attempting to feel the energy, it was like his senses were dampened, hardly perceptible, but his mind could just barely touch upon something, after a couple of minutes, the blue light suddenly vanished and he felt a wave of exhaustion. "Is my mp depleted? Wait, does this even use mp?"

Resuming working out, he ate, then attempted to use Reiki again, it was successful, but he could only keep it up for a handful of seconds, the recovery rate of energy must be quite low, Jim decided to take a nap, waking a few hours later he resumed training, working out, eating, then Reiki practice, the blue light stayed active for approximately the same time as his first attempt, the feeling of exhaustion wasn't as bad once it depleted though, rinse and repeat, he continued on with this routine for an entire month.

Suddenly during Reiki training, it was like his mind made a connection which wasn't there previously, he could feel the energy pouring out of his hand with his eyes closed, it was like a dense cloud of mist.

[Reiki Healing Technique Level Up]
[Reiki Healing Technique Has Reached Level 4]

Leveling up this skill has been considerably slower than any other, except for cooking, which only reached level 6 despite using it every single day, he had a feeling this was due to his actual comprehension, having it done automatically doesn't challenge himself and would cause far slower growth than learning the intricacies. "Hmm, it might be time to really learn how to cook." What was a satisfying but simple way to cook? Grilling! He had an old grill in storage, Jim decided to head to the store to buy some Charcoal, why wouldn't he use the Shop? Are you crazy? Jim is, but he's not dumb, okay, he's a little dumb. Let's put that aside, why use precious points when he can use cash?

After heading back he purchased another Buflan Steak from the Shop, the flavor was simply far above anything he had tried at the supermarket, this was one point he wasn't going to skimp on. firing up the grill in the small backyard, he placed the meat on the rack, using tongs to flip it over occasionally, he was a bit lost on what kind of timing to use, Jim began regretting using a Buflan Steak for learning, if he turned it into a burnt mess then his loss would be even worse.

Jim felt it was almost done, maybe, suddenly the back gate opened, his mother had returned and was surprised to find him actually cooking something, moreover the smell was terrific. She started to doubt her eyes for a second looking at Jim's greatly changed figure, but recognized it was really him.

"Make some for me too." She headed inside, Jim was lost for a second, but agreed, he didn't really want to wait for another steak to be done so just decided on splitting the current one in half and serving it like that. "Mmm..." Jane was in her 60s and had been through a lot during her life, but she had never tasted such a juicy tender steak, sitting back to savor the taste while slowly chewing, Jim was suddenly startled.

[Congratulations Host, Someone Has Enjoyed Your Cooking, 5 Points Awarded.]

'...WHAT!?', Jim stifled himself from yelling and let out his voice in his head, a Buflan Steak costs 2 points and is rather large, after someone had only taken one bite he got 5 points in return. Jim's mind started churning on how to best make use of this. He started intently watching his mother as she finished the meal, unfortunately no further points were awarded, he had hoped there'd be an additional award for each bite, oh well, this can still be used.

Jane had long since gotten to know her son doesn't like to talk much, his well-being was one of her greatest concerns, seeing him outside earlier was rather shocking, and cooking, too, he never took the initiative to do such things before, she decided not to bug him about it, if her prying destroyed this progress he had made, she would definitely regret it. So she just went to busy herself in her room.

Jim was lost in thought on how to capitalize on waht he had just learned, first he needed to check if it was a one-time award or not, he continued his training routine in his room, after waking from a short nap it was around dinner time, Jane was about to start cooking but he stopped her, he wanted to try making the soup, he omitted the God of Cooking's Soup Stock this time and just used store-bought bouillon.

The result was very satisfying, once he was sure the meat was fully cooked he served it in bowls, Jane's eyes shot open when she started chewing the meat and veggies.

[Congratulations Host, Someone Has Enjoyed Your Cooking, 20 Points Awarded.]

'Yes!' He made a fist-pump in his mind, knowing that it can be repeated is great, now he just needed to put this into practice. After careful consideration, he decided to purchase a portable stove, cleaning up an old crock pot and ladle, he bought a large amount of bouillon and decided to put his plan into practice.

A middle aged man stumbles across an artifact which changes his life in ways he could not imagine.

Author's Note: I'm sure you guys have noticed the lack of updates. I don't have writer's block nor are there any events preventing me from writing. I honestly just don't have to motivation to keep going for now. Thus, I'm putting the novel on Hiatus, I hope everyone has enjoyed what I've written, thank you.

The sun is brightly shining. Actually, too bright as it supposed to be. Anika suddenly lifts herself from her bed. She remembered dreaming about something odd but she cannot recall what exactly is her dream about. 


Still feeling half asleep, she suddenly realized that this is not her room. But it looks like a bedroom with a lot of white stuff around her. The huge bed, pillows, covers and even the curtains look very expensive. It was all in white silk she assumes. Now she wonders how a silk bed cover can stay in tuck in her bed. 


Anika gets up and tries to find her way out of the cozy bedroom. She noticed that there are no doors so she was able to just get out of the bedroom straight to the living room. She immediately saw the white piano and the white L-shaped couch in the middle of the room. It all looks pretty. But whose house is this?


Still confused, she roamed around the entire house hoping that she will find somebody so that she can ask some questions. She felt her stomach growling and immediately tried looking for the kitchen. 


She saw a counter with small vials inside a cabinet. It's all filled with blue liquid on it. She guessed that this place is supposed to be a kitchen but there is no stove. "Where is the stove? Or the fridge?" She sits herself to a tall bar stool and inspects the vials. "Maybe this is like a liquor." 


She smelled the translucent blue liquid in the vial. "Go ahead, drink up!" She seems to hear that from somewhere. She turned her head but she didn't see anyone around. She heard her stomach growling again. She decided to just drink the fluid. As it reaches her tongue, it seems that she tastes steak with mixed veggies on the side. "Wow! This is cool!" she exclaimed and continued to consume the liquid.

Odd enough, once she finished the small vial, she feels like she ate an entire meal already. "Would you like some dessert?" Again, that voice. Maybe she was just thinking out loud. She checked for the kitchen drawers and found another set of vials. This time, it contains different colors. She picked the red one and sniffed. Smells like strawberries.


Again, she sips a little to taste the red liquid. It is strawberries! But as she tried finishing it off, she tasted cheesecake at the bottom part. "That must be strawberry cheesecake!" she thought. She giggled a little and felt good about her experience of these odd vials. Now that she's full, she needs to find the bathroom.


Everything seems to be so odd around the place but it seems as if she knows the whereabouts of everything. As if she lived here before. The bathroom can be found on the second floor. Speaking of odd. This house arrangement is definitely is. 


Again, there is no door to the bathroom. Everything seems to be just an arc to separate each room. It looks fancy and everything looks very clean. She wonders how the owner can keep up with it since everything is white.


The bathroom is also sparkling clean and there's a bathtub that looks like more of a jacuzzi. It is very inviting because of the flowers and bubbles ready for someone to take a dip. She saw the lifesize mirror and decided to take a peak. 


Anika almost lost her balance seeing a gorgeous woman in front of her. But as she tried to take a closer look, she realized that it is her! She looks like a goddess with her long jet black silky hair and even her eyes are bigger now and her skin is so smooth and fair as if it is glowing like stars. 


She felt dizzy as some recent memories washed over her. The makeover. The procedure she needs to endure. The alien life form she saw from her head when her eyes were closed. Everything that happens to Intergalactic Exchange Corp! 

Everything was...REAL!

Anika is a regular office worker who is about to change her life as their old company was sold by another that called themselves, The Corp. 

She will be facing an out of this world adventure as their management changes and will find the love of her life in this mind-blowing story that will leave chills to your spine.

Join her journey as she walks through her transformation and lives her life in a different way she knows how.

The Writer had shut herself inside her room. 

It was not like the Writer's hiding from someone; she doesn't even know a lot of people to hide from anyway. No. She was not hiding like a coward. No, she was not a coward, it was more like she's avoiding someone.

Or some people.

The Artist had her friends over and stayed inside her room since morning. Something about a project they need to complete before the deadline. So all seven of them, including the Artist, were making a lot of noises and being rowdy – the Writer even heard them debating about a sorcery that is drawing a perfect circle in one hand and one try.

The Writer wasn't fond of an unorganized environment. Sure the Artist's room is a mess but never did the Artist caused any commotion. And the so-called mess, even if she didn't say it to her flatmate's face, can be quite artistic that can make anyone go 'wow' in an instant. The scattered pens, pencils, colors, and even the frayed bed; it really defines the Artist's persona.

A messy but amazing art.

Yet not all artists are like her flatmate. The so-called friends of her flatmate were... unique. If the Writer would describe them in one word. She wasn't one to judge but with the attitude like a pack of wolf pups, she decided to stay inside her room and immerse herself with her writing and music before she stabs someone with her pen.

But as if the goddess Sága ordered the faithful Writer to stop and rest, her stomach rumbled loudly; crying out for the nutrients she forgot to take since morning. Checking on the digital clock of her laptop, she noted how it was already high noon and she haven't eaten breakfast yet. 

The Writer set her hunger aside in favor of avoiding the visitors. But the recent 'growling stomach, hidden pantry' episode in her stomach was firm in forcing her to find some food. Survival instincts, she mused and went out of her room, heading towards the kitchen.

As soon as the Writer was done rummaging the refrigerator for food, she realized the one fact that she had forgotten. An obvious thing that she felt stupid to not realize sooner. That what was inside the refrigerator, all raw cooking ingredients, were obviously pointing the one thing she couldn't do.

The Writer can't cook. 

Usually, it was the Artist who cooks. From pasta to steak; the Artist was the one cooking for the both of them and it was Delicious! With a capital D. The Writer just offered her slight assistance and last time she tried cooking – scrambled eggs and sunny side up – the fire alarm went off and their land lord forbid her to even touching the stove. The Artist never forgot the incident and called it 'breakfast for Hades' wherein everything was on fire and the food was black as night.

Sighing in defeat, the Writer checked the island counter to see if there are any leftovers or anything prepared by her flatmate. 

There wasn't any.

This made the Writer curious.

Every cooking utensil they have were left untouched. The island counter, the stove, and the sink were clean. As if no one touched them all morning. 

Knowing what might be the cause of the cleanliness, the Writer let out a displeased sigh and went back to rummaging the refrigerator. She hoped she could find anything she could 'possibly' prepare. "It won't be that hard..." she said softly, confident that she won't be calling the fire department anytime soon. Only the goddess Sága could tell.

Several minutes later...

Two cups of instant noodles; melted. 

"I guess I shouldn't have placed them inside the microwave..." whispered the Writer.

A plate of blackened mush.

"Microwave can't cook eggs..." the Writer mumbled.

Indescribable bowl of assorted unevenly chopped vegetables with a mixture of unknown dressing that can be compared to tar.

"Soy sauce, vinaigrette, and mayonnaise mixture isn't edible I guess..."

Defeated, the Writer went back to her room and took the matter of food to the professionals. With her mobile phone in hand, she dialed the number she was accustomed to that usually come to her rescue when she called for food-related help.

"Hello, is this the Pizza Planet?"

DRAFT features the daily lives of an Artist and a Writer who live together in an apartment. With their clashing personalities, weird things and hilarity are bound to happen.

(Cover art courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/Color.LES.kuru/)

On the way to Nara Empire, nothing really happened, there's some bandit that tried to rob Adam and Krisna. But with Krisna protection, the Bandit are disposed quickly, though Adam didn't really need Krisna protection.

After that, it's just a peaceful walk to Nara Empire. Occasionally, they would see caravan passing by them, some offered a ride to Nara Empire. But Adam rejected their kind offer because he want to enjoy the beautiful scenery in this world.

Comparing this place to Earth, the difference can be seen clearly. The air are much more fresher, the tree are much bigger and greener, no polution can be felt. Different from Earth where polution are pretty much everywhere.

Suddenly, a group of caravan showed up while Adam and Krisna are taking a rest. From the luxurious design and decoration of the caravan, it's obvious that this group of caravan belongs to a noble families in Nara Empire. The guard that surrounding them are also an expert. Even if Adam didn't know at what level they're, he can still guess their power.

The group of caravan stopped right in front of Adam and Krisna resting place. Krisna told Adam the place that they're resting right now are known as a rest area for caravan. He told Adam that there's not a lot of beast or bandits roaming in this area. So it's normal for a lot of caravan to rest here.

The door of one of the caravan opened. From there, a woman appeared. For a moment Adam are surprised. This woman are an absolute beauty. Her blue eyes and white hair gave her a unique aura. But Adam noticed something else--the woman have nine fox tails--damn, a Kitsune?

The woman with fox tails noticed Adam staring at her. She smiled at Adam. That smile almost made Adam lose himself. That smile are too sweet! How can a woman be so pretty!

Adam smiled back. He then averted his gaze to Krisna. As if Krisna know what Adam want, he started to explain who the woman is.

"If my memory serves right, that nine-tailed woman over there is Empress Liliana. The ruler of Nara Empire."

No wonder, she's an Empress! That explain why she has that noble aura around her. That's a surprise, he didn't expect to find the Empress here.

But that doesn't seems too important for Adam now. He's hungry, he needs to eat something now. Luckily, on their journey, they hunted some deer and rabbit meat. Even some fish too. It's going to be a sumptous meal with Adam being the cook.

Adam took out a stove and other cooking utensils from his storage ring. The modern tools from his world confused Krisna. He never saw this thing before, so of course he got confused. Even the Empress resting not far from them are staring curiously at Adam weird tools.

Turning on the stove, Adam started to prepare his and Krisna meal. He's planning to make a steak from the deer meat. His hands started moving in a fluid manner. It doesn't even looks like cooking anymore, but as a sort of art, a dance or some sort.

Even the Empress and her escort are entranced by Adam small performance. They continued watching after that. Not long after, a delicious smell came from Adam cooking. They never smell a food this delicious before, it made them want to bite the smell itself.
.
Adam just smiled seeing their reaction, Krisna and some of the escort of Empress Liliana are even started to drooling. Seeing this, Adam waved his hand towards Empress Liliana group, signaling them to come over and eat together. The guards looked at the Empress, the Empress nodded and gave the permission to join Adam and Krisna.

After given the permission, the guards flocked to Adam resting place and started to chat together. They also tasted the steak that Adam cooked. The Empress herself has also tasted the steak that Adam cooked. It's even better than the imperial cook in her castle, but she keep this to herself.

"Thank you for sharing your food with us, sir. I'm thankful for that." Said the Empress while smiling at Adam.

"No problem, Your Hgness. By the way, does Your Highness like my cooking?"

"Of course, it's even tastier than the food that I eaten before. How can you cook something like this?"

"Haha, this is just a small talent of mine. I did this because i'm bored. Beside, people said that woman like men that can cook, so why not learn to cook?"

Adam answer took the Empress off guard. Then she started laughing. The guards that are still eating are staring blankly at the Empress laughing.

The Empress are beautiful when laughing, yes. But they never saw the Empress laughing, not even talking to stranger before. They first are cautious towards Adam because he's a stranger, after all. But sensing that he doesn't have any malicious intent toward the Empress, they relaxed a little, though still being cautious.

"You're a funny man, may I ask your name?"

"Adam Hartfelt, Your Highness."

"Adam Hartfelt? That's a nice name. I'm Liliana, the Empress of Nara Empire. But if you can call me Liliana if you want."

"No can't do, Your Highness. I'm but a lowly commoner, there is no way that i can call Your Highness with that."
 
From the first time she started talking to Adam, she's secretly judging Adam personality. Unlike the nobles in her own empire or from other kingdom, Adam doesn't start flirting right away with her. He just talked to her normally. There's not even lust could be seen in his eyes. He's also polite with her. For the first time in her life, she started doubting her charm as a Nine-Tailed Fox Demi-Human.

"So, mister Adam, do you have any particular destination right now?"

"In fact I do, I'm going to the Nara Empire with my friend Krisna over there." Said Adam while pointing at Krisna sitting with the guards.

"We have the same destination then, but why are you walking? Don't you both have a caravan or at least a horse to ride with?"

"It's not that we don't have, it just we don't want to. We want to enjoy the scenery in this area. It's been so long since i see a place so beautiful. It calm the hearts and minds."

Liliana stared at Adam and then looked at the grassfield not to far from their resting area. She never realised how beautiful this place they were in before. Even though she always passed this area when going to other kingdoms or town, she never looked at the outside because she have a lot of paper that needs her attention. What Adam said made her realise her mistake for not enjoying the beautiful scenery.

"You're right... I never realised that until now. I'm always busy with paperwork. Never once i looked outside and just admire the view."

"Working for your Empire is a good thing, Your Highness. But do remember to rest yourself, overworking yourself is not good for your bodies. If Your Highness fall sick, who will take care of Nara Empire?"

Liliana remembered what Adam said. She must remind herself to not overwork herself like usual. Just like Adam said, it's not good to overwork herself, even though she have a strong bodies and not like the bodies of normal people. She still need to mantain her health.

"Thank you for your kind words, Adam. I will remember it."

Adam nodded as a response to Liliana words. Liliana then stared at Adam. Without her realizing it, a faint blush appeared on her face. She might not realized it, but her guards and Krisna did. They almost screamed because of her blushing face.

"The Empress just blushed! Did you see that!? Did you see that!? Is Your Highness finally will meet the man that she loves!?"

"Don't say that! I'm jealous of that man now!"

All kind of stuff are being said by the guards, but Krisna just stood there in silence. Damn, if the Empress knew how handsome Adam real face is, Adam probably didn't need to talk to made her fall in love. But fortunately, Adam didn't do that.

"Errr.... Your Highness, is something wrong with my face?"

Even though Adam are loved by many woman in Earth. He doesn't have experience with one. Because his handsome face always make woman falls head over heels to him. The thrill of conquering woman with your effort is gone with that. So Adam didn't even bother chasing girls because it's not challenging anymore.

Liliana face are getting redder when Adam noticed her gaze. She looked away for a moment but looked at Adam again. She's confused to herself right now, has she fallen in love with this man in front of her? How can that be? They just meet a moment ago, there's no way she can fall in love with him!

But the movement of her tail that swaying left and right slowly showed that she's in a good mood right now. She felt a sense of happines and security just by being near with Adam. No man can offer this kind feeling to her before.

"Um... Adam, can I... Sit closer with you?"

Liliana request made almost all guards squeal like a girl. The Empress that usually doesn't even bother talking to men from the nobles families are now taking the initiatives to get close to a man! And that man is not even from a noble families!

But they're happy seeing their Empress has found a man that she liked. They're jealous, but what can they do? They're only guards that swore to protect the Empress no matter what cost. So they can only watch from the distance and cheer her, perhaps give her some tips about approaching a man. Some of the woman guards are even started to get interested with how far Empress Liliana and Adam relationship gonna progress.

"Sure thing, Your Highness."

All of Liliana's tails stood in happines after hearing Adam's answer. She hurriedly moved to Adam side and hugged his right arm and rested her head on his shoulder. Adam are shocked by what Liliana doing. She said that she only wanted to sit closer to him! Not cling to him like this! But as a man, there's no way he's gonna reject a beauty that are leaning againts him, it's a rare chance for this to happen to him.

Adam looked at to where the guards and Krisna eating. There, he saw the guards and even Krisna giving their thumbs up to Adam. Some even said good luck to him. What are these guards doing!? Are they not afraid of him doing something nasty to the Empress!?

Adam sighed and glanced that are comfortably resting her head in his shoulder. He lifted his left hand and started to pat Liliana head. Feeling Adam's hand patting her head, Liliana closed her eyes and smiled in satisfaction. She never thought being patted in the head feels good like this. Is it because the man that she likes did it?

Every guards that saw this smiled and stopped watching Adam and Liliana. They swore in their hearts to protect Adam from now on. Because he held the potential to be the Empress husband. Even though they didn't know how strong Adam is.

They already tried to probe his power. But some strange power blocked them from doing so. So it's either Adam have an artifact that hide his strength level, or he's stronger than them.

While everyone are enjoying the beautiful sunset with their friends. Suddenly a group of people appeared far from their place. With Adam sense, he can feel their malicious intent in this group. They hustled their horses so they can reach Adam and Liliana groups resting place faster.

Seeing this, Adam stood up and a fierce looks appeared in his face. Liliana are surprised because Adam suddenly stood up and doesn't even tell her before. But before she can ask what happen, she saw that gaze filled with killing intent directed at the empty field in front of them.

She's confused at what's going on, but when she saw the groups of men heading towards them with their weapons held high. She also stood up and warned her guards.

"Ambush!"

Adam Hartfelt is a man who stood above all. With a flick of his finger, the Heavens shall split apart. His presence enough to make even the Gods kneel before him. His handsome face can even make the goddesses forget about themselves. 

But, after an unfortunate events, he's teleported to an unknown place. Where everything is different from his home. 

Will Adam finds out why he's in this world and conquer this world just like the world where he came from? 

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This is just a novel for me to write about op mc.

Water was poured into the transparent vase after it was placed on top of the oak wood table.
Starbeck was humming a well-known melody as he plucked a white flower with golden spots from the garden outside and carefully inserted it into the vase.
After the flower was sprayed with some water, the color became more vibrant and charming.
Starbeck took a sniff off the flower and enjoyed its aroma with a smile on his face.
He then wiped away the water residue on the table with a cloth and placed four gray mats, two big and two small, in the middle of the table neatly.
When the arrangements were done, Starbeck, who was secretly counting the time, walked into the kitchen and plated the food from the stove.
The tableware was intricate and varied from one another. There was one silver plate, two porcelain plates and one more earthen pot served on the table.
The silver plate held salad, the porcelain plates had two main dishes and the earthen pot contained soup.
Such a line-up of food obviously didn't fit the upper-class dining rules, as the missing appetizer and dessert alone were enough for the guests to laugh their teeth off, but in Starbeck's heart, Kieran wasn't an outsider.
Or in other words, the so-called guests wouldn't have been ushered by Starbeck into the kitchen.
No guests were worthy of his cooking.
No guests dared to even ask for his cooking.
When the only set of silver tableware was arranged in front of the only seat at the table, the notification of Kieran entering the room appeared in Starbeck's vision.
Perfect!
The timing was perfect!
"Dinner is served."
Starbeck's lips curled into a smile when he saw the familiar figure walk in.
"Mm. I've been looking forward to this."
As he smelled the aroma, Kieran sat on the only chair while making himself at home.
He didn't feel awkward even though it wasn't his own room, just like Starbeck didn't feel at all uncomfortable when he was his own guest.
After Kieran sat down, Starbeck removed the cover on the plates.
"King Salad."
"Rich Saucey Steak."
"Tomahawk Roaster"
"Mixed Veggie Porridge."
Starbeck introduced each dish as he uncovered them, and each time a dish was revealed to Kieran, Gluttony inside him grew louder.
Eat! Eat! Eat!
Its roars were like war drums on the battlefield. It felt as if Gluttony itself had almost materialized into the world.
Delicious!
Everything smelled delicious!
Gluttony, who had zero resistance against food, almost lost itself in the food, and in order to taste more of the delicacies, it was willing to provide Kieran with more power, even if it had to submit to Kieran!
So what?
As long as I can eat, it's all good.
However, certain non-stop clamouring infuriated Gluttony, who wanted to devote itself to eating.
The clamours were from Envy, Wrath and Greed. They were mumbling, roaring and shouting respectively.
"Why not me?"
"It should be me!"
"Mine, all mine!"
Their clamours were like flies to Gluttony.
It clenched its teeth and scolded, "Go away! Go the hell away! Whoever dares to disturb my meal will end up becoming my meal!"
Boom!
An unusual aura filled with abnormality and wickedness grew in Kieran's heart, becoming shinier and more dangerous.
It was pure.
It was persistent.
It would go against the world for food.
Whoever shall stop it from eating, it will eat them instead.
If it couldn't, it would drag them to hell together.
The cardinal sins went quiet.
They weren't afraid of dying because, most of the time, they were undead, but that didn't include the times when they were inside [Fusion Heart[.
Quiet, everything went quiet.
Gluttony took in a deep breath, and following Kieran's eating, it too was intoxicated.
A faint energy was lighting up the runes in Kieran's body. The darkness and chaotic presence started to weaken again.
But similar to Gluttony, Kieran wasn't overly bothered by the energy because he was too busy enjoying his meal.
The King Salad might seem like a mix of fresh fruits and vegetables, but it was garnish for the sweet, juicy meat inside.
The meat was a mouthful, its chewiness exciting the teeth more than beef, and it was juicier than common pork.
"It's tiger meat," Starbeck explained.
"Tiger? The king of animals, thus King Salad?"
Kieran squinted his eyes before taking in another mouthful. He then turned his eyes to the Rich Saucey Steak and Tomahawk Roaster.
They were tender and juicy!
The moment Kieran took a bite of the Rich Saucey Steak, his mouth was filled with the flavourful, beefy taste. Meat juice was also oozing out of the meat as he chewed, and it tingled all his taste buds. When Tomahawk Roaster was added into his mouth, the cinnamon and chilli perfectly fused together, presenting a very stimulating taste.
Spicy! Hot!
Sweat dripped out of Kieran's cheeks as if he was in the battlefield, swinging tomahawks at his enemies.
Kill, kill, kill?
No!
Eat! Eat! Eat!
Kieran gave up thoughts about asking. He wielded his knife and fork in a flurry, his chopsticks leaving trails of afterimages whenever he grabbed a piece of meat while his spoon scooped the porridge as fast as lightning.
After swallowing the last mouthful of porridge by picking up the earthen pot, Kieran gave a satisfied burp.
Kieran then noticed that the darkness and chaos that lurked in his mind had dimmed down a little, although it was still an insignificant amount compared to the overall. Kieran didn't mind experiencing this meal a few more times, thus Kieran's eyes on Starbeck turned hotter.
Starbeck felt the hotness as well, so he smiled more brightly.
He didn't behave like a coward as he always did because no chef would dislike an eater like Kieran. As the chef of the meal, Starbeck was no exception.
"How's the meal?" he asked.
"Delicious," Kieran answered with a nod.
He wanted to praise Starbeck more but he couldn't find any suitable words in his mind, hence all he could give was the simplest compliment.
Though after the compliment, Kieran felt a little upset. 
It was the first time he tasted food as delicious as this, but what if it were the last time?
What shall he do?
The thought naturally appeared in Kieran's mind and it seemed like Starbeck sensed it as well.
"If you don't mind, you can drop by more often. I'll try to make more meals each week—I don't have that many chances to level up my other skills to transcendence or above, but I do have confidence in Cooking," Starbeck clenched his fist and said with confidence.
Kieran raised his hand over Starbeck's head when he saw the reaction.
"You can do it," he said softly.
"Um!" Starbeck nodded.
As a freeloader, Kieran automatically helped Starbeck in cleaning up after the meal while Starbeck took the vase outside.
The flower that he had plucked had its roots preserved. In simpler words, the flower would not die as long as it was replanted and taken good care of for a few days; it would become another independent flower.
After the soft soil in the pot was dug up and the flower planted, Starbeck carefully buried the roots with his fingers. He didn't press the soil though, as it would only suppress the roots from growing.
After replanting, Starbeck clapped his hands and stood up.
He then saw a figure outside his premise, a stranger.
No, he had seen that person in front of Harvest Inn before while he was humming an unknown melody.


Welcome to a virtual underground game with no protection, full of lurking players who seek survival, power, and fortune. Kieran chose to enter this VRMMORPG game without hesitation, because he knew this was the only way for him to escape death’s grasp. Can he escape death in real life though, or will he end up dying inside the game? 

Back at Lopez Mansion…..
After coming back from shopping, the mother-daughter duo told the servants to keep the shopping bags in the living room and then went upstairs to freshen up.
About half an hour later, Veronica came in the living room. Not getting any trace of her father, she asked the servants, "Did you see my dad? I can't find him anywhere."
The servant replied politely, " Young Miss, Sir is in the kitchen. He is cooking food for lunch."
"What?? Doesn't he have any other office works? He was hardly having any free time in this whole week." Mrs. Lopez asked amusingly while descending from the stairs.
"Okay Mom, you don't have to worry about this. You go and sit in the dining room; I'll go and check on Dad."
Assuring her Mom, Veronica entered the kitchen only to see her father cooking while humming some song.
"Hey Dad, what are you cooking?" Veronica asked peeking at the frying pan.
"Hi princess. You are already back from shopping? Well, I'm making your favorite lemon steak and chicken noodles." Mr. Lopez replied chuckling at his petite daughter. 
" Wow dad! You're making lemon steak!! Dad, you are the best of bestest father of the world." Veronica jumped happily. Her father laughed out loud as he affectionately looked at his, already grown up daughter acting childish.
Suddenly remembering something, Veronica spoke in concern, "But dad... You know how much work you had to do for the new project. You came late every night and went back office early in the morning for these past two weeks. I can clearly see the tiredness and fatigue etching on your face. You also have dark circles under your eyes. So you don't have to cook for us."
Seeing the concerned face of his beloved daughter, James's heart got melted and he turned off the stove to hug his daughter tightly.
"Oh my baby!! Look at your face. You are looking very bad with this scrunched up face. So don't be sad anymore and show me the sweetest smile of the world. Then let me tell you one thing….. I've already completed the project successfully and now I'm totally free. As my queen and my princess went for a big fighting task like shopping, why not their king make some good dishes to build they energy up." James said patting her head.
Hearing her father's melodramatic yet loving speech Veronica smiled cutely and buried her face in her father's chest, " Dad, you are really something. I was just worried about you. And if you are done with your project then why didn't you take some rest with a short nap. Why to bother yourself with cooking?"
Mr. Lopez feigned to be hurt and said, "Is it called 'bothering' to cook for your own daughter and wife? Huhuhu !! My daughter doesn't love me anymore…"
"Dad you also know that I didn't mean to say that." Veronica sighed.
"Yes, I know my princess. You should not stress out about this. My tiredness always fade away seeing your beautiful smile." James kissed her forehead gently.
" Hmm Dad.. I love you very much." Vero also kissed her father's cheek.
"I love you too my princess." 
...….
Back in the dining room…
After sitting for quite a while, Mrs. Lopez couldn't see none of the father-daughter still. So being bored alone, she also went to the kitchen to find them but she paused when she reached in front of the door. Silently watching the father and daughter's heart-warming interaction and they are hugging each other tightly right now; Mrs. Lopez's heart filled with sweetness and her eyes turned red with tears. She thanked the God in her mind quietly for giving her such a loving family.
Later, Mother Lopez removed the tears from her eyes and faked a jealousy tone, "Woah ! I'm waiting for you two in the dining room for so long and here you are both….. hugging and sweet talking with each other. Humph !! You two really forgot that there is another person who lives in this house and loves her family very much. But look, what I get in return. Just IGNORANCE.."
Veronica rolled her eyes seeing her mother's over-acting whereas James just gazed at his wife softly with a smile plastering on his face.
"Oh darling ! We didn't ignore you at all. We were just having some father-daughter moment. And you know that you will always be the queen of my heart." He tried to smoothen up his wife's mood.
"Humph!!" Jessica scoffed again.
Seeing her mother being still dramatic Veronica looked at her father and he also looked back at her. Nodding to each other at the same time they both went near Jessica and hugged her tightly.
" I love you Mommy. You are the best mother of the world."
" I love you honey. You are the best wife of the world."
As they conveyed their feelings, Mrs. Lopez hugged them back with same affection and a smile crept on her face. She replied, " I love you too dear's and you both are my life. Not to mention, you two are also the best husband and daughter of the world."
After some more sweet talks they had their lunch and then Veronica showed her father everything that she and her mother shopped today. James was also amazed to see the gift for the party and praised his wife. Later all of them went to their respective bedrooms.

Veronica Lopez, a young 26 year old independent girl. She is the heiress of one of the most richest families of Country K and her parents love her a lot.. Though she is the daughter of a famous businessman, she chose another path for her career. She is an employee of a famous Multimedia Company.. But the question is…..Is she really just an employee or something more??

Reuben Smith, a handsome man of 28 years, rules the business world with the tip of his finger and he is the most powerful man of country K. Everyone fear him while every girls dream of becoming his girlfriend but he only bow down to one girl…the love of his life……

On the other hand… 

Alonzo Brown is a 28 years old CEO of a famous company in City B. Handsome, talented but betrayed by the only person he had ever loved. Now he is in city S for revenge of what happened 5 years back. 

But will he ever be succeed in it?? 

How are the lives of this three persons fated? Will they be able to handle the twists and turns that are going to hit on their lives??

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“I wanted to hate you after what you had done to me back then and how you broke my heart by leaving me without any word; but still I can’t feel the hatred in my heart for you as my love for you is more powerful than my hate.” He said to himself.

Right then, his assistant informed him that the girl he was finding for revenge would also be attending the same party as him. With both hate and love emanating from him, he brushed the girl’s photo for the last time as he dozed off..

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“What do you have in your heart for me?” He asked looking into the eyes of Veronica..

Veronica stayed silent for sometime and then she looked at him with pure fondness in her beautiful dark brown eyes, as she voiced out the love she had for him...

“My Heart Beats Only For You…”

Then the man and woman kissed each other passionately, while the Moon witnessed their love all through out the night..…

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"This time I'm going to please you and you are going to sit here patiently, allowing me to work on devouring your luscious body. And most importantly... You are not allowed to touch me.." Veronica whispered in his ears, giving him a seductive wink which earned a devilish grin back from him. 
 
"I'm eagerly waiting for that babe.." He said as he planted a kiss on her lips. 
 
"Nah.. No touching, remember. Today it is all about you and I'll be the only person who will please you. My hands will roam all over your bare flesh and my tongue and lips will cover every nook and corner of your delicious body..."

Saying this, Veronica started kissing him from his chiseled face to his well toned chest and then….little down… 

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A cute little girl was sitting on the dining table and enjoying her food. With her sat a beautiful lady who was as stunning as the morning sun and her expression as gentle as the breeze. She was smiling at the girl, "How's it, sweetie?" 

"Just like you, mother... Sweet and soft." The little girl giggled as she continued to eat her fill. Slowly this scene faded away and Jessica woke up from her sweet dream. It had been long since she dreamt of her. She sat up and sensed a very familiar scent around. It was as if she was living the dream. 

She got up and rushed to her kitchen. Seeing the man bustling around the kitchen she turned gloomy for a while but soon smiled as she leaned on the door frame. She looked at the man wearing a girly pink apron over his spotless white shirt. His sleeves were rolled over. His fine muscles were visible with every move he made. This made her blush as her cheeks turned in a shade of pink. She retreated her gaze and walked in.

She looked eagerly at the things on the stove just like a kid inspecting his new toys. Steve observed her every movement- the way she opened the lids to check the contents and the way her eyes sparkled with joy. A natural smile plastered on his face. His blue eyes held the loving and gentle look as if the girl in front of him was so fragile that she would break if he gave her a stern look. And he could not bear to do any harm to her. 

"Did you cook all this?" Jessica approached him with a happy face. "Yup, do you like it, sweetie?" He asked as he subconsciously pinched her cheeks. She looked extremely cute as a cute little kitten. 

 Suddenly a thought passed his mind, 'Will our children also be this cute... That would be great. Yeah'

Seeing his absentmindedness Jessica waved a hand in front of his eyes, "hey! I am talking to you?" 

"Yes, our kids would be cute." He said his thought out and he instantly regretted it. He covered his mouth with his hands staring dumbstruck at Jessica.

"I was talking about food not kids, idiot," Jessica said chuckling as she moved to the stove and placed the roasted beef in the plates she had taken down earlier. She had a smile on her face, 'of course our kids would be cute and stunning.' She let out a giggle at her own thoughts. They were not yet married and she thought of their kids. 

She again turned around and started setting up the dining table ignoring the man who was looking at her very intensely.

Steve was dumbfounded when he did not receive any scolding instead she laughed and served the food. 'Is she not angry... This means she is happy with our marriage. Last time I agreed to her request so she could make herself comfortable around me... Now I can woo her and soonly get married to her. I want to tell her that I fell in love with her at first sight... I am going to get married... Yesssss...' 

Steve had fallen in love with her beauty when he saw her picture and he fell for her more on their first meeting and his love grew with each time they met. He was still in a daze when Jessica called him to eat.

He went and sat next to the girl who had already settled down. She opened the drawer and took out the remote control. Steve looked at every one of her actions looking surprised and he was more surprised when she switched on the cartoon channels. And to his more surprise, her T.V contained a majority of cartoons.

"I like watching them, I hope you don't mind... And even if you do I am still gonna watch this." She said playfully as she picked her fork and knife to try the steak. Steve too sat down and ate his food occasionally looking at the girl and the screen.

On the first bite of the beef Jessica was surprised. The taste was to the point similar to her mother. "Where did you learn to cook?" She asked very surprisedly. She had tried every world-class chef's dishes but would end up vomiting all out. This was the first time she ate the food without any uncomfort.

"My mom taught me when I moved out to my house and refused to hire a cook," Steve said as he looked at the screen and his mind was flooded with his childhood memories. He smiled and looked at Jessica who was gobbling the food like a hungry child. 

*Cough*cough* 

Due to eating very quickly she choked on her food and Steve panicked as he grabbed a glass of water and passed it to her before scolding, "WHAT ARE YOU UP TO? What if something happened? Eat slowly the food's not gonna run away." 

Jessica looked at him her eyes filled with tears because of all that coughing. This time she was not afraid yet angry and shouted back on him, "I JUST LIKE IT. WHAT IF IT REALLY GOES AWAY?"

Steve was taken aback and bend down to her hugging her lightly, "I just don't wanna lose you." "I also don't wanna lose you, stupid. You are special to me. And yes our kids will not be only cute but also stunning." 

They both laughed before resuming their dinner and again ended up laughing seeing the cartoon doing silly things. Maybe sometimes with just a silly gesture or remake, we can make people smile and forget their worries, so it is worth it. 

After dinner, Jessica washed the plates and Steve sat in the balcony talking to someone on the phone. Soon after Steve left for home and Jessica picked her phone and called a 'person'. After giving a few instructions she laid down on her sofa watching cartoons and soon fell asleep.

Jessica lost her mother and her father brought home his mistress. With no other option, she went abroad. 


But she returns, this time stronger and eager to know the truth of her mother's death. She meets her father and is asked to marry the leading industrialist in the country, Steve Smith. 

To humiliate her father she runs away but is caught by her would-be-husband. He asks her to marry him in return of giving her the truth about her mother's death and she agrees. 

Steve thinks that the girl is just as innocent as a flower, but he is wrong, Jessica is just testing him whether he lives up to his title as the 'second most wanted gangster' in the underworld. 

While they both in love with each other their secrets about the underworld disturb their life. Will they be able to fight back and not just go with the flow? Well, this going to be hard...

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