NOVEL WEB Chapter 28 Meeting With Alice’s Uncle Part 1
Back in the Inn, Alice and Vance had been trying to keep themselves preoccupied. But when two people who like each other get bored, one thing always leads to another, and the two always ended up kissing. Right now, Alice was currently laying on top of Vance as the two were lost in a sensual kiss.
As their lips parted, Alice's cheeks grew red as she asked: "Vance…. Something is poking me…."
"Ah….." Vance rubbed his nose to try to hide his embarrassment as he said: "When a man kisses a beautiful girl, they will get a reaction in their lower half that is not easy to control…."
"This… You…." Alice began to panic and wanted to get up but was pulled down by Vance, who pushed his hips up against her. With a sly grin on his lips as he teasingly asked: "Shouldn't you help fix this?"
"!!!!" Alice quickly pushed Vance away and rolled over, and sat up. She lowered her head and tucked a lock of hair behind her ear. She was quiet for a few seconds before turning to Vance with watery eyes and saying: "I…. I am not ready for that…."
Vance felt bad. He only wanted to tease her, but now she looked as if she was going to cry. "Sorry, I took my joke too far…."
Alice leaned back and hugged Vance's waist. "No, I just…. I can't say I am not happy that you would get a reaction from me, but I am just not ready for that step…."
She pushed her face into Vance's side since the entire conversation was awkward. Vance, as a pure blooded virgin, couldn't help but also feel that this situation really became strange. Luckily at that moment, a knock came at the door, which allowed them both to breathe a sigh of relief. But also put them on guard. Vance sat up and whispered: "Go into the bath…."
"Right…." Alice quickly got up and ran to the bath. Vance looked around to make sure nothing of Alice's was visible before going to the door and putting his hand on the doorknob. He then created a fireball and opened the door slightly.
"Yes?" Vance looked at the middle aged man standing there. It did not take a genius to figure out who he was with his Pink hair and pink eyes visible from under the cloak he was wearing. "May I ask who you are?"
"My Name is Henry," Henry replied. Not even a second later, the bathroom door opened, and Alice came running out. "Uncle!"
Getting confirmation, Vance stepped back from the door and put his fireball out. "Please come in."
"Mmm…" Henry was eyeing Vance up and down. He did not know this man, and he seemed to be quite close to his niece. In the letter, she had mentioned him. "You are Vance?"
"That I am, sir. You are Alice's uncle. It is a pleasure to meet you." Vance couldn't help but be a little nervous as this was one of Alice's family members.
Henry nodded his head and then turned to the girl that looked nothing like his niece. "Who are you?"
"Your niece!" Alice yelled out and stomped her feet. "I have taken a few potions that change my features. They will only last a few more days before they wear off. But Uncle, I am glad you came. Come sit."
Henry raised an eyebrow and nodded his head. He knew two things. His niece's mannerisms and the fact that Sally would never lie about his niece. But he did feel something strange as he sat down. The closeness of his niece and the man next to her was not ordinary in the slightest. Then there was the fact that this was a one bedroom. The blankets on the bed were also kind of messy as well.
"Alice, this is?" He knew Vance's name, but that did not mean he did not know the man himself.
"The man who saved me and helped me get this far. And…. my special someone…." Alice blushed. She would not hide the fact that she and Vance were together.
Seeing the blush on Alice's cheeks and the way she was lowering her head shyly as she twiddled her fingers made Henry want to have a small chat with Vance. He looked at Vance with eyes that said a million words, mostly like: I plan to kill you. Just wait.
"Don't be mean to Vance! He not only saved my life but all the up until now, he has helped me. We only just got together a day ago. So do not cause trouble for him, or I will never forgive you. Plus! We have more important matters to deal with. Vance, if you would." Alice quickly changed the topic as things that needed to be dealt with now were more important than her relationship with Vance.
Henry snorted and glared at Vance but watched as he took a torn, tattered dress out of nowhere and placed it in front of him. "Is this the evidence?"
"That's all we have at this time. But this is proof that I have had a very hard time and would have died if not for Vance. I still need to stay in hiding and will be with Vance as we work out a means of getting actual proof that it was my brother who sent these men. Uncle, I called you here today to send word to my father that I am okay and also to help me do something. I need you to escort Vance's parents to the capital. He has spent most of his money on me helping me get here that was supposed to be spent on buying a house for his parents. Because of me, he has delayed things, so Uncle, can you help me set up his parents with a palace to stay in? He is now currently my accomplice, and as the man, I plan to be with if things allow it, I do not wish for him to be short changed when he has helped me a lot." Alice's eyes were firm when she asked the last part. She wanted to keep her promise to Vance.
"Actually, I can hand over what I have left if it will be enough to get my parents a house in the first sector. I just need help escorting them from my village to here…."