Chapter 119: Chapter 119
“Ah, I'm glad that these cookies is still edible! Thanks, Max! You have a sharp sense of smell.” Cecilia said after she put out the fire on the stove. Fortunately, only a bit part of the cookies which already burnt. She put them to the plate to let them cool.
“Talk about the smell, I want to make a confession.” Max said after he took a bite of the chocolate cookies. “Actually, the reason why I don't want you to go on the Icicle Island because of the… dog's smell.”
Cecilia tilted her head. Tried to remember her encounter with that four legged animal, “I'm not sure if I met any.”
“Callisto. He is the one who smell like that.”
“Callisto?” Cecilia usually spent some time with him because he work at the restaurant, and she often cooked some food along with Callisto and Chris too.
He squeezed her shoulder, “Yes, I can smell his scent from you and I don't like him even for a bit. Besides, the way he looks at you… It's budging me. That's why, don't come near him!”
“He is younger than you, Max. There is no need to worried.”
“But, he is a man, Chili. Who know what will happen if--,”
Max stopped talking when Cecilia gently brush his lip with her gently.
“You are so cute when jealous.” She said with a warm smile.
Max sighed, “It's not a cute thing, Chili.”
“Yes, yes.” She patted his head and keep smiling. “I understand. I will try my best to not involve with him.”
“Really? You promised?”
“Yes. Then, does his smell lingering in me? Do I need to take a bath?”
“Hmm, you are making fun of me, right?”
Cecilia laughed gently, “No way. I'm just asking.”
“I refused to answer.”
“You act like spoiled children.” She said while putting divide the cookies into two plates. “Did Sir Gale likes sweet, too? I want to give him some.”
Instead of answering, Max hug her from behind. His both hand wrapped her waist tightly, and he put his chin on her shoulder, “I'm so tired. Can you stay still?”
“What happened?” She asked while keep counting on the cookies.
“Did the cookies more important than me?”
Hearing his weak voice make her turned around to hug him. Cecilia pat his back without saying anything.
“Chili, what do you think if Desmond and everyone knows about our identity? We can't hide forever, right?”
“Then, we should tell them before we got caught up. The project almost done. So, does our task.”
“I see. Most of them are good people. It's feel so wrong to lied on them.”
Cecilia nodded because she felt the same.“Oh. Anyway, Hugo told me something interesting.”
Max raised his brows but still wrap her body around his arms, “Ah, that tattletale! Did he complain again?”
“Well, he suggested something to attract more people to come on that island. He said we can do … you know, ho, honeymoon in that Island.”
“What? Hmm, it's not a bad idea. I think every place is good. As long as I am with you… and bed.”
Cecilia feeling grateful because he didn't saw her blushed face. All she managed to say is, “Well, then.”
“Chili.”
“Hmm?”
“Tell Hugo that he can get marry after found anyone as his assistant. I will let him choosing anyone he wants.”
“Ah, he will be happy! Thank you, Max!”
“Why did you be the one who say thank you?” He frowned.
“Because without him, we can't meet each other, right?”
“I'm still remembered your acting with Jenkins. You look like possessed with a demon. That's the first time I saw a defenseless woman scare away several thugs. You are astonishing, though.”
“And you are still the flamboyant man who likes to flirt and tease the woman around you.”
“Now, it's just you. The one I want to flirt with.”
“That's an honor to me, Your Highness.” She wrap her arms around him and close her eyes.
*****
Grant tightened his robe, “My, this is so cold. I almost missed the humid weather on South Island.”
“Stop complaining, Grant. You are the one who want to visit this place.” Kaleela said when they already arrived at the Icicle. Her hand holding into a brochure. “Let's see what is our niece do.”
“But, I should wear another robe.” Both of them entered the entrance. They were shocked when three snowmen greet them.
All of them look almost identical. Nose made by carrot, wooden stick as leg and arms, and black pebble as their eyes. The only thing that make them look different are the color of the scarf they wore.
The red scarf snowmen said, “Welcome to Icicle Island. My name is Crimson and I will guide you to this town.”
The green and yellow scarf snowmen waving their hand behind Crimson. Both of them look so friendly.
Looking at his guest's confused face, the red scarf snowman added,
“They are my sibling. The green one is Jade and the other is Lemon. Then, let's start our journey. Do you want to stay the night?”
Kaleela shook her head, “I don't think so. This place is so cold. My husband can't sleep in this place.”
“Okay. So, you choose one day tour! Then please follow me.” Crimson walk first, meanwhile his siblings still waving their hand and saying goodbye to the guest.
“See you later.” Jade said.
Lemon added, “Have a nice day.”
“Grant.”
“What?” He asked while they're walking behind Crimson.
“The magic power that embed on those snowmen… Seems familiar to me. But, I can't remember whose.”
“Really? I can't even feel my fingers.”
“You are so dramatic.” Kaleela rolled her eyes before flicked her finger. Then, a small lizard made from the fire came to her left palm. “Ash, make my husband feel warm.”
“Nii, nii.” Ash jumped to Grant's shoulder and lend him his warmth.
“Whoa! Thank you, My Dear. I love you!” Grant said, and he slightly jumped from the ground because feeling happy.
Crimson stopped at the Square, where a gigantic pot and the huge bonfire were there.
“You can pay one bronze to repeatedly eat this soup.” Crimson said, while he's pointing at the pot.
Callisto was the one who guard the pot. He nodded and smile friendly to the guest, “Welcome. You can pay here, and I will lend you the bowl and spoon.”
Kaleela knitted her brows before give him two bronze coins. After the talking snowmen. Now, a young wolf man hired as cashier. The red-headed woman then sighed and wondered if she can get surprise again.
“This soup looks familiar.” Grant said when he stirred his bowl.
“Yes. She must be using some kimchi again. But, this is taste better. Look at the big piece of meats. For one bronze coin, this is too cheap. They must be very generous.”
“Crimson, what do you mean by repeatedly eat this?” Grant asked after he emptied his soup. The combination of savoriness from the red soup and the tenderness of meat were balanced. It unique taste lingering on his mouth.
“You can eat as much as possible, Sir. No need to pay anymore.” Crimson replied with big smile.
"Wow! That's great. Even, I eat this soup for lifetime, I won't complain!” Grant said with a proud smile.
“Then, let's go to another place.” Kaleela said after both of them finished their meals.
Crimson leads the way again and start talking about history of this town.
But, both of Kaleela and Grant didn't hear his explanation. The scenery was great!
Rather than crooked and abandoned buildings, the houses were made from the best quality woods, painted with pastel color and built in Victorian style. They look like a building in fairyland. Even Kaleela impressed with these.
“They only need several months to rebuild this place? As expected from my niece.” Grant said while crossing his arms.
“Your niece? What do you mean by that?”
The couple flinched when they heard a voice behind them. Kaleela raised her brow when she saw a familiar figure who smirked at her. It's Helga Krueger!