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Day 26/⁶
Time 1:⁵⁶pm

"Anyway, why was he planning on working in a strip club of all places ?" My question did not seem to faze Lisa much since the lady simply took my iced latte and sipped while eyeing the blue-haired man across the room.

" According to him, he is friends with the owner, although I doubt that's half the truth," she smiled pitifully, set down the latte on the table, and turned back to me. " That place has shady business as you probably should be aware of, and when I heard the news from a little birdie that Kaeya was planning something this stupid I knew he was up to something that will do him more harm than good. Something risky to say the least."

" So you wanted him to find a better job to keep him safe ?" I questioned what could only seem like the most logical answer at the moment. "It seems you have doubts about his relationship with the boss."

She nodded, her lips forming a thin line as she stood up and made her way to the door. " I trust he will be of use to you, " she reassured me, pulling back on a gentle smile and walking out of the restaurant just like that.

I sighed and realized the three men had calmed down and were walking toward me with the most suspicious and curious eyes. Childe, however, just looked mad at me as he had for the past few days. " I'm guessing Lisa said a little too much for her own good? " Kaeya instantly opened the conversation with a question and leaned down against the table as if ready to interrogate me. " I hope she didn't leave a bad impression of me~"

" My lady, " I could hear Thoma mumble something under his breath upon seeing me resting my head on the tables from being mentally exhausted. " I'm sorry, my lady. . "

He was mumbling strange things indeed. " Kaeya you can start today I'll send you all the documents tomorrow and the files of the place's financial plan. If you have any questions contact me or Janet," I did not bother with questioning him about anything and simply handed him both my card and Janet's along with a spare key to the restaurant, before making my way to the kitchen.

At this point, I felt like a charity foundation and felt a heavy feeling settle on my chest. If Kaeya really had any sort of relationship with the head of Boar Canyon that was both a huge big win and a threat, depending on whether he was the alley of my enemy or a foe. Maybe I should scout the enemy lines? But I could not possibly go now . . . I had an interview. No delays can be made right now, especially since opening day is this weekend. "Little Miss? Hello?~ Earth to Little Miss ~ " I snapped out of my daze upon Childe waving his hand in front of me. " You're really out of it today. . . "

Unlike his usual reckless and outgoing vibes, Childe looked worried. His brows were lightly knitted and his eyes narrowed as if he had someone in mind to kill. I debated whether or not to trust him. . . He was already a troublemaker enough, but I did need a wingman right now. " Do you know that strip club at Brightcrown Street ?" His mood seemed to brighten as if a lot of mischievous thoughts knocking at his mind's doorstep. " Don't get any weird ideas . . . I have a job for you. I'll give you a big bonus. I want you to see what you can find out about the boss of Boar Canyon and his relationships; are you up for it?"

"Like a spy ?!" He jumped slightly and came extremely close to my face I felt I was about to get knocked back and crushed under his bigger frame. " Aww my Little Miss , you trust me with such a task~ "

He literally threw his arms around me and pulled me into a hug out of nowhere. It only lasted for a second, I swear I felt his face nuzzle into my neck for a moment. Plus . . . Our chests sure seemed to be mushed together for a few seconds too long. "Where did that come from?" I faked a cough, surprised by the sudden change in his attitude towards me. " You seem so happy about such a task. Just go have a fun time and talk with the staff or any VIPs there. I'll come with you of course, just in case. "

The tips of his ears turned red at the last words that left my lips. God knows what was going through that brain of his. "Childe snap out of it," I flicked his forehead since he was basically mumbling things about a date. " It's not a date," I clarified, but his bright smile made me doubt if he understood what was coming out of my mouth. " My Little Miss' secret is safe with me !"

He pulled out a notebook and pen from the breast pocket of his new uniform and looked at me earnestly, " Do you have any allergies? Phobias? Likes, dislikes?"

"It's not a date," I repeated, refusing to give in.

" I'll get you a Moon Pie from Lawrence Bakery~ Miss Janet said they're your favorite," I froze at the mention of pie.

My weakness. Pie. Bake it however you like. Meat, strawberry, or even chicken. Pie had it all. They were all just perfect. Pie is pie and all pie is good. You cannot say no to a good pie. Especially free pie. My nose was already picking up the scent of good old Moon Pie, from the smell of its pickled meat and butter to its sweet meringue. " Deal, it's a date and you owe me moon pie big time! Meet me today, at six pm in front of the club! " I was gonna ace this mission and get a free pie, perfect.

I stormed out of the chicken feeling all charged up and headed straight to Kaeya who was chatting with Thoma at the booth where I left them and slammed the file on the table. " Kaeya here is your first task! Take care of this interview! It's really important so don't fuck it up!" I did not give the poor guy a chance to question anything and stormed out of the double door of the place. " LOCK UP THE SHOP ONCE YOU'RE DONE! I HAVE A DATE TONIGHT!!"