Let’s go to the bazaar

I have done something bad again. The guilt, it's kinda heavy. Fiona fainted and I unleashed my mana to test it out.

This kinda delayed my plan. But I think should talk with Fay.

"Fay, I have a question."

"What is it?" She has her mother on her lap.

"What will you do from now on? You are back. Our part of the deal is done. So, what's next? Are you staying here or going to the palace to chew your father out?"

From my perspective, this is a fairly normal question. We had a deal that I would safely escort her to her home. And I did that. Our deal ends here.

She was tagging along with us because we had a deal. So I guess she can't tag along anymore.

I was thinking all of that but I felt a few gazes. Hazel, Aura and even Eden are giving me stares for some reason.

Fay looks like a deer who's questioning her hunter. Her eyes are wide open and she is mumbling.

"Master, I know that you are not always so bright but this isn't what I expected." (Hazel)

What? Hazel is roasting me!

"Honey, a wife should be angry when her husband cheats on her but this time, I am with Hazel." (Aura)

"Papa, why did you ask something so insensitive like that?" (Eden)

I guess I really stepped on a land mine. So I presume that Fay wants to keep tagging along.

"Sorry, Fay. I shouldn't have asked it."

"No, in the first place, why did you think that I would leave you?" (Fay)

In a flabbergasted tone, she asked. No, I think it's pretty normal to think that.

"Our deal was done. So I thought you wouldn't want anything to do with me anymore. But if you are willing to keep being a part of my family then I am more than happy."

"Family? Is that what we are?" (Hazel)

"Yep. I am the father, Aura is the mother. Hazel is Aura's sister and Eden is my daughter. Fay is like Eden's big sister. We have Aera and Aegis as well. A big happy family."

That was probably the worst thing I had said. I realized it after I said it but no one said anything. So let's just forget that I said that.

The atmosphere turned a little awkward but the silence…..it was horrible. I was totally feeling guilty. I ruined a perfectly good mood.

The silence was broken when Fiona opened her eyes.

"Mom, are you okay?" (Fay)

"Fay, if I am seeing your face from below then am I on your thighs?" (Fiona)

"Um…yes. I put your head on my thighs. Why do you ask?" (Fay)

Fay was looking at her mom silly. I was also wondering.

"No. It's just…you've become fat." (Fiona)

Fat? Did Fay gain any weight? I do not think so. But why did Fiona say that?

Fay is silent. She is turning beet red.

"I thought so too. I was thinking if I was mistaken but it seems I wasn't." (Hazel)

"She did eat a lot before coming here so it probably caught up." (Aura)

"You guys…" (Fay)

I dare not say a thing. If I open my mouth now, it won't end well. I feel that I have to be silent even if my life depends on it.

"You ate a lot? You aren't the type to overeat! Who cooked it? You aren't the type to cook for yourself. Even if you can cook normally, you eat my cooking. Judging from your looks, you two don't cook either. Who cooked while you were staying with Clive?" (Fiona)

"I did. I am the one who cooked."

Well, Fay can cook but she isn't too keen on cooking. Hazel can't cook. It was a disaster. And I never taught Aura but I think she can cook if taught.

"You can cook?" (Fiona)

"Why are you giving me that look? Can men not cook?"

"Umm…I didn't say that but most men here don't cook. They leave the cooking to us women." (Fiona)

"Weak! Reliant, far too reliant on women. They will easily be defeated if women decide to not help them. I prepared myself for all situations."

"I'd love to eat your cooking too. How many years has it been since I last ate someone else's cooking?" (Fiona)

"Good idea. It's probably lunchtime, right?"

"It will be soon." (Fiona)

"Then how about I cook for all of us? I can even invite my parents if you say so."

"That's an enticing idea. I want to meet your parents too. You told me that they are dead so how will they come here?" (Fiona)

"Normally. I'll bring them with me. Fay can you guide me?"

"Yes. Let's go." (Fay)

Fay didn't sound so into it. Maybe she just agreed so she can keep an eye on me.

"Are you guys coming?"

"I am." (Eden)

"You can go master. I have some things to discuss with Fiona." (Hazel)

"Me too, honey. Take care of Eden." (Aura)

"So then, let's go."

I put Eden on my shoulders and we set off for the bazaar.