After the unusual encounter Jasmine had with Michelle, I then gave her and Justina a tour of the house, including the unfinished basement, although that turned out to be a mistake, as the scent of our lovemaking was still fresh in the air. "Smells weird, like sweat and fish?" Muttered Jasmine softly as she gently tapped her chin while I awkwardly coughed. "A-Ah, well, the earth can smell weird… Anyways, this is the room I planned for you, Jasmine." Walking away from the area where I had just been making love with Lazuli and Michelle, I entered one of the three rooms, prompting Jasmine and Justina to follow.
"I know it's tiny compared to your own room, but I didn't have much to work with; we're not rich, so I hope you don't mind." Although the room I planned to give Jasmine was probably the same size as mine and Yuki's compared to the room she had in her palace, it was merely a fraction of the size. "It is small." Said Justina with a slight frown, causing me to wryly smile as she wasn't wrong, though thankfully it seemed Jasmine didn't mind the room's size. "Ignore her, Alex. This room is the perfect size for me; my old room was always too big, and honestly, it was slightly frustrating." Said Jasmine with a faint smile as she stepped in front of Justina, offering me a smile, causing me to sigh in relief.
"Well, I'm glad you think so, Jasmine… Let me show you the second floor then." Walking past Jasmine and Justina, I left the room and headed up the stairs while they followed, whispering to themselves. "Justina, sell the mansion." "Sell the mansion? Are you sure, Princess? The mansion is far nicer than this house." "Just sell the mansion." Glancing at the woman behind me, Jasmine smiled while Justina gave me a neutral expression, which made me slightly awkward. "Y-You look really beautiful in those clothes, Jasmine; I think civilian clothes fit you better than ones of royalty." Shifting my gaze back to Jasmine, I complimented her appearance, as she wore a yellowish sundress with green leaves painted on; the yellow color matched her hair.
"Hehe, well, you'll get to see me like this a lot, Alex; I'll be wearing nothing but regular clothes like these." Said Jasmine with a mischievous smirk as she winked at me while leaning slightly forward, causing my eyes to drift towards her chest before I faced forward. 'Oh, I can't wait.' Walking up the stairs, I finished the tour of the house with the second floor before returning to the living room, where I sat underneath Yuki's legs while Jasmine and Justina sat on the smaller couch to my right. "I don't have a spare room for you, Justina, so you and Jasmine might have to share." "It is fine, I shall sleep else-" Said Justina calmly while shaking her head, though Justina promptly hugged her.
"A roommate? That sounds like fun! You'll be staying with me, Justina, and you can't refuse!" Said Jasmine with wide eyes and a grin as she forcefully hugged Justina, who reluctantly nodded while sighing. "Also, how long do you intend to stay, Justina?" Glancing at Justina with a raised eyebrow, she gave me a suspicious gaze before answering. "I will stay as long as needed to ensure Princess Jasmine's safety… Why do you wish to know?" Asked Justina with a slight frown as she narrowed her eyes while gazing at me. "I-I was just curious." Defensively raising my arms, she gave me an intense look before averting her gaze, causing me to sigh as Jasmine spent the next twenty minutes asking me questions about the city.
However, I switched the conversation when I saw Michelle walking to the front door. "Oh, Michelle, you're picking up Chloe, right?" "Yes, I'm leaving a bit earlier, but yes." Replied Michelle with a nod as she opened the front door while glancing at me, prompting me to quickly stand up with a smile, knocking Yuki onto the ground, though even so, she remained sleeping. "Oh, this is a perfect chance to explore the city; if you two wish to go, of course." Pushing Yuki back onto the couch, I turned and glanced at Jasmine and Justina, seeking their approval on the matter. "I follow whatever the Princess desires." "Yeah, why not?" Said Jasmine with a nod as she and Justina stood up, prompting us to approach Michelle, who had been waiting for us by the door.
"Fufu, Chloe might be ecstatic to learn there is someone around her age; you two will become great friends." Said Michelle with a lovely smile as we walked out of the house while she glanced at Jasmine, who seemed a bit confused. "I'm not mistaken, but Chloe, your daughter, she's only 13, right? She's still but a child." Said Jasmine with furrowed brows while glancing at Michelle, who amusedly chuckled. "Fufu and you're merely 16? In my eyes, you two might as well be the same age." "Eh, if you don't mind, how old are you, Michelle?" Asked Jasmine curiously as she looked at Michelle's pointy ears, signifying her status as an Elf. "Oh dear, my age? Alex, cover your ears." Muttered Michelle lightly as she glanced at me, causing me to roll my eyes, though I still did as she said and covered my ears. I've long since known Michelle's age, and it was no secret that she was two-hundred-sixty-eight, but I would let her keep believing I was oblivious to her exact age.
'Damn, when I first met Michelle, she was merely 260. 8 years… Time sure flies. Before I know it, I'll be 35, with 22 kids.' Chuckling from amusement and horror at my likely future, I lowered my hands and glanced at Michelle and Jasmine. "For you're age, Michelle, you look fantastic! I've seen Elves younger than you look far worse." Said Jasmine with a smile, causing Michelle to chuckle while dismissively waving her hand. "Fufu, I would say you're lying, but Alex is an Alchemist, and he makes phenomenal potions to decelerate one's age… I look younger than when we first met." Stated Michelle with a smile as she brushed aside her dirty blonde hair, while I grinned at her words.
"Oh, now that you mention it, let me tell you how Michelle and I first met." "A-Alex, y-you don't need to do that; t-that is a s-shameful story." Seeing Michelle beg me to stop, I simply grinned and began to recount every detail, which was also embarrassing for me, but it was well worth it to see Michelle's reaction. Not to mention, when we picked up Chloe, I also told her.
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"Eh, Mom was like that?" Asked Chloe as she glanced at Michelle, who walked with her head hung in shame, while I nodded. "Heh, yep. However, it was mainly your father's fault; he never once gave Michelle any love or attention, and then I, a young, handsome man at the height of puberty, arrived. I was like a beacon to Michelle, and she couldn't resist." Glancing upwards at Chloe, who was sitting on my shoulders, I smirked before glancing at Michelle, who eyed me with a burning blush.
"Oh, Chloe, isn't your daughter Alex?" "No, of course not. Don't you see how ugly she is, Jasmine?" "Hey!" Feeling Chloe repeatedly hit the top of my head, I laughed before shaking my head. "I'm joking; you're adorable. Though no, Chloe isn't my child; she's 13, and I'm 23-24. I would've been 11 when I had her." 'Which actually wouldn't be THAT weird considering how young some people marry.' While eleven was crazy young to me, considering how Jasmine was being courted at the mere age of thirteen by grown men all older than me, my way of thinking was a bit different.
"Anyway, now that I've secured sleeping on the couch for the next week, let's return home." "Two weeks." Said Michelle firmly, causing me to wryly smile while we turned around, taking a different path as we headed home.
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Chloe POV
"Alright, Michelle and I are going to talk; have fun, you two." Said Alex as he grabbed Mom's hand and walked up the stairs while leading her to her room. "Hehe, I wonder what time of scolding he will receive." Said Jasmine with an amused smile, though I just shook my head. "No scolding, they're just going to have sex." My words seemed to surprise Jasmine as she slightly blushed, causing me to raise an eyebrow as I figured someone older than me would be more accustomed to such language, though I didn't think about it and firmly stood before her.
"Alex has already told us all about you, and let's make a pact to work together… I'll help get you and Alex alone time, but only if you agree to do the same when I become an adult." Outstretching my hand to Jasmine, she stared at me for several seconds before folding her arms and frowning. "Why should I agree?" "Because Alex has Lazuli, Yuki, my Mom, and Vanye in his life, and with four women, you'll be left with little time with Alex. However, with my help, my mom and Yuki are quickly out of the equation, leaving you with just two women to fight against." Jasmine gave me a thoughtful look as she pondered her options, though eventually, she outstretched her arm and shook my hand, agreeing to our pact.
"For 13, you're relatively quick." "I wouldn't quite say so; I just have a lot of time to think." Smiling at Jasmine, we retreated our hands, and just as we did, Mother's faint moans were heard, causing her to blush while I sighed. 'At least they're doing it during the day rather than the night.'