"Alright, give us both rooms available for the night. Actually, no, book one for ten days and another for two nights."
Liam forgot Clara had nowhere to go, so he had to keep her here. He could watch over her, and she would be safe here beside his campus.
’Wait, that mission hasn’t ended yet? Can I do more? Let’s give her more, I have a personal banker, right? Should I call him in the middle of the night? Yeah, let’s not.’
[Updated]
[Main Mission Complete: Accompany Clara Hartmann till New Jersey]
[Reward: Three Expensive looking 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 4MATIC diecast]
[Explanation: As a collector of diecast, these is the perfect gifts for the girls in hosts life, so they can start collecting with you]
Sigh! More cars?
[AMPLIFYING THE REWARDS BY 10,000X...]
[NEW REWARD: Three fully loaded 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 4MATIC]
[Explanation: With a Lover and two sister’s it must be tough meeting them]
What?! I have to give them out?’
"Sir? I asked if you want to add meals as well with your bookings?"
"Ah! Yes, add meals and send the dinner to our rooms, please, and arrange someone to carry these two suitcases to her room."
"Please leave them here. I am Cristina, and I will take you guys to your room."
Liam gestured for the girls to follow him, and he followed the receptionist inside the hotel. The fragrance inside felt soothing and was lifting his mood up after a long day, but behind him, the girls were rather confused about the total lodging arrangements.
"I am telling you, I am gonna sleep with him."
"Well, I don’t think he will sleep with you. Can you stop saying stuff like that? Sleeping means a whole different thing compared to what you are trying to say. You meant like sleep in the same room, right?"
"No, I meant sex."
Megan looked at the proud-faced Clara, who was of course teasing her, and rolled her eyes at her. Clara was just too attached to Liam for some reason, and maybe she could guess the reason now.
Liam is extremely rich, he didn’t even ask if I wanted to be here or have the budget to afford this place.
*RONG-RONG*
Liam’s phone buzzed with a loud cheap speaker sound, which attracted attention immediately as the environment they were in was very quiet.
"Excuse me, you girls follow along with her and choose a room for yourselves."
Seeing the unknown number, he guessed it had something to do with the cars he just got, so he excused himself and went to the small garden nearby and sat on a chair. The moonlight in the middle of the buildings made the whole garden feel more natural.
"Hello?"
"Hello, I am Charles, from Ecstasy Autos. Congratulations on winning three brand new ultra loaded Mercedes."
Liam rolled his eyes. This was becoming ridiculous, and he didn’t even want to know why or how he won something. He had decided to treat this person as an NPC. If his life had turned into a game, why couldn’t there be an NPC?
"What do you mean by Ultra loaded?"
"I meant Fully Loaded, Sorry sir."
"Where are they?"
"In the dealership. We’re situated in Princeton, but we can also deliver them to you if you want."
"Send one to the Peacock Inn tomorrow, and I’ll text the addresses you need to send the rest of the two to."
"Which color do you want..."
"Any will do. No, bring a white one here."
"Tomorrow, it will be there as soon as possible."
*BEEP-BEEP*
Liam ended the call and went back to the corridor he was walking through with the girls. Seeing there was already an attendant present to guide him, he nodded his head and walked with her.
As he entered through the door which led to the lodging area, he saw Clara running towards him. He had to physically stop her by grabbing both of her shoulders, and seeing her upset face, he was bewildered.
"What happened?"
"The...The rooms are same, both rooms are same, so can I stay with you?"
-_-
"No, idiot, go take a shower, then sleep peacefully. I’ve a surprise for you in the morning."
"Really?!!"
"Yes, so go back to sleep and share the room with Megan. The beds are big enough, right?"
"Yep, too big. Alright, I will do as you say."
Then, as fast as she came, she ran back just as swiftly. Liam, who was about to pat her head with a smile, had his hand hanging in the air awkwardly. Then, shaking his head, he walked to his room.
It was not big, but big enough that with his backpack, it felt as if he had brought nothing with him. Compared to his, Megan and Clara’s room looked packed. They looked like they were trying to settle in this hotel, and why did he know that? Because their room was just across from his room, and they were putting their stuff in his room as well.
Damn it, this is not an apartment.
Liam wanted privacy, but with these two around, that became a dream. He sighed. Tomorrow he would get his own room at the campus dorm, so this setup was just for tonight, and he could handle it.
After getting freshened up, he wanted to give his dad a call but felt like it was too late in the night and calling tomorrow would be better. His dad works hard all day and deserves a proper rest in the night.
*RING-RING*
[Dad]
"Well, apparently he’s not sleeping yet."
"Hey, Dad, reached Princeton safely and was about to call you. Yeah, everything is fine, and yes, I did not lose my card. I am using the funds currently on lodging and stuff, don’t worry. Did I tell you I sold a website recently?"
Liam decided to tell his dad that he would be giving this account to his father and had a new one already, and he would transfer the funds into this account for the house as soon as possible. He expected lots of questions hurling his way, but his dad’s response surprised him.
"As long as you’re safe, do whatever you want. Remember, we’re here for you, and you’ve a home to come back to if anything goes south."
Liam’s eyes turned moist. This... this was the warmth he missed day and night when he was all alone in this world and his whole family had died.
"I...I know, Dad, sheesh!"
His voice choked up. For a normal teenager, that’s a reassuring line, but for Liam, it made his heart beat like a drum.