Kaia came downstairs after changing.
She was now wearing a pair of jeans, white sneakers, and a baby pink tee.
Her hair was pulled into a high ponytail.
She looked like a freshman student.
She turned to Lucian.
He was… exactly the same.
Same dark colors.
Same serious look.
Only the slight adjustment of his collar hinted that he had actually changed.
Kaia paused.
"…You really need some color."
Lucian took a moment to register what she meant.
He looked down at his outfit.
Then back at her.
"…It is convenient."
Kaia rolled her eyes.
Of course it is.
She grabbed her bag and walked toward the door.
"…Let's go. I need to get fed."
Lucian followed a step behind her.
As they reached outside, he said:
"…Wait. I'll get the car."
He walked toward the garage and pulled out a G-Wagon AMG 63.
Kaia raised an eyebrow as he stopped in front of her.
Then got in.
"…Nice ride," she said, glancing around.
"…Looks like an armored vehicle."
Lucian: "…"
"…I have someone who handles it."
Kaia nodded.
"…He knows his stuff."
"…Yes."
Once they were on the road, Kaia took out her phone.
She started typing.
[LoveK]: BABE ARE YOU THERE?!?
The reply came almost instantly.
[CutePanda]: what the hell is going on?? don't tell me you're canceling AGAIN !
First Paris, now this?? what do you take me for??
Kaia froze.
Oh crap.
I really forgot…
Today had been too much.
She barely remembered her own name.
But of course—
she wasn't going to admit that.
So instead—
[LoveK]: Babe… I'm getting married.
Silence.
Then—
[CutePanda]: WHAT??? TO WHO??? WHY??? WHEN???
A second later—
her phone rang.
Kaia sighed and answered, holding it slightly away from her ear.
"KAIA JADE STERLING—WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?!"
Kaia winced.
"FIRST PARIS, NO WARNING—NOW MARRIAGE?? WHO IS HE?! DID YOU GET MARRIED IN PARIS?! WHAT ABOUT OUR OATHS?! WE WERE SUPPOSED TO BE SINGLE FOREVER—NO MEN—"
By the end—
Mira was crying.
Kaia rubbed her temples.
"Mira… babe, calm down, okay?"
She softened her voice.
"I'll explain everything when we meet. No one is forcing me."
A pause.
"Mimi… my beautiful Miss Lovely… please don't cry, you're breaking my heart."
Lucian glanced at her.
One eyebrow slightly raised.
She really attracts chaos.
Mira was still sniffling.
Kaia sighed.
"…How about I stay over tonight?"
A pause.
"…At your place. After we go out."
Then she added casually—
"…And I got you gifts."
Silence.
Then—
"…Okay babe ,see you tonight."
Call ended.
Kaia stared at her phone.
After they arrived, Kaia moved quickly.
Snacks.
Drinks.
Spices.
Meat.
Lucian followed behind her, pushing the cart.
Calm.
Steady.
Silent.
Kaia stopped and turned to him.
"…You really don't need anything?"
Lucian shook his head.
"…No."
A pause.
"…I already have everything I need at home."
Kaia looked at him for a second.
Then smirked slightly.
"…That's sad."
Lucian blinked once.
"…Explain."
Kaia shrugged, tossing another item into the cart.
"…It means your life is too controlled."
Lucian considered that.
"…Control is stability."
Kaia shook her head.
"…No. It's boring."
She pushed the cart forward.
"…We're fixing that too."
Lucian watched her for a second.
Then followed.
"…Noted."
Kaia tossed another pack of snacks into the cart.
"…You're going to learn how to live properly," she said.
Lucian looked at her.
"…Define properly."
Kaia smirked.
"…With flavor."
Lucian didn't respond.
But this time—
he didn't look away immediately.