The Fate Of The World Is In My Hands, But All I Want To Do Is Eat! - Chapter 192

Chapter 192: What if…?

Chapter 192: What if…?

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL What if…

What if the characters had met each other in a normal situation and still fallen for Alice either way?

There were no monsters, no apocalypse…

All they were fighting was the everyday life of an office worker and how to get the grocery lady to put enough discount so they can buy extra of everything and make Alice happy.

Waking up in a world where her mom wasn’t eaten and she had a lot of older guys trying to win her favor, Alice adjusted very quickly, as if the whole thing had been a horrible nightmare all along.

*Ding-dong!* The bell of their house rang and Alice’s mom yelled out, “Alice, I think our handsome neighbors are here.” She said, and Alice hopped down the stairs.

“They’re late.” She exclaimed and went to open the door.

She expected them to be there a bit earlier but they took their sweet time.

She had no idea they were trying to find the presents they prepared for her.

She opened the door and found a smiling Devon and behind him was Mark, equally smiling at her.

But, oh boy, the fact they had been in a cold war before she went to open the door was very evident.

Did they glare holes into each other’s heads?

Cause she could see holes.

The cold snow had nothing on them.

“Merry Christmas, Alice.” Devon said warmly, and she nodded.

“Merry Christmas to you too, Devon.” She said and glanced at Mark.

“Merry Christmas to you, Mark.

You’re looking bright today.” “It’s Christmas day, how can I not look bright?” He asked and Devon intruded, asking, “Can we come in?” “Ah, sure.” She stepped aside and watched them walk in each carrying a scrumptious gift basket.

“Mom’s in the kitchen so if you wanna help, now’s your chance.” Alice wasn’t oblivious that both of them held affection towards her.

But she wasn’t going to acknowledge it either.

After all, acknowledging meant she would have to choose between them and she didn’t want that.

‘Ah, they’re so helpful.

I don’t even have to worry about doing any chores when they’re around.’ she threw herself on the couch and heard laughter and giggles from the kitchen.

‘They’re flattering mom again.

She likes them so much, haha.’ she giggled and picked up the remote.

‘Well, I’ll just watch some TV while…’ someone suddenly snatched the remote from her hands and she turned to find Leo sitting next to her.

Where did he appear from all of a sudden?

And why did he take her remote?

She gnashed her teeth.

“You wanna give it back?

Or do you wanna talk to my fist?” She cracked her knuckles, ready to show off the skills she learned in Judo lessons.

“Try it and you’ll get in trouble with your mom.” He said and though his words sounded simple, it was a threat.

Ah, Leo had a way of getting whatever he wanted.

She threw her face aside, folded her arms, and went to sit right next to him, gluing her body to his.

“Another evasive maneuver?” He asked and she clicked her tongue.

“As if!

I’m just here to make sure you don’t put a boring documentary in order to fulfill your curiosity about the world, you weirdo.” She peered into his eyes and he sighed.

He pinched her chin, gazing into her eyes, and said, “If you sit this close to me, you’ll make the others misunderstand.” He said but she didn’t care.

They may misunderstand and decide to back down in their quest to win her over, but it would just leave her room for lesser options.

And she was certain none of them would want to back down and let the other take the price.

‘It’s quite selfish of me to use them like this but I can’t really help it.’ she thought and watched Leo wrap his arm around her neck while choosing a channel.

‘I don’t want to choose.’ she sunk into his arms.

It was wide, warm, and nice.

Leo could tell what she was thinking but he didn’t say it out loud, else she would know he could read her mind all along.

A little trick he learned.

*Ding-dong.* The doorbell rang again, and she looked up.

“Who is it this time?” Leo asked and Alice rolled her eyes.

Ah, if she did the calculation, it was easy to know who was at the door.

“It’s Micheal.” She said and he looked down at him.

“Micheal, I know you can come in, so don’t wait for me to open the door.” Micheal used a smoke bomb and appeared inside the house.

“It is I, Micheal the Great.” He said, saluting with his hat off.

“Yeah, Santa Claus decided to visit.” She said, seeing the big sack he had behind his back.

“Ah, this.

It’s just a little token to use to bribe, I mean, gift your mother.” He smiled but of course, he was wearing a mask.

It was a half mask, covering just the top of his face.

His lips, down to his chin were exposed.

“Merry Christmas, Alice.

How are the holidays treating you?” He asked and she shrugged.

“It is how it is.” She said.

Micheal’s eyes landed on Leo’s arms around Alice’s shoulder and he smirked.

“So, Alice,” he walked towards her front, dropped the sack of goodies, and knelt in front of her, taking her hand.

“Would you give me the honor of sharing a kiss with you under the mistletoe?” He asked and Alice’s face contorted.

Just what was he playing at?

She stepped on his face with her bare feet.

“If you have time to joke around, go help mom in the kitchen.” She said to him and he chuckled, holding her feet and rubbing his chin on it, freaking her out.

She got goosebumps.

“I would like to but there’s an empty spot next to you that I must occupy.” He said and sat next to her.

He wanted to push Leo’s hand off her shoulder but something stopped him, so he stuck with holding her hand.

Mark walked out of the kitchen, cleaning his hands and taking off his coat when he saw them on the couch.

He clicked his tongue.

He had missed his chance.

But nothing to do.

He sat down on the floor, facing her and showing the expression of a dejected cat.

“Alice,” he called softly and she gulped, looking down at him like that.

He was so irresponsibly cute when he decided to be cute.

“You must’ve walked a lot today before we came.

Let me rub your feet.” He didn’t wait for approval and started stroking her feet gently, applying just enough pressure to make her feel comfortable.

Devon also walked out of the kitchen.

He found them hurdled like that and felt jealous.

He stood behind the couch, dropping his hands on Alice’s shoulders.

“Alice, let me give you a massage.” He said and she nodded.

Alice sighed.

Sometimes, she enjoyed the attention and how much care they put into showing their affection, but sometimes it was just too exhausting.

“Alright now, you grown-ass men shouldn’t bother my daughter.” Alice’s Mom said as she walked out.

“It’s Christmas and…

A beautiful time of the year.” She switched on the lights of the Christmas tree and turned off every other light.

It was beautiful and the star at the top shined the most beautifully.

“Now, let’s all close our eyes and make a wish.

Wish for that one thing you desire the most.” She said and they all proceeded to close their eyes when she added, “And no wishing to be my daughter’s choice.

If you all make that wish and they all come true, Alice won’t be able to choose in the end.” She warned, causing them to sweat as that had been their initial plan.

“And Alice, no wishing for a truckload of drumsticks.

You’re better than that,” “Then what do you want me to wish for, Mom?” She asked, giving herself away and her mom chuckled.

“Wish for that one thing you all need in your lives.” “And that is?” Alice’s Mom smiled at her, gently stroking her daughter’s cheek, and said, “Happiness.

Merry Christmas, my daughter.” In the end, neither of them was able to kiss her underneath the mistletoe.

There were no kisses at all.

But they wouldn’t give up, just one more year and they could have a chance to go at it again.

*MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE.

AND TO THOSE WHO DON’T CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS.

WISHING ALL THE BEST.

MUAH!* CREATORS’ THOUGHTS Author_fredah Going back to the main story in the next chapter