Adopted Soldier

Once the three girls were done dressing up, they appeared in front of Alex full of anticipation. Living with these girls for the past few days, gave Alex a bit of understanding on how girls work. Alex came to understand that girls were moody, prone to changing opinions, and likes to be praised.

The greatest thing Alex learned during Rachel and Evangeline's stay was that girls like to hear the truth but they want to hear it with flattering words.

"You guys look cute." Alex said this and tried to smile. The two teenage girls were already blushing when he said those words, that they didn't notice that Alex's smile was forced. All they could see was a very handsome Alex smiling at them.

Lilitth was also very moved that she hugged Alex while giggling merrily. With that out of the way, the four of them went out of the mansion.

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As usual, while walking in the streets, the four of them were attracting a lot of attention. Alex was holding hands with Lilitth while the other two tried to take the other free arm, but in the end, Rachel was able to take it. Evangeline then reluctantly let Rachel have Alex's arm, and held hands with Lilitth.

Evangeline finally noticed what this scene looks like and smirked. Rachel who noticed Evangeline smirking, also noticed what happened. Alex, Lilitth, and Evangeline look like a family, making Alex the father, Lilitth the daughter, and Evangeline the mother. Rachel, on the other hand, looked like the eldest daughter.

"Hey Eva, how about we switch places. I know you want to stay on this side, so..."

"No need Rachel, it's alright. I know how much you wanted to hold Alex's hands. So don't mind me, I like holding hands with Lilitth-chan."

Knowing that Evangeline won't give in, Rachel changed tactics and asked Lilitth instead.

"How about it, Lilitth-chan don't you want to hold Rachel nee-san's hand more than Eva's?" Rachel pointed at her face and smiled at Lilitth. The little girl then tilted her head and thought for a bit before answering.

"Hmmm, I'm okay, as long as I get to hold hands with onii-sama, then it doesn't matter who's holding the other hand." Lilitth cheerfully smiled.

While the three girls were talking with each other about their placement while walking Alex. The one and only guy in the group Alex could hear the jealous voices of the surrounding people.

"Hey look at that guy, he has three girls sticking to him."

"Yeah I know right, and did you notice he got three different kinds. A loli, an older sister type, and a childhood friend type girl! Damn it if that wasn't enough he's good looking!"

"Calm down man, no need to scream it out."

"I know but shouldn't harem routes only happen to boys with average looks."

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"Hey doesn't that girl look familiar?"

"Which one?"

"The one holding the cute little girl."

"Oh, now that you mention it she does seem familiar... Holy sh*t isn't the Evangeline Kain!"

"Oh my God, you're right! I only saw her in a magazine once, she was the in the cover. If I remember right she was posted as in the top ten beautiful heiresses."

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"Hey do you see that guy being squeezed with those three, isn't he hot?"

"I know right, those cold eyes that seem to pierce right through your soul is actually turning me on."

...

Alex kept on hearing a lot of these kinds of comments by the surrounding people. It was always like this when he and his friends walk. Sometimes Alex wonders why these people keep on talking about them but never approach.

While he was thinking about this, Alex heard a familiar voice amongst the crowd.

"Hey if it isn't my friend and rival Alex." When Alex heard this, he turned around and as expected there stood Matthew grinning at him.

"Who knew that within that stoic expression of yours, you were actually a playboy."

"I'm no playboy. This is my little sister and the two of them are my friends."

"Alex, who is this?" Rachel chimed in.

"This is Matthew a friend of mine from the Southern Union. Matthew this is Evangeline, Rachel, and my little sister Lilitth."

"A pleasure to meet you, ladies." Matthew bowed and took hold of Evangeline's hand and kissed it, and was about to do the same with Rachel, but before he could do so, Alex caught his hand. Seeing Alex do this, made Matthew chuckle.

"I see so that's how it is... Well, I guess you are Alex's little sister, I can't believe something as adorable as you is related to mister stone face over there."

"It's a pleasure to meet you Matthew-san. Thank you for the compliment, but please do not insult onii-sama, even if you are his friend I won't allow it."

Hearing the little girl threatening him, made Matthew grin even more widely. "As expected of my friend and rival, even his little sister is so fierce. Don't worry little one, I'm not insulting your onii-sama, this is just the way me and Alex talk."

Lilitth looked at Alex for confirmation in which Alex simply nodded. Seeing this, Lilitth bowed her head and apologized.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know." Matthew seeing the little girl apologize to him with such sincerity made him want to pat her head and so he did.

"It's alright... So Alex what are you doing walking around with such beautiful ladies? Are you doing it to make everyone else jealous, cause if that's what you wanted, then you're definitely doing it right."

"No that's not it, we're just going to get some costumes for the upcoming play that we are in."

"Alex in a play! Now I got to see that... Hmmm, hey how about I join you guys since it looks like you'll be needing the extra hands anyway."

"We don't want to bother you, since this is a school thing." Rachel spoke. Even though they really do need help carrying the things, she didn't want to inconvenience someone that's not really related to their school play.

"It's not a bother at all. I owe Alex here, so take this as me trying to pay him back.." With this Matthew forced himself to join the group to the shop where they would pick up their costumes.