Apple Pies & Cookies

Chapter 1 - Awaken

Cale woke up with a start. He sat up and clutched his heart, trying to calm his erratic breath.

'What the f*ck was that...'

'A nightmare? But it's still too vivid...'

*knock* *knock*

He heard a knock at the door, followed by Ron entering.

"It is surprising to see you wake up early, young master-nim"

"...Ron."

Cale called out.

However, he noticed something strange. Ron's eyes were different from what he was used to. He may be scared of the old butler, but he can see fondness in it, scary as that may sound. However, the Ron in front of him lacks that fondness.

Also, the room he was currently in seemed to be his room at the Henituse estate. He hasn't been here for a while.

'..Have they moved me here? But why here?'

"The master wishes to dine with the young master since it has been a while."

"...Huh?"

"It looks like it will be possible today."

'This dialogue...'

Cale wanted to deny his suspicion, however, his instincts were telling him otherwise.

"....Ron, what is today's date?"

"It is the 29th day of the 3rd month in the Year 781 of the Felix Calendar."

'...What? What did he say?'

"Can you repeat that?"

"The 29th day of the 3rd month in the Year 781 of the Felix Calendar. Are you okay, Young Master?"

Cale suddenly felt his surroundings go all dark and felt dizziness overtake his being.

He weakly lowered his head and put his hand onto it.

'No, no, nonononononononononono. This is not happening!'

"Young master, are you still drunk? Should I call the doctor? Or will you wash right now?"

The assassin's voice brought him back from his trance, and his eyes widened a bit.

'...I have to calm down.'

He jerked his head up and looked around. He could see the bedroom that was completely different from his room at the Super Rock Villa.

"Young master..?"

Cale dully responded to Ron, the old man, who was pretending to be concerned and worried.

"Cold water."

He needed something to clear his mind.

"Excuse me?"

Cale could see his face in the mirror behind Ron.

'...Still looks normal.'

His handsome face caught his attention.

'I guess the Cale here hasn't been beaten to a pulp by Choi Han just yet.'