29 Meeting New People (1/2)

”You don't have to worry about that; no woman should have to suffer what you just went through,” said Maria, her words caused the woman to smile.

”Even if you say that, I still feel that I must compensate you somehow. Oh, how's this? I heard news of this popular bakery shop that just opened up in town. How about I treat you to some delicious desserts?” offered the woman. Maria's ears perked up once she realized both her and this woman were heading towards the same place.

”We were just heading there. How about we go together, Ms...?”

”You can just call me Cordelia.”

”Okay, Cordelia!”

”Now...” Cordelia hooked arms with Maria, shooting the younger girl a charming smile. ”How about we name all our favorite desserts? I am a big fan of soufflés. How about you?” From afar, both Shirone and Kuroka watched their ojou-sama happily chatter with the beautiful and mysterious woman.

Kuroka regarded Cordelia with a contemplative gaze as her mind flashed back to that large hostile presence she sensed seconds before she interfered. ”There is something about that woman that is not normal.”

”I sense the same thing, but as long as she proves to not be a threat to ojou-sama, we will not interfere. But just in case, we should keep an eye on her,” said Shirone.

The group continued towards the destination and before long they were standing in front of this extremely adorable dessert shop called Bonbons Ange. The interior was very creative with every piece of furniture made to resemble some type of dessert. There was a macaron chandelier and a display case that resembled a five-tier cake filled with an assortment of petit fours, soft flaky and buttery croissants, cream-filled iced éclairs, and of course Maria's favorite dessert, macarons!

Those were just some of the desserts the shop offered. ”Ojou, look, they do sell religieuses!” exclaimed Kuroka, pointing towards the case of religieuse desserts.

”Should I order some to go along with anything else that you may like?” Shirone asked though Maria was too busy awing and drooling over all the cases of desserts to answer. Seeing her actions, a voice giggled.

”Maa, she truly is adorable.” The voice who said this belonged to none other than Cordelia. When it was their turn, both Maria and Cordelia made their order to the person standing behind the counter. They packed the two orders in this cute pastel pink box packaging, which they handed over right after the order was paid for by Cordelia.

”This is me showing my thanks for you coming to my rescue, little rabbit,” Cordelia said to Maria once they exited out Bonbons Ange.

”You really didn't have to do that, but thank you anyway. I'm glad that I got to meet you.” Maria expressed her sincerity, only to be caught off guard when she was embraced in a tight hug.

”Aww, you're such an adorable little rabbit~!”

'Ah, she reminds me a little of okaa-sama.' Rather Maria was talking about the way Cordelia was affectionately hugging her or the woman buxom breast remained unannounced. While Cordelia was hugging Maria in the middle of the street, a woman searching for someone or something caught sight of the pale blonde woman and made her way towards the two as her eyes brightened.

”So this is where you've been. I've looked everywhere for you.” Maria's face was being smothered, not allowing her to see the face of this new stranger. Eventually, she was no longer inhaling Cordelia's flowery scent perfume as the woman had instantly let her go, excitedly rushing over to the other woman.

”Darling~!”

Cordelia rushed forward, a love-struck look in her eyes, seconds later clutching a shorter woman's arms to her chest. Maria couldn't help but notice the embarrassing light dusting of pink that covered the tan woman's cheeks. She had long symmetrical black and white hair with many tiny bells and Maria noticed the two gun holsters attached to her waist.

”Darling, you would never believe what happened to me. I was on my way to Bonbons Ange, you know that cute little bakery shop I was telling you about earlier. When all of sudden this sleazy drunk started harassing me out of nowhere. It was so scary until little rabbit here ordered her cute maid to step in and save me. She's my little hero~!” Cordelia retold the whole scenario that happened earlier today.

”You were scared, huh?” Cordelia's 'darling' shot the taller blonde a discreet look that was returned with an innocent pout. Seeing such an expression, the woman shook her head and introduced herself to Maria.

”Thanks for saving this drama queen over here. The name's Paige.”