Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Drama

It has been two days since Felix received the news that he was pregnant. At first, he was shocked, even if he knew beforehand that the possibility of him getting pregnant was very big, now that it actually happened, he still couldn't believe it.

The news of the pregnancy quickly spread. Mostly because Mother Rosie had told her good friends, Aunty Vilma and Aunty Susan, so almost everyone on Moon Village knew that the youngest of the White family was expecting.

Of course, a lot of people congratulate Felix and Fang Yu for the good news. But even so, there were still some villagers that were commenting how they were having a child when they weren't even married.

Obviously, Felix didn't take the matter seriously, if they wanted to gossip about his private life, let them. Even in modern times, there were people who didn't like the view of pregnancy before marriage. So the point of view of those people was normal for Felix.

But his family, on the other hand, weren't so much calmer about the matter. Especially Miles, if he heard someone badmouthing his little brother, he snapped instantly.

Fang Yu was very happy too. Of course, he was fascinated with the news of Felix's pregnancy, but he still didn't like how some villagers were criticizing Felix. After all, he would have married Felix months ago if it weren't for Father Lewis' big sum for the dowry.

Thankfully, Father Lewis was much calmer now, than when he first discovered the affair between Fang Yu and Felix. And with the gossip in town, he decided to lower the amount to a rational price.

Mother Rosie and Anne, who were at home with little Iris, decided to plan Felix's wedding, so they could get married as fast as possible.

Meanwhile, Felix still works at the bakery.

Even after Fang Yu protests, in the end he couldn't convince Felix to stay at home.

So now, Henry and Felix were working in the kitchen doing the desserts as always. Felix says that he still wasn't in the phase of pregnancy that prevented him from working yet.

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In the middle of January, there was still snow on the roads, but with the coming of spring next month, it didn't fall so hard anymore. But the hot beverages were still very popular.

Fang Yu entered the kitchen where Felix and Henry were working, the smell of new bread being made was full in the air. And thanks to the oven being constantly used, the cold winter air was practically non-existent.

“The hot chocolate and lemon tea are over again.” Fang Yu said.

“So soon? Damn, these people really like it, huh?” Henry commented. This was the third time that the hot chocolate and lemon tea had run out today, and there was still more time left before the closing.

“Don't worry, I already prepared more.” Said Felix as he pointed to the pans on the table.

“Don't overwork yourself.”

“I don't. I'm fine.” Ever since the announcement of his pregnancy, Fang Yu had treated him like a piece of glass. To touch it, thinking that he may break with the minimum action. He had felt very warm and thought is was lovely how Fang Yu cared so much for him, but after some days that Fang Yu practically never let him do anything for himself, it was starting to get a little annoying.

Felix and Fang Yo went out to the kitchen to put more hot chocolate in the containers.

The front of the shop was lively as always, the customers kept coming. The word that a new bakery had opened and had very delicious pastries quickly went around Turtle Town.

Now after two months of being opened, the business is still very good. Thanks to Felix recipes, the menu consists of delicacies that the people had never tasted before.

Also, the cakes on the showcase of the shop were very beautiful. It wasn't plain old bread, but colorful and well made cakes.

In modern terms, it could be regarded as a home made cake. Nothing too complicated, the decorations were very simple, made with strawberries and other fruits. But in this medieval times, such things were only for the nobility, so commoners weirdly have ever tasted this type of dessert.

Today was another good day in the shop, some mother and children were happily eating on the tables, meanwhile other customers were choosing so sweet bread from the baskets.

Suddenly, the door of the bakery was open. A man with good clothes burst in screaming. Supporting in his arms was another man with equally good clothes, but with a frown on his face.

“Don't be fooled by this shop! My brother suddenly fell ill after eating this weird bread! I demand compensation!”

The customers were paying attention at the scene. Some of the men that were choosing from the baskets stopped their actions with some hesitation.

“Sir, may I ask what the problem is?” Fang Yu said respectfully. Even if these men were causing trouble, he had to see what was the actual situation first before making any actions.

“What the problem!? I'll tell you what the problem is! Your sick bread sure is poisonous! Im telling you I'm going to send you to court for trying to murder my brother!” the man said isterrically.

Fang Yu frown. “Sir, how are you so sure that the cause of your brother's illness is our bread? I can guarantee you that this bread is by any means poisonous.”

“Bah! Lies! As soon as my brother ate you damn bread he collapsed. Now he can hardly stand up by himself. Who knows what kind of weird ingredients your bread has. I had never seen bread with those wire colors! Surely it is not good. I would have your shop closed by the end of the day!”

The customers were talking among themselves, some of them had already stopped eating.

Felix had also a frown on his face. Henry, who had come out of the kitchen hearing the disturbance, was more worried. If bad rumors went around saying their bread was poisonous, who would come to eat?

These men's goal was very clear in Felix's mind. He was almost sure that these men come from Cheshire Pavillion.

If he was correct, the restaurant didn't like that some other business was taking their clients. So they send these to men to cause trouble.

Fang Yu, who was also clear about the intentions of these men, was very angry. These were the recipes that his sweetheart had made after so much effort. How dare they say it was poisonous!

“So if your brother is so badly poisoned, what are you doing here? Yos should go to the doctor first and then come if you have any reclaims.” Felix said with his voice full of sarcasm. If someone was so badly poisoned, their life would be in danger, they wouldn't go to your local shop to point fingers.

If he was really poisoned, every minute counts. And the man who claimed to be sick, didn't look so in a hurry to find a doctor.

Certainly, the man stood back with his words. But he then quickly recovered. “Of course, we would have you pay for his treatment! Who knows how much it would cost! I don't have money, and you were responsible for the incident, should take responsibility.” The man said very confidently. Like he had prepared for this question.

“First, there is no proof that it was actually our bread what caused it. Second, we don't even know if he really is poisoned. Third, looking at your clothes, I hardly believe that you don't have some spare change to take your dear brother to a clinic.” Felix's arguments hit the man hard as stone.

Qiu said he had a carrot pie piece on his hand.

Fang Yu had a smile on his face, his sweetheart wasn't someone you could bully easily.

Henry, on the other hand, was amazed because of Felix's defense. If it was him, he wouldn't have known what to do.

Little did they know that before, back on earth. Felix used to play a very famous video game.  In the game, you were the lawyer, and had to discover the truth to declare your clients not guilty. If he only had a rival in a red suit and a medium as a partner it would be perfect.

The man obviously didn't think that this omega would respond to him back. He was so angry that he wanted to smash everything in the store. “So you're saying that I'm lying!? I'm a man of honor!”

“So, man of honor, why don't let me check your brother? I will confirm if he is really poisonous or not.”

Suddenly a man's voice was heard. In the entry was a fat man that Fang Yu was acquaintance with.

“Dr.Atolem!” Fang Yu said happily

“Is Absolem!” The Dr said. With his Elvis Presley haircut, he surely captivated the attention of all the room. “So, let me check. Let's see what's the problem.”

The man stepped back with cold sweat on his back. Not only him but all the customers recognized Dr.Absolem. He was the best doctor in town. Rumor has it that he work in the royal palace, but after he retire had came to Tuttle Town to take open his current clinic.

Now both the man who had talked all the time and the man who was supposed to be poisoned were very nervous. Of course it was all a plan that his boss had planned in order to make trouble for this new business. How could they let one of the best doctors in the kingdom check his completely healthy friend?

“N-No need, Doctor. He is going to be fine. It wasn't so serious. We just wanted to express our question. Who knows if the bread is really poisoned? We just wanted to tell the other customers to be careful with what they eat.

“No problem. I'm already here, I can check him, free of charge, of course. Besides, I wouldn't worry about this shop's bread. I came here all the time. And as you can see, I'm healthy as a tree. If you wanted to be careful, I would pay more attention to the brownish beverage from Cheshire Pavillion. I drank some and I had to take some pills for the nausea. But that's another topic, now can I see your friends pulse?”

The color of both men were already drained off their faces. Without caring, they left quickly before Dr.Absolem could check.

“Bah, what man of honor, I have seen crickets and cows with more honor than that pair.”

And like that the small episode came to a end. The customers would be blind if they couldn't see that those men were only coming to damage the reputation of the shop.

Besides, as the doctor had said, they have been coming here for months. And no one had said that they got sick from eating this bread. So with ease of mind, the customers return to enjoy their dishes.

“Thank you, Doctor.” Felix said. He already had met Dr. Absolem. Because after he woke up, his father and brother had bring him to check again.

“No trouble. Those rascals. If they had any illness it would be stupidity.”

Fang Yu, Felix and Henry could help but laugh. Even some closed customers that heard Dr. Absolem words laugh a little.

The doctor went to see Fang Yu and said, “But you should be carefull, there are other bad rumors about your shop. It seems that the Cheshire Pavilion has the end on you.”

Fang Yu nodded. Putting his hands around Felix's shoulders. He knew that he would come in conflict with them sooner or later, he needed to make a plan to prevent more cases like this one.

Looking at the serious expression of Fang Yu, the doctor's eyes softened a little. “But don't be so serious about it. Even if there were some bad rumors, apparently, two pair of catwoman, taught those responsible for the bad rumors a lesson.”

The picture of some certain pair of aunties came to Felix's mind. With a smile on his face he couldn't help but laugh.