Tale of a Hedonistic wizard

He nodded in response, still somewhat taken aback by the unexpected encounter.

Chanel Reed, the object of many high school crushes, stood before him.

Back in those days, Jaegar had been just another face in the crowd, rarely drawing attention from someone like Chanel.

Chanel, on the other hand, was always surrounded by admirers and had a magnetic charm that drew people to her.

Chanel\'s presence brought back memories of their time in high school, when Jaegar had admired her from afar. Despite his fascination with magic, he couldn\'t help but be captivated by her charm and beauty.

Now, though, he found himself face to face with her, and the memories of high school came flooding back.

Chanel had always been a popular girl, attracting the attention of countless boys in their school.

Jaegar, on the other hand, had been quite different back then. He possessed a handsome face but hadn\'t yet developed the striking physique he had today. His high school years had been marked by a focus on his studies and research about the magic school, leaving little time for socializing, especially with girls.

He had a small circle of friends he occasionally hung out with, but for the most part, he preferred to remain inconspicuous.

As he invited Chanel to take a seat, he couldn\'t help but notice how she had blossomed since their school days. "How have you been?" he inquired, genuinely curious about her life.

Chanel returned the smile, placing her handbag on the table before replying, "Thank you, and I\'ve been great." Their eyes met, holding each other\'s gaze for a moment.

Then, breaking the silence with another smile, Chanel remarked, "Wow, Jaegar, I almost didn\'t recognize you. You\'ve changed so much."

Jaegar\'s smile brightened, and seeing his smile, Chanel blushed a little. She looked to the side and saw the waiter bringing a cup of coffee.

Then the waiter approached their table, carrying a steaming cup of coffee for him.

Turning to Chanel, he inquired with genuine interest, "Do you want anything?" Chanel nodded and responded to the waiter, "Cappuccino, please." The waiter made a note of her order and departed, returning shortly with her coffee.

As they began sipping their respective drinks, Chanel initiated the conversation, curious about what Jaegar had been up to. He replied casually, "Nothing much, just the usual summer stuff."

However, Chanel seemed more animated, sharing her reason for being in town. "I\'m here for the holidays," she explained. "Hey, Jaegar, there\'s a party at Brady\'s. Do you want to come?"

Jaegar leaned back in his chair, pondering for a moment before inquiring, "Are you still together?" Brady, he recalled, had been Chanel\'s boyfriend during their high school days.

Chanel shook her head and clarified, "No, it\'s just a gathering of friends from our school. We broke up, me and Brady. We\'re no longer together."

"It\'s been a while, so they arranged in his home to meet and party a little."

She took a sip of her cappuccino. "It\'ll be a chance to catch up with old friends and have some fun," Chanel added, a hint of nostalgia in her voice. "What do you say?"

Jaegar contemplated the invitation for a moment and then agreed, "Yeah, sure, why not?" He welcomed the idea of temporarily diverting his thoughts and reconnecting with old friends.

As they chatted further, Chanel mentioned that she had to leave for something else.

Jaegar offered to accompany her, and they made their way to the car. Chanel was taken aback when she saw the luxurious vehicle waiting there. She asked with curiosity, "Is this yours?"

Jaegar chuckled and corrected her, "It\'s my aunt\'s car." Chanel examined it for a moment, clearly impressed by the opulence.

She couldn\'t help but comment, "Your aunt must have great taste in cars." Jaegar nodded sheepishly and said, "I was the one who picked it for her."

Chanel raised an eyebrow in surprise and playfully teased, "Well, I must say, you have excellent taste then." Jaegar grinned and replied, "Thank you, I try my best." They both got into the car and embarked on their journey.

The car was a luxurious and undoubtedly costly vehicle, and Chanel had no idea that Jaegar came from a wealthy background.

As they got into the car, Jaegar drove her to the places she wanted to go, primarily for shopping. He didn\'t mind spending a bit of time with beauty for a while, though he cursed at himself for what he said to himself in the morning.

They enjoyed lunch together, Jaegar offered, and by the time evening rolled around, Jaegar broached the topic of needing to pick up his aunt and drop her off at home. He inquired, "Would that be alright with you?"

Chanel responded with a casual, "No problem."

They then made their way to Diana\'s workplace.

Diana was already out and waiting for him.

She spotted the distinctive car approaching. Diana, upon seeing Chanel sitting beside Jaegar, decided to take a seat in the back of the car.

Jaegar saw her standing outside, he asked, "How long have you been there standing?"

Diana replied, "Just got down, sweetie."

"How many times have I told you that I will come up? Until then, you stay inside." Jaegar scolded Diana gently. He opened the car door for her and said, "Next time, please wait inside where it\'s safe." Diana nodded and apologized, promising to remember it next time.

Chanel chuckled seeing Jaegar, he was so protective of her, and seeing that made her smile.

Getting in the car, Jaegar, introducing Chanel, said, "Mom, this is Chanel. She\'s a friend."

Diana smiled warmly and extended her hand, introducing herself. Chanel then said, "Nice to meet you, Mrs. Ambrose."

Chanel, however, mistakenly assumed that Diana was married, which led to a slightly awkward exchange of smiles. Nonetheless, Diana maintained her composure with a gracious smile, though she did direct a quizzical glance at Jaegar.

Jaegar sensed the need to shift the conversation and quickly interjected, "Mom, I\'ll be meeting some friends from school, so I might be out late tonight."

Diana, keeping her narrowed gaze on him, nodded. "Okay, did you have lunch, though?"

"Yeah."

"Don\'t stay out too late, come home as soon as you are done with it," Diana added, her voice tinged with concern. "And be safe, Jaegar."

Chanel watched Jaegar and his aunt\'s interaction with an amused smile, appreciating their concerned exchanges. She admired the close bond they shared and how they genuinely cared for each other\'s well-being.

Seeing Chanel staring at him, Jaegar smiled softly and said, "Sorry, she worries too much."

Diana, from the back, said, "If you aren\'t so reckless, I wouldn\'t have to worry."

Chanel chuckled.

Chanel chimed in, "No problem. My mum is also always like that. And lately, with the Novoyants problem, the city seems so unrestful these days."

She continued, her voice tinged with concern, "I came back a few days ago and found it hard to believe. There\'s so much happening in our city."

Jaegar focused on the road, his expression thoughtful as he listened to her words.

Diana, too, voiced her concerns about the dangers outside and the need to be careful. Memories of the eventful day flashed before her, but she composed herself, saying it was dangerous outside and telling them to stay safe.

She was a strong woman, and while the encounter may have shaken her a little, it didn\'t faze her.

Jaegar didn\'t offer any comments, silently acknowledging her words.

They reached his house, and Jaegar dropped his aunt off. Diana repeated her words of caution,

urging him to be safe and return home when he was done. "Sweetie, be safe."

With a reassuring nod, Jaegar and Chanel set off towards her house. She said that she needed to change. Her home was in the affluent neighbourhood of the city\'s north side.

While on their way, Chanel said, "Your mum or aunt? I don\'t understand. You said she was your aunt."

Chanel didn\'t know about Jaegar back then. So she was confused when he called her mom and said he had been bugging her. She waited until they dropped his aunt off at his home.

Jaegar then said, "My parents died when I was little, and ever since then, she has been raising me and taking care of me. And as far as I know, she is my mom."

Chanel\'s expression softened and she said, "I\'m sorry about parents."

Jaegar replied, "It\'s all right, I am happy with her, and she\'s a great mother."

Chanel then smiled and said, "Yeah, I can see, she cares about you. And I have to say, she is very beautiful."

Jaegar smiled and added, "Yeah, she is."