"Okay." Nina nodded obediently and turned to walk inside.
Meanwhile, Aurelia arrived with her bodyguard in tow. She saw Nina emerge from the restroom and head outside alone. When Nina didn't return for a while, Aurelia and her bodyguard followed.
"Nina, what brought you out here all by yourself?"
Lilith quickly came up with an excuse, "I... just wanted to wander around a bit."
Aurelia didn't think much of it and wrapped an arm around her shoulder, "You can't be wandering off alone, kiddo. If you want to explore, take a bodyguard with you."
"Oh." Nina stuck out her tongue playfully.
They walked past a grove of palm trees when they heard crying and arguing.
A portly old man was berating a middle-aged woman, and by his side stood a young woman in a bikini, looking quite seductive, probably his mistress.
"You nagging hag, why'd you follow me here? Seeing your sour face just ruins my mood," the man spat as he slapped the middle-aged woman, knocking her to the ground in tears.
"I slave away at home, doing laundry, cooking, taking care of the kids, and you're out cavorting with your mistress. How could you do this to me?" the middle-aged woman cried out.
"The fact I haven't given you the boot yet is a miracle in itself. Complain one more time, and you can hit the road.," the man snarled, aiming a kick at the woman who seemed too meek to fight back.
The young woman by his side giggled smugly, caressing the old man's chest, "Honey, don't get so worked up. You don't want to ruin your health over this."
The old man pulled her close, unabashed, "You're the only one who gets me."
Nina's big eyes spun with curiosity. Without a second thought, she dashed over to them.
"Hey mister, are you guys putting on a show? Are you internet celebrities or something?"
The old man glared at her, "Scram, kid. None of your business."
"I bet you're internet famous!" she said, turning to the young woman and digging out a green-wrapped chocolate from her pocket, "Miss, you're so pretty. You must be a star. Today's my birthday, so have a chocolate liqueur truffle. My dad brought them from France. You can't find these around here."
The young woman lit up her eyes as she accepted the chocolate.
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