"By the way, I never heard of a village. Is this a news village, miss?", Nova asked to her curious about the town name board I found before entering this village.

She nods as Nova asked it. A small smile creeps on her face, " Yes. We are newer village, we just became populated around... 8 months ago and we are around 800 peoples who live in this village", She stands up straight and leans forward slightly, "I think I will introduce myself. I am the first daughter, eldest of the family of this village as well the waitress, my name is Natalia, Natalia De La Rosa. What is your name, sir?"

Nova talked back to introduce himself and elaborate on why he is in this small village, "Oh, my name is Mikhail Nova, just call me Nova. But do you know if I'm little bit lost. Which country is it? To be honest I'm on the trip or right now wandering to Alps Mountain"

Natalia smiles as Nova said his name, "Mikhail Nova. What a strange name... but I like it because it is unique"

Natalia then stops for a few minutes. Natalia is giggling and her smiles widen a little more, "Then welcome to the village, Nova. The village location is in France near the Switzerland border. Do you need assistance? Like a map or something to guide you?"

I shocked when I am inside France country, "---??? I see... so I lost to France from Switzerland huh. That is very far though. By the way... Miss Natalia, I'm from Asia continent. Exactly, I'm from Southeast Asia. Assistance? Nah I'm good, I have my own map and compass"

Natalia tilted her head and was confused, "Compass? what is that?"

Nova replied as for answer Natalia curious, "Welp, that is tools helped us when we trip and adventures like me right now. It will guide us by wind direction using magnetic north"

Natalia was impressed by the tools I showed and explain to her. Beside that she curious about something, "Awesome, but you are Asian and from Southeast Asia? sorry I never heard before. Where is it from here?"

Nova scratched her back head, "ah, that is on the east side of Europe. And I am from Southeast of Asia continent"

Natalia is surprised at Nova revelation, "Whaa ---? You travelled that far? No wonder you get lost your way", She then nods as heard all of that from Nova, "How about I guide you get around the village?"

Nova drinks all of chocolate and espresso has left a bit on cup before continuing talking, "Thank you for your offer, but I'm good. Thank you for your hot chocolate and espresso"

Natalia smiles when Nova sipped it until it is empty, "--- Do you need another one? Or do you want me to help you with a place to stay?"

Nova shocked and refused Natalia offer, "No, no, no.... thank you very much miss Natalia. But yeah, I need a place to stay overnight. I heard from kids in this village. Your tavern is not only a bar, but an inn. Is that correct?"

Natalia nods after listening to Nova and she answers, "We do have an inn and that is correct. You can use it by renting it. Trust me, it is very nice and warm there. I can ask my dad as the inn owner for the best room for you. Oh, how long will you be staying here though, Nova?"

I'm wondering if I only have one day because I need to continue the trip or journey to Alps Mountain, "Just one day, I need to continue my adventure because I am not brought much money. But I will love to eat and drink what you make every day hehe"

Natalia laughs as Nova said if he could stay longer if Nova brought more money, "You can stay as long as you. I don't mind about money because you are such a nice person. Besides, I wouldn't mind too offering to make you meals for such awhile"

"Nah, I couldn't take much of your kindness and offering. I feel guilty about it", Nova thinking for a while and then continue talking to Natalia, "To be honest I love being in this village", Then I continue after quite a while, "It's because of you, Nat"

Natalia blushed when Nova calls her as "Nat" instead Natalia or 'you'; Natalia smile at Nova response and then laughing as Nova say that, "No ---! you are actually too sweet, sir. Please allow me to do this to pay for your sweet and kindness..."

Nova suddenly retreats because remembering something, "I think I should look at another inn for stay?", Nova stopped for moments before continuing talking.

"My bad. Usually, a beautiful young lady like you has a scary father", Nova then chuckles nervously thinking he will meet Natalia's father soon.

Natalia giggles as Nova said if he is afraid of her father, "Haha, no need to worry at all! My father is kind, and he is not scary, I promise!"

Natalia smiles and tried thinking for she must reassure Nova not to worry, "Hey, you no need for another inn, please stay here! It's the best and the only inn here, I am sure you will love it"

Nova was shocked after hearing that and giggled nervous, "Guess i don't have another option lol...", Nova continue talking and sighing, "... Very well"

"Yes, sorry, this is the only inn here. I think we should meet with father before it goes to afternoon and I want assured you have place for stay this night", Said Natalia worried about Nova.

Nova nodded sign he agreed with Natalia, "Okay, let's meet your father now"

"Okay! Follow me, I'll take you to the office. He might be in his office right now", After Natalia talked, she walked away, and she gestured to follow her.

Nova gets up from chair and walking follows Natalia from behind, but suddenly Nova stops his steps then he takes cups from the table, "Oh wait, I will help you to clean your table. Where should I put these cups?"

Natalia giggles as Nova said he will help her, "Oh, it is fine, you don't have to... it is my work to clean up... but I appreciate your help! You are really, really very sweet and gentle, sir"

Then Nova carrying those cups to sink at table behind front bar table and put on there, "Geezzz.... couldn't help urges to help beautiful young lady such as you, Nat", Nova giggled then gave a wink to Natalia.

Natalia laughing, flattered and can't help but blushing at Nova words and winking, "aww you are really adorable...", Her heart is bumping and pounding faster.

Natalia calms herself while they walk to Natalia's father's office. Natalia was a little bit shocked when Nova called her, "Nat... Hello..."

Nova was surprised when she saw Natalia shocked when he called her name, He then make sure if Natalias is fine, "Are you okay? I just want to say I could not talk in France. So, could you help me later or translate it for me?"

Natalia thinking a bit, "Oh it is because you have met some villager who cannot talk in English earlier?"

Nova was surprised and replied, "Oh correct, how did you know?"

"It is normal here. Don't worry about my dad, he can speak English", Natalia confirms about the fact.

At the middle of the way, Natalia stops walking and stretching her hand to Nova for asking hand holding.

Then Natalia says, "I'll guide you. This tavern is big. You can hold my hand so you will not get lost"

Nova blushes when Natalia asked Nova to hold her hand, "Ha --- Hand Hold ---!? Wha --- What if there is a misunderstanding when we arrive and meet him?!"

Natalia laughs a bit and covers her face in embarrassment.

Natalia gathers her wits before she speaks, "Aaaah! No, no, you are misunderstanding! I didn't mean it in a romantic way! I ---! meant just guided you through the way by hand. Like I was said it stupid!"

She continued blushing, "But my father won't think that way because you are our customer, and this is my job desc too. My father... he is kind, he will not be mad because of this..."

Nova then replied to same blushing as well, "No and no... It is better if I'm following you from behind"

Natalia laughs softly after hearing Nova respond, "You are really adorable and kind. Sure no one girl will not fall from your personality"

Both of us finally chose to continue walking to Natalia's father office.

While we are walking, Nova responded to Natalia statement, "That is wrong, I'm still single and no one girl want to close with me or even talked to me", Nova sighing after explaining about. himself.

Natalia laughing knowing if Nova if good and nice guy and special Natalia note if he is still single make her blushing and thinking weird.

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After we walked a little bit long, we finally arrived at her father's office. Natalia stands in front of a dark brown door and knocks on it then she waits for a response from her father.

After waits a bit, Natalia knocks the door again couple more time and a deep male gruff voice is heard, "Entre, ma fille"

After we got permission to come in, we entered the room. Next Natalia talks with her father using France that Nova does not understand what they are talking.

After they talked, Natalia's father at Nova looks up and down. He has a serious expression on his face but that's just his usual expression, he's not really scarry at all.

Natalia's father is satisfied to assess Nova from up and down, then he speaks with serious expression, "You want to rent a room?"

Nova trying to calm and nods, "Yes, for only one night"

Natalia's father smiles and chuckles, "Haha, relax young man. Sure, you can stay for one night or even more as long as you pay and not lay hand on my daughter"

Then he turned his attention to his daughter, Natalia, "Natalia, make sure Mr. Nova here is settled in a good room, understand?"

Natalia nodding while I'm surprised it smooth and confuse a bit with afraid about warning his gave to Nova.

Natalia's father sees surprise on your face, and he lets out a soft chuckle, "Haha, did you think I'll be scared? Natalia has told me about that. I'm just a bit stern looking; my daughter here can reassure you I'm a nice guy"

Natalia's father smiles at Nova and Natalia smiles as well, she seems very relieved that it's going well thus far.

"Erm --- Thank you very much, sir", Nova bowed to him for giving him gratitude and respect.

Natalia's father chuckles and nods back for respect Nova back when his saw Nova bowed at him, "You seem like a respectful man; I won't have any issue with my daughter can show you the room. My name is Jean De La Pierre, and I'm an elder in this new village. The name this village Saint-Pierre-en-Faucigny; it's from my name because I'm founder it with my late wife"

Nova was shocked if Natalia's mother had passed away and only lived with only her father, "My condolence for Natalia's mother and your wife Mr. Pierre. By the way, nice to meet you, I'm Mikhail Nova and everyone calls me Nova. Your daughter helps me so much"

Pierre laughs very hard and gets up and walked to Nova direction and he put his hand on Nova's shoulders, "Hehe i like you. I like how you are very mature and adult. Nice to meet you too, Nova. I knew my daughter helped you earlier, she quite good with serving customer right, isn't she? and again, what is opinion about my daughter? isn't she cute and beautiful right, she is my sweetheart lol"

Nova and Natalia blush each other and suddenly Natalia shouted at Mr. Pierre, "Father! Don't bring about that! You make me embarrassed Infront of Nova! Geezzz...!"

Mr. Pierre smiles more widely, saw her daughter and Nova reaction embarrassing talking about it and teased them more, "She is very descending as your... wife Nova and I'm allowed you to marry my daughter after seeing your determination and your personality you have shown to me"

Our faces are redder than before. Natalia grumbling while I'm speechless when Mr. Pierre promoted and allowed me to marry her beautiful daughter, "Ugh why you are talking about marriage. I have to say to you dad. I don't want to marry anyone; and I wanted to accompany and help you as long as I can"

"C'mon Nova. We go from here and let him be, stupid father", Natalia suddenly grabs my hand and pulls my hand because she feels upset. But on the other hand, Mr. Pierre still chuckles and just waving her hand to us as we leaving Mr. Pierre office.