Chapter 407: Aeri Stands in Shock

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Aeri and I walked side by side across the top floor of the big mall. The place was packed with people. Families pushed strollers, young couples held hands, groups of friends laughed and talked loudly, and shoppers carried colorful bags from different stores. Bright lights shone from every shop window, soft music played from the ceiling speakers, and the air was filled with the mixed smell of food, perfume, and new clothes. The whole floor felt lively and full of energy.

"What should we eat? I am hungry." I asked Aeri, turning my face toward her as we walked slowly through the crowd.

"Umm... I don’t know yet... I’m still thinking myself," she replied, her lips curving into a soft, thoughtful smile. Her eyes moved from one restaurant to another, looking at the glowing signs and the people sitting inside.

"I think we should try something else now. We have been eating chicken dishes a lot lately," I said in a casual tone, giving her a small suggestion while glancing at the different food stalls around us.

"Let’s walk around the mall and see if there’s any new place that we can try," Aeri said with a bright, cheerful smile. She clasped her hands together in front of her chest, looking excited about the idea of exploring.

"Alright. Let’s go," I answered with a smile and a nod. We continued walking together through the busy corridor.

Aeri seemed really happy. She walked with light, playful jumps every few steps, making her short white mini skirt flare slightly around her smooth thighs. The black stockings and long white boots looked cute with every bounce. Her hair moved gently with each jump, and her face stayed full of energy as she looked around the mall with sparkling eyes.

A little boy walking beside his mother suddenly stopped. He was licking a big colorful candy and pointed straight at Aeri.

"Mom, this sister looks so cute," he said in a clear, innocent voice while holding his mother’s hand tightly.

Aeri heard him and immediately smiled. Without hesitation, she sat down on the clean mall floor right in front of the little boy and gently patted his soft hair.

"Awww, thank you so much," she said in a warm and soft voice, her eyes kind and full of affection.

"Can I hug you?" the boy asked eagerly. He was already pushing himself forward toward her before waiting for any answer.

"Shhh... Jamil... don’t disturb someone like that," the mother said quickly, looking a little embarrassed. She tried to pull her son back by the hand.

"It’s okay. Come here," Aeri said kindly, opening her arms wide. The little boy stepped into her hug without any fear. Aeri wrapped her arms around him tightly and swayed gently left and right, giving him a warm and playful hug. The boy hugged her back with both small arms and giggled happily against her shoulder. Aeri kept moving side to side, making the hug feel fun and loving for the unknown kid.

It looked so wholesome and sweet from the outside, but for some reason I was not enjoying it at all. A kid... a little boy was touching my Aeri. *Oi brat! Stay away from her,* I said inside my mind, burning like a volcano. My hands tightened into fists as I watched the scene.

"It was a good meet, but I should go now, my boyfriend is waiting for me." Aeri said softly, pulling back a little from the hug.

"No, I am loving it..." the kid said, still holding onto her. Then, without any warning, he brought his small hand forward and groped her tits over the crop top. He pressed hard and fondled it as his small hands feels the big round curves of her boobs.

"Whaa!?" I expressed instantly. My eyes widened and I quickly pulled the kid away from her. "Oii brat! I’ll throw you from the second floor!"

"Jamil, that’s so wrong to do! I am sorry. I am sorry." the mother said in a shocked voice. She pulled her son’s cheeks firmly and quickly took him away from us, looking embarrassed and angry at the same time.

"Pheww..." I sighed deeply as the kid finally went away with his mother. My heart was still beating fast from the sudden anger and jealousy.

"Pfft* hehe..." Aeri slowly giggled to herself while still sitting on the floor. She covered her mouth with one hand, trying to stop laughing.

"What are you laughing for? You just got molested," I said, a nerve popping on my forehead. I forced a smile on my face while trying my best to hold down the anger that came from pure jealousy.

"You are overreacting. Come on, that’s just a kid. You get jealous so easily," Aeri said, standing up and dusting off her short white skirt with both hands. She looked at me with a playful expression, clearly not taking the situation seriously.

"Let’s go now," she said before I could even reply. She turned around and started walking ahead without waiting for me.

"Ohh, come on..." I muttered, walking quickly behind her through the busy mall corridor.

*Clack*

Suddenly a side door opened near us. A group of people who had just finished watching a movie started coming out of the theatre hall. They walked in a crowd, talking and laughing among themselves.

Aeri’s eyes suddenly widened. She stopped walking and stood completely still, as if she had seen a ghost in the crowd. Her face lost some color and her body turned stiff.

I stood a few steps behind her, watching her reaction with curiosity. Her eyes stayed fixed on someone in the group of people coming out of the door. She didn’t move or say anything for a few seconds. The lively noise of the mall continued around us, but Aeri looked frozen in place.

I tilted my head slightly, wondering what had made her react like that. Her hands tightened around her small purse, and her breathing seemed a little faster than before.