Apologies

BARACK'S RESIDENCE APARTMENT

Barack sat in the living room, nervously staring out the window. His son Matteo would soon be coming to visit him.

If other people feel happy to have their family visit, but not for Barack. "I don't want Matteo to know about what I've been doing. But I wonder if he's been provoked to come, what's going on?" Barack wondered.

10.00 PM

Meanwhile, at the airport, James, his dark-skinned assistant, had been waiting at the airport door for over an hour. He looked at his watch to make sure that Matteo's plane had landed.

In the next few minutes, the man Matteo thought was Matteo came out of the airplane door, he imagined his father would be hugging him at this moment. "I missed you so much, father." On his lips was a laugh he could no longer contain. However, he realized that his father was nowhere to be seen around the airport. "The pickup car should have come to replace my father."

Not far away, someone seemed to be busy pacing back and forth in a row of shop fronts, looking around. "Could it be..." Matteo moved his suitcase closer to the car that looked familiar to his eyes. "Uncle..."

***

Barack waited enthusiastically at the door as his son, Matteo, arrived home. He was actually very curious about his son's arrival this time.

Knock... knock... knock... the sound of banging on the door broke his reverie. "Ah, is that my son?" The man immediately opened the door to make sure.

When he opened it, Barack could see that Matteo's figure had now become more mature. "You are already this big Matteo, what have you been eating?"

Barack could not help but miss his son. When Matteo entered the door, Barack greeted him with a big smile.

"Father." Matteo deliberately paused his words to provoke his father's question. so that the man would ask

"Yes, what is it?" Barack furrowed his brow.

"Happy birthday dad, I wanted to give you this." Barack was surprised, he just realized that today was December 12.

When he saw a neatly wrapped box in his son's hand, Barack quickly opened it and was surprised to see inside was a novel titled "Uncovering the Mystery of Humans in Another Realm" with a beautiful cover.

"A novel? Matteo, did you buy it especially for me? I didn't know that you also like reading novels."

Matteo smiled before he replied, "Right, you know this is a bestselling work written by a talented woman." his face looked very obsessed with what he just said.

"Talented? Are you sure it's a woman?" Barack looked at the author's name, a line of names that made Barack harbor curiosity about the owner of this name.

"Maybe what you're saying is true, but how can you be sure that she's a writer of exceptional talent?"

"I've read some of her written works, and they're really amazing. Not only is she a writer who has good thrillers in her books, but she is also a lover of diction." Matteo looked excited as if he was really a fan of the novelist.

Barack nodded his head with a smile, "Thank you then. I'll read it right away!"

They were silent for a moment without knowing what to talk about next.

"So, are we going to stand here without eating something in the dining room? I think there's some of your favorite food already served." Barack started the conversation again.

"Of course!" Matteo agreed as soon as Barack invited him into the dining room. "I know you will be happy with today's menu. But am I that loyal to forget my own birthday?"

Crisp laughter broke out between their meals.

In the evening, when Matteo had just fallen asleep from exhaustion. Barack woke up and carefully opened the gift box from his son, then broke the seal on the book and examined it.

A novel titled "Uncovering the Mystery of Humans in Another Realm" has an attractive cover with mysterious images and colors that reflect the wonders of another realm. Even the title on the table of contents was enticing and described a thrilling adventure that took the reader to a fantasy world full of mystery and wonder.

While staring at the book, Barack suddenly remembered his pending missions. "Perhaps I should read it for a while instead of disappointing my son who sacrificed so much to bring it to me."

***

Olivia had deliberately sought out Selena Ashley since a few hours earlier. If Selena didn't want to listen to her before and just left, Olivia was now determined to talk to her in private.

When she found her, it turned out that the figure she was looking for was sitting alone at the back of the meeting hall of the werewolf pack. Before approaching her, Olivia watched her for a moment and then went to Selena to settle their misunderstanding.

"Hem!" Olivia sat to Selena's left and looked up at the tall, shady tree, the atmosphere of the place was so calming.

Olivia took a deep breath to calm her still slightly chaotic mind. "Selena, I'm really sorry for our misunderstanding earlier. I know that I made you angry and disappointed. I didn't mean to break your heart."

Selena took a deep breath, then nodded slowly. "I know, Olivia. I also apologize for overreacting." Her eyes glazed over, "I may have been too naive to love a human, but these feelings are irreversible." But her words were drowned out when she saw the look in Olivia's eyes that so sincerely apologized to her. Selena didn't have the heart to say it directly, and she also had to learn to control her emotions.

Olivia, who couldn't hear Selena's heart, could still smile showing a relieved expression on her face. "So we're not enemies, right? I hope we can be a strong team and help each other on our spiritual journey."

One nod made Olivia immediately conclude that Selena agreed with her opinion. "Olivia."

"Yes," Olivia answered quickly.

"I'd like to invite you to meditate with me. Meditation will help us balance our new powers, and find peace within ourselves. Are you interested?"

Olivia's expression instantly changed. "I really want to try meditation, but I don't know how to start?"

Selena took the initiative to grab Olivia's hand, "Come, come with me."

In an instant, they had arrived in a quiet room. Olivia had thought that Selena had set her up and brought her here because of a previous problem.

However, that premonition didn't seem to be true. Olivia could tell that this time Selena was doing her a favor that amazed her. "We should create a calm and peaceful atmosphere around us, light aromatherapy candles and play relaxing meditation music. Then, we sit comfortably and focus on our breathing."

Olivia listened seriously to Selena's every instruction. "Alright, I'll follow your instructions. I'm ready to find peace within myself, hoping that the power I have will get better."

The two sat side by side, closed their eyes, and began their meditation. The atmosphere of the room became calm and peaceful. In between her activities, Olivia smiled and murmured. "I am grateful that Selena accepted my apology and was willing to go through the meditation with me. This is an important step in strengthening our bond of friendship."

However, while the activity was going on, two pairs of eyes were secretly observing them.