18 HERE WE GO AGAIN

The sunlight seemed to blind my eyes, making me pulled the pillow over my face.

Wait a minute ... I threw the pillow away and sat down. Since when had I returned to my room? Oh yeah, I fell asleep last night.

I groaned, "Seems like she's awake." A man's voice made me turn to the right.

Barra held the hand of a little girl, Alia.

"Alia." I shouted excitedly. Jumping off the bed and running as fast as lightning just to hug the girl in front of me. "Have you been awake since earlier?" I asked between my face brushed her hair.

"I even had breakfast." Alia whispered.

"Your hair smells like strawberries." I commented when I let go of my hug.

"Do you like it?" The girl's face lit up. She looked so cute with red hairpin pinning her bangs.

"Uh-huh, you're so beautiful." I pinched her cheek lightly, making her grin cheerfully.