Chapter 8

a u t h o r ' s p o v

"You ate more than three of them, Chade Kim, let the others eat!!" "I hope you get fat and not get a girlfriend, you almost finished all of the spicy chickens!!!" Luna yelped while pointing her finger at Chade.

They were having fun except for the one who's only drinking beer. "Rosé, we have food here. Don't just drink." Chade said and gave her a piece of chicken and a sauce. "Thank you." She murmured.

A few minutes later, she excused herself. "I'll go somewhere, I'll be back later." "Oh? Is she okay?" Cyrus questioned the girls as they look awkward. "Nothing, we don't know," Dawne answered.

"I'll follow her." Luna retorted all of a sudden, making the girls widen their eyes. "A-are you sure? Hey, you don't have to." Chester replied. "No, I'm fine. Don't worry."

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"Why did you follow me?" "To make sure you're okay." "I'm fine, you can go now." Rosé answered, not looking at Luna, but she ignored what she said. "Remember when we were kids? We almost drowned at that time because of our stupidity. I also remember you peed inside your aunty's pool when we were swimming there." Luna said, making Rosé chuckle lightly. "Why? Why are you doing this? Aren't you supposed to be mad at me?"

"Why would I be mad? Because you like him? Pfft, that's so low." "Then, why did you got mad at that time?" "Because I'm scared you might get hurt." "And because you're too shy to tell us, you pussy." They laughed together and continued to talk about things.

"He's not mine anymore, why would I be mad?"

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"Are you all ready?" Bellatrix asked as they're getting ready to leave the ******. "Yes!" They yelled altogether. "Okay then, let's go."

"Theodore, you don't want to visit your grandma?" Cyrus asked him, as Luna seems to be busy talking to Rosé. "Well, we know they're busy with their lives, so we didn't bother to give them a visit." "Well, except when it's an occasion."

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Luna's POV

"Ah, that's so tiring," I said while stretching my arms as we got home from our Christmas trip. "But we enjoyed it," Theodore added and moved our luggage beside the shoe organizer. "We should clean ourselves first and rest." "Yup, see ya later bro."

"Ah, Luna?" "Yes, lil bro?" He scratches his nape as he avoids my eyes, looking at him with confusion.

"What is it? Tell me, so I can rest already." "Are you okay?" He blurted. "I'm fine, what do you mean?" I answered with a crossed eyebrows. "Don't pretend in front of me, Val." He added, I chuckled as he completes his sentence. "I'm not pretending, Theodore." "Then why did I heard your sobs in the comfort room just awhile ago?" "Why would you quietly cry while the others are having fun?" "Why would you lie to us that you're okay?" "Why would you?"

"It's because I'm in pain, come to think of it. I'm in pain, again." I replied, I held my phone tight as I feel my tears running slowly on my cheeks. "Why? Every time I love someone, all I got is pain and misery." I said as my shoulders tremble because of my sobs. I look upon Theodore and added,

"Rest, we have to meet mom tomorrow." He just nodded and stares at me as I wipe my tears with my free hand.

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"So how's your trip? Is it fun? Did you enjoy it?" "You ask too many questions mom, haha," Theodore replied while helping mom put her cake in the freezer. "Well, I was just worried that you wouldn't enjoy it." She said as she wipes her hands.

"So, nothing happened unfortunately there, right?" Theodore glanced at me and retorted "Nope, we enjoyed it." Mom smiled and hugged us.

"Okay then, now off we go. I still have a lot of clients to meet." "Take care, my children, I love you both!" She said as we kiss her cheeks. "Visit your dad as well alright?" We nodded and drove back home.

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"When will we visit dad?" "Maybe next week?" I answered with a shrug. "When will the school start again?" "I forgot, I think next, next week?" I shrugged once again. "When will-" "You ask too many questions like mom, shut the hell up." He pouted and stares at the window as we cross over a bay.

"Wah, look sis! The sunset's beautiful!" I glanced at the sunset. And suddenly, a reminiscence popped up into my mind.

f l a s h b a c k

"Wah! Babe look, the sunset!" I heard as I fix our things in the car's trunk. "Really?" "Let's take a picture then!" I retorted as I stare at his smile.

"We'll do this when we're old enough, right? This is not our last picnic date, right?" I asked as I feel something terrible will happen. "Yes, we will do this again. I promise."

"Promise?" " I promise."

e n d o f f l a s h b a c k

He promised, yet he broke it. All are just lies.

"Hey sis, you okay?" I was snapped back into reality when Theodore tried to wave his hands in front of me. "Why?" I asked. "I said are you okay? Your face was blank just a minute ago." He replied as he sat back properly. "I'm fine, I just feel sleepy." "Do you wanna switch?"

"No it's fine, I can control it."

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"Time to sleep, my dear bro." "And stop playing games before you sleep, that's not healthy, especially to your eyes." "Yes yes yes." "Good night!" I nodded as he walks up the stairs and walked inside his rooms.

I grabbed my phone as I heard it ringing. "What?" "I need you."

Who- Jazyle? "Jazyle? What do you need?" "Stop joking, I'm about to sleep here," I replied as I walk into our kitchen to get water.

"It's not my fault. Please." I stopped in the midway. "What did you say?" I blankly stared at the bar, waiting for his answer. "I'm sorry."

"I-" "Zyle?" Shit, it ended." I murmured. "Zyle? What about him?" I stopped moving as I heard my brother's voice. "What?" I asked as if I didn't hear what he said.

"I said what's with Jazyle? I heard you, saying his name." He answered as he gets a cup of water. "Ah, nothing." "That's a different Zyle, not the shorty one," I answered and he just nodded in approval.

"Who is he?" He confusingly asked as he leans on the bar. "Uh, he's a friend. A great friend." I answered, then he raised his brow and questioned once again. "then? Why did he call you late in the night?"

"Well, he said he needs help on his assignment he's been doing right now." I smiled awkwardly. "What school?" "He's our schoolma-" "The school didn't give us assignments whenever there's a break."

"Ah, it's for their club." "What clu-" "Stop asking me too many questions, Theodore you should sleep." "It's Jazyle, right?" "Stop lying sis, I know whether you're lying or not."

"What's with Jazyle? Just tell me, what happened to him?" "Nothing," I answered and immediately ran upstairs.

"I'm sorry."