Chapter 18 - She Cant Avoid Him Forever (1/2)

”Sis, why are you still here? Don't you have to go to work tomorrow?” Julian asked his sister when Luna arrived, bringing some packed dinner and snacks for him and their mother.

”It's alright, Julian. Our boss gave us extended days-off as a reward for the previous task we finished. How's your college application going?” Luna asked back.

Julian gave her a big smile.

”Great. I received several scholarships, but I haven't figured out what degree I'm going to take …”

The words between the two siblings flowed smoothly as they tried to catch up to what's happening with each other. Their mother, Elaine, silently observed the two. She was really grateful for having such good children. Her husband might have forgotten about her and his promises, but both Luna and Julian stayed beside her through thick and thin.

It was already late at night when Luna decided it was time for her to go home. By the time Luna finished her talk with her younger brother, Elaine had already fallen asleep. Julian stayed with their mother for the night while Luna took a cab home.

Arriving back at her rented apartment, she was greeted by her excited dog. He sat patiently in front of the doorway, his tail wagging as he watched Luna remove her shoes.

”Hi, Fluffy. Did you wait for me for too long? Are you hungry?” She patted his head and sauntered to the kitchen to prepare his dinner. She then took a shower and changed into a nightgown. It was a normal tiring day, and yet Luna felt her energy seeped out from her body faster, making her feel more exhausted than ever.

She took out her phone and messaged Corinne Mao. Luna forgot to give her a call the other day when her friend last talked to her.

”I'm home, Corinne. How are you?”

Corinne replied almost instantly. ”I'm okay. I just finished my household chores, and my back hurts terribly.”

”Don't force yourself too hard. Your daughter will get mad at you.”

Luna remembered how her Mia, Corinne's daughter, gave her friend a piece of her mind when the latter passed out from overworking.