68 NEW PHASE (1/2)

I went to school disoriented. I still can't believe Ethan's confessions. It rattled my whole being. It was a lot to take in, a burden to shoulder. But what can I do? It just did, and all I have to do is continue living.

But Minho was there. He took all that disappointment, all that sadness away. Just by talking to him made my day a little less sad. I guess I really am in love with him.

I didn't know he called me many times when Ethan and I slept. I just found when I went back to his apartment. So I called him back.

”Hey baby.” he greeted me.

”Hi. Uhm good morning!”

”Baby I'm sorry I didn't answer your calls but I tried calling you back and-”

”Yeah, I think I was sleeping soundly that time you called.”

”Yeah, I guess so too. So why did you call last night?”

Should I tell him? No, I'd tell him when he gets home. ”Well, I believe it's too late now. But I'll tell you when you come back. It's connected somehow in the grand scheme of things.” I laughed like a fool. ”Yeah, I need to explain to you important details, and I can't right now because you know, work.”

”Awwweee baby that's fine. I'm going back in a couple of days. We just finished the deal, and the implementation would start after a month.”

”So does that mean you'd be staying there again?”

”Oh come on Cass. Who do you think I am? I lead them, so I could just boss around them and let them do everything.”

”Minho!”

He chuckled. ”Kidding Cass. No, I'll just be visiting every couple of weeks. Another one in my team is assigned to supervise the project. I still have to lead the others to clinch another one.”

”Wow that's so good to hear Minho.”

”What's so good, the fact that I'm a genius leader or that I could finally stay with you?”

I laughed, ”Everything!”

After a little more talking, I said goodbye to him saying that I still have work to do.

And that was the end of my happy streak. I'm getting sadder by the minute now that I'm engulfed in the silence of my mind.

Huh. I hoped the kids can make me smile again.

***

Ash was teaching the kids while I stayed at the back, preparing the program for their family day at the beach. Layla was supposed to be here too, along with the kids from the hospital and the orphanage. Well, those who are allowed to come, because others are still under observation or still in intensive care. I wish everyone could join us.

I looked at the kids, such vibrant beings. I sometimes wish to get back being a kid and enjoy stuff without any concern. Ah life was such a bliss to be a kid in a happy family, food was always served to you, and you could play in your heart's content. I guess I was an unlucky child back then. But I will try my best to give my child in the future a better one.

”Oy!”

Ash called me while waving his hands in front of my face. I didn't notice that it was break time.

”Why are you spacing out? And how was Ethan last night?”

I sighed. ”Where did you both guys go last night that you couldn't even deposit Ethan at just his doorstep, well my doorstep I suppose?”