Her Dangerous Cravings

Chapter 14

Sana was cleaning the last spot on the kitchen counter, one last time, before Soobin and Elina came back. She made sure the house was clean, the dinner was ready and that hers and Soobin's bedroom was spotless. Sana knew that Soobin would want to sleep with her tonight. She went out to buy more condoms after she dropped Tzuyu home. Sana wanted to cry when Tzuyu kissed her goodbye. She has never felt so alone in her life. 

Tzuyu's touch was still throbbing on her skin, the way the younger girl breathed on her ear and kissed her neck until the night was done. Sana was in love. In love with someone she couldn't have. Her relationship with Tzuyu would never work. As she waited for her family to arrive, Sana started wondering whether or not she should run away with Tzuyu. The two of them could be together and not worry about anyone. 

But Sana doesn't have the heart to leave Elina. She could wait until her daughter to be graduated, but it would not be the same. Sana needs Tzuyu now. They have to be together now or else, everything they are going through will be worth nothing.

Her thoughts disappeared soon after she heard the door knob twisting. Sana stood still and adjusted her dress. She looked like the perfect wife. The one you see on TV shows and movies. The one who cleans and obeys her husband, while attempting to be independent. The mother who has to deal with her obnoxious teenage daughter who thinks she is an adult. Sana is living that media life. A life she won't get to escape easily. 

"We have arrived." Soobin said and Sana received him with opened arms. Elina came inside and Sana hugged her as well. "The trip was amazing, we should make this a tradition. I had so much fun and now I need a shower and hours of sleep." Soobin told Sana and walked upstairs. Sana had to carry his luggage inside without any help.

"Mom is it okay if I invite Tzuyu over? I miss her and haven't seen her in a long time. Please?" Elina begged and Sana did not even need to time to think about it. She already knew the answer and made it look like she was thinking about the other options. The last thing Sana needed was Elina to think she was excited for Tzuyu to come. 

"Sure honey, I have dinner ready, maybe your friend can eat as well." Sana said and watched her daughter call Tzuyu. Sana was hoping Tzuyu would accept it, although she slept over the previous night. Things were bound to get interesting tonight. Sana had a feeling Tzuyu was going to drive her crazy one day. 

Elina waited for Tzuyu out of the door. She hasn't seen her friend for ages and wanted to be the first one in her family to see Tzuyu. Elina noticed Tzuyu's mother pulling by her street and Elina was glad to see Tzuyu. Lately she has felt a distance growing between her and Tzuyu. She really just needed to spend some time with her friend. She misses her a lot. 

Tzuyu's mother parked the car and rolled down the window, while Tzuyu opened the door. "Good evening Elina! I hope you take good care of my baby." She yelled out and Elina waved at her. Tzuyu groaned and left the car, hold her overnight bag. Her mother drove away and Tzuyu hugged Elina.

"I feel like I haven't seen you in forever. I am so glad you called me." Tzuyu told her while squeezing Elina's shoulder. 

"Me too. Come on in, and we can have dinner together." Elina suggested and Tzuyu agreed entering Elina's house. Tzuyu was missing this place and now it was the perfect time to keep an eye on Soobin and Sana. 

"Does that girl live with your family now?" Their neighbor, Jihyo, questioned Elina while walking over to the trashcans placed in front of their separated yard. Elina suspected the lady was talking about Tzuyu. What a stupid question though...

"No. Why do you ask that?" Elina asked curious. There was no way that woman questioned that without implying something.

"While you and your father were away, she spent the night in your house and your mother was still home." Jihyo said and Elina rolled her eyes. Not everything she knew was what they had told us. 

"That's impossible." Elina protested and Jihyo shook her head. She knew exactly what she saw the other day. 

"Not impossible. I saw your mother and that girl from my window. They sure made great use of the kitchen floor. Now let me go into my house before I talk more." Jihyo revealed and Elina stayed outside looking at nothing. She can't believe that while she was gone Tzuyu stayed over. 

But maybe Jihyo had this situation confused and saw Sana's friend who Elina hears a lot about but never meets. It is possible for someone of Jihyo's age to mistake Tzuyu with Momo. But that would be impossible. There is no way that Tzuyu slept over. Jihyo is confused and maybe she should stay with her mouth shut. All these thoughts were running through Elina's mind but her heart was telling her that there is more to it. 

Elina waved goodbye at Jihyo and entered her home. She watched Tzuyu greet her mother and then look at the dinner table that was already set. Elina was going to watch Tzuyu's relationship with both of her parents. It was impossible what Jihyo said, but it could be real, so a close up investigation won't be bad.