Always

Farewell, My Brightest Star

The tension in the air was palpable as they gathered around the dining table for their last family dinner. The recent argument between the brothers, had cast a dark cloud over their usual harmonious gathering, and they all on edge, unsure of how tomorrow would unfold. As Susan was serving the food for Freen, she was sitting nervously, she couldn't help but to feel a sense of foreboding. It was unusual for there to be any discord within their close-knit family, and the rift between the brothers had left Freen feeling unsettled, especially after his threats.

-As they began to eat, the silence weighed heavily upon them. David only exchanged the briefest of glances with Freen, as his expressions were full of guilt and fear. It was clear that he was hurt by what had happened earlier, and the wounds of their argument ran deep. Freen had hoped that this final family dinner would be a memorable one, knowing that it might take awhile to had such lovingly reunion again. But then, as the meal progressed, the mood has suddenly changed. David, who's known for his strong and prideful demeanor, took a deep breath and cleared his throat. He turned and looked at Freen as his expressions softened. "H-how's your exam today?" he asked, as he continued eating "I was about to ask you the moment you entered the living room..my apologies"

-Freen smiled as she wiped her mouth. "It's alright dad" she comforted "and well...you know me..it's a piece of cake" Song giggled, while placing her cutlery "well well Freen..imagine that after all of this bragging of yours...you fail the whole thing?" she ridiculed, while looking at her "I'm going to laugh for eternity..and well..remind you of your failure" Freen gave her a bombastic look "such a supportive sister..I'm so glad to have you" she mocked and turned to look at her mother "mom...what's the point of having Song in our lives? I mean she's just a complete mess and well..she snores like a chainsaw...and hmmm....what else" Song groaned and threw the napkin on Freen, causing their mother to clear her throat. "Manners!" she exclaimed "Song apologies to Freen! and Freen you do the same!"

-Both of their eyes widened. "but mom!" they said in unison "she started it! she has to apologise to me!" David sighed and massaged his forehead, while Anne burst into laughter. Susan wiped her mouth and glanced at David, while Song and Freen still yelling at each other. "David..do something" she whispered, as she leaned closer "otherwise..the whole dining room will turn into a mess!" He giggled and looked at her "leave them be honey" he whispered back "That's their way of saying...I'm going to miss you so much" Susan couldn't help but to smile and looked at them, she gestured at Anne to come closer, as she lifted her and sat her on her lap. "Grandma..why mommy is fighting with auntie Freen?" she wondered, as she looked at them both "are they going to cry again? Because they always do after they fight"

-David giggled and kiss Anne on her cheek. "I don't think they will fight this time around darling" he whispered, as he kissed her again "because if you noticed...they are laughing at each other, which means they are just bantering". Anne nodded as she kept looking at them, she can tell that both of them are laughing, but pretending that they're yelling at the top of their lungs. The parents however, continued their meal until their endless attempts to get one another to apologize has failed. With a deep breath, Song glanced at her daughter who suddenly smirked at her. "Anne?...why are you smiling like that?" she questioned, while Freen mischievously chuckled "is something wrong honey?" Anne shook her head "no mommy...but it was fun seeing you losing to auntie Freen!" She laughed "I thought you were better than that"