Luna and Tessa were working at the convenience store. It was 8 pm, and they had been working for 4 hours straight.
Tessa : "Ah, I'm exhausted! Let's go!"
Luna smiled and replied
Luna : "You go, Tessa. I'll work until 11 pm."
Tessa : "Omo! Overtime?"
Luna : "No, no, I usually work until 11 pm. Four hours' pay won't be enough for me." ( She smiled innocently while checking the bills. )
Tessa smiled at Luna and pulled her into a warm hug.
Tessa : "First, eat, and then work, okay? Take care. Bye!"
Tessa left
Luna : "Ughh ! My neck is killing me again.. Omg ! I've got a headache with this neck pain.. This is terrible.. ( rubbing her neck )
On the other hand.
Rafael and his team returned from the battle zone. Nick dropped Raf off and headed home.
Raf entered his room, removed his clothes, and took a hot bath. As he showered, he noticed his hands start to bleed.
Raf : "Ahh!" ( he exclaimed, recalling how Ryan had cut him with a knife during the battle.)
He covered the wounds with a towel and emerged from the bath after an hour.
Exhausted, he threw himself onto the bed, gazing blankly at the ceiling fan. His eyes holds heavy pain, but his face remained expressionless.
His severely injured hands throbbed, making it difficult to sleep due to the deep cuts.
Raf : "Ss!" ( he hissed in pain )
Deciding to find relief, Raf got out of bed, dressed, and put on a mask before heading outside.
He walked to the nearby convenience store where Luna is working.
Luna is working there Without knowing That She's working just near by Rafael's Mansion..
Rafael entered the convenience store, purchased a painkiller ointment, and approached the cash counter.
Luna noticed his injured hands and was shocked by the deep cuts. She looked worried as she took the money from him.
As Rafael turned to leave, Luna called out,
Luna : "Sir, wait."
He turned back with a serious expression.
Luna : Hmm You..
Raf : "Did I give you less money?"
Luna shook her head, indicating no.
Rafael sighed and looked at her coldly.
Luna : "Your hand seems to be cut deeply. This painkiller will only relieve the pain for a short time."
Rafael sighed again and said
Raf : "It's enough." He turned to leave once more.
Luna asked,
Luna : "If you don't mind, can I give you first aid?"
Rafael turned back, giving the 'huh' expression while raising his eyebrow .
Luna : ( smiled ) "I've done it many times for my dad."
Rafael's expression remained cold..
Raf : No need ! ( he said , and left the store without looking back )
Luna pouted, murmuring to herself
Luna : "I thought I could help... But it was so deep..."
She trailed off, lost in thought.
As she returned to work, memories flashed before her eyes in a fraction of a second. A scene from her past played out in her mind...
_Flashback_
A young Luna cried,
Luna : "Why, Dad? Why are you hurting yourself? I can't see you like this... please!" ( She sobbed uncontrollably as she tended to her father's wounds. )
Her father, heavily drunk, smiled weakly and patted her head.
Luna's father : "Aish, don't cry, my baby..."
Luna continued dressing his wounds, tears streaming down her face.
_End of flashback_
Luna's eyes refocused on the present, her expression a mix of sadness and determination. She couldn't bear to see anyone in pain, especially after witnessing her father's struggles with addiction.
Her desire to help others was rooted in her childhood experiences, and Rafael's injuries had brought it all flooding back.
She left a deep breathe and about to leave the store as it was already 11.20 Pm.
Just she was about to close up the store, a figure appeared in the doorway.. Yes it was rafael
Raf :" I.. Uh.. Forgot something "
Luna : Omg ! Need something ?
Rafael scratched his head, looking slightly embarrassed.
Raf : "No, it's the ointment I bought earlier. I think I left it inside."
Luna's eyes widened in surprise.
Luna : "Oh god, did you leave it on the counter?"
Rafael nodded without looking at her
Luna chuckled and shook her head.
Luna : "Well, let's take a look."
She led Rafael back into the store, switched on the lights. They walked to the counter, and sure enough, the ointment was sitting there.
Luna picked it up, handing it to Rafael with a smile.
Luna : "Here you go. Don't forget it again, okay?"
Rafael took the ointment, his fingers brushing against Luna's.
He turned and left without looking back again with zero expression on his face.
Luna sighed looking at him and she also left to her house.
Rafael reached his mansion. his footsteps heavy with fatigue.
He entered his mansion ,went straight to the bathroom, and tended to his wounds.
He applied the ointment, applied the ointment and wrapped fresh bandages around his hands, and cleaned up.
Afterward, he collapsed onto his bed, exhaustion washing over him. His eyes grew heavy, and he let out a deep sigh. The pain and stress of the day finally caught up with him, and he fell into a deep sleep.
