The next morning, Luna woke up in her bed, feeling a bit uneasy while breathing due to her wheezing problem. She had cried excessively the previous day, and the emotional distress from the incident had likely exacerbated her condition.
Luna : "Arrghh! My head is pounding like hell!"
She slowly got out of bed and headed to the washroom to start her morning routine. After getting ready for college, she came downstairs with her bag.
Agnes : "You're going to college today?"
Luna smiled and nodded.
Agnes : "Are you okay, dear?"
Luna nodded again with a wide smile and hugged her.
Agnes : "Okay, come eat breakfast."
Luna smiled and followed her to the kitchen, where they laughed and giggled together while preparing breakfast.
Unbeknownst to them, someone was standing in the hall, watching them. It was Raf, admiring Luna without even realizing it. This laughter and giggles are new to him and his mansion. The mansion filled with laughter for the first time..seeing this Raf felt a soft corner for Luna.
Just then, One of his men approached him, bowed, and said, "Good morning." Raf nodded, and the man began to brief him on some work-related matters.
Raf : "We'll catch up soon." ( he said to the man )
Just then, Luna called outside ( shouted ) from the kitchen,
Luna : "Brother, have you eaten?" ( She was addressing the man who was talking to Raf )
The man replied, "No, mam, not yet."
Luna : "Oh super! I've got a partner for breakfast! Please come and eat with me!"
The man hesitated and said "No,mam.... It..its okay"..
Luna : Aigoo ! Please..
The man smiled and joined Luna at the dining table.
Raf watched this exchange, still admiring Luna's warmth and kindness. The laughter and joy in the kitchen were a new and welcome presence in the mansion.
Raf sighed and his phone buzzed , he went and attend the call..
As Luna headed out to college, she walked towards the mansion's entrance when a voice called out,
Raf : "Wait..."
She turned back to see Raf walking towards the car, gesturing for her to get in.
Luna : "I Can... Go.... myself,"
Luna protested, but Raf firmly said,
Raf : "I said get in. No more talking."
He looked straight ahead, his expression stern.
Luna gulped and reluctantly got into the car. As Raf drove out of the mansion, she couldn't help but notice his injured hands and neck, which were bandaged a bit worngly.
She stared at the bandages, her concern evident.
Raf noticed her gaze and asked gruffly.
Raf : "What?" ( while keeping his eyes on the road )
Luna quickly looked away, trying to appear nonchalant.
Luna : "Ah, nothing... just... hehe..." ( she trailed off innocently )
Raf continued driving, his eyes fixed on the road ahead, while Luna gazed out the window, letting out a soft sigh.
Luna was comfortable with everyone in the mansion except Raf.
As they drove in silence, Luna couldn't help but steal glances at Raf's bandaged hands and neck. She felt a pang of guilt for not being able to help him, for not being able to ease his pain. After all, he had helped her so much, lessening her burden in countless ways.
Raf, sensing her gaze, and asked with straight face
Raf : "What's wrong?"
Luna quickly looked away, trying to brush off her concern.
But then she turned back to him and said,
Luna :"Thanks."
Raf didn't respond, his expression unreadable. Instead, he asked,
Raf : "Do you want me to drop you off at the entrance or..."
Luna : "No, just drop me here. I'll walk the rest of the way."
Raf nodded and pulled over, letting Luna out of the car. As she stepped out, she turned to him and said
Luna : "Thanks."
But before she could turn to leave, she added
Luna : "Can I come to the mansion by-"
Raf cut her off, his voice firm.
Raf : "Whether I will come or I will send our men. But don't come alone."
He gave her a stern look, a "don't you dare" warning.
Luna felt a shiver run down her spine as she nodded hastily and turned to walk towards the entrance without looking back.
Raf watched her go, his eyes following her until she disappeared into the campus. He sighed, then drove away from the scene.
At College.
As Luna entered the college, Someone hugged her from behind. Luna turned, smiled, and hugged back.
Mila : "I'm so sorry for yesterday, Luna. I'm sorry I said those things in the heat of the moment. Please don't mistake me or hate me, okay?"
Luna broke the hug and said
Luna : "Aishh, leave it. Where's Tessa?"
Just then, Tessa arrived, panting heavily.
Tessa : "I'm here!"
The three friends walked into the classroom together.
Time skips..
Tessa : "Oh my god! What the hell, Luna? How did you manage to escape?"
Luna : ( sighed ) Raf came
Mila : Oh my goodness.. What a timing.. Tell me what happen next...
Luna sighed and explained everything that had happened the previous day. Mila listened with curiosity, asking questions and making supportive noises.
Tessa : "Oh my god, Luna, be safe, girl!"
Luna nodded, looking sad.
Luna : "Only in college do I feel like myself. In the mansion, even when traveling to college, I'm surrounded by them. I'm so blessed they're helping me, but... why? Why are they helping me? I'm okay now; I'm taking treatments and tablets for my health issues. But I don't feel free there. When I was alone, I didn't have to fear anything, but I had health issues and restless days. Now it's totally opposite. I wish things will change soon, and I'll pay Raf back soon."
Mila : "Aww, boldest girl, don't worry, Luna! If you're feeling lonely, just call me, okay?"
Luna nodded with a warm smile.
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Time passed , The college time is over..
Tessa waited at a nearby cookie shop, as the mysterious person who called her every day had instructed her to meet him there.
She sat at a table, sipping on a drink she had ordered, and waited anxiously for the person to arrive.
Suddenly, someone covered her eyes from behind and whispered in her ear,
??? : "Hi, beautiful."
Tessa felt a shiver run down her spine as she quickly got up from the table and turned around to see who it was.
Her eyes widened in shock as she took in the person's face.
Tessa : "You... You?!"
Tessa exclaimed, her voice with surprise and shock.
The person smiled innocently and scratched his head. seeming to enjoy Tessa's reaction
