CHAPTER 20: Unexpected Meet up

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We are going to dissect these frogs inside a vacant room, located at the backyard of Aeon's house, well ventilated, and if I'm not mistaken, this room is a small version of a science lab because of some hospital apparatus and equipment. Its because his eldest brother is a Doctor, this room was made for him when he was still studying medicine.

Three frogs are set to be dissect today. Lance was assigned to take pictures, Aeon's task is to act as scribe for the findings, and since the trio, Matt, Chris, and Bern already collected these frogs, they want me to cut these poor creatures. Oh my goodness!

These frogs are all alive, their eyes are set on me and I can fell that they are asking for mercy. Pity for them, they will be use for experiment. I only watch them, unable to start my task,. I didn't notice that my tears are starting to drop one at a time until a hand covered my eyes and the scalpel was taken away from my hands.

Slowly Aeon removed his hands, after Chris was done with the dissection.

Are you okay Celine? Aeon worriedly asks.

I remained silent, not acknowledging his concern.

They continued to check the internal organs of the frog while I silently watch them, I stand beside Aeon, who's from time to time checking on me.

The tension was broken when Matt started to talk with these frogs, resulting to a hilarious laughter from all of us.

In behalf of these creatures, I felt sad for them, but I realized that some things need to happen, even if it's painful, because it might be the real purpose why you are existing.

The whole experiment cost us three hours. After we arranged the equipment's used, Aeon led us inside their house to eat the meal his Mom prepared for us.

Everyone is excited to eat, but I'm still imagining everything we did earlier. Aeon might notice it.

Celine, is it okay if you help me first with the write up?

Okay, I answered him plainly.

Guys, we'll just finish this. Then he led me inside their study room.

I quietly type the inputs of the experiment, while he gives me feedback for his documentation.

I'll just edit this later, then I'll ask Lance to print the picture so we can submit it to Mr Chase, as early as next week.

Okay.

Celine, would you like to go to the hill with me later? With tender eyes, Aeon's look can really move mountains.

I'm not in the mood to go to the hill so I shake my head instead.

I'm sorry, Celine. I didn't know. while he touches my hair.

Why are you sorry Ae?

Because I don't want to see you crying.

I'm fine, I should be the one apologizing because I didn't contribute to this project. Sadness is still evident in my voice.

He took my hand, then kiss it. A feeling of security embraces me.

Oh, sorry Ae, it's my brother, I have to take this call.

He just nodded at me.


Chad? He wants to have a videocall, really?

Celine, I miss you. Wait, where are you?

We're just doing a science experiment.

Where? With whom?

Aeon comes near me and waives to Chad.

Chad, this is Aeon. Aeon meet Chad, my brother. The others are outside, eating.

Then why just the two of you? Is he your boyfriend? Cannot be, not until your 40.

Hey, it doesn't matter if he's my boyfriend or not, what's important is I'm happy here.

Tsk...

Chad, Dad told me not to go there until I have someone to introduce to him. Hahaha!

Hey, I need to know each suitor you have. By the way, someone wants to talk to you. Then he gave the phone to Edward.

Hi Celine!

Edward... I was stunned upon seeing him for the very first time after 10 months of no communication.

Are you busy?

I nod at him, because I don't know how, or what to tell him.

I see. Have you received my gift? You didn't respond to the letter I sent to you.

Yes, and Thank you.

Edward this is Aeon. Aeon meet Edward. No reaction was made from the two men.

Can I call you back tonight Celine?

Okay. I'm sorry but we need to go. Bye.

I didn't wait for his response.

Sorry about that, Ae.

You haven't talk?

I just shake my head for confirmation. This is the first time he contacted me. If you were in my shoes, what will you do?

Celine, if I were him, I'll never let you go, and will never let you cry.

Right. Let's go? I'm already hungry.

We stayed there until dawn, while the six of us happily chatted about our childhood experiences.

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