Chapter 43

Devon Solaire's POV
I just stared out our window and did nothing but sigh. Thinking of the event that happened yesterday. If my mother came from the mortal world, that is, she is mortal? But the lifters say mama's body has not dissolved and it has therapeutic potential. Hmmm.
Mama is possibly half mortal, half lunaphile. Curiosity attacks me as to what their past life really is. I think there is the answer to my new questions.hayst.
As time went on, I became more confused about what was happening. They say, 'He' is the protagonist which means, it's a man. But why did I encounter the woman? He is not just one, they are many.
And the shuriken he uses. I must ask Mama on that thing. I want to know something. But maybe he"s busy? I just gasped at the thought
It"s not my mom"s fault why she came here. I need to clear his name. That sucks Councilor Amber, if not just part of the council it's probably Ice statue that she was yesterday. It's exhausting, hayst
"Devon, aren't you coming?" I came back to reality when someone tapped me on the shoulder. Emerald and I turned around in a floral dress. So did my three colleagues. I frowned at him
"Where are you going?" I gently question
"Downstairs. At the Moon Market where the festival will be held. I heard there will be a parade later" he said and smiled at me. I sighed and shook.
"It's just you. I rather read books" I answered and went to my own bed and lay down.
"You're stressed again. Try to be able to jump when you're comfortable too" suggested Savannah who made up. I just waved my hand that I really had no intention of going along.
"Girls, you know what to do"
I heard Courtney say. His tone seems to be planning something that I won't like.
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Noisy, smoky because of streetfoods, many vendors suggest their various wares to fellow students. Many flags are hanging and many Lunaphiles are here. I just gasped.
"The fun here, isn't it? It's better than you sneezing in our dorm" said Savannah who I just stared at and sighed.
"I hate crowded places and noises. I'm going home" I said annoyed but they held my two hands tightly.
"What a waste of your outfit if you just go home. Have some fun, too, Devon. It's your kJ" I smiled at Courtney for what she said.
We were here at the Moon Market and yes, I was forced to dress in a blue dress above the knee. He looks like a shirt on top so I put on a blue blazer wearing 6 inches blue sandals. Shit, that's how they lean so we'll get taller. Serious If fake in stature. Then they dragged me to where I sometimes stumbled. It's the pain in my foot. The amount they went to just dragged me. Clothing, photo booth, dining, couple necklace and whatnot.
They were even happier earlier in the parade, like children. The Gods and Goddesses were just parked.
They ate food while I was just passing the pass as well. I have no appetite for this place. It will be afternoon when we go home. They are very tired and full. He seems to want to sleep. While I was still restless. It's like, someone's watching us far away earlier in the chin so I can't enjoy.
And Savannah's missing. The three did not notice due to fatigue. I stood up and tied my hair back neatly then removed the mirror.
I never changed my clothes and sandals. I must find Savannah. Maybe what will happen to him.
I pressed button 1 of the elevator and leaned back first.
Earlier we got out of the carriage Upstairs we walked to the dorm and when we entered, he told us to go to bed, but there was no Savannah.
We were still in the carriage earlier ah, maybe when we got off the carriage it simply changed direction? But where does it go? Is it going to be night? Hmmm.
Earlier I also noticed that he was not at the Moon Market and would suddenly appear next to me. There's something with Savannah, hmm.
*Ting!
I immediately got out of the elevator and ran out of the building. My eyes wandered around but there were no creatures scattered. It looks like the others are still at Moon Market.
I decided to go back to the carriage parking lot because that was our last meeting. I became alert and felt the surroundings. I even put off my shoes because of obstruction and noisy walking. No issue with me barefoot. I'm not artistic, psh.
One by one I looked at each between the carriages. Quite a lot is parked so it's hard to find. Especially if he's hiding.
I felt relief when I saw a shadow in the distance. It must be Savannah. I ran there and I was right because it was him. But he stopped when he saw that he was not alone. It included another woman — and it still looked royalty because I could see its crown. I just can"t see the face because Savannah is blocking it.
I gasped. Why am I meddling with her life? He's not my friend and shouldn't be. I closed my eyes tightly and turned around then started walking and eventually teleported to our dorm.
I slowly opened the door and closed it. I even looked at my sleeping colleagues then took a deep breath.
I shouldn't get attached closely with them. That I am traumatized by having a friend and I don't want to experience the pain I experienced before. Or I'll be useless and worthless again. Hayst ..
This is the last day to have fun. Just after the announcement about the 'Mission: Hunting Spirits' to be held with the losers and those who will go on the mission have been selected and the winners will also leave tomorrow. So the students are already taking advantage of the chin tour.
Crush is leaving tomorrow and I still don't see him. Where on the continent of Luna did that man go ?!
As time goes on I miss him too-hayst. I was going crazy. I immediately shook and sighed. Maybe he's just doing something important. Hayst ...
"Devon--"
"One more effort, I'm going to evict you from this dorm" I said gently but threateningly to the four of them. I just stared out the window and watched what was outside. Very few students walk. I can almost count all the students outside because of the boring. Then no more Crush, flake.
"Wouldn't you rather sulk here all day ?! You're boring" Emerald commented so I turned to him and sighed
"I'd rather read books" I just replied and stood up then looked at the wall clock. Lunch is coming up again.
"You really don't want to come?" Courtney asked as I just nodded and sighed loudly.
"Can't you go to the Moon Market without me ?! I'll just be a burden there. Go away" I shooed away and went to the side of my bed at the study table and chose a book below it.
"Hayst. Your stubbornness too ?! We're just worried because you're the only one here? What if your secret admirer enters you ?!" Heaven said hysterically. I sighed and was slapped on the forehead.
"Speaking of secret admirer" grabbed Savannah's attention so we turned to her who was doing her make up.
"I saw a letter and a stemmed rose on our door. Wait. It's here ........... Oh! Here!" he said when he bought it in his cabinet and immediately handed it to me. I frowned at him and stared at him intently.
I just noticed now that he looks like something. Who is that?
"Read that letter when we are also thrilled" Emerald suggested and surrounded me. These!
I took that and the red rose and then gasped. I didn"t type rose, honestly.
'Devy' has a letter on the front. The skill of calligraphy.
I already know who it came from.
I read it silently and suddenly my heart pounded with speed when I read the last sentence below.
"What did you say?" excited said Heaven. I simply swallowed while staring at the letter.
"W-nothing. Aren't you leaving? You're leaving" when I changed the topic and looked at them. They did not believe.
"Weh? Look at that" before Courtney could catch it I immediately swallowed it.
"Yah! Your hatred!" ngusong aniya nito.
"Gone" calm repulsion but they didn't say a word and just stared at me. Waiting for my answer.
"One" threatened as I did but shook them.
"We won't leave if you say nothing" Emerald threatened. I close my eyes tightly and take a deep breath.
"'I love you'. Happy? It's gone" I said quickly and lay down on my bed and covered my face with a pillow to warm up.
Maya maya pa'y .......
"Kyaaa!" they screamed loudly.
"O my gosh, O my gosh! Kyaahhhhh I'm thrilled !!! 'I love you' waahhh" Heaven screamed and shook my knee. My cheeks got warmer — and so did my face.
"Gosh !! Your luck, Devon girl !!! The rose is mine!" Savannah screamed and I felt someone take her next to me. Geez. I was embarassing! Why is that the first thing I said?
Geez!
My heart was pounding. Eat me earth!
"Ayieee, sana all" they said in chorus, giggling.
"It's gone" I pretended to be annoyed, I heard them laugh.
"You're still embarrassed, do you want your secret admirer?" my face is so hot. That got worse with Courtney's question.
I sighed and still didn"t remove the pillow from my face. I tightened my grip even more.
That is the last sentence that is written. Then his name. Nakakainis.hayst.
"All right. We're leaving. Careful you might faint from the shiver" Savannah teasingly reminded the three of them to laugh. I was just overwhelmed by the absence. Psh!
I heard the door open and their heels then close. I sighed in relief and slowly removed the pillow from my face.
They're totally gone! I sigh again.
I immediately stood up and looked in our full sized mirror. My face is so red. I just sighed and calmed myself. I close my eyes and I feel the cooling temperature in the room.
I took a deep breath repeatedly to regain my coolness. I was like that for a few more seconds and decided to open my eyes as the ice wrapped around the room disappeared.
I smiled as my face returned to normal. He is no longer red.
I heard the bell outside and it was lunchtime. I straightened myself first, tied my hair and put on my round mirror. I'm wearing a black leggings and gray longtee t-shirt that I paired with world balance shoes that are also gray.
I first took my gray round sling bag and then took the paper I had washed. I have to go somewhere now in the dining hall.
I hope I can still catch up with him. Si Mama.
I read what was written again,
'I'm inviting you for a date at 5:00 pm. I will wait for you at the parking lot. Wear comfortably and keep safe. See you, Devy. '
. I love you,
. . Crush
What a corny, prince.
I was just shaken and went out of the dorm then locked it. I quickly pressed button 1.
*Ting!
The elevator closed so I leaned back first. While waiting to come down.
I saw my reflection in the elevator and was suddenly surprised to see, I was smiling earlier. Geez. I just shook my head and took a deep breath.
Calm down, Devon.
*Ting!
"Ayy!" I shouted in shock when the elevator suddenly rang and opened. I sighed again and hurried out.
I had to catch up with Mama and catch up with lunch. I have questions he seems to be able to answer.
I ran to the dining hall and loudly opened the door. I stopped first while chasing after my breath.
I took a deep breath and rolled my eyes. Just as the Lunaphiles here. Less than ten exceptions to the caterers.
My eyes immediately saw mama. But I frowned when I saw someone talking to him. I looked at them for a moment and slowly walked towards them. Why is the person Mama is talking to wearing a gold cloak? Are they on the sidelines and will not be noticed by others or have they done something to keep others from noticing? I can't hear their conversations. Their voices, as if they were speaking without noise or sound. Or did they do something that others could not hear and still seemed private? Hmmm.
I stopped walking and changed direction first. I ordered food first and when I turned around, Mama was alone.
I hurried there with my food.
I immediately sat down and put down the food.
"Devon!" Mama said in shock when I was staring at her. I just smiled at him and started eating rice topped with curry. Yummy.
"W-why are you here?" I stopped sucking and frowned at that he asked
It suddenly smiled. "What I mean is, why are you right here at my table eating? They'll notice you and maybe bully you."
I shook and snatched the water in front of him then drank and put it down.
"I don't care eh eh eh eh eh" I sing like a child and continue eating.
It blinked and set its chair aside for me and watched me eat. Mama has an attitude now.
"By the way. I need to ask you something, Ma. I'm confused" I confessed while chewing.
It yawned. "Don't talk if your mouth is full, Devon. Act like a lady now" was its sermon to me that I just sighed and shrugged.
"Is there any problem? Your deeply sighing yet your still calm" said Mama as I turned to her again and tried to smile.
"Mom, aren't you menopausal? Do you seem to have a visitor today" I grabbed my attention and snorted again. It just smiled and shook. "What are you going to ask?" he said and caressed my shoulder.
"Who are you?"
"Huh?" it seemed surprised at what I said so I laughed. Its forehead furrowed. I sighed and smiled at him.
"Just a joke, Ma. You seem to forget. I inherited your sigh and when I ask questions while chewing, you always answer, 'Your still my baby'." my sad language.
She smiled and hugged me. I just let it go and it came loose immediately.
I drank water again and never finished eating. I have lost my appetite. Hayst.
"I'm sorry, Devon. Maybe I'll really forget. I'll take back your questions." he said and tried to ease my heart.
I faked a smile and sneezed. "If you come from the world of mortals and you are a physician here, is it possible that you are half human, half lunaphile?" I will ask. It took a deep breath and held my two hands. I was suddenly nervous.
"I'm completely a citizen of Lunaphile, Devon. Don't worry" I felt relief at what he said.
"Can you tell me about your past life here, Ma?" my question is a bit eexcite. Her smile disappeared and her face went blank.
"It's a long story, Devon. The case is, I don't want to reveal the past anymore. My bitterness, pain, and grief are coming back" I felt anger in his tone so I gasped.
"Are you okay?" I will ask. Its blank face disappeared and was replaced by a smile.
"Don't understand me and have fun first" he replied and stood up. It scratched my head.
"Are you leaving, Ma? But I have another question" I said disappointed.
"Save that later. I still have work to do. Take care" he said and left me here.
I clenched my fist. That would have been my chance to ask if he knew whose shuriken was in my sling bag.
I gasped and immediately teleported back to the dorm. I immediately lay down after I entered and sighed again.
I'll just wait until 5:00 pm. Geez.
Annoying! Hays ...
"Arat na"
"Come on, Crush!"
My eyes widened as he took my hand and ran inside the Moon Market. As he requested, I fulfilled his supposed 'date' invitation.
"There! Let's try the barbeque!" He said excitedly and pointed to the barbeque with many customers. It looks like an open restaurant but there are no walls or ceilings. Just a tent.
"But--" before I could say no he pulled me there again. He made me sit in the empty seat and he himself ordered.
I looked at our round table. There are plastic bottles there that are probably sauce.
I never tasted streetfoods because I can't lose weight. I just met them side by side and I could just hear them too. I gasped and watched Crush take his orders and put them in the griller.
I could smell the smoke and it looked delicious. Crush walked up to my habit smiling and sat down in another chair.
Mind you, we're face to face.
"This is my last day to be with you, so answer me" my eyes widened looking at him and could not believe.
He laughed at my reaction so I stared at him. "Just kidding, my princess. I mean, let's make the most of this night. We won't see each other for a long time" he explained softly and held my two hands that were on the table.
I just winked at him and sighed. "You're corny" I commented.
"It's hard for you to enjoy, isn't it?" he said angrily and played poker face. I raised an eyebrow at him.
What is difficult? My heart is already pounding with excitement, I just keep from smiling.
"Here it is" replied the man and lowered the barbeques.
Crush just nodded and added the sauce. Is the vinegar with onion and chili.
He took a stick and dipped it and then spit it out. I just looked at him to see what his reaction would be.
"It's delicious" he said. He looked at me and offered me a stick. I don"t know if I will accept or not.
"Don't worry. It's just meat. You won't die from this food" he convinced. I looked at him again then looked at the barbeque and sighed then accepted.
"That's delicious, my princess. Cross our hearts"
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"Here we go, Photo Booth!" he was there again and pulled me inside.
"Take it easy! I'm still full!" I complain that he laughed.
"As much as you ate barbeque when you tasted it, sitting down" joked his sermon. I just stared at him and sat down next to him.
Did I know that the barbeque was delicious and that there was a lot of food ?! Psh!
"Stay still" he commanded and showed me the bunny headband. He was already wearing it.
He wore it on me and I just smiled at his abnormality. He dropped a coin and put his arm around me.
"Smile"
*Click!
"Wacky pose!"
*Click!
"Funny pose yet!"
*Click!
"Peace sign pose yet!"
We both laughed when we saw our epic pictures in the second and third.
After we were there, he pulled me back to the sale of colorful chicks.
"Wow! I like that Crush oh! The purple one!" curiously I pointed to the chick on the side.
"Me? You don't want to?" I looked at Crush who was looking at me seriously. I was so nervous.
Later on ... "Aray! Why are you ringing your ears ?!" its complaint so I stared at him and folded my arms.
"Buy me, speed!" I pretended to be impatient.
"Yes, my dear princess" was his sarcastic reply so I narrowed my eyes at him.
"Grandpa, how much is this chick of yours?" Crush asked the old man.
"Five Lunaming coins, grandson" replied the old man.
"We'll take that purple chick, lo. Besides, that's a small cage" said Crush and handed over a hundred Lunami
The old man has already given my favorite chick that is in its cage. "Hello there, baby" I greeted the chick here.
To be continued...