"Don't shift, no, Brother Fowler."
"I wanna meet my family, Ethan. Don't worry much. We'll meet in the university anyhow."
"Sure that does, Brother Fowler."
Only my family can take care of me better than anyone ever could. I smiled and waved good to both of them. While walking down the subway, I smiled at the words I had spoken to Arin last night. I appreciate your respect and love towards your beloved one, Arin.
How beautiful it is to love someone. Pfft, am I the loser speaking about love?
"Hey, why are you laughing? Am I not looking good?"
…Huh? When my eyes opened I never dreamed of seeing Tangwen in front of me. She was drop-dead gorgeous. How could someone worthless like me ever laugh at a beauty's face? That's outlandish, Tang. I just smiled when she put on a pout face.
She… ravishing. "You're that Moon who is admired by everyone, Dear Tang."
Her smile… is what I longed for this while. How stunning! I just blossomed. Her whispers were humming around me as if it was spring already, leaves singing and whispering their long stories to the tourists. How lovely…! She's the star that Moon once adored.
She's my star. The star I longed for. The only star I dreamed of to keep with me forever… only if she could? Only if she wanted?
"What are you doing here, Baby? I was searching for you."
"I was waiting for you to come, Baby."
Huh? Just in a blink of an eye, my Tang disappeared and I only saw a couple whispering with laughter. I should stop hallucinating now. She's already too far to hold dear. Sweetheart, I'm gonna miss you but don't worry I will be there for you soon.
Soon the train arrived and I just got in it with a bag hanging behind. Should I call Mom and tell her about my arrival? Hah, just leave it behind. I will call it a surprise. Heh!
Haiz! I'm too soon weary! That's not my age to say those words! Who knows, maybe I'm getting older now. What the fu*k are you talking about, Moon? That's too fast, no?
"I don't wanna eat dry lemons, Mamma!"
"It's good for your health and skin, Miko! Just eat it!"
Haha! Is that older me just replaced by Miko today? Before it was me who would refuse dry lemons with fish but today Miko took my place. This stupid monster is gonna light my house in bliss. Little Monster, thank you.
I opened the door quietly and walked with light toes to the kitchen just to surprise everyone.
"Meow!"
"Shh. Be quiet, Milo."
Milo! Aww! I missed you too, Darling! With my excited hands, I quickly took Milo into my arms and caressed it well that rang bliss on his face.
Holding Milo, I stood in front of the door frame and breathed in. With a huge relief of air, I said, "Hey guys! Welcome back!"
"Say I'm back! –Huh?"
They immediately stopped shooting words and Uncle Ren turned to me with an amazed face. My Mom just drowned in my face and Miko abruptly screamed.
"Onee-San!!"
"Haiz. Haiz. How's you guys doing?"
I smiled and soon was rounded by my family members. Caressing my hair, stretching my cheeks, and shedding their tears. Milo moaned quietly seeing such a sweet family and I gathered gratitude for blessing me in such a chaotic family. Sweet chaotic as if honey on a wound. That's what I need, no?
Finally, the drama was over and I was sitting on a chair, flashing on the delicious foods served quickly upon my arrival.
Awhhh! I love my family. Heh!
"Miko, serve soup to your sister."
I immediately brought my bowl to her cute hands. Oh my, she blushed and slowly poured the soup into my bowl. That jiggled.
"Thank you, Little Monster."
"Y-Your welcome, O-One-san."
"Awhh! Don't act so formal, Little Monster."
She just flashed with her teeth showing out. It might be Mom who taught her good behaviour. Well, that applies to me too but I never followed. I don't think this naughty Miko will even do so. I smiled thinking about the naughty things she had done before.
"Have some more soup, Dear Moon."
"Thank you, Uncle Ren."
"How's your university going? Are you doing well?"
I just smiled. Only I know what I have faced. But I can't say all those days what I've gone through, right? I just can't bear that feeling of making them worry now.
"All good, Uncle Ren."
"That's really good my Baby!"
Don't be too excited, Mommy. Maybe this was what I longed for all these days. Hopefully, I'm back where I should have been earlier just I have been a bit late though I reached finally~
"I'm full, Mommy. Thank you for the food~"
I flashed my phone and made a few steps to the hall. Followed by my Little Monster. She sat beside me switching on the TV. She said no words, neither disturbed me nor insisted me to buy her ice cream.
Did Mom teach her too formal demeanour? That's bad! Before I leave I'm gonna spoil her. Hehe! Just wait and see my Little Monster.
"So quiet, Little Monster."
"I don't wanna talk to you. You just left with no say, do you even know how much I cried?"
"You cried for me, little Monster?"
"Shouldn't I?! I… truly missed you, Onee-san!!"
I chuckled seeing her baby cry and she hugged me when I just caressed her hair. I gave her a smooch on her head and she wiped her tears on my shirt, refusing to accept the fact that she literally couldn't be the one to hold back when I was going to disappear again.
Held my shirt corners tighter and hugged me more.
"Wanna have a walk around, Little Monster?"
"Sure, Onee-san!"
...…..
I glanced at Miko as we were going around the places and grounds together. The only one pursuing the small waves on the riverbank next to the ground was her. The clear water was fostering growth on the little rocks along the edge of the footing. Glistening like pearls, the drips sink on the grass. I was forced to hurry down the steps and stand exactly at the sharp edge of the dirt. I thought, What if I drowned in the river by accident? and didn't give a damn.
This is a wonderfully peaceful and companionable location. If I only let go of it, my sight could be farther. When I was starting to appreciate being soaked in the view. Obviously, someone touched me on my back, but it was a light touch and served as a reminder.
She was dull and not noisy. That aesthetic watch she presented me was chilling and startling to me. Is there anything tormenting her? I'm uncertain.
"Anything in your head troubling you, Little Monster?"
"Hah. That's what I couldn't figure out, Onee-san."
Ah. How could I forget that she's growing older now? The older the age the more tense the mind and heart get. I experienced it, maybe it's time for Miko to get into it. Hah. This life…
"Onee-san. Have you ever fallen in love?"
"Love? Do I even deserve it, Little Monster? Whoever I want forever–never had a day with me. What's the point in saying I love someone when that person has never been in my fate."
Through those adventures–I couldn't name them adventures. They are experienced. Indeed I have good deeds and bad deeds too but at least I deserve something for my patience right? Yet, I couldn't. It's fine. I can smile to hide through all the things I have seen and face.
She made up a startled face as I looked at her and then turned front carrying an ordinary face.
"I'll be older next year. My elementary days aren't so far, Onee-san."
"Right. All the best for your older days. Don't make rivals–you'll regret it later."
"You experienced it?"
"Of course. That's why I've been warning you before."
"I see! Onee-San…you know right what I'm yearning for."
No ice creams now. Of course, I'm not gonna accept those puppy eyes of hers. "That's clear no from my side, Little Monster."
"Aah! Please tolerate it, no! Please, Onee-San! Please…"
Hah. Those eyes. I…quit now. "Fine, Yes."
Everything was good before and after entering the convenience store but I wholly crossed the lines of coma when I heard the increase rates in ICE CREAM! Fu*k, when did these ice cream get so expensive? It hadn't been a week since I bought ice cream with Race Page. Damn, these prices have no limits these days! Sigh….
"Two standard ice creams–"
"Two expensive ice creams please!"
"Sure, Dear~"
What?! What the heck did you say, Miko?!! Does she think money is flawless in my pocket?! Or do I grow companies here, huh?! This kid is seriously troublesome on my nerves. First of all, why the sh*t I accept to get her an ice cream? Sigh.
"Here's your ice cream. And your pay is…15$."
15$?! Are you fu*king me, woman?! Just for this freakin' ice cream I have to pay 15$! Goddamn! I oath to not raise the freakin' ice cream name!
"I'll just scan the QR code."
"Here it is, Ma'am."
I don't wanna give my money away! Wah! Ah, wait. Not a problem, I'm gonna have money from your father, Miko. Surely this is my pocket money and I've to spend it here! That's freakin' disgusting, Man!!