Chapter 11: "A Day Apart"
The next day, Luna woke up with a mix of worry and curiosity. She had
decided to inform Claude about her
plans to go to the office, eager to see
how he would manage without her constant presence. As she
approached him, she gently held his hands, expressing her concerns.
Luna: Claude, I have to go to the office today. I thought about leaving you at Mr. Keith's house. Don't worry, I'll be back in the evening, and we can be together again. Just take care of
yourself while I'm gone, alright?
Claude looked at Luna, his eyes
reflecting a sense of understanding
and reassurance.
Claude: I trust you, Luna. I know you'll always come back to me. I'll manage, and I'll be here waiting for you.
Luna smiled, appreciating Claude's trust and confidence. She knew she could rely on him just as much as he relied on her. She sought reassurance from Claude's mother, Ms. Roise, who was also present.
Luna: Ms. Roise, do you think Claude
will be alright on his own today?
Ms. Roise smiled warmly, her voice
filled with reassurance.
Ms. Roise: Luna, my son is strong and
resilient. He will be just fine. Don't
worry too much. You should focus on
your work and trust that Claude can
take care of himself.
Luna nodded, thankful for Ms. Roise's support and advice. With a renewed sense of confidence, she left for the office, knowing that Claude was in capable hands.
Throughout the day, Luna couldn't
help but wonder how Claude was doing. Her mind kept drifting back to him, and she occasionally checked her phone, hoping for a message or update from him. Despite her trust in his abilities, she still felt a pang of worry deep within her heart.
As the evening approached, Luna eagerly made her way to Mr. Keith's
house to pick up Claude. However, upon arriving, she discovered that Claude
was nowhere to be found. Confusion
and panic gripped Luna, and she turned to Claude's brother, Henry,
seeking answers.
Luna: Henry, where is Claude? Why
isn't he here?
Henry looked at Luna with concern,
his voice gentle yet filled with
uncertainty.
Henry: Luna, I'm sorry, but Claude isn't
here. I don't know where he went.
Luna's heart raced, her mind spinning with possibilities. She couldn't fathom why Claude would leave without
informing her, and fear began to
creep in.
Luna: Did he go alone? Is he okay?
Why wouldn't he tell me?
Henry, trying to ease Luna's worry,
shared what little information he had.
Henry: I believe Claude went with Melissa. They wanted to spend some time together. I'm sorry I couldn't give you more details.
Luna's eyes widened in shock, and a
wave of hurt washed over her. She couldn't comprehend why Claude would choose to spend time with his ex-girlfriend without letting her know. Confusion and a sense of betrayal clouded her thoughts.
Luna expressed her gratitude to Henry, trying to maintain composure, but her voice trembled with a mix of
emotions.
Luna: Thank you, Henry. I appreciate
your help.