Alex, Luna, and Little Princess were all sitting in Alex’s car, with Luna in the passenger seat, as they headed toward the orphanage.
Little Princess had told Luna what happened during breakfast and Luna was glad that Little girl was alright. She felt bad for living her alone that morning and promised herself that she wouldn’t do that again.
The car ride wasn’t as silent as Alex would have liked because the little Princess regaled them with this story and that story during the whole trip. Luna was attentive to her but she was also aware that these would be the last moments she would get to spend with Alex before he left.
She kept glancing at the man but she also knew that she couldn’t disturb him while driving.
Finally, they arrived at the orphanage. Luna watched Princess enter the gate before she turned and looked at Alexander. She was standing by the car window, looking down at him.
“Take care, Alex,” she said as she reluctantly raised her hand to wave him goodbye.
Alexander smiled seeing her meek actions and he gestured at her to move her face closer.
“Little lamb, what should a good girlfriend do when her boyfriend is about to leave?” he asked softly and Luna blinked.
There was only one answer that appeared in her mind. And thus, the next moment, she landed a soft sweet kiss on his cheek.
Alex stared at her quietly for a few seconds as soon as she pulled away. He looked like he wanted to say something but he changed his mind.
“Never mind… I will teach you more about this once I return,” he told her and his eyes became serious. “Don’t do anything stupid while I’m away. Okay, little fruits?” he added and without waiting for her response, he accelerated left.
Luna faced her day as usual. She was doing fine and she enjoyed the children playing that morning. However, she couldn’t stop thinking about Alex. She thought that she was not going to see him at the end of the day made she felt a little depressed. She already wanted him to come back.
“So? How far did you two go as of now?” Kelly started her interrogation. The two were sitting in their favorite cafe because Kelly came to the orphanage a while ago to see her and of course, to chit-chat with her about her life with that Mr. Alexander guy.
“He kissed me,” she replied, blushing while Kelly’s mouth dropped.
“Ohh… he kissed you. Okay, and?”
“And it was so wonderful, Kelly. He gave me a magical first kiss.”
Kelly was confused.
“Wait, Luna… what I’m asking is… you guys already went further than kissing, right?”
Luna blinked at her just seeing that look made Kelly feel like bumping her head on the table.
“Like? She even asked and Kelly lost it.
“Like sex, Luna!” she blurted out with some frustration and gladly, no one heard her.
Luna’s face immediately burned red. Kelly had already subtly warned her about this on the day she decided to live in Alex’s house but she couldn’t believe that her friend was asking her this.
“Ahem… Have you two already gone that far? ” Kelly whispered but to her shocked surprise, Luna shook her head.
“You haven’t? Luna, you are sure?” Kelly looked like she didn’t believe it.
“I’m sure, Kelly. Uhm, we can not talk about that? I wanna tell you about my first kiss, Kelly.” She beamed and before Kelly could recover from the shocking news -that they still haven’t done the deed despite living together – Luna started narrating her magical experience, with a smile as blinding as the sun.
“He did that?!!! That man? Inside the house?!!” Kelly exclaimed.
“Yes.”
When Luna confirmed it, Kelly looked like a plant that suddenly withered. Here he’s fallen and dumped on the table. She couldn’t believe it. She knew that her friend wasn’t lying, but she couldn’t believe that they were still men like Mr. Alexander out there in the world. How could he be so romantic?!
“Ahh… My poor single heart!! Kelly could only cry without tears. ”I’m so happy for you! I think you found the right guy. I apologize for thinking that he is a demon. It looked like he was far from the cold-hearted man I envisioned. You’re so lucky, Luna. I think the heavens gave you the guy to make you happy.”
Kelly hugged her friend tightly. She felt a little jealous because Luna experienced something that only seemed to happen in movies, but she was genuinely happy for her. No one in this world deserved that kind of experience but this innocent and lovely girl. She deserves all the goodness that the world could offer.
“Thank you, Kelly.” Luna felt a little bit emotional about Kelly’s reaction. She knew that Kelly was a true friend who cared about her and wanted to see her happy so Luna was very thankful to have such a great friend by her side.
“So, are you going back home tonight?” Kelly asked and Luna nodded.
“Mm, I miss my dad and my grandma and grandpa,” she answered with a smile.
The two stayed at the cafe for a long while and chatted about other things before Kelly sent Luna back home.
Her family was overjoyed that Luna came back before the day that she told them. They missed their princess and now that she was here, everyone was happy.
Luna was also very happy to be back because she really missed them a lot.
They enjoyed their dinner and after that, as Luna was washing the dishes, her grandma came and talked to her while helping her dry the plates.
“You look lovely, I can tell that you are enjoying your life in the city,” her grandma told her and Luna looked at her in surprise.
“Honey, did you find someone you like?” she asked again and Luna didn’t know but suddenly her heart accelerated. She even blushed as Alexander’s face immediately appeared in her head.
Looking at her with lovely eyes, her grandma smiled.
“I can see it in your eyes, my girl. You ‘re always a happy child but you can see a different kind of happiness in your eyes now.” she caressed Luna’s back and Luna became speechless. She couldn’t believe that her grandmother saw right through her just like that.
“It’s okay… I know you are always scared, that’s why I’m happy to see you enjoying yourself. If it makes you happy, then, don’t hesitate to go for it. Remove the shackles around your heart, and don’t hold back. There’s no need to be scared. Face the world and live the way you want, okay?” her grandmother said and Luna instantly felt emotional.
She hugged her dear grandmother as she felt her immense support. It was as if she had sent her a fighting spirit and bravery and strength to keep her going and Luna was so thankful for having a grandmother like her.
“Thank you, grandmother. I love you,” she whispered and they both smiled at each other.