Elana. “Have you gone mad?” Father asked in irritation at my reaction to the introduction of his special guest. I closed my gaped mouth and stared in disbelief at the man who sat across from my father. Alex. Alex is my father’s best friend. So he knew who my father was and he denied knowing him. He knew what could happen and yet had the guts to show up at my house to stay? I didn’t even know whether to be angry at the petty man or scared. Who knows how long he’ll stay? I won’t be able to compose for so long. Oh moon goddess, what are you doing to me? “Lana, are you okay?” Danelle asked, nudging me with his elbow. “Huh? Yes. Yes, I’m okay. It’s just that Father’s best friend seems familiar,” I said. Emphasizing the familiar. “Oh yes, I’ve been here a couple of times when you both w

