Always, Paradise, Time...

Getting Closer

The next day, Luna was wondering about Stella. She did not show up for their first period. She tried to inbox her and ask if she was okay, but to no avail, Stella did not reply.

At noon break, Luna remembered that Stella had given her a spare key to her place. She then decided to pay her a visit to make sure everything was fine. She went into her building and at the receptionist she asked about Stella's floor number and unit. The receptionist was hesitant at first, but when she saw the key card and her identification card, she immediately led her down to an elevator and instructed her on how to use the key card.

She tapped the key card, and it went straight up the top floor. She also noticed that the elevator can only go to two floors. When the elevator door open, she immediately saw that it was a living room of some sort. And that's when she realized that the floor that she was on was Stella's unit or floor, per se. She tried to call Stella or see if there was anyone in the room with her, but it seemed like no one was inside. She walked around and took the stairs on the left side, she found a few doors and knocked on each door. And then at the end, when she was about to knock, she heard a faint voice. She opened the door and saw Stella lying on the couch. She was wrapped in a blanket and her face was red. She checks her forehead and felt that she had a fever.

She went to find her medicine, she went into the kitchen and found a first aid kit. She grabbed the ice bag and filled it with ice cubes, a glass of water and medicine for fever. She also brought a moist towel to wipe her extremities. She also check the kitchen to see if she could make her some soup. Then she noticed that Stella had fallen asleep. She sat beside her and a little time passed by, she fell asleep as well.

Then Stella woke up feeling a little bit better. She tried to get out of bed, but then she saw Luna was sleeping beside her. Slowly she tried to get up and head straight for the kitchen. Stella check her pantry, so she could prepare dinner for both of them, but suddenly she felt a little dizzy, so she decided to order food from a nearby restaurant.

Just as the food arrived, Stella quickly prepared it. And Luna woke up looking for Stella. She rushed out of bed and, with a sigh of relief, she found herself in the kitchen. With a little frown on her face, Luna tried to keep it calm and collected and asked Stella what she was doing.

What do you think you're doing? You should be in bed. Let me finish that, you should just sit down. --Luna.

E (confused)? I'm feeling much better now and besides I ordered this from a restaurant, I'm just plating it. --Stella.

Then let me help you and I'll go get your medicine too. --Luna.

Stella noticed that Luna looked worried. So she asked what was bothering her.

Well, since you asked, I was thinking why are you living here alone? And while we were at your rest house, I feel like I've been there before. Plus, you look really familiar. I just can't remember when and where we met. --Luna.

"Maybe in a magazine or maybe our family once met and that's when you first saw me."--Stella.

Nah, I don't think so. Forgive me, but you're the type of person who stays away from the limelight. You're a mischievous person. None of your schoolmates or classmates know you very well. Even one of my friends who lives in this building doesn't even know me personally.--Luna.

You're one curious little cat, but since I feel like I can trust you, I'll tell you a thing or two about me. First, my parents are always overseas. That is why I live alone. And second, I don't like being a celebrity. --Stella.

Interesting, can you tell me more?--Luna.

No, I can tell you a few things at the right time. I still need to know if I can really trust you.--Stella.

Hmft, what a weird woman. Oh, no is it late already? --Luna.

Well, yes. It's half past eight. Look, why don't you just stay for the night, and we can continue with our paper. I have a feeling that classes will be suspended anyway.--Stella.

Suspended?--Luna.

Open the curtain and look outside.--Stella.

Heavy rain fell, a storm must have landed. --Luna.

Luna stayed in for the night, and they worked on their paper, plus Luna helped Stella catch up with their lessons.