Dazed Signs

Happiness is a butterfly

The boy's face change into a bad mood. Millie confusing asks:

- Hey, are you okay? You're not feeling well?

- Nah, I'm fine. Thanks for inviting me here, I have to go back home now, good night Popsicle. - Cosmo said.

They say goodbye and Cosmo leaves. Left Millie alone in the apartment with Poppy, she pats her face softly. No one can predict what will happen tomorrow, she has new friends since she knew more about her little secret. But will she just let her past go easily, forget all that happened before? She mumbles:

- I miss you...mom and dad.

The sweet words spill out but don't go anywhere, stay inside her head. If it does, will someone hear it? It is morning, the sunlight covers Millie's room, she sleepy rub her soaking eyes. She frowns:

- Ugh! I cried again, another sad dream. Poppy, come here.

The cat slowly walks by her side as they having breakfast, the cat suddenly hisses as it looks at the window. Millie quickly holds the broom as she walks to the window. Her eyes meet someone as she swings the broom hard and yells.

- Poppy! I got the thief! Help --

- Shush! Hey, are you crazy? It's me! - Quinn lowers her hat.

- You scared me! Why are you wearing clothes like you're gonna steal stuff? - Millie breathes in relief.

- Do you have any problem with that? I come to visit you, Millie.

Millie bows as a sorry then she invites Quinn in and lets her sit on the sofa. Millie said:

- Here, have some juice. Thanks for visiting me, but why all of a sudden?

- I have great news! Try to guess what is it! - Quinn smiles.

- Ah! I know! The school you told me about before, right?

- Uhm...I have asked Mr. Kim but he does still not announce yet. But cheer up, I'm here to tell you that you're joining our club!

Millie blinks both of her eyes, not because she's can't believe what she is saying. Not because Millie is shocked and too happy to accept that is the truth, it's just because she doesn't sure what is Quinn talking about.

- Why am I included in that? Have you mentioned it before? - Millie tilts her head.

- Of course not! This is hot news, completely fresh~ Don't worry, I will introduce you to everyone. - Quinn grins.

- So what's about that club you say? Can I meet new friends? 

- Sure, plenty of people that you could meet. The point of the club here is a large group for practicing and also missions. But we're doing other things too, like researching and collecting. The boss of our club is my friend, Geny, he's my very close friend! You'll love to meet him.

- Sounds nice...but if I didn't get into the school? Does it affect the permission to the club too?

- It's okay if you're can't join the school, the club still welcoming you. This is not a school club, it's our club, managed by professor Alexys. So don't worry, Millie.

Quinn smiles softly, it does make Millie feel a bit warmer and positive. Somehow, this is a new start for her life. The girls have fun with each other for a few hours then the brown hair girl says:

- I think it's time for me to leave. Contact me with this number, Millie. Don't forget to take care of yourself, thanks for serving me today.

- Yeah, it was fun. You too, Quinn! Safe journey home. - Millie smiles.

- Woah, I almost forgot. Are you free next Friday? - Quinn turns back.

- Yup, I am. What's going on that day?

- Do you wanna join me in a meeting with Geny? The close friend of mine that I have told you lately.

- Yes, please! That would be so dope, my pleasure!

Quinn chuckles as she made her way out of the apartment. Millie went down to the main hall of her apartment, she's planning to bring the trash out but the same problem happens. She sees a group of boys is surrounding a woman. She heard they said:

- You old woman! When will you pay back for us? You messed up our clothes - The boys shouted.

- Please, I will later. I don't have enough right now. - The woman trembling as she said.

- Later is when? Talk formally, or else I'll go and take your house! - The boy continues to shout.

- Yo, why do people these days often use shouting to talk? Do your parents teach you others than that? - Millie said.

- Who are you? If you're big mouth enough, try to pay for this lady here. She's ruined my clothes. Or else, we're just gonna give you a little fight!

- Of course, if we're fighting, the debt still won't pay itself, right? Or I may say, if you guys turn up with bruises, will your mom leave you alone? - Millie smirks as she steps closer to them.