Mona and Charissa were seated at a table by the window overlooking the beach. Mona had not uttered a word since Charissa gave her Pinto’s demands. Charissa had become more chatty all of a sudden. Mona felt her heart heavy; Charissa was her one true friend. There was a reason Luna Athena chose her instead of Charissa. She was still deep in thought when she heard Luna Athena’s voice in the distance. She snaps out of it and gets up to greet Luna Athena. Athena and Mona shake hands. “Hope you found the accommodation to your liking,” Athena asks. Before Mona could answer, “It’s magnificent!” Charissa quips. “Glad you like it Luna Mona,” Athena says. Charissa’s smile wanes. “It has such a beautiful and soothing vibe Luna Athena, thank you so much,” Mona says. Mona senses the Pull, she tu

