Awkward
1640 Words
Daniel's POV
What could have happened that made mum this mad? She was advised by the doctor to avoid anything that would make her this angry, we can't risk letting anyone see this side of her.
Is Luna behind this? Is mum right about her? But she looks innocent. I could swear that she can't even hurt a fly.
I will speak to her about this. She has to give me an explanation.No one messes with my mum and go scot free.
"Drink this mum" I said, handing over the brown pill to her and a bottle of water.
She took it from me and after a brief hesitation, she swallowed the pill and gulped down a mouthful of water..
"This is all Luna's fault" She sneered as she dropped the glass cup on the table.
"Can you stop it already mum. In no time the medicine will calm your nerves, so just lie down and get some rest" I scolded.
" But son.. that lady..she..she"
I cut her off.. "Don't worry mum. I believe you and I promise to put that b***h where she belongs. Just rest okay?"
She nodded positively and slowly lay on the bed, I guess the pill has start having an effect on her. I covered her up to her chest with the bed sheet. Just then, the door cracked open to reveal Dad.
I swallowed hard as my eyes ran through the broken vase on the floor which mum had smashed a while ago.
"Hi Dad" I forced a smile.
"I heard some noises coming from here. I hope everything is fine?" Dad asked running his eyes around the room.
" Yes Dad.."
" And the glasses? Hope your mum is fine?"
" Yes she is fine.The glasses is an accident. They mistakenly slipped out of my hand" I lied.
He paused, probably thinking if he should believe my words. " Okay son. Be careful next time" He said with a pat on my back. "Good night"
"Good night Dad"
I heaved a deep sigh of relief as he walked out and closed the door. I packed up the glasses on the floor and disposed them. I couldn't call the maids because it was already late.
I took a brief look at mum who looked calm while sleeping. "Good night mum.." I gave her a peck before walking over to my room.
Luna's POV
The sun gets brighter within the blink of an eye even though i have a blind to hide its presence.I stand up and reach for the window in my room to open it. The early morning breeze brushes through my hair as I opened the window allowing the rays of the sun to flow inside my room.
The heat of the sun is almost insignificant on my body. It's warm and feels tender on my skin, not harsh as it would be a few moments from now.The bird swarm the air in their numbers and the sight of it calms me.
The noise of chattering from the busy city around me is licentious as the noise of the engines it fuses with.
Looking down from my window into the Street beneath me,it is filled with different humans. All dressed up in their licit clothes,out for their daily races.The sight seems like another deja vu to me,but it is not. Maybe that's just how easily I get used to repetitive commotions I see.
My memory jogs me back to the case at hand. An escape from this loop called Life.Something to get revved up for about the day- convincing Mark to start working again.
Speaking about Mark, I turned to see him staring at the dressing mirror and humming along to some silent music best known to him. He was dressed in blue jeans and white hoodie and looked so happy which makes me wonder what exactly could be making him happy when he reeks of poverty.
"If you keep on staring at me that way, you will end up creating a hole in my face" Mark sneered, running a comb through his hair.
I scoffed. "If only I could do that, I would have been so happy".
" What? "
" Don't even think that we are now okay. I have not forgiven you yet"
" Jeez. I thought we are over this already" He whined.
" No. I haven't forgiven you yet" I sneered. " But I can do that on one condition"
" And what could that be? A kiss? " He furrowed his brows.
" Tsh! A kiss? Not even in your dreams"
" You wish. So what can I do to make you forgive me, miss Luna?"
"A delicious breakfast! You can only gain my forgiveness if you can gift me a delicious breakfast this morning.. I am so hungry" I pouted my lip.
He threw his head back in disbelief. "But I don't have money"
" Who said you should get it with your money? " I snapped. " Aren't you perceiving something nice?"
He sniffs " yeah I do! I am sure the maids are preparing some macaroni cheese"
I don't care to know the name of the food, I just want him to get the hint and do the needful.
And finally it dawned on him.."Wait! Are you asking me to go downstairs and get breakfast for you" he asked with widened eyes.
" Yes" I said giving him a baby face.
" No. No, I am not doing that" He said solemnly.
"What? But..
My necklace suddenly beeped. I touched the necklace which was barely hidden within the collar of my shirt. I swallowed hard as i looked up to behold Mark who was staring at me with a suspicious look.
"I thought I heard a whistling sound now?" He asked, confused.
" Huh?.Oh.. That was me. I whistled" I chuckled nervously. "Excuse me please"
I quickly hurried into the bathroom just as the necklace beeped for the second time.
"Luna are you okay?" Mark asked with a bang on the door.
"Yes I am"
"Are you sure? Why did you hurry into the restroom?"
"Oh! I am sorry sir..I was supposed to take permission from you before I make use of the restroom right?" I said with sarcasm dripping from every word.
The necklace beeped again for the third time. What the hell? Why is Mirabel hell bent on exposing me?
"Sorry ma.. Why should I care about you?" He sneered. I can't see his face right now but I am sure he shrugged and walked towards the bed.
Pheew! I have to be extra careful. Mark is a stubborn person. Once he gets suspicious, it would be difficult to clear his doubts.
I turned on the shower. I didn't want him to wonder what I was doing in the bathroom. The sound of the shower would make my conversation with Mirabel not to be heard. I brought out the necklace and held unto it with my eyes closed.
"Mirabel can you hear me?" I asked.
"Yes.. You almost scared me. Why didn't you reply since, I thought something happened to you" Mirabel whined.
Mum, Dinda and mum are only the ones that can speak to me so casually.
" I am fine. I was with a human when you called. I had to sneak out to a hidden place so as not to get caught"
" Human? You mean my prince charming?"
" Yes"
Prince charming my cute foot! If only she knows how poor and useless her so called prince charming is.
"Are you guys together?" Mirabel exclaimed. I could almost swear that there was jealousy in her voice.
"No..no.. you are getting it wrong.. I don't have any shelter in the human world and he offered to help, that is why I am living with him. There is definitely nothing going on between us" I explained. " Wait! Are you jealous?"
" No. I am not"
" Yes. You are" I insisted.
" No.I am not. I was only curious, so I decided to ask"
"Fine! If you say so" I shrugged.
" Can you go and hug him now? I want to hear his heartbeat"
" What?.. no.. I can't do that"
" Why? But you promised to hug him" Mirabel complained while coughing bitterly.
" Mirabel, what is wrong? Are you okay?" I worriedly asked.
"I don't know. It feels as if I am getting worse as each day goes by"
"Huh? Why didn't you tell me this earlier? "
"Because I didn't want you to get worried. You have done a lot for me already and I don't want to be a burden"
" Who said you are a burden? I am not complaining you know? " I almost yelled as tears clouded my eyes. " Remember your promise to me right? "
" Yes I do. Hello, I can't die soon. I am yet to kiss my prince charming" she giggled.
" You are naughty" I chuckled.
" So will you go hug him now? I am sure his heart beat will reduce the pain I feel right now"
" Don't be dramatic.. fine! I will go hug him "
" Thank you" she giggled.
" But this would be the last time, I will be doing this".
" Huh?. Okay. it is fine by me"
Jeez! I am about to get the worst embarrassment of my life. I let go of the necklace and opened my eyes. I turned off the shower and straightened my gown.
I knew this was wrong but I had no choice. I turned the door's knob and it pushed open to reveal Mark who was ironing his clothes.
I walked over to where he stood.
"Mark" I muttered.. As soon as he turned towards me, I hugged him.
- Writer
