Blue Hour

Chapter 36

“Well, sort of. It’s a long story, but to sum it up. I was a bit of an outcast, that’s why I reacted like that. Also, it’s one of the reasons why I decided to stay and manage my farm here.” 

“I see, I wouldn’t ask about it anymore. I guess we should rest now, Ray.” Sun suggested. 

“Okay, let’s hit the bed now.” I looked at the watch and it’s already twelve in the evening. 

Sun was about to walk towards the couch, but I stopped him. 

“You can sleep on the bed with me.” 

He froze on his tracks and looked at me. I can see that he was surprised by my offer. 

“Eh? Are you sure about that? Wouldn’t it be weird if a ghost like me sleeps together with you on the bed?” Sun said. 

“Well, I don’t want to be just the one comfortable sleeping in the bed. Since you are staying here with me, I guess it’s rude. Don’t worry, we are friends.” I smiled, pointing at the other side of the bed. 

“Friends?” 

“Yes, why not? Don’t you like it?” 

“Of course, I like it. After so many years of being alone, I have a friend.” He said, giving me one of his brightest smiles again. It felt like the room lit up because of his smile. My heart reacted again, and I can’t handle it. My blood rushed throughout my whole body, and I felt warm. Again. I should calm down. This day was really full of different emotions. 

After cleaning myself, Sun was already lying down on the other side of the bed. He was staring at the ceiling, as if he was thinking deeply. My heart was feeling weird again,feeling like it wanted to escape from my body. I tried to breathe slowly to calm down. 

“It seems that you were thinking about something, Sun?” I said as I sat down on the bed. 

“It’s nothing. Well, I am trying to get some of my memories back but it’s no use.” 

“Don’t force yourself. By the way, earlier I heard a very fun story from my workers here on the farm.” I said.

“About what?” He asked, giving off a curious face. I think he likes this kind of stuff. 

“Some local stories about this farm. How this place started.” 

“Really, can you tell me?” He asked. 

“Sure. Well, before I owned this place, the owner was Mr. Hernandez. He was one of our suppliers for one of my other businesses. I was surprised to hear the story about their hardship.” 

“Mr. Hernandez?” 

“Yes, and he is really a kind person. I don’t know  the full details why they sold this place to me, but I guess it’s some sort of family issue.” 

I heard no response from Sun, and when I looked at him, he was just staring in space. He stayed like that for a minute. 

“Sun, are you okay?” 

“The name sounds familiar.” 

“Which one? Mr. Hernandez?” I asked.