Chapter 38

Every day he came to Luna's house and stayed with them the whole afternoon. And just like every day he was getting ready to leave when Anna came towards him.

-Ash, you going somewhere?

-Yes, mom. The same place as usual. Why? Is there something you need?

-No. I just wanted to tell you that what you are doing is right but you need to cherish whom you like.

-Mom, I don't get it. What are you trying to say?

-Nothing. It's just I think that girl, Luna, whom you are meeting every single day, is really good. You should you know do what young people do.

-Mom, you know it very clearly that I'm not interested in those things before I avenge dad's death. And also she's more like my friend now. I don't want to ruin it.

-Ok, I get it.

Lashing out everything, Ash left from there and hurriedly drove through the streets. After a while he reached in front of Luna's house but Anna's words were still ringing in his head like loop. He just couldn't seem to concentrate on anything still he pulled himself together and went straight for the door.

In the meanwhile

Luna and Luca were playing with each other when Kevin came to them and said.

-Why isn't he coming today? Well it's pretty late for him to be here. He always shows up on time.

-I don't know, maybe personal problem. I don't really care.

-Mama, why isn't Uncle Ash coming today? I miss him.

-Don't worry. Just wait a little bit, he'll come.

Luna was going to say something but the doorbell cut her off and Kevin said.

-Luca, it looks like your Uncle Ash has come.

Kevin opened the door revealing Ash.

-Who missed me?

He smiled brightly but his smile faded as he saw Luna in front of him, remembering the words Anna said to him this afternoon. When she looked at him, he avoided her stare. Luna found it weird but she also ignored the fact that he was avoiding her. Ash was struggling from inside, he was confused; lost in thoughts when Luca shook his hands.

-Uncle, what are you thinking? Play with me.

-Huh, oh, okay. What do you want to play?

-Hide and seek.

-Okay, let's play. I'll count, you go hide, okay?

-Wait, wait, and let me hide first.

-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10…..here I come. Where are you?

Ash was looking for Luca when Luna suddenly appeared in front of him. He tried to avoid her and get out of there as soon as possible but every time she blocked his way. He finally got frustrated and shouted but silently in anger at her.

-What the hell are you doing? Why are you doing this to me? Please just leave me alone, alright?

She was dumbfounded and got flustered.

-What are you saying? I don't understand. What the hell is wrong with you?