It's a cloudy and windy day, Luna is out near a stream where the water is sparkling as the shady beam of the sun hits it. The breeze gently flows Luna's hair as her eyes wandered around. She was out with her friend—Abdul, who asked her to hang out.
Luna: I think we should go now Abdul. Why would you even want to go out in this weather? Can't you see how leaves are falling and the wind is destroying my hair?
Abdul: Stop complaining Luna. I brought you out here so you could finally take a rest.
Luna: I do take a rest. I rest when I read my novels.
Abdul: Does it make a difference when you read your thesis?
Luna: Of course it does. They're two different things.
Abdul: *scoffs* What a nerd.
Luna: If you're here to tease me then I'll be leaving.
Luna attempted to stand up when Abdul's voice stopped her.
Abdul: I'm kidding!
Luna: You should be.
Abdul: I wonder how your boyfriend puts up with your attitude.
Luna: It's not a problem. He does whatever I say which he should be doing.
Abdul: Don't you feel sad for him?
Luna: Why should I be?
Abdul: I mean....like how you treat him? Don't you feel bad you aren't considering his feelings?
Luna: I don't. Besides, everything I tell him is for his own good. They're for future purposes so he'll learn.
Abdul: Seriously? Everytime he gives you something or suggests some places for dates you refuse all of them and instead of thanking him for the effort, you start discussing why he shouldn't give you this, take you there, or even share his day with you. I'm your friend but....isn't that a bit too much Luna?
Luna: Of course not Abdul. He just can't take things right which annoys me. I'm his girlfriend and it's his job to know what I like and I don't. He should also know how his gifts should be reasonable. He doesn't even surprise me or anything!
Abdul: Aren't you scared he might break up with you?
Luna: Ha! Me? Break up with ME? Are you hearing yourself Abdul? I think it's more believable that I'll be breaking up with him and why should he? He has the girlfriend everyone is jealous of. He should be happy about that. Me ending things with him is much sensible since he doesn't even do his job as my boyfriend right!
Abdul: That's cause you have a say for everything. No matter what he does you always make everything about you. You are both in a relationship, it doesn't have to be always you Luna.
Luna: You're crossing the line Abdul.
Abdul: I'm sorry but I'm just speaking facts and I just want to help you—
Luna: Help me? You're doubting and questioning me!
Abdul: I didn't mean it that—
Luna: You know what? I'm out of here.
Luna stands up and leaves Abdul alone angrily. Abdul tried stopping her but she just wouldn't listen. She walked away and stopped in a sidewalk, far enough from where she was earlier.
Luna: *scoffs* What a friend.
As she was about to cross the street, her phone rang. She picked it up from her bag and saw her boyfriend's name—Sheon. She answered it and placed the phone near her ear.
Luna: Finally! You called. You wouldn't believe what just—
Sheon: I need to talk to you.
Luna: Did you just cut me off?
Sheon: Meet me at our usual place. I'll be waiting.
Sheon hang up leaving Luna dumbfounded.
Luna: Hey what— Did he just...hang up on me? I told him not to do that when I ughhh! This will be the first and the last time he'll be doing that! Just wait until I talk to you Sheon.
Luna called for a taxi and went straight to the place where Sheon and her would usually hang out. After some time, she arrived at a place where dandelions bloomed in a meadow field. She then saw Sheon who was standing by the tree which produced a large area of shade. She upsetly walked towards him.
Luna: You're here. Why did you—
Sheon: I'm sorry for what I did earlier. I just wanted to see you sooner.
Luna suddenly lost all her anger from what he just said. She felt happy.
Luna: O-oh..it's fine.
Sheon: So what did you want to tell me?
Luna felt weird. Sheon usually tolerates her attitude but this time it felt different.
Luna: W-Well....Abdul and I had an arguement today.
Sheon: *scoffs happily* That's normal between friends Luna. Don't worry about it.
He sweetly smiled at her. Now Luna felt that it was even more odd. Yes he smiles, and is loving all the time but this time, the atmosphere was off.
Luna: Alright? Well I'm free tomorrow, let's go to the libra—
Sheon: Let's break up, Luna.
Luna was taken aback from what she heard. For the first time, she doubted her ears.
Luna: W-What did you say?
Luna: W-What did you say?
Sheon: Let's end our relationship, I can't take it anymore Luna.
Luna: Ha! You must be joking Sheon. And what reasons can you point out that made you conclude on such decision?
Sheon: You.
Luna: Me? *scoffs* What's wrong with me?
Sheon: I feel worthless around you Luna. I try my hardest to please you but you just wouldn't appreciate everything I've done so far. Everytime you scold me and tell me how I should do this and that, I feel so small and feel as if I'm rather your pet than a boyfriend.
Luna: What?
Sheon: I want to be that kind of guy who'd make you happy, give you flowers and surprise you. But I couldn't Luna. You always want everything to go your way. I-I just can't bare with it anymore.
Luna: You're my boyfriend and I want ever—
Sheon: I'm a human with feelings too Luna! Haven't you thought of how I felt all those time? Every single time I try to give you a gift you just return it saying it's not educational or the quality is too cheap. Haven't you thought of all the effort I placed just to get those?
Luna was stunned because Sheon yelled at her. It was the first time she saw him finally snap.
Luna: I didn't tell you to buy those!
Sheon: Well at least you could have accepted and acted that you cared! I want to feel loved and appreciated too but because of you I felt so......so little! Everyday my self-esteem lowers with everything you have said to me! I want to take you on dates, hold your hands and spend a moment with you without you lecturing me about anything! I understand you're the type of person who wants everything to be perfect but does being perfect and having everything your own way makes the people around you happy too?
Luna: Of course because everything will be flawless and nothing would go wrong—
Sheon: NO! NO Luna! No one is happy about it! Being self-centered and tactless is hurting everyone around you! You're making them feel small, you're making ME feel so weak! I love you but I just can't! I can't put up with it anymore. Sometimes I wonder if there was anything I lack as a boyfriend but then I realized....
Sheon turned his back on Luna and sighed.
Sheon: .......Maybe you didn't see me as a lover at all. I was just probably someone you were with to pass time and not someone who you thought will still be with by the future. We're just not right for each other. Let's end everything now... after all, you would never give an ounce of your care. Goodbye, Luna.
Sheon walked away while Luna was left alone standing beside the huge tree.
Luna: T-That was absurd!
Her eyes suddenly felt teary and she quickly rubbed it.
Luna: Why the hell are my eyes wet! *laughs* This is hilarious, what's the big deal about it? You guys just broke up that's all! There are more men out there who deserves you.
She felt as if her heart sank down but was trying to avoid the fact it was because she felt sad.
Luna: Stop it Luna! You shouldn't feel this way for someone who's pathetic enough to end things with you. Nope. No, no.
She walked away towards the highway. She then again called for a taxi and went inside.
Taxi Driver: Where to ma'am?
Luna: Paris please.
Taxi Driver: But that's too far, it's already another cit—
Luna: I'll pay you double.
The taxi driver didn't want to despite the huge amount of money but as she spoke with a strong and composed voice her eyes said otherwise—she looked sad and hurt on the inside so eventually, he agreed.
Taxi Driver: Alright ma'am. We'll probably arrive in an hour or two.
Luna: Thank you sir.
As they started driving to Paris, Luna was at the back seat looking through the window. Her eyes were filled with sadness and instead of the usual proud and confident Luna, she looked rather miserable.
Tears finally fell from her eyes and instead of stopping herself, she cried there silently. She was indeed hurt from what Sheon has just said. She loved him but didn't think everything was that complicated. She was just focusing on herself throughout the whole time which made people leave her......
[ A FEW MONTHS LATER ]
Even after all these time, Luna still couldn't get over of the fact that Sheon broke up with her while Sheon has already found a new lover—Akiyo. One day, as Luna was outside to buy new books, she saw them cuddling each other at the park. She was heartbroken and jealous. She felt the urge to be alone and finally let all the pain out.
After an hour, she arrived at the Eiffel tower. Luna stood in front of it and gazed along the people around her. There were couples feeding each other some ice cream, parents taking some pictures with their children and a group of friends joking around. She slowly started walking towards a store and bought a liquor. She then rented a hotel room, settled everything and sat by a nearby window with a glass of wine on her hands.
Luna: A glass of wine, a cozy room and a magnificent view. Ahhh~ what a perfect combination.
She started drinking—well probably too much. She got drunk and did and said all sort of stuff.
Luna: Genie!! Are you real? Can you give me 3 wishes!? Pleaaaasssee!
Luna: Why did he break up with me? Did he find someone else prettier? Ha! No way.
Luna: Why her.......? Could she be smarter than me? What if she's actually a genuis?
Luna: Can't you just love me back...?
Luna: I miss you.....Please come back. It's my fault, everything is my fault!
Luna: Should I give him this bottle as a sorry gift? Hmmmm....how about my collection of novels? Would he like those?
Luna: I....want you back. I really do.
As she was leaning on the couch with the bottle of wine on her hands, a meteor shower suddenly happened.
Luna: What is that?
She stood up and got closer to the window.
Luna: The stars are falling!! Woaaahh!
She then placed her hands together and closed her eyes.
Luna: I don't usually believe in this but....this time, I'm desperate.
She sighed and wished for the best.
Luna: Please take me back to the time where Sheon still loves me. Take me back to the time where I was the one beside him. I'll do anything, I'll change! Give me one more chance to go back. Please....
She wished wholeheartedly as the stars were falling.
Luna: Please..........I still love him.
After that, she suddenly fainted as she was already too drunk. By the morning, she woke up in her bed. She was peacefully sleeping as the ray of the sun slowly kisses her face. She sluggishly woke up and sat on her bed. She looked outside and saw birds on trees chirping and the sun rising.
Luna: I'm home? Did dad pick me up last night? *yawns*
Tom: Luna! You're gonna be late for school.
Luna: School? But isn't it already summer?
She stood up from her bed with her hair all messed up and her brain only half awake. She went out of her room and went straight to the kitchen. There, Tom was placing the dishes on the table and Cass calling someone. Luna was confused as to why her mom is home.
Tom: Morning!
Luna: Morning. Why is mom here? Shouldn't she be in a business trip?
Tom: What do you mean?
Luna: You know, the business trip to Singapore?
Tom: What are you talking about? That business trip will still be a few months later.
Luna: *laughs* You must be joking dad.But wasn't it scheduled a few weeks ago,on July 17th? Why is she back home already?
Tom: Is something wrong with you? Are you having a fever? It's still February 12.
Luna: What?
Tom: Today is the 12th of February.
Luna was shocked, she quickly stood up and ran back to her room. She then unlocked her phone and called Abdul. As her phone was still ringing she was terrified and confused because she didn't know what was happening. Finally he answered.
Luna: What is happening? What day is it today? Did you go back in time too—
Abdul: Woah, woah, woah. Slow down Luna.
Luna: *exhales* What day is it today?
Abdul: The 12th?
Luna: T-The 12th?
Abdul: Did you just ask me to make me jealous that this will be your first day with your boyfriend?
Luna: First day?
She suddenly recalled her memory and remembered that she answered Sheon's confession on the 11th of February. She was flabbergasted and petrified.
Abdul: Trying to act like you don't remember? Pfftt. You won't be able to play with me Luna. Are you still home? You better hurry because Sheon might be waiting for you at school.
Luna: D-Did I just.....go back in time?
Luna: D-Did I just.....go back in time?
Abdul: What are you talking abo—
Luna quickly hung up and got ready to school. She burts out of her room while combing her hair.
Tom: Aren't you going to eat breakfast?
Luna: I'm in a hurry! Bye!
Luna ran outside with her bag about to slip off.
Tom: *sigh* Bye.
Cass: What a disrespectful young woman.
Tom: Relax Cass...
Cass: Siding with her again? I guess that's why she grew up that way.
Cass ballistically walked away and went inside their room.
Tom: *sigh* Everything is a mess...
After some time, Luna arrived at school and found how everyone looked the same a few months ago. Little Kittie still short, Jess when her hair was still not dyed and Marc with his unbroken headphones. Though it has still been a few months, she felt new. As she walked through the corridors, she found Sheon at last. She ran to him and hugged him from behind.
Sheon: Who are—
Luna: I missed you...
Sheon: Luna?
He turned around to face her.
Sheon: Missed me? But isn't it just our first da—
Luna looked up to him with her eyes all watery. Sheon then felt something was wrong and immediately hugged her again.
Sheon: Hey...don't cry. What's wrong?
She started sobbing as she wrapped his arms around him.
Luna: I thought I won't be able to do this ever...I'm sorry for everything. Please stay with me this time.
Sheon was purely surprised as Luna was well known to be that strong, independent type of woman but this time she was as fragile as a kitten. And couldn't help but to smile for a bit as he found the weeping Luna adorable.
Sheon: I don't know what you're talking about but please don't cry anymore. I'm here, I'm here.
He tried comforting her while rubbing his hands on her back. After a few minutes, she finally stopped crying and explained why she felt that way.
Luna: *sniff* I'm sorry for that. I-I just had a nightmare. That's all.
Sheon: It must be a pretty bad nightmare huh?
Luna: *nods* Yes.
Sheon: I guess you aren't so strong after all.
Luna teasingly spank him on the shoulder and he started laughing.
Luna: This time I'll change. I swear I'll do. I'll make it up to you Sheon.
Luns: *chuckles* Whatever you say Luna. Shall we go to class now?
Luna nods and held Sheon's hand tightly. It was the first time she held his hands and hugged him today. None of those intimacy was done before when they were in a relationship so this time, she had to make the most out of everything.
Sheon: Isn't this a bit too much on the first day?
Sheon smiles as she teases her.
Luna: Nope, I do what I want too. We aren't the typical couple anyway. Let's go?
Sheon: Woaahhh... I don't think you're Luna. Aren't you supposed to be a studious and serious type of person? I didn't know such Luna like you today existed. *laughs*
Luna: This isn't even half enough of what I can do.
She slyly smiles at him and winks. Sheon shivered as he was weirded out.
Sheon: So this is the Luna when in a relationship huh. I don't know if I like it but...I know I like you. *chuckles*
As she was walking with him, she smiled as he said that. She didn't know he was a sweetheart and could say such things.
Luna: *mumbles* If only I gave you the chance to be like this before would we still be together? I guess I really was a dumbass.
After a whole day of following Sheon and people finding her weird and crazy(as she didn't act to how she used to be), it was finally time to go home. Luna persuaded Sheon to walk home with her wherein he agreed after some time.
Sheon: *chuckles* It's our first day together but isn't it weird? We've already done so many things as if we're only going to date for a day.
Luna: It's because I don't want to lose you again and I don't know when this wish of mine will end.
Sheon: What?
Luna: Oh nothing! Shall we go eat sushi? I know you love them!
Sheon: How did you know that?
Luna: Let's just say I studied everything about you.
Sheon: E-Everything?
Luna: *chuckles* Hurry up!
After some time eating, they went on their ways and towards their home. Along the way, Luna was lost in her thoughts.
Luna: I wished for everything to go back on a meteor shower, will it remain like this forever? Will I go back?
Suddenly another question popped on her head which made her stop.
Luna: In books, every wish has a consequence. I wished and it happened. So what consequence shall I face? Everything is great, parents are the same, Abdul is still my friend, Sheon still likes me. So.......what is it?
She continued walking, still wondering on the way. By the time she got home she went straight to her room. As she placed her bag on her desk, she found a photo. She was baffled and immediately picked it. She took a good look and saw Sheon and Akagi in the photo. They were in a cafe, smiling.
Luna: What is this?
She flipped the photo to see anymore clues to figure where it came from and instead found a short note. The note said:
"𝐼 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑎 𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑚 𝑓𝑢𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑠, 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑢𝑟 2𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑠𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑦 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑎𝑠 𝐼 𝑤𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑜𝑙𝑑 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝐼 ℎ𝑎𝑑 𝑎 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑚𝑒 𝑖𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑏𝑒 𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠. 𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑘𝑒 𝑚𝑦 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡, 𝑠𝑜 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝐼 𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑠ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑠 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑒. 𝐻𝑒ℎ...𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑤𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡, 𝐼 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑟."
Luna recognized the writing as Sheon's. She also recalled the time where Sheon did tell her he has a surprise and brought her to the library. As she was standing still, lost in confusion, her hands trembled.
Luna: I-Is this the consequence of my wish?
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