I Am The Luna

Chapter 132

ZAIA.

I stare out at the passing streetlights as I make my way to the safe house, one of the few places that remained untouched after the final battle.

How am I supposed to feel after living life hurdle after hurdle, heartbreak after heartbreak? It feels surreal, even with the weeks having gone by…

But although the threat is over, it’s been replaced with other obstacles and the reminder of our losses remains, like an open wound healing slowly.

I close my eyes, reminiscing on the moment that Sebastian had turned to Zion and asked if we could bring Jai back…

(FLASHBACK)

“Son… Uncle Jai is hurt, let’s heal him as we did Sia,” Sebastian says as he kneels in front of Zion, who looks up at me before turning to Jai’s body.

“But… Daddy… Uncle Jai isn’t hurt… he’s gone.” Zion says, his eyes sparkling with tears as he hangs his head. “I’m sorry.”

Sebastian looks broken as he shakes his head and pulls Zion into his arms. “No, son, I’m sorry for asking.”

“I didn’t know… but I can undo the pain .” he whispers, looking at his Dad.

I frown as I hurry over and kneel beside him. “What do you mean, Zion?”

“I can undo all the pain, then no one has to remember this,” he says, spreading his arms. “Only me.” The smile that follows breaks my heart.

has happened is a lesson that we all needed to learn. Even if it was the hard way.” I respond, cupping

(END OF FLASHBACK)

was a decision that not everyone agreed on at first… Valerie had asked if time was reversed, what would happen to Jai, to which Zion had sadly

crimes be punished, to which my little brave hero had replied that they would be punished and

anyone to ever learn of his ability. I want him to live the life he deserves, just like any other child.

Simon, says as he

stomach for a moment before I walk towards the

Aran’s birthday, which either no one remembers, or no one cares about, however, I thought it was the perfect excuse for

their manipulative wives in their lives, perhaps that is something they can work

am so grateful that he has been making an effort

use some happiness around

slippers and straight away head to

my hands on my hips, and glancing around. I hear their little giggles

we are!” they shout before bursting into giggles. Sia is even more hyper than Zion, just

step back,

you Mommy, didn’t we!”. Zion

both did! Now here is…” I rummage in one of the grocery bags and pull out a few packets of balloons. ”

both stare at me with excitement, hurrying

balloons…” Zion

all!” Sia says. “I can huff and puff

My little angel.

blow these up?” I suggest, handing

how to tie the balloons,” Zion says, a

your father is lurking around somewhere. He’ll help and maybe it’ll keep him out of the kitchen.” I say. That man needed an excuse

their arms,

their excitement and hope it keeps Sebastian busy, too. I know what I need to do, and what I have to do, but I can’t deny that

my hands and get down to work, hearing the children laughing

face many challenges, but the normalcy of living without

be here when they arrive home, cook for them,

help her heal and move on from the pain of losing Jai. Something that will always remain with all of us. I’m ready to be there for when she’s able to move on, go out with her, be silly, maybe spa nights, or movie nights. Anything

ready to see Dad become free and be himself

bridge between them, to become closer than ever and to understand one another wholeheartedly by

around me live their best

for

moment, one step, and one day

a touch of glitter on my eyes and some gloss on my

remember the last time I’ve just been able to take a moment to relax and get dressed up. Doing something so

my bedroom door after me and almost bump into Valerie. She’s wearing a dusky cerise-coloured

one another before I hug her

I compliment her with

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