I Am The Luna

Chapter 0366

Zaia places two mugs down on the table, making me jump and I frown, trying to push the thoughts away, refusing to go down that train of thought.

“Sorry.” She apologises, taking the seat opposite me gracefully.

I shake my head. “You didn’t do anything. So how long are you here for?” I ask, trying to make conversation.

She tilts her head, her gorgeous locks tumbling over her shoulder as she picks up her coffee mug. “I’m not sure. I don’t want my being here to make things worse,” she answers softly.

My stomach sinks and I shake my head. “Never. I’m happy you’re here and I’m asking you so we can plan some nights out.“‘

“You have work, remember? We aren’t in our twenties anymore, and we can’t party all night and cope with work with a hangover,” she laughs. “Especially as a doctor.”

I chuckle. “You’re right, honestly, I’m too old for all the partying, but who said anything about clubbing? We can go for dinner and go shopping. The theatre even. And we’ll be back in time. See? We can make it work.”

“I like the sound of that. I have the full day here tomorrow and I’m leaving the following morning, so we’ll do something after work tomorrow.”

nod, I think

I think she’s asleep as I stare

Zaia’s head, the sudden urge to tell her what I’m going through on the tip of my tongue, but I hold back. I know she might understand. This is Zaia…

out of the small window and stare up at the moon that is partially masked

I’m sorry…

are almost shutting when Zaia speaks.

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“Val?”

open. Is she awake?

you can talk to me. You know I’ll always be there for you.” She murmurs. “There’s no judgment or criticism between

moment before reaching behind me, smiling softly when my hand

I whisper as

between us. She’s been that person I can talk to who has always

Zade isn’t in his room and now is my chance. What do I have to lose,

falling for someone, Zaia…”

before taking it with her other one.